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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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I am looking to cut weight out of my car before i go to the track on the 11th. I will be tearing the interior out but i dont want to take a/c or anything out as the car is still a daily driver. Any ideas on what else i could remove to cut weight.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Here is a list I'm trying to follow it might help you out
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/1017544-my-weight-reduction-list-lt1-formula.html
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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Front and rear impact bars
Could cut or hole saw the fender sheet metal
Carpet padding

You leave a lot on the table with keeping the Air but I understand it hot as hell here in Fl as well.

There are other things but I don't wish to share them.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 96TransAmboosted
Front and rear impact bars
Could cut or hole saw the fender sheet metal
Carpet padding

You leave a lot on the table with keeping the Air but I understand it hot as hell here in Fl as well.

There are other things but I don't wish to share them.
Then I hope you don't mind me posting this super secret list.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...y-updated.html
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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I realize that I will be leaving a ton on the table. I still have 2.73 gears and stock converter in the car with a built motor. I am just trying get a base time to start with and i realize these cars are way overweight. Has anybody made a pass with 2.73 gears? Any idea on times?
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Speed you can share what ever you wish man. Don't mean its what im talking about.
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That list just tells you what things weigh not how to cut weight.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 96TransAmboosted
That list just tells you what things weigh not how to cut weight.
Pretty sure it's covered in the that thread, if not the search will provide all the info you can have. These cars are 20 years old so whatever secret info you have for weight savings isn't as much as a secret as you think...
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To each there own speed. You never know.
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Kind of off topic but, if you remove your front and rear impact bars how does that affect an insurance claim if you are hit in the back or you hit someone else? Im guessing you would be SOL. Im thinking about stripping some weight out of my car.
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If I ever pull the bumper supports Burkhart replacements are goin in.
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