Whats the weight of each part
11-10-2016, 12:31 PM
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My 11 year old son just looked at these pics and said:
"That guy is a legend".
Not only is what you're doing very cool, but clearly I am raising this kid right.
"That guy is a legend".
Not only is what you're doing very cool, but clearly I am raising this kid right.
11-10-2016, 12:34 PM
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11-10-2016, 12:44 PM
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No doubt. Next level, then kick it up another and another.
Dude IS legend.
He is Magellan, exploring and charting the W204.
And apparently, also like Magellan, he has a bank roll bigger than mine
and is willing to share his findings. Love that. Very cool.
Dude IS legend.
He is Magellan, exploring and charting the W204.
And apparently, also like Magellan, he has a bank roll bigger than mine
and is willing to share his findings. Love that. Very cool.
11-10-2016, 12:55 PM
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11-10-2016, 01:02 PM
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The actual project is getting it turbo charged. Nothing big. Just low boost.
Than my friend said why not make it lighter. And now it has become like an addiction to make it super light.
Doors are a very good saving. 46 pounds per door empty. So plus panels and electric window motors etc.
I am currently talking with the company who made the polycarbonate windows for the w204 dtm factory cars. We are checking if sizes are the same. If yes. We got another big weight saving coming ;-).
Than my friend said why not make it lighter. And now it has become like an addiction to make it super light.
Doors are a very good saving. 46 pounds per door empty. So plus panels and electric window motors etc.
I am currently talking with the company who made the polycarbonate windows for the w204 dtm factory cars. We are checking if sizes are the same. If yes. We got another big weight saving coming ;-).
11-10-2016, 01:04 PM
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11-10-2016, 01:04 PM
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And next level, and one more level lol. Awesome.
May I ask where you are located? Not going to stalk you, just curious re general region of the world.
May I ask where you are located? Not going to stalk you, just curious re general region of the world.
11-10-2016, 01:06 PM
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My son would build a set, then tear it down into something else or dial it up a notch.
My daughter would build a set, then pose it exactly as it is on the box, and leave it like that. Forever.
11-10-2016, 01:09 PM
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And if anyone thought braille batteries are light.
I just found a conpany in Holland (europe) that makes lithium batteries for this car of 5.7 pounds.
And they are modular. So if you want more power, just add another cell of 0.9 pounds.
I just found a conpany in Holland (europe) that makes lithium batteries for this car of 5.7 pounds.
And they are modular. So if you want more power, just add another cell of 0.9 pounds.
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11-10-2016, 01:26 PM
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Best thing is their price. 500usd for 6 cells. Which would be enough for the c63.
I will try them and see how good they are. Will put one in a daily driver also and see how they hold up.
I will try them and see how good they are. Will put one in a daily driver also and see how they hold up.
11-10-2016, 01:42 PM
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11-10-2016, 01:59 PM
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11-10-2016, 06:38 PM
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
So are you parting anything out?
Lolol. You could make some bucks and counter the cost of the upgrades.
Just a thought.
Lolol. You could make some bucks and counter the cost of the upgrades.
Just a thought.
11-10-2016, 06:39 PM
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Im using http://www.lithiumax.com.au/
Great battery
You sir are killing it
your car will be 3000lbs when its finshed
Dont forget giro front and rear brakes as they are the lightest and cf drive shaft
also the reo in the bumper bars weigh a bit also strip them
Great battery
You sir are killing it
your car will be 3000lbs when its finshed Dont forget giro front and rear brakes as they are the lightest and cf drive shaft
also the reo in the bumper bars weigh a bit also strip them
11-10-2016, 06:54 PM
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11-10-2016, 07:02 PM
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11-11-2016, 03:31 AM
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What a great thread - thanks for sharing. I love weight reduction and the effort that goes into shaving lbs off, once you do the initial 'strip' of the interior panels. When you've got to get creative with further weight savings like super light bucket seats, lexan to replace glass etc...ahhh it's just cool.
I have managed to lose a full 200lbs, from my already 'fairly light' Celica. A quick tip if I may....Lexan/polycarbonate windows....for the amount that you save in weight, I don't think they're worth the expense and hassle. They scratch really easily and you end up losing a lot of the nice feel to the car as you drive. The back window on my celica saved a whopping.......3kg (I think) and that window is approx 30% bigger than the C class rear glass.
However, I love the work you're doing and it's great that you're sharing your findings. Keep it up!!
brilliant!
I have managed to lose a full 200lbs, from my already 'fairly light' Celica. A quick tip if I may....Lexan/polycarbonate windows....for the amount that you save in weight, I don't think they're worth the expense and hassle. They scratch really easily and you end up losing a lot of the nice feel to the car as you drive. The back window on my celica saved a whopping.......3kg (I think) and that window is approx 30% bigger than the C class rear glass.
However, I love the work you're doing and it's great that you're sharing your findings. Keep it up!!
brilliant!
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