Lighten up the Z
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From: Houston, TX.
Lighten up the Z I don`t know if I am posting this question in the right section but I am intrested in doing some bolt offs. I want to lighten up my Z28. I know that alot of people talk crazy about people who remove their bumper braces but I am instred in doing this. Dose anyone know about how much the bumper foam and braces weigh and do I need to do somthing about my air bags because I am messing with the bumpers? I also want to know if anyone has removed the braces in the doors. Do I need to cut the door braces out or do they bolt out? And how much do they weigh? Any other weight savers would be appreciated, this car is a daily driver so I need to keep my seats and A/C. I`ll propaply get some nasty responces about removing safty related stuff to save on weight but removing only 10 pounds is equivalent <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> to adding about 1 hp to your motor. (Thats why we always go to the track on a 1/4 tank of fule) Thanks for any responces and help.
Re: Lighten up the Z Try this link https://ls1tech.com/ubb/ultimatebb.p...5;t=000021;p=1 it should help you out a lot. It lists what you can remove and for most things what they weigh. Hope this helps.
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: T X
Re: Lighten up the Z That bumper foam is super heavy and should be the first thing to go! Tires are also heavy, I suggest getting some 14' wheels and 185/65/14 tires. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
Re: Lighten up the Z Just disconnect the battery... then remove it. I suggest taking the metal bumper with it... the foam isn't that heavy by it's self.
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