Originally Posted by vroomtshh
Originally Posted by jhw
chip it just seems abit amazingly thought out in some ways then not in others, like the roof? spend 9k on a strut brace, why leave the roof not carbon? or the panels, as surely weight loss on the roof is better than the strut brace? also are the windows still glass? it just seems to me alot of work has been put into certain areas then none in other places if the above is right?
You would probably be amazed at how little carbon panels actually save you in terms of weight. I replaced a lot of panels on my track car with carbon a while agi, and the weight difference was 11kg. Dont get me wrong, the original items had been extensively lightened for track use, and 11kg was (in my eyes at the time) a decent enough saving to justify the ridiculous cost to have one off panels made. But it wouldnt be for everyone.
Sorry mate but you missed my point entirely
my point was that if you can spend 9k on a strut brace whats going to save exactly fuckall weight, then a carbon roof is nothing really, as it will save weight in the right place. vroomtsh, whats your track car? got any pics?
also lightweight magnesium wheels or panels are no trouble when spending 9 grand on a strut brace.
would love to see it on track.
and what about the btcc engine? how much did the xes make in btcc spec?
again im not slagging this car, as it could be an amzing track car, its just more thought is needed in place in my opinion.
