Wednesday 12 January 2011

Testing titanium bolts for size and fit


Here's another photo identifying what sized bolts fit where and a key of sizes. We're looking at the speedo side of the A series gearbox.
This time I've calculated the weight saved by using titanium over steel bolts. 
The result.  103 grammes weight saving.

Not bad at all.

I predict 3 kilos of weight can be removed from the Classic Mini just be using titanium bolts.  True, they are expensive, but luckily they're stronger, look beautiful and are corrosion proof.

Click image to expand if it's not clear enough

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