sjwb Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 idea.gifThought I would check the sparklers at the weekend and upon removing the HT cover, I thought 'this seems heavy'sad.gif. So I weighed it, 300 grm! Instant weight saving, it is now in the cupboard. It was the lousiest casting I have ever seen anyway. Odd to crow about lightness and then fit a crude lump of cast aluminium on top of the engine. I'm looking for other FREE weight saving ideas now. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Mad Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 i don't think i know you personally, so apologies if i'm preaching to the converted, but i figure we cut weight to go quicker... and the best thing to make you go quicker... is training. i've seen a daewoo hatchback, driven by an instructor, out-cornering a superlight at brands. the sl wasn't being driven particularly badly, just by someone who was not very experienced. it was a sobering experience, to say the least. certainly, if this doesn't apply to you swjb, i know there are plenty out there worried about set-up, engine spec and the like, when the first thing they should worry about is their technique. me ? i'm still clueless.. wink.gif but i'm saving for a day either at millbrook, or bruntingthorpe. j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted January 30, 2002 Author Share Posted January 30, 2002 Jam, Couldn't agree more, but I was really refering to all this carbon stuff that people buy for little gain (other than cosmetic) - and here we have a saving in something that serves no real purpose. I mean, we have front fenders retained by bridge grade ironwork and then fit carbon items - beats meconfused.gif. How much money could be saved by putting the pilot on a diet God only knows. Trackdays / training? Brilliantteeth.gifteeth.gif, that's the way to sort the men out etc. It is good to see humble vehicles out performing the exotic. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Mad Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 yes, it is a funny old game, this carbon malarchy, to the extent of ignoring all else .. although a bit of the ol' grey weave is damn sexy.... teeth.gif did i really just think that ?! wink.gif Edited by - jam mad on 30 Jan 2002 14:44:34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dba11 Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 Hi sjwb. Have you got a K series, and are referring to the aluminium centre plate that covers the spark plugs/plug leads? If you are, i have removed this as i had a rattle, but found out that the plug leads had a tendency to remove themselves from the end of the plugs, so had to put it back on. If you are referring to a different engine then apologies for my rambling on. Regards Daren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted January 30, 2002 Author Share Posted January 30, 2002 Hi Daren, Very interesting. Yes it is a K series and I had a devil of a job to get the plug caps to release. I will however now keep an eye on them. Many thanksthumbsup.gif. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simos Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 If a plug lead does drop off: 1) Quickly release the bonnet catches 2) Remove bonnet and lean against car so it doesn't blow over 3) Grab errant plug and: 4) Upon waking up, on your back, in the middle of the hard shoulder, with a numb arm: 5) Switch off the engine and plug the smegger back on with the other hand. 6) Wait unitl feeling returns to your arm before replacing bonnet and driving off. Edited by - simos on 30 Jan 2002 15:28:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan J Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 Simos, eek.gifsmile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gif Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 sjwb -Go on a diet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morls Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 I'm making mine as light as poss, specifically so I can eat more piessmile.gif. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 With the 'K' series you could always fit the 'Rover' plastic plug cover. It's a lot lighter than the Caterham badged ali one and it keeps the plug leads in place too. Metro in a scrappie should yield one of these!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted January 30, 2002 Author Share Posted January 30, 2002 Goodidea.gif Many thanks Chris. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbirdman Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 Enema blush.gif Is it a bike? Is it a car? No it's Blackbirdman cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 ...............or a ride with Blackbirdman!!!! Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted February 2, 2002 Author Share Posted February 2, 2002 I am on a diet! I ride 'kin fast bikes anyway. Ergo I'll be 60kg soonteeth.gif and won't need a Sooperlite. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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