How too reduce car weight??

[Cali Night Stalker]

Wana get my car around the 3,200lb . Got the back seats out already but dnt know wat else 2 do??:help:

[joejenkinsglass]

well if you just want a light car take everything out and put a race seat in. I used a tubular k-member and control arms.

[Y2KPewterSS]

Spare tire and jack, bumper supports, aftermarket stall if you are an auto tranny, remove the air pump, remove the windshield washer tank, remove the a/c, I will think of more I am sure.

[egod]

a diet is a good way too, lol. I need one, i could probably afford to free up 50 lbs, that's like feeling a gain of 5hp right? There was another thread about it somewhere and it gave a huge list.

[e_rock1234]

i heard that every 100 pounds taken out you gain a tenth of a second at the track....is this true?

[Cali Night Stalker]

i heard that every 100 pounds taken out you gain a tenth of a second at the track....is this true?

I heard that 2, also every 100 pounds is like adding 10hp :thumbup:

[chuckie669]

Dayum... I need to diet then.

[iam_dale]

You can probably pull all the heat sheilds under the car, as well. But it might get hot.

dale

[Y2KPewterSS]

You can probably pull all the heat sheilds under the car, as well. But it might get hot.

dale

I did that a while back. Glad I did it as well.

[RandomOmen]

I did that a while back. Glad I did it as well.

Why are you glad you did it?

[BlwnCamaro]

For weight reductions I removed

rear seats
spare and jack
egr and tubing
smog pump
front sway bar for drags
cats
rear muffler and tail pipes
stock wheels
stock cast iron manifolds

am running prostar draglite wheels with skinnies in front
long tube race headers with 3 inch off road y terminated at axle with single muffler

still kept a/c and leather front seats and weighed in at scales 3198 with my vette 17's on. Hoping with draglites on to weigh in 3000 range. In 98 z28

[muteki]

i heard that every 100 pounds taken out you gain a tenth of a second at the track....is this true?

That is correct.

Another one that I am suprised no one mentioned.....take out the T-TOPS!!!!

[blk-ws6]

i heard that every 100 pounds taken out you gain a tenth of a second at the track....is this true?

Well my friend was running his 3.8 camaro and i weigh 160lbs. with me he ran a 9.9 and a 9.89.... when he ran without me he ran like a 9.72

[Cali Night Stalker]

How do i take out the a/c , and does it make a big difference in weight?

[JoshuaGrooms83]

How do i take out the a/c , and does it make a big difference in weight?

Taking out the A/c (never in southern states) reduces frontend weight and frees up HP wasted on it by the motor. One of those "free HP mods"

[waldo]

1) Remove two lug nuts per wheel… 5 = overkill! We all know this.
2) Replace long air valve stems with the new low profile ones, 50% less weight
3) Remove rear wheel breaking system… we all know the front breaks have the true stopping power. I’m also thinking of trying to remove one of the front ones, I think I’ll remove the passenger side. This way if I get into an emergency breaking situation my side of the car will still stop.
4) Strip leather rap from steering wheel, just leave the 9 and 3 positions, measure your hands so you don’t remove too much.
5) Remove the key fob…. Open your doors the old fashioned way with the key. You do this by placing the rounded key in the receptacle located by the boor handle. By the way, there’s one on each side of the car.
6) Remove the rear view mirror, use the mirrors on the door panels
7) Don’t forget the obvious cigarette lighter, ash tray, ash tray lid, glove box cover (real men don’t ware gloves) cut the built in head rest off of the seats, this is real weight reduction. I recommend placing a “baby on board” sign in the rear window so people are more cautious and less likely to rear end you.

That should be enough to work on for quite a while. I’ll continue to brain storm this weight reduction list and improve upon it. I’m 100% sure I can get your car down to 3200 lbs. who knows, we could even get down to 3100lbs. with enough thought!

Good Luck,

Waldo

[JoshuaGrooms83]

Screw it just replace everything with carbonfiber :nana:
THere are alot of body panels and internals and even unsprung weight can be turned into carbonfiber components. If the new ZR1 and even Zo6 has carbonfiber stuff, so can our cars. Just need money. How fast you wanna go?

[joejenkinsglass]

fill the tires with helium :tv:

[Spaz]

how far are you looking to go???

take your carpeting out... that shit is super heavy... remove the AC... remove the washer fluid reservoir and lines... remove stereo and speakers... windshield wipers... cruise control...

i could go on for a long time...

[Hot Black Trans-Am]

Use a small fuel cell and remove the factory tank.
Remove power antenna
Smaller battery and relocate to spare tire well
Race carpet or remove backing
CF drive shaft

[transAMchubby]

proper diet and exercise:nana:

and before racing :Potty:

[Cali Night Stalker]

Is there any site thet shows how to take out the a/c unit?

[Cali Night Stalker]

Can I get some help takin the a/c out?!

[Mustang Killa]

Drive Naked....

[afattitude]

just drive a go cart haha

[blackbirdbrain89]

take off the god damn wing off of t/a's and marows. get light weight clutch and flywheel the stock flywheel is 34 lbs u can get a alum thats 12.5lbs take out ur flg lights take out the stock amp . take off any undercoating( yes that also means taking off all the left overs off ur last 4 sets of tires from the fender wells) take off door sills... the list go on and on

[Blackout99]

yea these are all great ideas, but u could just take the engine out n go flintstones style....

[Cali Night Stalker]

Wow how did this turn into a joke i was just askin how can i get my car a bit lighter then all theese clowns came outa nowhere. Thanks assholes!!!! :hifinger:

[adam0321]

drop a v-tech in it thos are good for about 100hp right

[blackbirdbrain89]

take off the door handles and locks( just make sure that the door is unlocked first)

[shady milkman]

That is correct.

Another one that I am suprised no one mentioned.....take out the T-TOPS!!!!

i hope your joking..if not..your retarded

[BirdCountry02]

drop a v-tech in it thos are good for about 100hp right

I heard 600hp for civic si's. 850hp if you add 2 12' subs, flame stickers and annoyingly loud exhaust. All the transmissions built for is speed. Those things are quick!

[jd1666]

Wana get my car around the 3,200lb . Got the back seats out already but dnt know wat else 2 do??:help:

take the spare whe out and jack thats a good 30ish pounds

[jd1666]

nvm already been said

[doozjamann]

1) Remove two lug nuts per wheel… 5 = overkill! We all know this.
2) Replace long air valve stems with the new low profile ones, 50% less weight
3) Remove rear wheel breaking system… we all know the front breaks have the true stopping power. I’m also thinking of trying to remove one of the front ones, I think I’ll remove the passenger side. This way if I get into an emergency breaking situation my side of the car will still stop.
4) Strip leather rap from steering wheel, just leave the 9 and 3 positions, measure your hands so you don’t remove too much.
5) Remove the key fob…. Open your doors the old fashioned way with the key. You do this by placing the rounded key in the receptacle located by the boor handle. By the way, there’s one on each side of the car.
6) Remove the rear view mirror, use the mirrors on the door panels
7) Don’t forget the obvious cigarette lighter, ash tray, ash tray lid, glove box cover (real men don’t ware gloves) cut the built in head rest off of the seats, this is real weight reduction. I recommend placing a “baby on board” sign in the rear window so people are more cautious and less likely to rear end you.

That should be enough to work on for quite a while. I’ll continue to brain storm this weight reduction list and improve upon it. I’m 100% sure I can get your car down to 3200 lbs. who knows, we could even get down to 3100lbs. with enough thought!

Good Luck,

Waldo


And death is certain to follow, but you will have a feather lite car. :lmao:

[suede]

dont forget the shift knob, just man up and grab the shaft
Climate knobs, dont need them when you got windows,
coin minder in center conslole,
McDonalds bag should be removed from back seat.
Air bags, yep take them out,
Hidden cupholder, no need for 3

Then add 2 NOS stickers to rear windows and i think you will be pleased with the results... I know i was...

[Hot Black Trans-Am]

dont forget the shift knob, just man up and grab the shaft
Climate knobs, dont need them when you got windows,
coin minder in center conslole,
McDonalds bag should be removed from back seat.
Air bags, yep take them out,
Hidden cupholder, no need for 3

Then add 2 NOS stickers to rear windows and i think you will be pleased with the results... I know i was...


There's 4.5 cup holders. :spit:

[suede]

forgot bout the back 2 my bad
also might consider ditching that gas cap, that way it doesnt vapor lock, plus less weight

[shady milkman]

wow this thread got ghey real quick

[adam0321]

i feel bad for the guy

[Magic WRAITH]

I feel bad if he does the stupied stuff.

[hurraquio]

hey guys what did I miss?

[screaminbird]

hey when your racin only race with no moree then 5 gallons of gas as is so heavy also anything you can besides seats a buddy of mine too out the center console and dash and made the dash aluminum and carbonfiber

[Danger731]

Buy a Corvette lol

[screaminbird]

also take out the speakers and speaker covers like the pice that covers the spare tire, and i wouldnt reccomend taking the ttops off your frame may bend easier do too hp and tq

[TransAm11973]

remove the engine......

[screaminbird]

remove the engine......

haha yah race like fred flintstone cut o hole in the floor and use ur feet haha

[afattitude]

proper diet and exercise:nana:

and before racing :Potty:

more like proper diet:cheers: and exercise :laid:
b4 racing:vodka: haha