Re: Cosworth YB Turbo Into Elan
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:04 pm
Started to sort out the door gaps. Work in progress.
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stevebroad wrote:I can't keep it secret any longer, here is my proposed paint scheme for the Elan.
StressCraxx wrote:stevebroad wrote:I can't keep it secret any longer, here is my proposed paint scheme for the Elan.
I think an Elise would look great with that paint scheme.
stevebroad wrote:For anyone remotely interested in vehicle weight reduction, I have just compared the Elan's glass to polycarbonate. Original glass weighed 18kg, add the rubber seals and it tops out at just over 20kg. Allowing for the front and rear fixings the polycarbonate replacements weigh 5kg, so around 15kg saving.
661 wrote:stevebroad wrote:For anyone remotely interested in vehicle weight reduction, I have just compared the Elan's glass to polycarbonate. Original glass weighed 18kg, add the rubber seals and it tops out at just over 20kg. Allowing for the front and rear fixings the polycarbonate replacements weigh 5kg, so around 15kg saving.
I’m interested!!!!!
I’m not sure if it’s allowed for App K, haven’t checked. I might do if the car comes in overweight.
Now that Restopower’s Elan speedster is on hold you are the only kid on the block.
Keep up the interesting work.
Frogelan wrote:Graeme,
App K encourages the use of Lexan. Just double check on the thickness that the FIA wish to see.
Andrew