Weight of wheels
08-08-2006, 05:34 AM
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Incidentally (and off topic) I found a link with a (general) formula for power required to overcome drag. According to it the smart's top theoretical speed is shy of 200kph (on a flat track and no resistance from the tyres -impossible really) as it does not have enough power to overcome drag after that.
Considering I have seen 178kph at Ecreek whilst the car has pretty much run out of puff (another 2-3 kph may be possible if the straight was longer) then perhaps I should spend the money on power improvements instead! ;-)
Considering I have seen 178kph at Ecreek whilst the car has pretty much run out of puff (another 2-3 kph may be possible if the straight was longer) then perhaps I should spend the money on power improvements instead! ;-)
08-08-2006, 01:42 PM
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BTW, if you happen to come across a video of the Rays wheel manufacturing plant in Japan you will see what goes into the construction of a truly well made wheel.
And it ain't chrome.
And it ain't chrome.
08-08-2006, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000,Aug 9 2006, 01:10 AM
Ooops, may have left off a 'K'.
mmmm.... I think stripping the car down and weighin of the parts is in store for the not too distant future....
So far:
Wheels can save 40kgs
Seats can save 16 kgs
Driver can save 15 kgs
Take 70kgs off and add another 15kw... can't wait!!
08-08-2006, 08:35 PM
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08-08-2006, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000,Aug 9 2006, 07:42 AM
BTW, if you happen to come across a video of the Rays wheel manufacturing plant in Japan you will see what goes into the construction of a truly well made wheel.
And it ain't chrome.
And it ain't chrome.
