stichy Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 ok, in thinking of keeping my zed, its been for sale for a couple of months and had no real offers. so im know thinking of turning the zed into my track car. but i think the zed is just to heavy, what is the weight of a std car? hand how light do you think i could her down to? and i mean no dash(custom) ,full cage. full weight loss and i cant find any where that sells weld in cages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 about 1450 kg I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stichy Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 ok 1150kg or under then, and how would you go about fitting plastice windows? as the doors are frame less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Check out some of MrLizard's threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 reducing weight ? ........... I'd start with the tailgate as it's quite heavy & non-structural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 do a search in the forum on "6 point roll cage" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 do a search in the forum on "6 point roll cage" And you don't actually find a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 ok, in thinking of keeping my zed, its been for sale for a couple of months and had no real offers. so im know thinking of turning the zed into my track car. but i think the zed is just to heavy, what is the weight of a std car? hand how light do you think i could her down to? and i mean no dash(custom) ,full cage. full weight loss and i cant find any where that sells weld in cages. yea talk to mrlizzard for hints and tips. get rid of the seats, change doors, hod, boot, empty the inside out, get a light exhaust, change the batter, change the wheels to some nice light weight ones.... and go on a diet (no offence) Cage must add some substancial weight to the car so maybe spend a bit more on it and use better (lighter material?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 about 1450 kg I think depends on the model, newer ones were in to the 1500's old roadsters were 1500's as well new roadsters were about 1600 kg's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 zed - weight = lizard fact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 zed - weight = lizard fact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 zed - weight = lizard fact! nippon race car http://www.teamlizardmotorsport.co.uk/# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Still don't get how zed - weight = lizard ZED (minus) Weight is equal to Lizard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Still don't get how zed - weight = lizard ZED (minus) Weight is equal to Lizard... hmm if you are thinking about your zed losing weight look to teamlizard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Still don't get how zed - weight = lizard ZED (minus) Weight is equal to Lizard... hmm if you are thinking about your zed losing weight look to teamlizard... Ah, sorry I've been on the beeer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stichy Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stichy Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 nippon race car http://www.teamlizardmotorsport.co.uk/# thanks husky the plan was to lose weight out of the back end, perspexs the rear screen, t45 roll cage, light seat. remove door card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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