pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Does anyone know of a kit to convert electrically operated windows to manually operated for weight saving purposes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Could you not just have plastic windows with a slider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Could you not just have plastic windows with a slider? That was my first idea but I can't alter the materials used in either the windows or body panels if I want to comply with Irish Clubman Time Attack rules:(. So many ideas, so little room for scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 manual windows weight more than electric because you have all the mechnisim and cogs pulleys brackets cable etc. it works out more weight not much but more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Cant you just remove the motors and leave them in the UP position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Cant you just remove the motors and leave them in the UP position? And how then pray tell am I supposed to drive with my elbow out the window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 If it would weigh more it was a pointless question to begin with, just somethin that popped into my head while havin lunch. Im removing door cards, just thought I could tidy it up with a winder afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 And how then pray tell am I supposed to drive with my elbow out the window? You could just remove the passenger one then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 manual windows weight more than electric because you have all the mechnisim and cogs pulleys brackets cable etc. it works out more weight not much but more. Really, sounds a bit of a dubious statement. Weight of the motor has to weight more surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 You could just remove the passenger one then Im all about the symmetry of things rob, it even bugs me that the supra only comes with a single exhaust! I may have issues:blink: Really, sounds a bit of a dubious statement. Weight of the motor has to weight more surely? I guess it depends on whats actually needed dave, perhaps a DIY effort might suffice, I'll know more when I do a little diggin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I suppose a lot may be needed and to be honest I don't actually know, just always assumed really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keener Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 it even bugs me that the supra only comes with a single exhaust! I saw a pic of one on here recently which had twin custom exhausts. Might be worth searching for if you're that bothered! I think the owner had it custom made so prob not cheap but it did look good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 I saw a pic of one on here recently which had twin custom exhausts. Might be worth searching for if you're that bothered! I think the owner had it custom made so prob not cheap but it did look good! Made myself a set for my road car, honda prelude, using 2 stainless steel boxes and some tubing I had after changing the exhaust on my scania truck for the tips! If someone cared to tell me how to post pictures I'd be happy to show it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Im all about the symmetry of things rob, it even bugs me that the supra only comes with a single exhaust! I may have issues:blink: heh you just wanted to save weight and now you want a twin exhaust , straight configured engines use single exhausts, V configured engines use 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Wouldn't it be better to swap the glass to perspex but use the standard mount and electrics it would still save a fair bit without any extra hassles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 heh you just wanted to save weight and now you want a twin exhaust , straight configured engines use single exhausts, V configured engines use 2 I said I had issues with it, I never said I was going to do anything about it, did I? And to punch a mojor hole in your theory explain to me, o learned one, why do large capacity, inline four motorbikes usually have twin exhausts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Wouldn't it be better to swap the glass to perspex but use the standard mount and electrics it would still save a fair bit without any extra hassles. Refer to post no.3 for your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I said I had issues with it, I never said I was going to do anything about it, did I? And to punch a mojor hole in your theory explain to me, o learned one, why do large capacity, inline four motorbikes usually have twin exhausts? come back when you have owned a supra for eight years, converted it to a single turbo yourself and ran it reliably for three years at 500 + hp and rebuilt an engine, check out my garage d**k head, hate to punch a mojor hole in your huge supra knowledge but its pretty obvious you know fcuk all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Think its best to just ignore those of ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 And how then pray tell am I supposed to drive with my elbow out the window? your not supposed to drive with you elbow hanging out the window:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 come back when you have owned a supra for eight years, converted it to a single turbo yourself and ran it reliably for three years at 500 + hp and rebuilt an engine, check out my garage d**k head, hate to punch a mojor hole in your huge supra knowledge but its pretty obvious you know fcuk all still never answered my question though did you, dipstick. may i ask what kind of a turbo did you fit to that trumpet of yours? i never claimed to be an expert, thats why i joined the club, but if people like you who don't take the time to read something properly in the first f**king place are here just to add useless opinion where its not wanted then maybe im just wasting my own time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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