Weight reduction list!!!
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From: Chi-Town
Re: Weight reduction list!!! this could be a good idea for you then....obviously you will go through some testing and tuning to re-evaluate the suspension and get it to hook but ideally it should ET better with a better weight distribution
just gotta get it on scales to get it right and you should also be in the car
just gotta get it on scales to get it right and you should also be in the car
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: TEXAS
Re: Weight reduction list!!! Here's what I got when I weighted what came out of mine
Heater core, duct work, heater hoses and blower motor (non A/C car) 24lbs
Head unit, 4 6.5" speakers and insulation 25lbs
Overflow tank 4lbs
Firewall insulation 7lbs
Passengerside air bag 14lbs
Heater core, duct work, heater hoses and blower motor (non A/C car) 24lbs
Head unit, 4 6.5" speakers and insulation 25lbs
Overflow tank 4lbs
Firewall insulation 7lbs
Passengerside air bag 14lbs
Staging Lane
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: San Marcos/Coppell, TX
Re: Weight reduction list!!! What would be the easiest thing to do for a daily driver that doesn't effect drivability or appearance? Or is that impossible <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
Re: Weight reduction list!!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
[QB]Just checked out Jeg's site. In complete kits they have...
Standard, uncoated Lexan. Pre-trimmed, unmolded 1/8''-thick. $489.99
Pre-trimmed, unmolded 1/8''-thick. $719.99
Pre-Molded 1/8''-thick. 1'' oversize to allow trimming for customized fit. $1089.99
QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I've got one of those 1/8 thick, 1" oversize scratch free rears for sale for $550 + shipping,( probably 150-200)
If anybodys is interested email me:
sldrdave@globalserve.net
[QB]Just checked out Jeg's site. In complete kits they have...
Standard, uncoated Lexan. Pre-trimmed, unmolded 1/8''-thick. $489.99
Pre-trimmed, unmolded 1/8''-thick. $719.99
Pre-Molded 1/8''-thick. 1'' oversize to allow trimming for customized fit. $1089.99
QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I've got one of those 1/8 thick, 1" oversize scratch free rears for sale for $550 + shipping,( probably 150-200)
If anybodys is interested email me:
sldrdave@globalserve.net
Re: Weight reduction list!!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong>Who makes a fiberglass hatch to go with a lexan rear window?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">VFN makes a fiberglass hatch.
<strong>Who makes a fiberglass hatch to go with a lexan rear window?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">VFN makes a fiberglass hatch.
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From: windsor, ont. canada - Home of the fastest LT1 6spd.
Re: Weight reduction list!!! vfn's website looks pretty cool!
i will yank the pass. airbag, firewall insulation, and the heater core and such.
anyone know where to get some nice lightweight race seats? no not the cheap jaz ones, i just think they cheapen our cars. unfortunately the nice lightweight seats are quite a few bucks!
tia
taner
i will yank the pass. airbag, firewall insulation, and the heater core and such.
anyone know where to get some nice lightweight race seats? no not the cheap jaz ones, i just think they cheapen our cars. unfortunately the nice lightweight seats are quite a few bucks!
tia
taner
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Re: Weight reduction list!!! 
Re: Weight reduction list!!! I got 5 lbs for Cruise Control, 11 lbs for e-brake including handle. Handle was like 4 lbs.
!ABS is next up, any recommendations???
FYI, the stock posi in my 10 bolt was 25lbs. Stock axles around 32 lbs. The steel 12 bolt spool is 9.5 lbs and 33 spline gundrilled axles are 33 lbs. So it looks like the rotating mass will be less in my 12 bolt than the stock 10 bolt.
My CAR IS DWINDLING DOWN TO NOTHING!!!!!
!ABS is next up, any recommendations???
FYI, the stock posi in my 10 bolt was 25lbs. Stock axles around 32 lbs. The steel 12 bolt spool is 9.5 lbs and 33 spline gundrilled axles are 33 lbs. So it looks like the rotating mass will be less in my 12 bolt than the stock 10 bolt.
My CAR IS DWINDLING DOWN TO NOTHING!!!!!
Re: Weight reduction list!!! !sidemolding 1.29lbs as weighed on the deli scale in the local grocery store. This was including all the adhesive tape <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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From: Iowa :-/~
Re: Weight reduction list!!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Reckless:
<strong> Here's another 6-7 pounds off the nose, and fairly cheap too!
www.turbo-ws6.com/hoodpins.html </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">GREAT idea! I'm thinking of doing it to my SS. Were do I get the hood pins from?
<strong> Here's another 6-7 pounds off the nose, and fairly cheap too!
www.turbo-ws6.com/hoodpins.html </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">GREAT idea! I'm thinking of doing it to my SS. Were do I get the hood pins from?
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From: Augusta GA, Atlanta GA (school)
Re: Weight reduction list!!! its about time to edit and add some stuff to the front page again <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: Weight reduction list!!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jantzer98SS:
<strong> I got 5 lbs for Cruise Control, 11 lbs for e-brake including handle. Handle was like 4 lbs.
!ABS is next up, any recommendations???
FYI, the stock posi in my 10 bolt was 25lbs. Stock axles around 32 lbs. The steel 12 bolt spool is 9.5 lbs and 33 spline gundrilled axles are 33 lbs. So it looks like the rotating mass will be less in my 12 bolt than the stock 10 bolt.
My CAR IS DWINDLING DOWN TO NOTHING!!!!! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">To remove ABS get a Wilwood proportioning valve, real clean install.
<strong> I got 5 lbs for Cruise Control, 11 lbs for e-brake including handle. Handle was like 4 lbs.
!ABS is next up, any recommendations???
FYI, the stock posi in my 10 bolt was 25lbs. Stock axles around 32 lbs. The steel 12 bolt spool is 9.5 lbs and 33 spline gundrilled axles are 33 lbs. So it looks like the rotating mass will be less in my 12 bolt than the stock 10 bolt.
My CAR IS DWINDLING DOWN TO NOTHING!!!!! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">To remove ABS get a Wilwood proportioning valve, real clean install.
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From: Iowa :-/~
Re: Weight reduction list!!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Fenris Ulf:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jantzer98SS:
<strong> I got 5 lbs for Cruise Control, 11 lbs for e-brake including handle. Handle was like 4 lbs.
!ABS is next up, any recommendations???
FYI, the stock posi in my 10 bolt was 25lbs. Stock axles around 32 lbs. The steel 12 bolt spool is 9.5 lbs and 33 spline gundrilled axles are 33 lbs. So it looks like the rotating mass will be less in my 12 bolt than the stock 10 bolt.
My CAR IS DWINDLING DOWN TO NOTHING!!!!! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">To remove ABS get a Wilwood proportioning valve, real clean install. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Do you have photos and a how to page for this?
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jantzer98SS:
<strong> I got 5 lbs for Cruise Control, 11 lbs for e-brake including handle. Handle was like 4 lbs.
!ABS is next up, any recommendations???
FYI, the stock posi in my 10 bolt was 25lbs. Stock axles around 32 lbs. The steel 12 bolt spool is 9.5 lbs and 33 spline gundrilled axles are 33 lbs. So it looks like the rotating mass will be less in my 12 bolt than the stock 10 bolt.
My CAR IS DWINDLING DOWN TO NOTHING!!!!! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">To remove ABS get a Wilwood proportioning valve, real clean install. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Do you have photos and a how to page for this?
Re: Weight reduction list!!! Just did the !Front bumper. What do I need to do in order to get the firewall insulation out of there? What about removing the Pass. side Air Bag? How do I do that?
I will be doing Reckless' Hood Pin Mod soon also. I wil remove all of the latch mechanism and try to fab up a nice Ram Air deal........through the license plate opening??????? <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
I will be doing Reckless' Hood Pin Mod soon also. I wil remove all of the latch mechanism and try to fab up a nice Ram Air deal........through the license plate opening??????? <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Re: Weight reduction list!!! ok, time to drop 800 pounds off my car now <img border="0" alt="[shoot]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
The Bull
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Re: Weight reduction list!!! Here's my weight loss program! This should be good for 50 lbs by July. If I keep to the schedule I can probably find at least 100 lbs by the Thunder Shootout! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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