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Author:  Romeo Furio [ Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:08 pm ]
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Glad emsvitil said it first...........So I've been thinking the same thing. Like I said a few posts earlier,,,,,,,,,NUTRASYSTEM. Tho in all honesty you would be too thin if you lost 85 lbs. Time to cut that roof !!
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:43 am ]
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I could loose some weight also. I am 225#... a perfect weight for a slant racer. 9 years ago when I started racing I was a lot lighter. the nice thing is when I cut weight off the car it does not come back.. in fact a bit of Rustin in the rain, it might be actually lighter.

I a quite the picky eater as well... that doesn't help my diet :(

Greg
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:59 pm ]
Post subject:  1-28-13 New Front Wheels
In an all out effort to Loose a bit of weight off ruster, espically the Front, every component is being scrutinized for weight Savings.

Today the New Weld Front Runner Wheels Arrived.. I couldn't wait to get them on the Scale.

The Bogart Force 10's That I bought off Romeo a while Back (thanks Romeo!) Weighed 9.214# Each, Bare without The Tire on.

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The New Weld Front Runners are 8.270# Each.. Just a Bit Shy of .95# lighter Each and I bought one Wheel for each Side.
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This I rotating Mass too.. so that is good.

Here is the Calculated Weight update:

2185.9#
- 1.8#
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2184.1#

Greg
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:00 am ]
Post subject:  2-17-13 Lighter Wheels Mounted and installed & Air Dam M
Here are some Updates:

I finished the Through Holes on the Rollcage into the Trunk:
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I Made A Tow strap From my Old out of date anti submarine belt. It 's bolted to the Frame on the old Front Bumper Bracket Mount.
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I made some Material to connect the width of the Airdam all the way back to the Tire.
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And the Lighter Weld Front Runners are Mounted/ Balanced / Installed!
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Greg
Author:  madmax/6 [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:22 pm ]
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Looks good,,,wonder what that side marker light weighs.Guzzi Mark
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:21 pm ]
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Looks good,,,wonder what that side marker light weighs.Guzzi Mark
I bit Less than .5 Pounds..

I have some Nice NOS front ones that I will weigh and Let you know..


I kinda like my side markers as of now..

There's other stuff to make out Of AL before I junk the Side Markers..


Greg
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Marker Mass
Not Much Like I thought.


0.174-0.180#

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I can Gain More at this Point by going to Aluminum Carb, Alternator, Dipstick Hold down Bracketery, etc.. Which is on the List.. Also Cutting out the Front Fender Wells Etc...


Just have not had time to do a lot of Fab up recently. :-(



Greg
Author:  madmax/6 [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:30 pm ]
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:lol:
Author:  Romeo Furio [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:10 pm ]
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You two guys crack me up. Kings of the nanogram.
Author:  CNC-Dude [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:14 pm ]
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I know its probably in one of these 51 pages of posts, but im too lazy to look back thru them, but how much do your doors weigh?
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:45 pm ]
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I know its probably in one of these 51 pages of posts, but im too lazy to look back thru them, but how much do your doors weigh?

Hi Scott,

Yes - There is a Blurb on My doors here:
http://slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php ... &start=495

Read a few pages starting with that link.. I have taken More weight Out of the Rear doors since then, But there is always more to remove..

The Drivers' Front Is still quite heavy - I am sure I can hack into that alot now that I have the Rollbars installed.

Also if I remove the Frame in the Drivers door and get rid of my hemi super stock roll down drivers window, I am sure I can loose almost 5# there. just Have to find time to do it.



Greg
Author:  CNC-Dude [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:27 pm ]
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Thanks Greg, that will give me a starting point to look.
Author:  roadrunnerh [ Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:30 pm ]
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Greg, your dedication and attention to weight reduction and low ET for your car is impressive!
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Fri Mar 01, 2013 4:02 pm ]
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Greg, your dedication and attention to weight reduction and low ET for your car is impressive!
Thanks Harry,

You should come out to a slant 6 race sometime, Even if you dont have a slant 6 car to run, I bet you would enjoy one.


There are some other equally impressive and more impressive cars than Ruster that Will come to Mason Dixon Dragway (located in Maryland) in May for a slant Race.

Cheers!

Greg
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:37 pm ]
Post subject:  3-2-13 More Aero Add ons
Mason Dixon Opened today for their 2013 season - But I decided it was too cold to go for any decent runs.. :-( I have been looking forward to March since Last November... But If the Weather is a bit warmer I will go Next week instead.

So If you cant race, then you should check some things off that to do list for the race car:

I have Been wanting to Put Skirts o the Side of Ruster for quite a while..

It is difficult with a stock Suspension and unit Body frame to get the car low like a full chassis car.. So the next Best thing is to build some extensions that Get low to the ground for you.

I want to get that Low Funny car / Pro Stock Aero Feel For the car:

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I made this one out of a House Gutter Downspout so it was plenty light - And it was alot cheaper than buying Sheet aluminum at the Store. I got these downspouts for Free - YAY

I just Had to Pry it open on the Seam where it was folded during manufacturing and just pounded it flat with a rubber mallet.

I attached it to the Rocker Panel and put a rigid support behind it with 2 Struts that attach to the Bottom Lip of the Rocker Panel.

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Downspout Pryed open and 1/2 Flattned:
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Installed on Car:
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Now I just need to Do the Right Side and paint them Black.

I also Added a bit of Road Race Vibe For my Tow Strap, with the Red Arrow and the Stencil "TOW" :-)
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Greg
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