Fbodies are Pigs! (weight reduction)
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From: Charlotte, NC
Well, I have to agree and disagree with some on here. I just saw an 03 Cobra that was 3810 with the driver. That is heavier than some fbodies, lighter than some. My car may be about 3600 with my 210lbs *** in the seat. 
My opinion is that i wouldnt want to remove to much weight that is over the rear axle. that rear hatch is expensive as hell, I priced Lexan windows though and they arent to bad. One time when i first got my car, i removed every piece of interior (seats, panels, rear panels, spare, everything except the dash and steering wheel ) lol. i took it out and drove it, it could not keep the 275,s hooked up in 1st, 2nd, and the bottom of 3rd. It was a hell of alot faster on the freeway though. It was especially fun in the turns because it slid everywhere. Other than that, removing all that weight would of been useless without slicks. What i would recomend is removing more weight from the front than the back. K member, upper and lower A arms, hood ( not much difference), front sway bar, and front runners. just my 2 cents
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From: Eaton, CO/Lubbock, TX
wow, your cars are heavy... mine dead stock weighs 3600 with me in it with full interior, and nothing taken out, with the LT1. i know that is still alot, but that is about 3400lbs with me out of it, so i am pretty happy.
and by the way WTF is this thing --->
and by the way WTF is this thing --->
The thing to remember is that light weight and good front/rear balance can only help. A light car will accelerate faster, brake in a shorter distance, and carve corners with more authority than a heavier car will.
Currently sitting at 3250. I wonder if I can hit 3000 lbs this summer.
Currently sitting at 3250. I wonder if I can hit 3000 lbs this summer.
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From: NC, Charlotte / SC, RockHill
Originally Posted by red95ssclone
My opinion is that i wouldnt want to remove to much weight that is over the rear axle. that rear hatch is expensive as hell, I priced Lexan windows though and they arent to bad. One time when i first got my car, i removed every piece of interior (seats, panels, rear panels, spare, everything except the dash and steering wheel ) lol. i took it out and drove it, it could not keep the 275,s hooked up in 1st, 2nd, and the bottom of 3rd. It was a hell of alot faster on the freeway though. It was especially fun in the turns because it slid everywhere. Other than that, removing all that weight would of been useless without slicks. What i would recomend is removing more weight from the front than the back. K member, upper and lower A arms, hood ( not much difference), front sway bar, and front runners. just my 2 cents
for who is considering getting rid of some weight , consider how to transfer the proper weight to the back first.
i still have all glass, door panels, dash (nothing behind it), stock passenger seat, iron block, and power windows and my car weighs 2950 without me. oh and that is with a 14 point mild steel cage.
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Originally Posted by 9sec93
i still have all glass, door panels, dash (nothing behind it), stock passenger seat, iron block, and power windows and my car weighs 2950 without me. oh and that is with a 14 point mild steel cage.
i just weighed mine the other day, it came in at 2967lbs w/o me in it and a 1/4 tank. i still have stock k-member and also have a cage and full interior minus the back seat. i want to get it down to about 3000 with me in it.
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From: Beverly,MA
Originally Posted by Jordan57
there is a sticky in the drag racing section. A few tips for lightweight cars.....
-remove padding under carpet and insulation
-replace carpet with lightweight carpet
-!backseat
-!spare and jack
-race seats...kirkey or Jaz preferebly...if you have power seats there is a lot of weight there
-lightweight battery
-headers to replace heavy manifolds
-cutout w/no cat back after it....or true duals
-!air pump
-!ac condenser/ lines
-!hood insulation
-replace steering wheel with one !airbag
-replace wheels with bogarts or welds
- tubular k member
- tubular a arms
- wilwood drag brakes
- aluminum/ carbon fiber driveshaft
-fiberglass hood
-!winsheild wipers + motor
Okay thats a good start....that would drop a nice amount of weight but there is so much mour out there....btw a Lexan window wouldnt be good on the street because it will leak, it distorts vision, is uber expensive and would look f*n ridiculous riveted on a 12 sec car imho...save that for the pro stock guys
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-remove padding under carpet and insulation
-replace carpet with lightweight carpet
-!backseat
-!spare and jack
-race seats...kirkey or Jaz preferebly...if you have power seats there is a lot of weight there
-lightweight battery
-headers to replace heavy manifolds
-cutout w/no cat back after it....or true duals
-!air pump
-!ac condenser/ lines
-!hood insulation
-replace steering wheel with one !airbag
-replace wheels with bogarts or welds
- tubular k member
- tubular a arms
- wilwood drag brakes
- aluminum/ carbon fiber driveshaft
-fiberglass hood
-!winsheild wipers + motor
Okay thats a good start....that would drop a nice amount of weight but there is so much mour out there....btw a Lexan window wouldnt be good on the street because it will leak, it distorts vision, is uber expensive and would look f*n ridiculous riveted on a 12 sec car imho...save that for the pro stock guys
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Eveything he said
My Camaro Stocker weighed 3000 lbs with me in it (180 lbs). That's with an LT1, stock K-memeber, stock A-arms, etc!
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_0128.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_0128.jpg
no way a stocker with you in it is gonna weigh 3000lbs...not trying to be a dick, but thats rediculous 
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
Well that list did not get me very far!
Here is the list that comes to mind over the last 9 years with my car...and what it wieghed yesterday
-
- remove front and rear bumper support
- remove padding under carpet and insulation
- !backseat
- !spare and jack
- Install Manual seats
- headers to replace heavy manifolds
- 3in to 4in singal bullit exhaust..Nothing behind the driver
- !hood insulation
- Bogarts Big N' Lil's
- tubular k member
- tubular a arms
- aluminum driveshaft
- fiberglass hood
- Aluminum Shocks
- Aluminum CAI
- iFront Sway bar
- 3,620 Lbs with my 230Lbs in it 5Gal of gas and Full a bottle of juice.
I just can't bring myself to dumping the Air bags and A/C...yet
Here is the list that comes to mind over the last 9 years with my car...and what it wieghed yesterday
-
- remove front and rear bumper support
- remove padding under carpet and insulation
- !backseat
- !spare and jack
- Install Manual seats
- headers to replace heavy manifolds
- 3in to 4in singal bullit exhaust..Nothing behind the driver
- !hood insulation
- Bogarts Big N' Lil's
- tubular k member
- tubular a arms
- aluminum driveshaft
- fiberglass hood
- Aluminum Shocks
- Aluminum CAI
- iFront Sway bar
- 3,620 Lbs with my 230Lbs in it 5Gal of gas and Full a bottle of juice.
I just can't bring myself to dumping the Air bags and A/C...yet
Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
Well that list did not get me very far!
Here is the list that comes to mind over the last 9 years with my car...and what it wieghed yesterday
-
- remove front and rear bumper support
- remove padding under carpet and insulation
- !backseat
- !spare and jack
- Install Manual seats
- headers to replace heavy manifolds
- 3in to 4in singal bullit exhaust..Nothing behind the driver
- !hood insulation
- Bogarts Big N' Lil's
- tubular k member
- tubular a arms
- aluminum driveshaft
- fiberglass hood
- Aluminum Shocks
- Aluminum CAI
- iFront Sway bar
- 3,620 Lbs with my 230Lbs in it 5Gal of gas and Full a bottle of juice.
I just can't bring myself to dumping the Air bags and A/C...yet
Here is the list that comes to mind over the last 9 years with my car...and what it wieghed yesterday
-
- remove front and rear bumper support
- remove padding under carpet and insulation
- !backseat
- !spare and jack
- Install Manual seats
- headers to replace heavy manifolds
- 3in to 4in singal bullit exhaust..Nothing behind the driver
- !hood insulation
- Bogarts Big N' Lil's
- tubular k member
- tubular a arms
- aluminum driveshaft
- fiberglass hood
- Aluminum Shocks
- Aluminum CAI
- iFront Sway bar
- 3,620 Lbs with my 230Lbs in it 5Gal of gas and Full a bottle of juice.
I just can't bring myself to dumping the Air bags and A/C...yet
Nate