Halo white 17' Toyota 86 featherweight build

[ML]

Learn how to braze aluminum and you can make some strong brackets.

[WC-BRZ]

Those TRD cf panels are looking extra tasty, but damn, no elbow rest. I use the side elbow rest so much while driving that there's a distinct mark on mine...

Also kind of surprised that the weight difference between the TRD cf and stock panel isn't large enough to justify that insane price tag

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by ML

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Learn how to braze aluminum and you can make some strong brackets.

Already have my aluminum bracket capped off with a lightweight titanium bolt Since the 17+ have a mounting point on the bottom of the computer I left the 3rd mounting point open but its very sturdy

[statik]

want to buy my plastic intake manifold? it’s a few lbs lighter than the aluminum! ��

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by statik

want to buy my plastic intake manifold? it’s a few lbs lighter than the aluminum! ��

sorry man the red one flows better and my car is tuned for it. In this case 1hp>1lb

[SuperTom]

TOday is ALIEXpress Mod day. Had radiator hose kit and some emblems dirt cheap from aliexpress that have been laying around awhile.

Used all the big hoses skipped a few small ones that would've been a bigger PIA. They say STI, I have a Toyota owell there were like $25 shipped and they are red.




The internal diameter was too big anyway as I tried them on the TB lines, So I used it for the oil pump hose. They did supply the 4" hose next to that but would be a pain without removing stuff that looked like would need a gasket


Also got some TRD badges. They are metal which is good

[SuperTom]

This going to be about 2 mods done at once.

1. Mustang 3rd Brake light Relocation. Instructions found here https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72225
The only thing I did diffrent was create my own shelf cover from coroplast and carpet. - Saved .5lbs I also think it looks better nice and smooth

2. Carbon FIber plate to fill rear seat hole. This was done on the TRD Griffon although it was hard to find exactly what they did. THis only added .5 lbs over my coroplast/carpet. This however should add structral rigidity to that hole which is the main purporse plus I think it looks Sick!

So the Shelf first

weights

Stock shelf weight


Had to relocate the keyless entry computer from off the rear shelf


NOW onto the CF PLate this took the most time to cut and get right

OLD plate and some of the plastic removed that was no longer needed


Used rivnuts for the top bolts (TItanium BOlts)! rivets for the bottom







I will post more pics later today with the rest of the interior installed. THinking of making a diffrent plate for the bottom seat area.

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by ML

Have you driven it with the under body panels? I was going to do the exact same thing but I thought the exhaust would melt it almost immediately.

Just to follow up with some hours of driving and sitting at long fast food drive throughs only a few spots melted and that is where the pipe was pressed up against the coroplast.

Ive taken all panels off since this week I will be taking on my most difficult project to date. Dropping the Tranny to install and LW FLywheel!!

Front plates starting on bottom

Back to front


Small burn where rear Resonator on catback is touching


Biggest melt through is where its up against the front pipe



As you can see not bad at all. Do keep in mind in most areas I have a 1/2" between the panels and body which gives it a little space.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by SuperTom

2. Carbon FIber plate to fill rear seat hole. This was done on the TRD Griffon although it was hard to find exactly what they did. THis only added .5 lbs over my coroplast/carpet. This however should add structral rigidity to that hole which is the main purporse plus I think it looks Sick!

I wanna know is, how long did it take to find that huge cf plate sheet? Of course it doesn’t come cheap, but more of, not common to find that big of cf plate sheet.

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I wanna know is, how long did it take to find that huge cf plate sheet? Of course it doesn’t come cheap, but more of, not common to find that big of cf plate sheet.

Its only a 2x4 sheet thickness determines the price more. Too be honest I could have went thicker to make it more "structural".
https://dragonplate.com/solid-carbon...&sFilters=8!45

I went 3mm, should've went to 4mm to be stiffer. The Economy sheets are Matte/unfinished on the backside, finished on the front.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by SuperTom

Its only a 2x4 sheet thickness determines the price more. Too be honest I could have went thicker to make it more "structural".
https://dragonplate.com/solid-carbon...&sFilters=8!45

I went 3mm, should've went to 4mm to be stiffer. The Economy sheets are Matte/unfinished on the backside, finished on the front.

Thanks!

I would of expected 3mm would be pretty solid. Plus if you wanna go structural, recommend getting trunk braces. They’re more structurally effective

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Thanks!

I would of expected 3mm would be pretty solid. Plus if you wanna go structural, recommend getting trunk braces. They’re more structurally effective

well wanted to get structural without adding weight of metal bars + covering the rear seat area. Don't need to get that structural I guess its plenty strong

[RayRay88]

Originally Posted by SuperTom

Its only a 2x4 sheet thickness determines the price more. Too be honest I could have went thicker to make it more "structural".
https://dragonplate.com/solid-carbon...&sFilters=8!45

I went 3mm, should've went to 4mm to be stiffer. The Economy sheets are Matte/unfinished on the backside, finished on the front.

If you wanted strength you should have gotten something with a nomex/honeycomb core. Sandwich panels will give you way more strength than just another few layers of carbon. At some point with the strength/weight ratio, the sandwich panel will be lighter.

[SuperTom]

Made a huge sacrifice to the car gods with one of the big weight reduction mods the LIGHTWEIGHT FLYWHEEL!!

Went with this Ebay Special FX Flywheel for $140. https://www.ebay.com/itm/FX-RACING-C...72.m2749.l2649
It had good product reviews on Amazon so that was good enough for me.
I reused the stock clutch/pressure plate.

I also put in the Upgraded TOB, Velox clutch fork, Velox Pivot, new Fork clips



Not going to post a install instructions as plenty of those are out there. My only advice is taking the time to remove the shifter completely instead of the unclipping from underneath shortcut. Taking the shortcut made it a pain to remove and install the tranny if your doing this in your driveway on jackstands. And jacking the front of the motor makes it easier to line up and slide in


So now onto the weights
Stock Flywheel 19.75lbs

FX flywheel 11.75 for a MASSIVE 8lb LOSS!


Stock Pivot arm .75lbs

Velox heavy duty arm 1lb 6oz, for a 10oz gain


Also added Torque Solution transmission mount + Aliexpress Shifter base bushing




I haven't pushed it yet as I want to honor the breakin period but everything seems smooth. And to be honest don't notice any driveability issues. I did have to adjust the clutch engagement for the pedal. Overrall a nice chunk of weight off the front of the car again!