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04-18-2018, 04:18 PM | #1 |
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Where is the safest place to remove weight from the body frame?
Here's something that I've heard about and seen on other forums, but I have not seen much information on regarding the 2 series.
As far as the framework, if you were to suggest some low stress areas where one could punch and flare, where would they be? Chassis Firewall Wheelhouse/engine support Last edited by Quicksilver_M235; 05-02-2018 at 12:58 PM.. |
04-23-2018, 10:58 AM | #2 |
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I think you know which body frame member in the car needs the most work...
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Eliminate the moon roof mechanism and graft an aluminum cover id think.
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I've tried finding any stress analysis reports done on the 2 series, but have yet to find any. |
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Good luck trying to find it over the internet. You may be able to find something in SAE paper but I doubt that you can find detailed analysis. What you looking is very confidential information. If you are that serious about reducing weight from frame, you must be in very high profile racing team and they should have their own CAE tool to do chassis analysis. |
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05-02-2018, 04:46 PM | #9 |
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The unibody is a structural component. You can't go in and start cutting stuff out without risking rigidity and crash worthiness. Plus, the body itself is rather light and largely sheet metal. If you want to pull out weight, you need to be thinking interior panels, wheels, brakes, seats, moonroof system, glass, sound deadening, lightweight battery, etc. If this isn't going to be a dedicated track car, I wouldn't waste the time making a 2 series into a Miata. Buy a Miata.
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