Progress Pics... Mini tub, Firewall, weight reduction
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02-23-2009, 07:30 AM
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You can loop the rack by just cutting the ends off the factory hoses and using a piece of 3/8 hose like I did, not as nice looking though.
I'll be intrested to see how you are supporting the nose when it's all done and the radiator mounting as well. I keep seeing stock radiator support required in some class rules and have been hesitant to do what you did with the upper radiator support, but that is along the lines of what I'd like to do. The metal that you cut out in front of the minitub's, what did that really remove for weight? I have seen that done before, but I worry that it's gonna cause alot more 1/4 flex and could create some wrinkle marks in the rear 1/4's. That, and the strength of the roof has got to be compromised as well... but that's what the cage is for, hopefully that will never never have to be tested.
Looks really good so far!
I'll be intrested to see how you are supporting the nose when it's all done and the radiator mounting as well. I keep seeing stock radiator support required in some class rules and have been hesitant to do what you did with the upper radiator support, but that is along the lines of what I'd like to do. The metal that you cut out in front of the minitub's, what did that really remove for weight? I have seen that done before, but I worry that it's gonna cause alot more 1/4 flex and could create some wrinkle marks in the rear 1/4's. That, and the strength of the roof has got to be compromised as well... but that's what the cage is for, hopefully that will never never have to be tested.
Looks really good so far!
03-16-2009, 10:07 AM
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if i had some extra cash i'd have to mini tub mine too before i lend you some money.... ha!
when i hit the power ball i'll let you know...
looks good by the way.
what have you got your weight down to?
when i hit the power ball i'll let you know...
looks good by the way.
what have you got your weight down to?
03-16-2009, 10:35 AM
#18
Got ya. I was thinking standalone... but forgot that you're on the dry side of things and don't need it.
I wanna just ditch all that, put a little 2 gallon jaz cell in the nose and run everything off that.... wasn't sure if you were taking the same route or not. Good way to ditch a bunch of weight, and the fuel doesn't have to fight gravity to get to the motor anymore.
I wanna just ditch all that, put a little 2 gallon jaz cell in the nose and run everything off that.... wasn't sure if you were taking the same route or not. Good way to ditch a bunch of weight, and the fuel doesn't have to fight gravity to get to the motor anymore.
