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Old 05-30-2022, 11:52 AM   #71 (permalink)
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Spare tire: -14.6 kg.

I have finally bought a case (nylon cover) for my spare tire.
So, now I can easily take it home or back into the car.

I will not drive in the city with a spare tire, I will only take it for long intercity trips.

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I will not drive in the city with a spare tire, I will only take it for long intercity trips.
Is it already a so-called space-saving spare or a full-size one?
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Is it already a so-called space-saving spare or a full-size one?
Space-saving.

UPD: Just for comparison: my current full wheel setup is 14.550 kg per wheel (7.000 for Enkei wheel and 7.550 for Dunlop Tyre).
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Quite curious that you managed to get your full-size tire sets as much of weight-savers as the space-saver spare tire which is presumably smaller. What if you could improve it too?
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Quite curious that you managed to get your full-size tire sets as much of weight-savers as the space-saver spare tire which is presumably smaller. What if you could improve it too?
I don't think so...
1. Not reasonable effort - on the intercity traffic, there is no gain from weight saving.
2. There is no variety of spare tires and rims to choose from.
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There is no variety of spare tires and rims to choose from
Even though space-saving spares became so widespread, it's still a major PITA to find the appropriate tires. No wonder I see people either switching for normal full-size spares or resorting to motorcycle tires on the spare wheel...
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I guess you already know some rally cars are fitted with an underbody tray made out of plywood. It might seem strange at first, but maybe it's worth to take a look at.
He's right, and it does not burn like you think

However as many times I've considered it cf and glass never rot. You could drill Al many times and resin around although personally rivets would win for me (aluminum+glassfibre)
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He's right, and it does not burn like you think

However as many times I've considered it cf and glass never rot. You could drill Al many times and resin around although personally rivets would win for me (aluminum+glassfibre)
Finally I decided to start with plywood, after that will rework with glass.
But later... no free time right now.
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I wouldn't be surprised if you ultimately decide to keep a plywood undertray, instead of turning to fiberglass. Unless you find some resin which would be more suitable to the exposure to high temperatures around the exhaust pipes. It might be worth to check what resin was used for the oil sump and valve cover of the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine.
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Small update: I have removed rear middle seatbelt and lock.
Also fixed seat upholstery to remove holes for seatbelt and headrest - now it looks like factory.

Weight reduction: -815g.

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