Better prepped coupe or convert.
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Better prepped coupe or convert.
I am still researching building a 2nd gen auto-xer. The 2nd gens with NA 13B now run in F-prepared which has a min weight of 2075 with after market fuel system.
I have seen a fair amount of EP road cars around 2200lbs
Has any one developed a convertible 2nd gen. I would think you should be able to make it lighter then a coupe since you can remove the front windscreen and frame and not mess with the weight of the rear hatch. I would prefer to be underweight, then add weight to balance the car.
Any thoughts?
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I have seen a fair amount of EP road cars around 2200lbs
Has any one developed a convertible 2nd gen. I would think you should be able to make it lighter then a coupe since you can remove the front windscreen and frame and not mess with the weight of the rear hatch. I would prefer to be underweight, then add weight to balance the car.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
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check MAZDATRIX. they have SCCA EP RACE CAR.
From what I know even thought Convertible dont have windscreen and frame and not mess with the weight of the rear hatch. but chassic's sheet metal is much thicker than coupe.
From what I know even thought Convertible dont have windscreen and frame and not mess with the weight of the rear hatch. but chassic's sheet metal is much thicker than coupe.
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the verts are heavier. It is not simply a coupe with the roof chopped off. The chassis was retweaked and remanufactured specifically for the vert model. They are significantly heavier as a result.
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Originally Posted by PureSephiroth
the verts are heavier. It is not simply a coupe with the roof chopped off. The chassis was retweaked and remanufactured specifically for the vert model. They are significantly heavier as a result.
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Take a coupe, and cut off the roof. The cage take care of chassis stiffness. I think that is what they did on the mazdatrix car. I believe min weight for EP is 2450.
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Originally Posted by Carl Byck
Take a coupe, and cut off the roof. The cage take care of chassis stiffness. I think that is what they did on the mazdatrix car. I believe min weight for EP is 2450.
I probably going to start with a fully prep EP road racer. It looks like the most economical and less hassle way to go.
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