Going on a diet
11-17-2007, 12:23 PM
#12
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RE: Going on a diet
I wouldn't think so (I dont have it) I like my suspenion but I'm answering your question as far as weight savings
-- a buddy of mine has it and drives with it every day and says that he has no problems
-- a buddy of mine has it and drives with it every day and says that he has no problems
ORIGINAL: GT Guy
With the front swayvar delete, I've read that it's for drag racing applications, does that man I'll have problems driving with it on normal roads where there are turns and things of the sort?
With the front swayvar delete, I've read that it's for drag racing applications, does that man I'll have problems driving with it on normal roads where there are turns and things of the sort?
11-17-2007, 02:38 PM
#14
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RE: Going on a diet
ORIGINAL: Caution
Well if you wanna drop the weight you have options -- it's just a matter of what you choose --
1 Piece Lightweight Driveshaft -- Aluminum Flywheel -- Carbon Fiber Doors (Seibon makes them) -- Front Swaybar delete (BMR) -- Rear Seat Delete -- Carbon Fiber Hood -- Carbon Fiber Trunk -- loosing the spear tire and jack will help (you already said no to that) -- drain your windshield wiper fluid [8D] --
Hotwheels makes a complete Carbon Fiber Kit but it's expensive
If you wanna wait for it there are some Carbon Fiber Rims for the S197 that are coming out here soon too ... talk about light, they weighed 13 - 15 lbs
Well if you wanna drop the weight you have options -- it's just a matter of what you choose --
1 Piece Lightweight Driveshaft -- Aluminum Flywheel -- Carbon Fiber Doors (Seibon makes them) -- Front Swaybar delete (BMR) -- Rear Seat Delete -- Carbon Fiber Hood -- Carbon Fiber Trunk -- loosing the spear tire and jack will help (you already said no to that) -- drain your windshield wiper fluid [8D] --
Hotwheels makes a complete Carbon Fiber Kit but it's expensive
If you wanna wait for it there are some Carbon Fiber Rims for the S197 that are coming out here soon too ... talk about light, they weighed 13 - 15 lbs
Damn!
I guess you can loose a lot of weight by replacing body panels alone[8D].
Carbon Fiber doors sounds cool, if you can reuse all the internals.
11-17-2007, 06:50 PM
#16
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RE: Going on a diet
I'm one of the hicks that removed the sway barsI dont notice a difference on normal street driving with the sway bar delete and I have removed the rear one as well. would I want to drive down mountain roads at a high rate of speed? the answer would be no. my car is primarily set up for drag racing and there are a lot of things you can do that I have done that I probably wouldnt if I drove it a lot on the street. empty the washer fluid like caution said. 8 lbs off the nose. lightweight racing seats, aluminum coil over struts
11-17-2007, 07:40 PM
#17
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RE: Going on a diet
ORIGINAL: rogan01
Need to consider the cost though. Remember - A Supercharger can be had for $4000.
Need to consider the cost though. Remember - A Supercharger can be had for $4000.
11-17-2007, 11:17 PM
#18
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RE: Going on a diet
according to Seibon they are fully functional
ORIGINAL: pascal
Damn!
I guess you can loose a lot of weight by replacing body panels alone[8D].
Carbon Fiber doors sounds cool, if you can reuse all the internals.
ORIGINAL: Caution
Well if you wanna drop the weight you have options -- it's just a matter of what you choose --
1 Piece Lightweight Driveshaft -- Aluminum Flywheel -- Carbon Fiber Doors (Seibon makes them) -- Front Swaybar delete (BMR) -- Rear Seat Delete -- Carbon Fiber Hood -- Carbon Fiber Trunk -- loosing the spear tire and jack will help (you already said no to that) -- drain your windshield wiper fluid [8D] --
Hotwheels makes a complete Carbon Fiber Kit but it's expensive
If you wanna wait for it there are some Carbon Fiber Rims for the S197 that are coming out here soon too ... talk about light, they weighed 13 - 15 lbs
Well if you wanna drop the weight you have options -- it's just a matter of what you choose --
1 Piece Lightweight Driveshaft -- Aluminum Flywheel -- Carbon Fiber Doors (Seibon makes them) -- Front Swaybar delete (BMR) -- Rear Seat Delete -- Carbon Fiber Hood -- Carbon Fiber Trunk -- loosing the spear tire and jack will help (you already said no to that) -- drain your windshield wiper fluid [8D] --
Hotwheels makes a complete Carbon Fiber Kit but it's expensive
If you wanna wait for it there are some Carbon Fiber Rims for the S197 that are coming out here soon too ... talk about light, they weighed 13 - 15 lbs
Damn!
I guess you can loose a lot of weight by replacing body panels alone[8D].
Carbon Fiber doors sounds cool, if you can reuse all the internals.
