Need to lose over 100lbs for $1000
04-13-2008, 04:01 AM
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RE: Need to lose over 100lbs for $1000
Actually that BMR kit works perfectly because it only costs 2 grandas of the adjustable shocks and the big brakes. I'm already running adjustable shocks and big brakes aren't my thing. Anyway the kit costs $600 without all the extra junk and saves 94 lbs.
HERE's my problem. I'm not confident in the safety of the tubular A-arms and K-member and those are important parts of the car. Gotta think this one over.
HERE's my problem. I'm not confident in the safety of the tubular A-arms and K-member and those are important parts of the car. Gotta think this one over.
04-13-2008, 08:00 AM
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RE: Need to lose over 100lbs for $1000
ORIGINAL: Legion5
The title says what I am trying to do, I have a Mustang and I need to reduce some weight while maintaining funcionality. What's the best way to reach my target weight loss with this budget?
The title says what I am trying to do, I have a Mustang and I need to reduce some weight while maintaining funcionality. What's the best way to reach my target weight loss with this budget?
Sway bar and Radiator support delete
Tubular K-Member and A-Arms - on your budget this is the best bang for the buck
Aluminum Drive Shaft
replacing all of the above = well over 100 lbs of reduced weight
Last but not least:
Ultra Light wheels at about $500 ea. +/-
A $1000 wont get you very far.
GL
04-13-2008, 08:20 AM
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RE: Need to lose over 100lbs for $1000
ORIGINAL: Wildmatt
Yes, ligher cars win in all aspects, they are faster, handle better, and get better MPG to boot!
ORIGINAL: 08mustanggt
why?? to go faster?
why?? to go faster?
Yes, ligher cars win in all aspects, they are faster, handle better, and get better MPG to boot!
Not necessarily so on #2 (handling can easily be hurt by manydragstrip-oriented lightening techniques)
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