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 Posted: 09-10-2005 03:30 pm
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themagicalswitch



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 I was just wondering to myself what my purposes for building this JH are. On the top of that list appeared weight, more specifically power/weight.

So I think I'll start a list and see if you guys would help me add to it as key weight savings areas.

-In most recent memory is the aluminum fuel tank.
-I thought of aluminum bodywork, but I'd need help with that so a ? for that.
-If I used carbon fiber what would you guys think of that. I could make a lot of the interior pieces in carbon - then paint over them probably. Also the lower air dam and headlight bezels could be carbon.
-What do you think weighs more - the soft top and frame, or a permanent top made from aluminum?
-Removal of all useless items ie. shrouds, guards, etc...
-Smaller or at least lighter battery.
-Probably lose some weight on the exhaust system
-Wheels/ tires - I'd imagine some pounds could be saved there
-Get rid of the emissions equipment.

Alright, please add anything you can think of (realistic or not) to this list.

Anthony