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weight + weight reduction

Post by mic »

Hi

I dont own a minor at the moment but im planning one getting one for my next project :P

My only concern would be the weight.... as these are big cars (in comparison to a mini etc) im sure they wont be as light as say, a mini. what is the 'average' weight of a minor, and is there any ways of reducing it but still keep it usable for 4/5 people i.e. leaving the rear seats in!!

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Post by LouiseM »

I'm not sure of the actual weight but I suppose fibreglass wings would reduce it slightly, but not much. Why are you so concerned about the weight?
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Post by mic »

looking for something to stick a motorbike engine in :) need rear seats just incase i need em if the 'family car' goes off road for any reason.
Ive done a search for bike engine conversions and found a thread which makes an interesting read but as i dont know how much they weigh to start with doesnt really help. bike engine minis are around 500kg and ive seen a mk2 escort with a bike engine on youtube which is a lot heavier than a mini, im not sure where a minor fits between the two cars (assuming its not as heavy as an escort!)
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Post by LouiseM »

Just found my Haynes manual.

1098cc saloon weights:

engine : 252 lb

gearbox: 44lb

rear axle: 83 lb

kerb weight: 1708 lb


948cc is slightly lighter at 1695 lb kerb weight.


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Post by PSL184 »

In metric... A 1098 sallon is just over 800kgs
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Post by bmcecosse »

Fit plastic windows - and f/glass wings/bonnet/boot, maybe f/glass doors - or just skin them with aluminium, and remove all trim etc. But even then - a 2 door car is never realistically going to get down to 500Kg.
Of course - the m/bike engine etc may be quite a bit lighter than the A series parts - especially if going rear mounted engine and drive which will eliminate the prop shaft and rear axle.
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