lightweight aluminum screws/fasteners?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Gainesville Fl
lightweight aluminum screws/fasteners?
how much weight do these actually save? what all can you replace? where do you get these types of screws? are they strong enough? some guys are saying they are saving quite a bit of weight with them! just curious if i could get some more detailed information. anyone here done it? details!
Melting Slicks
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From: Mount Vernon OH
Lightweight fasteners
I am working on this topic right now and if you want we can work on it together and share information. I personally believe it will be viable. I am focusing from the door area forward.
Race Director
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
I am guessing if you got creative, there is 30 pounds of weight to save in a car with fasteners and fittings.
Burning Brakes
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I know at my local hardware store you can buy nylon fasteners. They dont have them in large sizes though, maybe 1/4-20 x 1 at the biggest. They have nuts and washers too. They weigh next to nothing. I would consider them for F fenderwell to gill panel, or other near no-load areas. I doubt they come in metric.
Melting Slicks
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From: Mount Vernon OH
Originally Posted by SBNova
I know at my local hardware store you can buy nylon fasteners. They dont have them in large sizes though, maybe 1/4-20 x 1 at the biggest. They have nuts and washers too. They weigh next to nothing. I would consider them for F fenderwell to gill panel, or other near no-load areas. I doubt they come in metric.
