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Old May 11, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Default Weight reduction?

looking to take some more weight out of my 94 camaro. already have back seats out. any other ideas on getting a good amount of weight out of it?
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Old May 11, 2014 | 04:12 PM
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There is a thread a couple down from this one. Look into it. Everybody has what they did and what they weigh.
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Old May 11, 2014 | 04:16 PM
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Uhh...take things out of the car that weigh several pounds or more would be my guess lol
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
Uhh...take things out of the car that weigh several pounds or more would be my guess lol
wow that blew my mind
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Old May 11, 2014 | 06:22 PM
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theres a sticky on weight reduction on the top of this forum section , check that out for starters ..

then theres the old adage "take away the ounces and the pounds will follow" so if its simple to remove and you don't need it for your purposes remove it and watch the pounds add up
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Originally Posted by madmike9396
wow that blew my mind
I know right haha? It's totally innovative and cutting edge...i'm just waiting for the rest of the world to catch up with this scientific miracle lol
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Old May 12, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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i read the weight reduction thread and lists before. tons of good info and details. alot of little things add up fast. just depends what ur willing to live without
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Old May 12, 2014 | 05:54 PM
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Stuff I did to my car

Along with deleted AC, PA racing front suspension, deleted spare tire etc.

http://highperformancejunkies.com/pi...ght-reduction/

I still had my air bags, horn, and everything safety related except for the ABS because that didn't work with my rear end at the time- I never touched any of the crash supports either

It should get you rolling in the right direction on how to think anyways

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Old May 14, 2014 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LETZRIDE
Stuff I did to my car

Along with deleted AC, PA racing front suspension, deleted spare tire etc.

http://highperformancejunkies.com/pi...ght-reduction/

I still had my air bags, horn, and everything safety related except for the ABS because that didn't work with my rear end at the time- I never touched any of the crash supports either

It should get you rolling in the right direction on how to think anyways
Your blog has given me some ideas!
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Old May 21, 2014 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by eteller
Your blog has given me some ideas!
Good! lol...I still have more I have to add...just don't have the time to sit down and do it hahahah

it's amazing how much nothing adds up into something, kinda like how performance cars can nickel and dime you into oblivion
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