Stang diet?
02-06-2006, 04:00 PM
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RE: Stang diet?
just a thought here, why remove weight from the rear? whenever i have tons of parts in the rear (like over 100lbs) i hook up really good. i dont reccomend making the rear lighter. to me that is counter productive. do a battery relocation to the rear too, that wont remove weight but it takes it away from the front. i wouldnt gut the interior or anything, unless its gonna be a drag-only car. might wanna pickup some lighter wheels too.
02-06-2006, 04:04 PM
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RE: Stang diet?
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just a thought here, why remove weight from the rear? whenever i have tons of parts in the rear (like over 100lbs) i hook up really good. i dont reccomend making the rear lighter. to me that is counter productive. do a battery relocation to the rear too, that wont remove weight but it takes it away from the front. i wouldnt gut the interior or anything, unless its gonna be a drag-only car. might wanna pickup some lighter wheels too.
just a thought here, why remove weight from the rear? whenever i have tons of parts in the rear (like over 100lbs) i hook up really good. i dont reccomend making the rear lighter. to me that is counter productive. do a battery relocation to the rear too, that wont remove weight but it takes it away from the front. i wouldnt gut the interior or anything, unless its gonna be a drag-only car. might wanna pickup some lighter wheels too.
02-06-2006, 04:10 PM
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RE: Stang diet?
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just a thought here, why remove weight from the rear? whenever i have tons of parts in the rear (like over 100lbs) i hook up really good. i dont reccomend making the rear lighter. to me that is counter productive. do a battery relocation to the rear too, that wont remove weight but it takes it away from the front. i wouldnt gut the interior or anything, unless its gonna be a drag-only car. might wanna pickup some lighter wheels too.
just a thought here, why remove weight from the rear? whenever i have tons of parts in the rear (like over 100lbs) i hook up really good. i dont reccomend making the rear lighter. to me that is counter productive. do a battery relocation to the rear too, that wont remove weight but it takes it away from the front. i wouldnt gut the interior or anything, unless its gonna be a drag-only car. might wanna pickup some lighter wheels too.
But technically, yes, you want more weight off the front of the car.
02-06-2006, 09:56 PM
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RE: Stang diet?
OK this is one thing i've been wondering.. how much does the front sway bar weigh?
ORIGINAL: Miliock
k member with coil overs would save you a good amount of weight also. Front sway bars (track only), new control arms, etc etc
k member with coil overs would save you a good amount of weight also. Front sway bars (track only), new control arms, etc etc
02-06-2006, 09:59 PM
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RE: Stang diet?
ORIGINAL: mustang_montana
just a thought here, why remove weight from the rear? whenever i have tons of parts in the rear (like over 100lbs) i hook up really good. i dont reccomend making the rear lighter. to me that is counter productive. do a battery relocation to the rear too, that wont remove weight but it takes it away from the front. i wouldnt gut the interior or anything, unless its gonna be a drag-only car. might wanna pickup some lighter wheels too.
just a thought here, why remove weight from the rear? whenever i have tons of parts in the rear (like over 100lbs) i hook up really good. i dont reccomend making the rear lighter. to me that is counter productive. do a battery relocation to the rear too, that wont remove weight but it takes it away from the front. i wouldnt gut the interior or anything, unless its gonna be a drag-only car. might wanna pickup some lighter wheels too.
Simple suspension mods that should be done to any Mustang making runs at the track will absolutely outperform added weight in the trunk.
02-06-2006, 10:11 PM
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RE: Stang diet?
ORIGINAL: nanaki
rear seat delete is a good start
rear seat delete is a good start
02-06-2006, 11:25 PM
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RE: Stang diet?
The sway bar isn't really heavy, but removing the front helps with the transfer of weight to the rear at launch. The K-member post is a good start, Al driveshaft, wheels, light weight hood, etc are all excellent ideas. It boils down to how much you want or are willing to do, and how much comfort you can live without (AC compressor).
It's a heavy car. Add more power and you won't notice it as much!
It's a heavy car. Add more power and you won't notice it as much!
