mySStery_machine

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It's not even the Dustbuster/vacuum mod we love so much! http://www.edgarcato.com/b9_1.jpg Yes indeed friends, real results from weight reduction. Thanks to a recent blowout I was able to take advantage of the TRUE potential of the LS1. I used my spare tire and when I got the tire replaced I let the tire shop keep the spare as well...amazing!!! I have since left my jack out of the vehicle as well, WOW!!! What a lift!! I will check at the track this week but predict a 1 sec drop in ETs...or so. Try it you will like it!! Legal disclaimer: Personal results may vary, author takes no responsibility if user has a blow-out and needs a spare on the road, and if reader believes such outlandish claims they may be a ricer...please PM author as he has a bridge/4.6L to sell them.

ws6nick

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Sorry dude correct me if I'm wrong, but I really doubt that you would get one second out of removing the spare and jack. Together they weigh about 40lb. In my experance 100lb = 1tenth depending where the weight was removed.

bigMAC

I think he was joking but I really didn't find it too funny anyway.

SStolen

iTrader: (22)

nope, not funny.... I can't believe he put it in his sig as a mod.

heyitsTaJay

it is a mod to do, but its no where near a 1sec drop.
the funny part is he put it in his sig

mySStery_machine

iTrader: (23)

The humor value in sig is exactly that, humor, nothing more.

heyitsTaJay

just outta curiousity...do you really think that you will shave a sec off you time by removing the spare tire and the jack??


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madpwr1

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lame.

mySStery_machine

iTrader: (23)

Hell no, I have just seen some many other ridiculous products and claims posted here I thought I'd add to the fray. Just hop over to a rice site, they truly do believe things like this though. My idea is to make a fairly decent 1/4 mile car but with awesome handling capabilities. I have been reading just about everything here pertaining to these things so I can make the most balanced car possible. I know better, just wanted to give some people a laugh, since most are reading this during working hours. I know it's the only time I'm allowed to really get the questions and research done, my wife won't allow me this kind of time at home.

TX_SS

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i see almost NO difference by removing a jack and a spare.... MAYBE JUST MAYBE .01 sec difference... but not a FULL SECOND~~!!~

blkZ28spt

Based on rule of thumb the jack/stand should be able to get you 0.04 in the 1/4. Not bad. I myself have done almost 100 lbs of weight reduction......yea that gets me 0.1!

MeentSS02

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One word. Mer.

That is all.

Hugs and kisses,

Steve

CaptUSA

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You guys suck. I saw the humor in the post, and did get a good laugh. .... Well, a chuckle anyway. Did you people not read the disclaimer?! Don't worry Scooby, your sense of humor is just too advance for us.

blkZ28spt

I think that was the kicker, as well as the sentence that would let you know for SURE that he was kidding.

Zach@Texas-Speed

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....not funny

m2002z28

Alright lets make a list of things we can take out to lose some weight:
jack/spare
backseats (wouldn't do it unless at track)
ac ( i will never do this)
AIR/EGR
...

blkZ28spt

Check the drag racing forum. They have a great, old sticky called the weight reduction list. It has a HUGE list of things (most of which you wno't want to do) and and aprox weight savings.

Edit: For those of you unfamilier with drag racing forum or possibly searches, here you go:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/17319-weight-reduction-list.html

m2002z28

nice.

msbz_ls1

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anothe rgood weight reduction is putting the driver on a diet......

HMMM>>>

but who wants to do that.. bye bye ac

msbz_ls1

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speaking of spare tire and jack...ne one ever tried doin ga burnout wit a donut on ...just wandering.