Weight reduction, yes I read the list.
Weight reduction, yes I read the list. What are some WR items that I can do without gutting my car, I like my AC, PS, and carpet, any ideas?
I am planning on removing the AIR system for now, then probably a lighter battery. How hard is it to remove the bumper supports?
Thanks
-Steve
I am planning on removing the AIR system for now, then probably a lighter battery. How hard is it to remove the bumper supports?
Thanks
-Steve
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Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. This is entirely a preference thing. Almost everything is on Colonel's list. No one can say what to remove, just go out and look at your car, decide what you could do without, and then remove it. Here is what I would do to begin with:
Windshield wiper fluid resovoir
Large Back seat (bench part, keep buckets)
Jack/spare
Heat shielding under car
AIR/EGR
THen after that, go for lighter weight replacement items until you reach your desired weight.
Windshield wiper fluid resovoir
Large Back seat (bench part, keep buckets)
Jack/spare
Heat shielding under car
AIR/EGR
THen after that, go for lighter weight replacement items until you reach your desired weight.
Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. how much do you weigh?, sometimes its the driver that needs the weight reduction, if you loose 10lbs then drop 10 here and there off your car, you'll be able to see a tenth or two difference
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Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. I guess you're asking which reductions don't really effect drivability or appearance? A very subjective question indeed but I'll give it a shot...
1-50?....!Misc. junk in the car like keys, garage remote, change, owner's manual, etc.
4.5...!Floormats
23....!Front bumper reinforcement and brackets
1.....!Hood shock
.5....!Redundant headlight brackets
35....!Spare and Jack
5.....!Crossmember brace
4.....!Hatch cover
.5....!Driver side corner carpet and plug
5.....!Air pump
8.....!Heat sheilding
5.....!Upper panhard rod brace
19....!Rear seats
2.....!Washer fluid
4.5...!Rear speaker panels
Wallet mods....
30..K-member $500
14?..A-arms $390
3...Underdrive pulley $150
3?...Chromoly panhard rod $150
5?...Chromoly LCAs $220
22-30..Fiberglass hood $350-575
24..Dry cell $50-60
25..Headers &!cats $600-1200
24..TQ converter $500-950
5?...Electric waterpump $550
5...C/F shaft $450-600
45? Lightweight street brakes $1270
Well, that's a start. I'll add more later.
1-50?....!Misc. junk in the car like keys, garage remote, change, owner's manual, etc.
4.5...!Floormats
23....!Front bumper reinforcement and brackets
1.....!Hood shock
.5....!Redundant headlight brackets
35....!Spare and Jack
5.....!Crossmember brace
4.....!Hatch cover
.5....!Driver side corner carpet and plug
5.....!Air pump
8.....!Heat sheilding
5.....!Upper panhard rod brace
19....!Rear seats
2.....!Washer fluid
4.5...!Rear speaker panels
Wallet mods....
30..K-member $500
14?..A-arms $390
3...Underdrive pulley $150
3?...Chromoly panhard rod $150
5?...Chromoly LCAs $220
22-30..Fiberglass hood $350-575
24..Dry cell $50-60
25..Headers &!cats $600-1200
24..TQ converter $500-950
5?...Electric waterpump $550
5...C/F shaft $450-600
45? Lightweight street brakes $1270
Well, that's a start. I'll add more later.
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Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. 5?...Electric waterpump $550
Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. A dry cell battery is 24lbs lighter than a standard one 
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Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. These dry cell bats,are they like optima brand or whatnot?
Yeah, the reason I ask is because I have a daily driver here, and don't really want to lose a lot of my amenities.
For the bumper supports and brackets, why are those there in the frist place? Do they help during a crash?
thanks
-Steve
Yeah, the reason I ask is because I have a daily driver here, and don't really want to lose a lot of my amenities.
For the bumper supports and brackets, why are those there in the frist place? Do they help during a crash?
thanks
-Steve
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From: Troy, AL
Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. Optima doesn't make one so far as I know. The brand I use is Odyssey by Hawker Energy.
Bumper supports are there to help the car meet federal crash regulations. How much do they help in a crash? You'll probably get one answer from those who've never held one and another from those who've removed them. When you take one out and look at it you'll form your own opinion.
Bumper supports are there to help the car meet federal crash regulations. How much do they help in a crash? You'll probably get one answer from those who've never held one and another from those who've removed them. When you take one out and look at it you'll form your own opinion.
Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. How are those bats with large loads say from a large 800watt stereo?
the supports are pretty useless is what you are saying?
-Steve
the supports are pretty useless is what you are saying?
-Steve
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Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. The bumper supports are only good for 5 mph inpacts....you will be sorry if you back up into something slowly and your bumper just cracks or spierwebs, but most people dont have that problem, I will most likely remove both of mine this winter..
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Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. A 14 lb batt is not going to run your big stereo for very long at all with the car turned off. However, the alternator (140 AMP, btw) will run it just fine with the car running. If you want to listen to it with the car turned off, either keep the stock one or go with a medium size (24 lb) dry cell. I've had both and I have a fairly powerful system too. 
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Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. Yeah, I'm pretty sure the bumper supports were meant for the 5 MPH test. Personnally, I don't think they'll do jack at 60 MPH but that's just my opinion. They're just ~22 lbs of foam and thin stamped steel. Not much compared to a 3600 lb car, IMO.
Re: Weight reduction, yes I read the list. My car still has all the amenities. Drives great and does good at the track
I have removed or replaced the following:
No fluid in windshield wash reservoir
Rear seat & belts
Heat shielding (where cats use to be)
Front bumper support
Panhard support brace
Lightweight carpet (Year One)
Lightweight torque converter
Headers & ORP
Tubular K member & arms
Rear control arms & panhard rod
ACPT carbon fiber driveshaft
Weld Wheels & tires
Track Only:
Rear speaker panels & divider
Passengers seat
Added weight:
12 bolt (~34 lbs)
Yank cross member (~2 lbs)
Drive shaft safety loop (~10 lbs)
Weighs in at 3320 in Track mode. ~3425 in street trim (17" Nitto around 315 DR's in the back).
Drove it 1200 miles this past weekend and ran 12.07 @ 109 (1.60) at the Year One bash.
I have removed or replaced the following:
No fluid in windshield wash reservoir
Rear seat & belts
Heat shielding (where cats use to be)
Front bumper support
Panhard support brace
Lightweight carpet (Year One)
Lightweight torque converter
Headers & ORP
Tubular K member & arms
Rear control arms & panhard rod
ACPT carbon fiber driveshaft
Weld Wheels & tires
Track Only:
Rear speaker panels & divider
Passengers seat
Added weight:
12 bolt (~34 lbs)
Yank cross member (~2 lbs)
Drive shaft safety loop (~10 lbs)
Weighs in at 3320 in Track mode. ~3425 in street trim (17" Nitto around 315 DR's in the back).
Drove it 1200 miles this past weekend and ran 12.07 @ 109 (1.60) at the Year One bash.