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Old Dec 22, 2011, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by XcreatonX
I would also like to get more weight out of the front.
I remember it seemed like I was always taking tons weight off the rear of my car but never the front. Front actually gained weight with larger fmic if I remember right in my case. ..
Old Jan 2, 2012, 01:42 PM
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I've done a good bit of weight removal over this past weekend including gutting the rear doors then making aluminum brackets to keep the windows up.

Today I deleted the drivers side airbag (passenger side is already gone as well). I know its only a few lbs, but it sure does add up. Steering wheel is very light now without it.



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does the horn still work ? Nice job.
Old Jan 2, 2012, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by b16a2delsol
does the horn still work ? Nice job.
Horn will not work after this. You could always get a small push switch if you really wanted to leave it. Thanks!
Old Jan 9, 2012, 10:28 AM
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I'd still like to know how much weight is saved by removing the door crash beams. I've searched and can't find any posts with pics and/or people who have actually done it. Anyone have input on this? And PLEASE do not post that you shouldn't do it because of safety, blah, blah, blah...

I am simply just curious

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For 2012 I am shooting for a 259x lb car with full interior (all seats, carpet, dash, will stay) and street tires. I am right on track to do so right now. If my calculations are correct I am around the low 2600's right now. Just need to find another 20 lbs or so. I am in the process of removing all the un-needed wiring, etc..from the car right now.

We need someone to make a few custom one off lightweight parts for the guys interested in dropping some more weight. Stuff that isn't offered already. Anyone have any ideas?
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I'd still like to know how much weight is saved by removing the door crash beams. I've searched and can't find any posts with pics and/or people who have actually done it. Anyone have input on this? And PLEASE do not post that you shouldn't do it because of safety, blah, blah, blah...

I am simply just curious
also interested
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Yea I got a **** load of ideas i want made that Jo one will do it.

A few are a supper light weight dash bar for the guys who can't remove it. And a light weight steering column. Also the rear trans bracket and mount can be made much lighter then stock.
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I like the idea of a lightweight dash bar. That thing look pretty heavy...
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Originally Posted by badev0
I like the idea of a lightweight dash bar. That thing look pretty heavy...

yea if you have the ability to do it. sooooooooo want to make a few?
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Originally Posted by evodan2004
yea if you have the ability to do it. sooooooooo want to make a few?
trust me if I had a nice tig welder I would... lol
Old Jan 9, 2012, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by badev0
trust me if I had a nice tig welder I would... lol

im pulling mine out this week and will have something done. but most likely only for my self. either chromoly or aluminum. either way it will be lighter then the stock bar. which is pretty beefy.
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Originally Posted by evodan2004
im pulling mine out this week and will have something done. but most likely only for my self. either chromoly or aluminum. either way it will be lighter then the stock bar. which is pretty beefy.
Why lightweight dash bar??? Because racecar!!
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Originally Posted by B.J.@ToxicFab
Why lightweight dash bar??? Because racecar!!

lol
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I was thinking about the dash support as well. I'd like to know what it actually weighs.
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Originally Posted by StreetThisEvo
I was thinking about the dash support as well. I'd like to know what it actually weighs.

ill weigh it when i get it out. from what i am told its heavy ''for what it is''


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