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Also removed the aeromotions computer which weighted 3kg, that is heavy. So in total another 4kg out of the car for the day. We have bets on what the car will weigh once completed, Brett and I reckon 1270kg, dean reckons 1250 and if its not he's gonna cut everything out till he's right. Next week ill start on the bonnet and chop it up.

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The whole engine except for the hypertune plenum was cryogenically frozen, from the block to the clutch and flywheel, head, nuts and bolts, the lot. I have no idea if this actually prolongs the life of the parts, but went for it on the engine builders recommendations.

I have heard good things about the cryogen. I didnt think it was worth it personally, but apparently it does make a difference. Got told they put some valves in a vat and they were noticeably harder to machine afterwards.

Did you buy a unfinished camshafts and have them custom machined? how much did that work cost (minus the camshafts themselves)?

I have heard good things about the cryogen. I didnt think it was worth it personally, but apparently it does make a difference. Got told they put some valves in a vat and they were noticeably harder to machine afterwards.

I hope so, I guess time will tell.

Did you buy a unfinished camshafts and have them custom machined? how much did that work cost (minus the camshafts themselves)?

Nah, they are an off the shelf order. My engine builder is secret squirrel when it comes to the cams. Not sure why, they are just cams I say. But I wanted to at least show everyone the specs of em. Edited by stevena

+1 for wrapping.

You'd get wicked glare from the sun if you dont.

Wouldn't be fun half way through a turn and the reflective light from the sun blinds you!!!

Great ideas guys, I even had to look up "flocking" as I didn't know what the process was, have seen it before but didn't know what it was called. I like the dark carbon look wrap, not sure if Steve's is black or carbon black, bit hard to see with that photo but love your dash dude.

Carbon doors with plastic windows weighing 8kg, I can't decide if I should cut up the door also, I can get another 1.5-2.5kg out of them, cut or leave?

Cut em. This is balls out, every little bit counts.

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