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11-07-2004, 04:37 PM
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starting wheight reduction
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
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11-07-2004, 04:58 PM
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Re: starting wheight reduction
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ight+reduction
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ight+reduction
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11-07-2004, 07:01 PM
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Re: starting wheight reduction
If you're serious about weight reduction, a fiberglass enclosure is not going to cut it.
 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.
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11-07-2004, 07:21 PM
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Re: starting wheight reduction
Yea you have to get rid of it. Theres a big diff in wieght there.
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11-07-2004, 11:04 PM
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Re: starting wheight reduction
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 
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Kevin Jewer RWD Talon - 7.92 at 180 Mightymax - 10.7 at 125
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