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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Weighed my car in at 3260lbs.. BEFORE..

Then i added an 8 point rollcage 1 3/4 mild steel (80 - 125lbs)
Subframe connectors.. 2X3 in rec. tubing around (50 - 60lbs)
Removed all A/C system from vehicle...
Removed everything from behind the dash....
removed front and rear bumper supports
removed catback system
installed 9" in place of the stock 10 bolt...

installed weld prostars skinnies and 15 X 10's in the rear as well

any guesses on weight???? My car is down and i can not weigh it..

i just feel like my car is a fat hog still.. any thoughts???
suggestions for further weight reduction/..
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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my guess is 3350 and 3500 with me in it.....
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do all this
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/370532-how-get-your-daily-driver-under-3000lbs-race-weight.html
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ok.... thanks... do you by chance have pics of various spots u swiss cheesed and cut..

im very interested as i want to shave at least another 150lbs off the car.....
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and SUX2BU what would u charge me to make me on e of those Ramair plates that u made under ur lid????
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after review i have found that i can make my car around 330lbs lighter..

WOW.... i will have to spend some money but damn.. it will fly.....

i had already gone from 12.4 to running 11.85 with weight reduction.. now i stepped up to the trex, will be getting a good clutch and tranny and will be atleast 250lbs lighter..
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ok.... thanks... do you by chance have pics of various spots u swiss cheesed and cut..

im very interested as i want to shave at least another 150lbs off the car.....
Sure i'll try and get some pics tomorrow. and i used to sell the plates for $50 shipped. but i ran out. not gonna make anymore until someone wants one for sure.
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how long will it take u to make one up for me.. im in no hurry but will want one before next season.. and what else did u use to make the ram air setup????
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Originally Posted by NX_CaGEdApE00
how long will it take u to make one up for me.. im in no hurry but will want one before next season.. and what else did u use to make the ram air setup????
Actually your the second guy to say he wants one before next season so i guess i'll make a batch this week. only takes a few hours to a make a few but i do it on the clock when i have time so shhhhh!
I used $25 worth of ducting and hose clamps from Home Depot.
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nice.. and how do they connect to the bumper holes??
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SUX2BU Any chance to snap some pics for me yet???
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It's cold outside mang! i'll see if the flash gets a good pic here in a few. Oh and i just screwed some 6" to 4" cone looking ducts to my front bumper.
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here are a couple pics. i basically drilled 3" holes on the main frame rails on top, bottom, inside and outside. You can also see in one pic where i cut off the bumper support brackets(those were REALLY heavy).
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thanks a bunch... and what are the subfenders u r talking about
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thanks a bunch... and what are the subfenders u r talking about
If you take your fenders off your car there these smaller steel "fenders". sort of like reinforcment fenders. i've seen some people swiss cheese them but i cut them completely off.
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