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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Default Weight reduction HELP please.

I want to remove my window washer fluid (9,000 miles on the car and it still has the original fluid in it). I want to remove that and any other plastic that doesn't really serve a purpose, plus what type of saw should I use to widen the ram air outlet on the inside of the hood. Thanks
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Com'on, don't be bashful, someone has to know.
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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 01:07 AM
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Default Re: Weight reduction HELP please.

I would like to know that same thing too.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Default Re: Weight reduction HELP please.

Removing the washer fluid reservoir is prety straightforward. Might be a little easier with the front bumper off but it's not impossible to do while leaving it on.

As far as random plastic goes...

--ASR motor shroud (for LT1 cars)
--HVAC/ventilation ducts
--Explore rear wheelwells (pull away carpet on t-top well along with driver's side wheel well for a nice surprise)
--Swiss cheese the plastic on the front and rear mumper supports


There's probably a couple more but I can't think of 'em now.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:41 AM
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plus what type of saw should I use to widen the ram air outlet on the inside of the hood. Thanks
Dremel tools work fine for stuff like that. They're like a modern day swiss army knife.
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