Weight Reduction Thread
#103
Holy crap I didn't even realize how heavy the stock seats were along iwth the washer bottle.
#105
i did the exhaust already with dc sport header and cut out the resanotors and i had the back stripped already i just got to weight everything and i dont need the crash bars for scca auto x racing in a parking lot
#106
those would be nice but cost a lot so i plan on using lexan wit a can of spray paint which is the color of the car and only cost like 120 dollars and im going to put lexan in the doors and hatch and cut out wat i can and then ill weigh them and compare the weight to carbon fiber ones
#109
Depending where you drive, you can be surprised how much dirt/crud that builds up on the underbody. A good soak then rinse and you'll be back in business.
But I'm doing the opposite; adding weight. New hitch is on the way for my bike rack(ohh yes....i did).
But I'm doing the opposite; adding weight. New hitch is on the way for my bike rack(ohh yes....i did).
#111
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here are some pics of the car getting taken apart
and some more parts wieghed
car door 82lb
stripped car door with nothing but frame 54lb
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here are some pics of the car getting taken apart
and some more parts wieghed
car door 82lb
stripped car door with nothing but frame 54lb
Last edited by kradstct; 02-09-2010 at 08:56 AM. Reason: entering pics
#115
kinda defeats the purpose in my opinion.
anyone can push the gas and brake pedal while steering.
but whatever floats your boat.
doesnt weight modification crap change your class for Autoxing?
anyone can push the gas and brake pedal while steering.
but whatever floats your boat.
doesnt weight modification crap change your class for Autoxing?
#119
Thats the Kaminari race roof.
Some pictures of the build of that car. http://www.motoiq.com/Projects/Proje...3/Default.aspx
I know what that car weighs, and its not that light. There would still be areas to lose weight in the car, but the rules for the series the car runs in don't necessarily allow some of those parts. Carbon hood, carbon roof, carbon trunk lid. Stock front, rear, and side glass. Stock doors cut out.
Some pictures of the build of that car. http://www.motoiq.com/Projects/Proje...3/Default.aspx
I know what that car weighs, and its not that light. There would still be areas to lose weight in the car, but the rules for the series the car runs in don't necessarily allow some of those parts. Carbon hood, carbon roof, carbon trunk lid. Stock front, rear, and side glass. Stock doors cut out.
#120
Also in an auto first gear runs runs to 40 mph, however for auto-x id keep it in second. 70 mph redline, plus your not gonna spin tire if you ease into it. First gear is just stupid even if you ease into it. Still spins and you loose a lot of time.