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WEIGHT REDUCTION ??

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Old 09-23-2006, 01:33 AM
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I have a 1990 5.o conv. What are the best ways to reduce weight on this car mild and wild ? also what does this car weigh ?
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Old 09-23-2006, 01:40 AM
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mine weighed in at 3270 lbs w/o me in it and a full tank of gas. I had also removed the rear insulation (above the spare) and a few other things.
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Old 09-23-2006, 01:44 AM
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To add to this , I know its a little bit off base . How in the world do i get my pics on here ?? it says I can only have 50kb to work with . WTF..
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wild- remove anything that is not involved with making it run
mild- remove whatever you want
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Old 09-23-2006, 09:25 AM
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for the front end of the car, you can use a k member kit with coilovers. I think it pull somewhere close to 40 pounds off the car. Lightweight rear suspension, pull back seats,change to manual locks and windows. get rid of power steering, smog pump, A/C unit, and try to put on fiber glass piece of body work you can find.
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Old 09-23-2006, 12:51 PM
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Remove rear seats, race seats in front, lots of carbon fiber/ fiberglass (hood, fenders). Aluminum heads, block?
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