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This one is closer but still misses the mark.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1409692864

The idea would be to invest a minimum of money and time.

There isn't much more you can take out of the car that would give any real weight benefit. The front cross piece that holds the radiator and sections of the frame probably weight only 5-8lb total. Behind the front wheels, there isn't much you can take out without messing with the rigidity of the car. It would take a decent amount of work to get any weight loss without sacrificing on how rigid it was.

This one was built with a cage that the A pillar bars went through the body where the base of the windshield was and not like if it had a windshield. I'll see if I can't find some more pictures.

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olderguy

09-02-2014 06:08 PM

olderguy

09-02-2014 06:15 PM

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The Beast

DaveC

09-02-2014 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rharris19 (Post 1163253)

I'm not afraid to cut if I have a clear (and good!) plan on how to add strength back with tubes, but it does seem that no matter how much you take out the thing will still be a lott heavier than a true tube frame and, worst of all, front heavy.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1331227676

The real attraction for me is that a project like that has a chance of being finished. I mean, I *know* that if l started something like an Exocet it would never get finished.

DaveC

09-02-2014 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by olderguy (Post 1163259)

video of the beast

That car is cool. It would probably be awesome if we could drop 400lb from the front. It would still be ugly but I have no business complaining about that.

oilstain

09-03-2014 02:07 AM

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Someone needs to do this minimalist treatmentto an XJR or some other R. Think of the weight savings when removing all the fancy bits (like fenders and glass and 3 steers worth of leather) and you'd still have a decently long wheelbase and 400 hp!

The newish ones (2004-2009) are made of aluminium, so bring your TIG!

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1409724437

viperormiata

09-03-2014 02:56 AM

sixshooter

09-03-2014 06:25 AM

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Dat camber #hellastancerflusheryoyododopoopoo

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1409739946

Godless Commie

09-03-2014 06:44 AM

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So I got a new top...

Robbins 2961 w/rain rail. $920 including shipping and installation. 5 year warranty.

Sorry for crappy phone pics.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1409741074

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1409741074

Braineack

09-03-2014 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by olderguy (Post 1163259)

Eric B Gebhardt have some fun in "The Beast" - YouTube

seems to need more weight in the rear ;P

olderguy

09-03-2014 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1163440)

seems to need more weight in the rear ;P

Surprisingly it takes some effort to get the tires spinning. The entire engine covering and fenders weigh a total of 12 lbs, and the only thing forward of the engine is the IC and safety bar. The battery and radiator are where you would normally have a passenger. With a full tank of gas it is pretty close to balanced.

He normally takes FTD with the Beast any time he autocrosses it.

Godless Commie

09-03-2014 10:33 AM

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https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1409754835

triple88a

09-03-2014 10:52 AM

Very directional. Well built.

Godless Commie

09-03-2014 11:04 AM

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And then, there's this one:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1409756653