SteveD Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 well picked up my new project this morning ,brand new s1 elise chassis and sills ready for project X iys sat in my garage for a few days until i move it up to the workshop where there is a bit more room ,just needs a dust off before i start ,these s1 chassis are not available anymore so was lucky to get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 A new project thread started by Steve where we didn't spend the first three pages guessing what it was! A record! Looking forward to it wuv, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 i said i would never build another ,but the oportunity came knocking and its summat i wanted to do ,a fully focussed lightweight sc,cc honda engined motorsport bodied car with central driving posistion fully caged ,polly windows,front 1 gallon fuel tank etc etc ,running slicks for sprints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 ooh er, dribble, dribble :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westford Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Excuse my ignorance, but Is there a reason you use the S1 chassis? Westford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 yes becuase im using lightweight s1 motorsport bodywork and its a lighter chassis than the s2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 When you get them back to the chassis there is not much too them, But very clever use of aluminium and looks a good strong torsionally stiff chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 When you get them back to the chassis there is not much too them, But very clever use of aluminium and looks a good strong torsionally stiff chassis the early chassis are known to be totally over engineered and very very strong ,it weighs in at 63 kg i cannot lighten this obviously ,but i can use minimal components and use ultra lightweight bodywork and polly windows ,i am removing the monsterously heavy alloy door hinges/impact bars and also half the door shells etc ,everything will be minimal even me i have lost 1 and a half stone sinse xmas ,just another 4 and a half to go if you look at the evora chassis you can see the difference and how much they have removed http://www.automobil...hassis-side.jpg and the s1 elise http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcREevGfntL4_QAbjPyV8IY4glFDRsekPK3KBOgMc7PutGiy_qEydw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile E. Coyote Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Should be entertaining, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 http://www.exoticcarsite.com/pictures/Cars/lotus/motorsport-elise-2000/lotus-motorsport-elise-2000-1.jpg summat like this with centre seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Keene Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 i said i would never build another ,but the oportunity came knocking and its summat i wanted to do ,a fully focussed lightweight sc,cc honda engined motorsport bodied car with central driving posistion fully caged ,polly windows,front 1 gallon fuel tank etc etc ,running slicks for sprints Sounds fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixermark Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks for sharing the pic.. Never seen a bare chassis of one of these... Look forward to seeing + hearing progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciprian Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 i reckon you can save some weight by not adding so many stickers like in the photo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 If you are doing central seat, then presume you are moving pedal box & steering wheel ? or have you got a different plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 another one being done here Nick so you can see how to move steering column, pedal box and seat http://www.exiges.com/ubbz/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=171383 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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