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Post by sammy on Feb 20, 2015 13:53:08 GMT
You can spend the money in many ways.
As I said , to spend so much money for such a thing and I know it well crazy.I also know.
But ia written of treath says:Attempt to build the Rocket more light that exists....Begin.and to build a similar machine must make efforts...
Definitely I'll need advice and ideas from each of you how and why you made certain decisions on the construction of your car.But the money is not everything.Serves also experience this car.
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Post by mawdo81 on Feb 20, 2015 16:02:18 GMT
What are you using for floor and bulkheads? Carbon or dibond?
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Post by sammy on Feb 20, 2015 17:38:25 GMT
What is dibond?
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Post by mawdo81 on Feb 20, 2015 17:47:53 GMT
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Post by sammy on Feb 20, 2015 18:22:53 GMT
Now I understand. However I will use carbon
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Post by kiwicanfly on Feb 20, 2015 20:49:30 GMT
As your stated intent is to build the lightest Rocket and the cost is not a concern I would not mention the price in your posts as it will lead to consistent criticism.
Instead it would be better to list the weight saving.
So what was the difference between the standard bolts and the titanium bolts?
Also what is the rated strength of them?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2015 20:52:29 GMT
Just a quick one regarding your wheels. Not just the wheels but its the tyres weight.
17's
7.2kg wheel 10kg tyre = 17.2 x 4 total 68.8kg
15's
5.2kg wheel 8kg tyre = 13.2 x 4 total 52.8kg
Expensive 15's
4.5kg wheel 7.5kg tyre = 12kg x 4 total 48kg
All approx, may vary slightly
Potential to save a good 15kg static, maybe more. Not to mention rotational weight saving. Just a thought....
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Post by sammy on Feb 20, 2015 21:40:25 GMT
The rims of the weight is of course absolutely right. 15 rims I find them smal.I love big rims. 17 must be.
I mentioned the price of the bolts simply because "Pocketrocket"he had written that the bolts which bought him cost double than normal.
I do not see why criticism..e still can not find a criticism.
If this by problems of critical,Then write less and post less.so we avoid
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Post by sammy on Feb 20, 2015 21:46:54 GMT
I just hope that the language translator also translate well what I mean
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Post by mawdo81 on Feb 20, 2015 21:58:22 GMT
Well enough Sammy, keep posting its going to be an interesting build.
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Post by bluecob99 on Feb 20, 2015 23:38:04 GMT
Hi Sam, Reading this thread, I admire your intensions although really being lighter by a few kgs, is this really going make muck difference?? I've just completed the Trike, wanted it near 330kgs area without driver, on completion and weighed it came in at 370kgs ish, when I drove it Wow!! blistering fast, could not give a toss about the added weight! And bolts at £7 each, not sure Bugatti has them!! Still if you have the cash to burn mate! (ill have some!  Can't wait to fined out final weight, keep it going!! Regards Will |
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Post by pocketrocket on Feb 22, 2015 1:50:42 GMT
This is one of many that I bought. Chrome moly tube with the threads rolled (not cut), with chrome moly hex tube tig welded onto the end   |
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Post by sammy on Feb 22, 2015 18:09:52 GMT
Definitely a great alternative to titanium bolts. Today I started the axle of the wheel.  |
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Post by kiwicanfly on Feb 22, 2015 18:35:55 GMT
Make sure you put a radius in the corners, otherwise you have a stress point.
The bigger the better.
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Post by sammy on Feb 22, 2015 18:57:02 GMT
Right. There are only blanks.
Tomorrow I want to produce one aluminum ball joint to connecting the steering with steering gear.You know one of you on the length of the bar?
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Can't wait to fined out final weight, keep it going!!
