starting wheight reduction
o*HeR()
11-07-2004, 04:37 PM
ok this week i started to lose a couple pounds of the tsi now ive taken out the rear seats , and the spare no what else can i lose with out making the interior look skany, oh and i do have a system but im going to make my own fiberglass enlosure for it
JoeWagon
11-07-2004, 04:58 PM
joemathews
11-07-2004, 07:01 PM
If you're serious about weight reduction, a fiberglass enclosure is not going to cut it. :rolleyes:
Trust me, a good fiberglass enclosure is not all that lighter than a wood one. Just eliminate the system if you're into weight reduction.
Trust me, a good fiberglass enclosure is not all that lighter than a wood one. Just eliminate the system if you're into weight reduction.
george536
11-07-2004, 07:21 PM
Yea you have to get rid of it. Theres a big diff in wieght there.
kjewer1
11-07-2004, 11:04 PM
I'll give a couple things on my mind lately for a drag only project I'm helping with. No sway bars (heavy!). No fuel tank. CF/FG hood (lift off, no hinges, latch, or other hardware). 1g "small" brakes. Only one race seat (a real race seat, weighs less than the 5 pt harness). No bumpers or brackets. 10 pound wheels, 40 lb savings, not to mention its rotating mass. Lightweight battery. Gutted doors (~100 pounds savings easily).
Not that many of these things apply to your street car, but its amazing how much weight you can lose if you go for it. Look at sheps car, down to 2600 and still has interior and full glass. Looks good too. That weight had to come from somewhere :)
Not that many of these things apply to your street car, but its amazing how much weight you can lose if you go for it. Look at sheps car, down to 2600 and still has interior and full glass. Looks good too. That weight had to come from somewhere :)
o*HeR()
11-08-2004, 04:30 PM
ok i just removed the rear seats and now im gonna take out the spare
Partizan
11-08-2004, 08:56 PM
CF hatch, then paint it body colour.
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