LETZRIDE

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I use holesaw bits, actually these ones except I got them on sale for $34. Takes just a few seconds to rip through and make the holes, the most time for me is spent looking at where I want to strategically put them

nickp

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when are you going to weight the car???

LordSalem

I just read this entire thread, and now I want to run out and buy hole saw bits...

brandonppr

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What is the weight difference? and how does the conversion work?

brandonppr

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Been slammed with work. Might have some updates soon.

I have quiet a few more ideas when I get the time.

brandonppr

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Yes a hole saw bit is what I have been using for the most part.

brandonppr

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I'm going to try to get it to bowling green and I think they have scales there.

LOL

brandonppr

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I have definitely got some to lose there too and I have lost some. Congrats on your loss.

LETZRIDE

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you need to do a t-top conversion if you are a hard top, then you need to use the locks/stuff from the t-top and apply it to the targa top. Targa top goes on like the t-top but I think the carbon fiber one weighs in at like 5lbs or so

brandonppr

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Update: I took the car to the track for the first time since pulling all the wiring. The care ran great. The steering column worked fine too.

All of the following 7lbs
Total now 50lbs 13oz


1lb 3oz Under dash cover


1lb 0oz other Under dash cover


1lb 6oz for both sides front bumper/fender bracket


2oz bracket at front of console


1lb 3oz Shifter bezel/cupholder


3oz driver rear quarter panel vent


2lbs(loss after making new piece out of carpet) Under column panel

brandonppr

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All of the following is a loss of 31lbs 15oz
Total now 82lbs 13oz

Dash pad 4lbs 11oz. made new one out of carpet that weighs 9oz including screws. for a loss of 4lbs 2oz

I will post an installed pic later



Glove box 2lbs 7oz(stock one weighs more, I have already cut some out of mine). made new one out of cover from carpet that weighs less than than the catch for the glove box so this is a loss of at least 2lbs 7oz



carpet. Old front carpet with padding already removed was 27lbs (I think. Have to recheck because it is in my shed and I weighed it a few months ago and didn't write it down, but I think that is correct) THis is from rear seats forward. New carpet was 2lbs 8oz including trim screws.
Loss of 24lbs 8oz





14oz gauge bezel. I decided I didn't need this. I will make something out of carpet to cover the edges. Should weigh less than an ounce and I have not been counting the half ounces, so I not going to add that small amount back.

Reject

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impressive work!

brandonppr

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New Total 82lbs 15oz

No longer need the keys 2oz



Thanks

Firebirdmuscle

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Anymore updates

brandonppr

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I blew the engine last Tuesday. I have been working on getting the new one put in and that has took all my time up. I have to test the engine and make a few changes after that, so that will probably delay work on weight reduction for a little bit. I still have a few things not posted yet, but they are on my old phone. Also a few things I have not weighed yet.

brandonppr

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Well sorry for not having an update in a while. Unfortunately, I got very sick for a while and then found out I had stage 4 cancer. Long story short. I made it through it so far and am cancer free. I am continuing progress on losing weight on this car, but I am not going to be keeping up with every ounce. I'm just making a build thread found here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...l#post18977030

Bitemark46

Damn dude. I'm sorry to hear about the cancer but I'm glad that your free of it. But **** the car, focus on your health. Stay positive and strong!

I do admire your dedication/innovation on the car. Best of luck with everything!

-Mark

brandonppr

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Thanks man. Luckily the car was still running when I was dealing with my health issues and its one of the things that helped me get through this. I was racing every chance I got and it helped me forget about things at times. I am doing great now and I have been cancer free since February.

Bitemark46

Thats true. I didn't think about using the car as a relief or a way to clear your mind/strees. Good idea!

Did you ever weigh it?

I too am trying to take everything out to offset for the weight of the cage. I'm going with chromoly but damn it's expensive. lol

-Mark

brandonppr

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Never weighed it. Last time I had it in the shop they told me they had scales and could have weighed it for me When I get it back together it will be going back to the shop and I am going to ask them to weigh it for me.