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Old 02-16-2011, 09:46 PM
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I have a 02 ls1 camaro z28, fully loaded. I'm getting tired of getting beat by my friends turbo integra's and evo's and ****. I currently have full bolt ons, but I don't have enough money right now to get a cam or any other go fast mod, and probably won't for a while. So I'm looking to shed some weight. I currently have heavy *** subs in their with a large box but I am taking it out tomorrow or friday. What else can I remove to save weight without going overboard? As in keep the seats, AC, etc
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do some "removing weight" searches here on the site

Here's one, There are better ones

https://ls1tech.com/forums/corvette-...you-think.html

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dump the spare and jack. if you have power seats swap to manual seats.
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Hello , what's up ? I don't know if they make this for newer Camaros but You used to be able to buy a fiberglass front clip for the 2nd gen Camaros for $550.00 including the hinge kit . That kit would shed 300lbs. but if I were gonna do that I would add about 50lbs. in tubular steel back for safety and protection . Jc. Whitney used to sell it ,,,,,not sure if they still do or not they have changed what they sell big time . Good luck
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Originally Posted by chrisfrost
Hello , what's up ? I don't know if they make this for newer Camaros but You used to be able to buy a fiberglass front clip for the 2nd gen Camaros for $550.00 including the hinge kit . That kit would shed 300lbs. but if I were gonna do that I would add about 50lbs. in tubular steel back for safety and protection . Jc. Whitney used to sell it ,,,,,not sure if they still do or not they have changed what they sell big time . Good luck
The work that would be involved in this on a 4th gen isn't worth the money. The radiator support and inner fenders come off a 2nd gen but not a 4th gen.



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