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03-07-04, 03:05 PM
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| | 4 Tenths 
Join Date: Jan 2002 GT40: Gibraltar
Posts: 401
Rep Power: 11  | ZF weight
Anybody know the difference in weight between the ZF and Renault 21 Turbo gearboxes? I know the ZF is a lot heavier but wanted to know just how much. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
Cheers, Martin | 
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03-07-04, 03:15 PM
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| | 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Magazine Editor (finance magazine) and Freelance Writer (classic car articles) GT40: Robin Hood Country, England
Posts: 761
Rep Power: 13 | Re: ZF weight
This is what I've heard. I think it's correct, and yes, there's quite a difference.
ZF: 155 pounds
Renault UN1: 95 pounds
Cheers
Rob | |
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03-08-04, 12:04 PM
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| | James 6 Tenths 
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: Brighton, U.K
Posts: 681
Rep Power: 13 | Re: ZF weight
Martin,
Why bother with a ZF?
Bloody heavy! I've felt the weight. I chose not to have one.
Its not a money thing, but a "I don't want that extra weight!" thing.
Why not chat to Kevin Jones of GTO Engineering if you want something really special.
I know, I know. Originality!!
Well what the eye can't see! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Regards,
J.P | |
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03-09-04, 12:01 AM
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#4 (permalink)
| | 4 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2002 GT40: Gibraltar
Posts: 401
Rep Power: 11 | Re: ZF weight
JP
You got it - authenticity. Also, I drove the Yellow Peril recently and was very impressed by the car overall as well as his ZF in it.
However, what finally done it for me was when I looked at how much the Quaife units weigh and cost - they are nearly as heavy as the ZF and cost a small fortune. No wonder ZFs are so sought after!
And what am I doing up at 4am in the morning - just buying me that ZF on ebay thank you very much!
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Martin
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03-09-04, 12:39 PM
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| | iank2112 9 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA GT40: none yet
Posts: 946
Rep Power: 17 | Re: ZF weight
Martin - are you still selling the GTD? Is the ZF for
another project? Or is the GTD getting a ZF?
Inquiring minds want to know [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Ian | |
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03-09-04, 02:03 PM
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| | brettmcc 10 tenths
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Essex, UK GT40: RSGTD
Posts: 1,333
Rep Power: 20 | Re: ZF weight
Martin,
On that point if you do put the UN1 up for sale again, please contact me. Ta
Brett | 
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03-09-04, 05:22 PM
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| | 4 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2002 GT40: Gibraltar
Posts: 401
Rep Power: 11 | Re: ZF weight
Gentlemen,
I am considering a number of options at present. Depending on which way I go, my Renault box (with Quaife internals) may be up for sale. Equally, my car may not be for sale. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
Sorry for not being clear, but there are a lot of moving parameters right now and I did not appreciate just how attached I had become to 6GTD when I actually came to selling her (sorry for those who expressed interest in buying her) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Will keep you posted
Martin | |
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03-09-04, 06:13 PM
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| | 10 tenths
Join Date: Jun 2002 GT40: San Francisco Bay Area California USA
Posts: 1,920
Rep Power: 26 | Re: ZF weight
Martin, I very happy to hear that you will be keeping your car. If you decide you want to sell your gearbox let me know and we'll talk, if not, thanks for you honesty.
Howard. | |
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