weight reduction.?
11-29-2009, 05:19 PM
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The most basic list I did, was remove almost exactly 100lbs. Back seat, passenger seat, spare tire/ jack. Lastly I try to run a low tank of fuel. I believe the later 4th gens had a 16.8 gallon gas tank. So with 17 gallons in your tank instead of say 2 gallons, that's 15 gallons less in your tank. Each gallon weighs about 6 lbs. that's 90 lbs of fuel. All together that's almost 200lbs shaved off.
That could be a difference of running a 13.1 or a 12.9
That could be a difference of running a 13.1 or a 12.9
11-29-2009, 10:07 PM
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I believe the later 4th gens had a 16.8 gallon gas tank. So with 17 gallons in your tank instead of say 2 gallons, that's 15 gallons less in your tank. Each gallon weighs about 6 lbs. that's 90 lbs of fuel. All together that's almost 200lbs shaved off.
That could be a difference of running a 13.1 or a 12.9
That could be a difference of running a 13.1 or a 12.9
I've seen so many people get to the track with 3/4 tanks and its really not necassary. There's a lot of weight that can be easily lost (and it puts money back into your pocket)!
11-30-2009, 08:38 AM
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I don't like the idea of pulling bumper supports. That's your crash support that helps keep your car from being totaled and it holds the bumpers in place.
11-30-2009, 01:19 PM
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Carpet insulation underneath is worth at least 10 pounds.
It all depends on what you do not mind giving up. This is a List that I had made for me.... based on the reference list....
Would Do
3...Amp, Monsoon
5...Coolant Overflow
5...Floor mats
7...Gas, Extra (per pound)
4...Hatch cover
4...Overflow Tank (Assuming to Empty)
1...Owner's manual
2...Panels, under steering wheel
17...Radio (stock in center panel)
1...Rear view mirror
45...Seat, front (leather) (replace with plastic/aluminum race seat for track day only)
15..Racing seat (35 diff)
32..Seat, passenger (leather)
6...Speaker panels, hatch
5...Speaker panels, rear passenger's
15..Speakers
5...Speakers (mid-base Monsoon, pair)
2...Sun visors
2...T-Top holders
8...Windshield washer fluid
Have Done:
6...Air Pump (w/brass fittings)
10... Sound deadening
4...Cross member brace
8...Heat shielding
1… Panel under steering wheel
7...Seatbelts (rears only, 9 if did passengers)
28...Seats, rear (leather)
37...Spare tire and jack
14..Swaybar and brackets, front
1...Swaybar metal attachment
2...Y-Pipe hanger (stock, connected to tailshaft)
3...Airlid, aftermarket
35..Fiberglass hood (stock is 55) so -20 diff.
Would Consider:
15..AC compressor
8.6.AC condenser
14..Airbag and bracket, passenger's
4...Airbag, driver's
22..Bumper, front reinforcement and brackets
21..Bumper, rear reinforcement and brackets With replacement bumper support
18..Door panel (TA, both)
5...Gas Tank Evac Box
2...Hatch shocks
4.4.Head unit (Monsoon)
3...Windshield wiper reservoir
12..ABS module
40..Battery relocation (rear)
25..K-Member (BMR) w/ Arms
34..Draglite wheels (15X10 w/tires no tubes) Skinnies and Slicks
It all depends on what you do not mind giving up. This is a List that I had made for me.... based on the reference list....
Would Do
3...Amp, Monsoon
5...Coolant Overflow
5...Floor mats
7...Gas, Extra (per pound)
4...Hatch cover
4...Overflow Tank (Assuming to Empty)
1...Owner's manual
2...Panels, under steering wheel
17...Radio (stock in center panel)
1...Rear view mirror
45...Seat, front (leather) (replace with plastic/aluminum race seat for track day only)
15..Racing seat (35 diff)
32..Seat, passenger (leather)
6...Speaker panels, hatch
5...Speaker panels, rear passenger's
15..Speakers
5...Speakers (mid-base Monsoon, pair)
2...Sun visors
2...T-Top holders
8...Windshield washer fluid
Have Done:
6...Air Pump (w/brass fittings)
10... Sound deadening
4...Cross member brace
8...Heat shielding
1… Panel under steering wheel
7...Seatbelts (rears only, 9 if did passengers)
28...Seats, rear (leather)
37...Spare tire and jack
14..Swaybar and brackets, front
1...Swaybar metal attachment
2...Y-Pipe hanger (stock, connected to tailshaft)
3...Airlid, aftermarket
35..Fiberglass hood (stock is 55) so -20 diff.
Would Consider:
15..AC compressor
8.6.AC condenser
14..Airbag and bracket, passenger's
4...Airbag, driver's
22..Bumper, front reinforcement and brackets
21..Bumper, rear reinforcement and brackets With replacement bumper support
18..Door panel (TA, both)
5...Gas Tank Evac Box
2...Hatch shocks
4.4.Head unit (Monsoon)
3...Windshield wiper reservoir
12..ABS module
40..Battery relocation (rear)
25..K-Member (BMR) w/ Arms
34..Draglite wheels (15X10 w/tires no tubes) Skinnies and Slicks
