making the mounting bell out of ally will help dissipating a bit of heat. i really cant see heat beaing a huge problem though. you have got a much bigger surface area than a standard disk to heat up first
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making the mounting bell out of ally will help dissipating a bit of heat. i really cant see heat beaing a huge problem though. you have got a much bigger surface area than a standard disk to heat up first
More weight saving measures..........
Front towing eye removed (weight 230g) and will be replaced by an alloy one at 90g;
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And I'm now in the process of removing the double skinned bit in the boot which normally houses the tailgate lock etc. First time using a spot weld drill, so a few blunders so far where I've drilled right through!;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/003-25.jpg
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good idea batman
have the supports in the roof gone?
and the floor supports? like below
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...cort/007-3.jpg
He has to leave the seat rails in mate. IIRC he reinstated the rest of them after someone complained/commented on them being absent.
Looks great as usual Colin, and as Tesco says 'Every little helps'!
You may have wanted to practice on a scrap shell before attacking your favourite toy (assumes Escort is sold) with the spot weld drill bit though! I hope it's came out OK.
Liam.
I actually did have a practice first!Quote:
Originally Posted by L14MNP
But I'm still finding it hard to drill through enough to cut the weld, but not through the second skin. It's no great worry though, more holes = more lightness.
Very true about the holes. I done similar when removing side impact bars from a door skin. I had to go right through one side of the skin to free the bar (obviously). The holes look good and as you say add lightness, which on your car is essential. I just accepted it as pretty good fortune. lol
Are you using a flat ended spot weld drill or one of the hole cutter affairs mate?
I've got both types.Quote:
Originally Posted by L14MNP
The one that looks like a miniature hole cutter is pointless, you might as well just put an ordinary drill through both skins.
The flat ended one is a bit better, you seem to have more control with that type, but it's not easy to get right every time.
I agree the flat ended normal drillbit style one is pretty good, I found drilling spotwelds quite fun when it goes right.
You can save over 500g by drilling off the seatbelt spreader plates in the B and C pillars, if they haven't already been removed.
He can't touch anything between the wheel centres.Quote:
Originally Posted by iainel
Oh, didn't realise. C pillar ones should be ok though?