Weight Reduction vs. et and mph
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Weight Reduction vs. et and mph Ive never tried to drop my cars weight before but figured i would for sunday to see what happens, do you think i will spin more w/ less weight or will it run a lil stronger and like what gains 1-2mph? or .1 if theres traction? Heres my list: !front sway bar, pass seat, back seats, rear seatbelts, spare, jack, hatch cover, prob the 35lbs of tools i always keep in my trunk along w/ cd case empty console etc.. This may sound pointless on street tires but i want to beat my best time form last year which is in my sig, What do you guys think?
Re: Weight Reduction vs. et and mph According to JS, you should go 10's with weight reduction, it doesn't even take any power.
On a more serious note, every 100lbs is about a .1 reduction in ET. Plus removing the front swaybar will help traction. In my opinion, losing weight is better than adding power. It's easier, not as hard on parts, and cheaper.
On a more serious note, every 100lbs is about a .1 reduction in ET. Plus removing the front swaybar will help traction. In my opinion, losing weight is better than adding power. It's easier, not as hard on parts, and cheaper.
Re: Weight Reduction vs. et and mph So u take a shot at me but then say,
Janzter wrote," In my opinion, losing weight is better than adding power. It's easier, not as hard on parts, and cheaper.
Sure looks like what I said too?
JS
Wish I had one of those Oregonian Honda Camaro's
Janzter wrote," In my opinion, losing weight is better than adding power. It's easier, not as hard on parts, and cheaper.
Sure looks like what I said too?
JS
Wish I had one of those Oregonian Honda Camaro's
Re: Weight Reduction vs. et and mph Ok I can't stand it anymore....it's not Janzter it's Jantzer...check the spelling. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
BTW, JS how many Honda's do you see go 10's? Just curious, because around here there isn't one.
BTW, JS how many Honda's do you see go 10's? Just curious, because around here there isn't one.
Re: Weight Reduction vs. et and mph </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 00 Red SS:
<strong>Heres my list: !front sway bar, pass seat, back seats, rear seatbelts, spare, jack, hatch cover, prob the 35lbs of tools i always keep in my trunk along w/ cd case empty console etc.. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">...don't forget all the floor mats, running lower levels (not too low) of fuel and maybe consider draining some (or all) of the windshield washer fluid reservoir out as well.
I'm a firm believer of reasonable weight reduction to go quicker/faster and there's no shame in trying it on a 'street tired' car. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<strong>Heres my list: !front sway bar, pass seat, back seats, rear seatbelts, spare, jack, hatch cover, prob the 35lbs of tools i always keep in my trunk along w/ cd case empty console etc.. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">...don't forget all the floor mats, running lower levels (not too low) of fuel and maybe consider draining some (or all) of the windshield washer fluid reservoir out as well.
I'm a firm believer of reasonable weight reduction to go quicker/faster and there's no shame in trying it on a 'street tired' car. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: Weight Reduction vs. et and mph Jan,I agree imports arent my bag either but there's a few civic's,neons (9.80/10.20)u wouldnt wanna play with around my neck of the woods.
They're not street cars though....
I hope to be real close to the tennnnns come March 6th?God I wish my car weighed 3200lbs....
JS
They're not street cars though....
I hope to be real close to the tennnnns come March 6th?God I wish my car weighed 3200lbs....
JS
Re: Weight Reduction vs. et and mph I can't stand it anymore either-
It's 'you' not 'u'. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I agree with what Jantzer said.
10's ...no problem. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
It's 'you' not 'u'. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I agree with what Jantzer said.
10's ...no problem. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
