I was considering taking out my rear seats (leather) any ideas on the expected weight loss?

Also, does anyone have any ideas or pictures of what to do with the empty space back there?

Thanks.

 

Not sure on weight but, just take your seats out and see how you like it, if not put em back in. I have taken my back seats in and out at least 20-30 times this year!

 

they weigh very little actually. all 3 pieces and belts are approximately 15 lbs. i can find out some time, but it's too darn cold here to be playin aroun outside until next week when it goes back up in to the 30's.

later,
Dave

 

I agree with Pray HRD

About what they weighed in at, total seats and belts, on a bathroom scale FWIW

 

Just weighed mine today without seatbelts and such. 28lbs for the backrest and the two buckets, leather from a 94. This was done on an expensive scale that's fairly accurate.

 

how much lighter is the cloth seats???

 

Check the sticky out for weight reduction. They say 19lbs.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/17319-weight-reduction-list.html

 

i'll try to dig them out tonight and put them on our scale at work. i'd have a hard time believing that the back ALONE is 28lbs. not calling you a liar, just one of those things that you have to see for yourself when it sounds off by so much.

later,
Dave

 

he said the back and the buckets = 28lbs

 

Ok, 27 lbs, so shoot me. Was rounding up for the box when shipping.

The rear seat back is 19 lbs in my case.

 

Great info guys...Thanks!

 

ok, i didn't see the bucket part. however, i weighed mine at work today since we were slow, and the seat back, buckets, and total belts/brackets/guides, came in at 29 lbs. out of a 98 and up camaro. i don't know if it was 29.01, or 29.99, or anything in between.......but 29.

later,
Dave

 

cool, so its been proven!! Rear Leather seats and belts ~28-30lbs! That seems pretty accurate!

 

so it sounds like it would be a good idea to pull the seats when racing....

28 for rear seats...
35 or so for passanger leather....
48 for power leather driver.....
=111 pounds..... -15 for racing seats = 96 pounds lost for race day.

 

You guys actually have the backseat in the car still? Thats odd
Another benefit of !backseat, gives up plenty of room for a pair of slicks and front runners, tool box, 5gal race fuel and all the other **** we need!

 

All are out of a WS6 vert Leather and power everything:
Front Driver=49
Front Pass=40
Rear total=23.5
Belts each=3

Total all seats and belts=124.5
Have fun trying to drive on a milk crate

 

So with a set of Kirkey seats and light brackets you can cut out almost 100 Lbs. Add carpet to that anf you are at ~125 Lbs. Not bad.

 

wow, they don't feel THAT heavy lol.

I guess I am going to have to recheck the weights again, although I don't have a fancy scale like Birdie does.

 

I think I'll take mine out next time I go to the track.