what has everyone removed off thier fc???
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what has everyone removed off thier fc???
i really want to know because im doing a good weight reduction car since NA's need as much power as possible.
So Far on my list (please tell me if good)
Air Pump
Power Steering + Tubing
Air Conditioning
AC Condenser + Tubing
Radio + Equalizer
Room Control Unit
Heater Blower + all vents under dash
Rubber Matting under carpets
What else can i do to weight reduct without making the interior bad?
(bad eg: NO CARPET, NO SEAT, DOOR PANELS etc...)
hmmm i thinking i named everything in the interior of the car besides the dash um plus dash.
So Far on my list (please tell me if good)
Air Pump
Power Steering + Tubing
Air Conditioning
AC Condenser + Tubing
Radio + Equalizer
Room Control Unit
Heater Blower + all vents under dash
Rubber Matting under carpets
What else can i do to weight reduct without making the interior bad?
(bad eg: NO CARPET, NO SEAT, DOOR PANELS etc...)
hmmm i thinking i named everything in the interior of the car besides the dash um plus dash.
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Re: what has everyone removed off thier fc???
Originally posted by Castrol86GXL
What else can i do to weight reduct without making the interior bad?
What else can i do to weight reduct without making the interior bad?
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Is this thing going to be a daily driver? Its going to be quite uncomfortable without a/c and heater. If you are going all out here are some things you can remove:
tow hooks~10lbs
spare tire and jack
BAC valve since you dont have a/c or PS
kick panel on passenger side floor
glove box door is kinda heavy from what Ive heard
plywood in hatch if you dont have storage compartments
Taking weight off your car doesnt add any power BTW, it just makes you faster.
tow hooks~10lbs
spare tire and jack
BAC valve since you dont have a/c or PS
kick panel on passenger side floor
glove box door is kinda heavy from what Ive heard
plywood in hatch if you dont have storage compartments
Taking weight off your car doesnt add any power BTW, it just makes you faster.
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ALL THE NOISE DEADENING MATERIAL UNDERNEATH THE CARPET AND WHEREEVR IT MAY LIE..... the rear strut towers... u can cut those down to size.. seeing that ur getting rid of the stereo get rid of the speaker towers... lol lighter seats lighter rims..... aluminum custom dash ...aftermarket ecu.. thus getting rid of the stock WIRING HARNESS.. and making alot more room for the alum dash.... keep em goin guys
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I started with an 87 base w/o sunroof but with ac, no other options. I removed:
AC compressor, condensor, dryer, lines, section under dash
All four tow points
Exhaust manifold heatshield on the chassis (my header is heat wrapped)
Power antenna
Steel hood, replaced with aluminum
Front bumper reinforcement, mount brackets, foam
Hood latch reinforcement bar
Side stiffeners and center crosspiece in the frame in front of the radiator
Brake ducts
Air pump silencer garbage
Rats nest
Tar under the carpet
Sound deadening mat on firewall
ECU mount plate, ECU remounted on firewall
Misc. sound deadening mats under the carpet
Shifter center boot replaced with a taped on rubber glove
Cut out 90% of the steel dash reinforcement, keeping only the dash to chassis mount points
Cut useless wires out of the doors, removed rubber boots connecting doors to chassis
A few small mounting brackets in the engine bay (for sensors, relays, and the horns)
Rear anti-sway bar and mount plates
Phone dial wheels in favor of vert wheels (1.5lb per wheel weight savings)
Stock flywheel in favor of aluminum flywheel
Cigarette lighter and mounting pieces
The engine will be ported with a header . . . the goal is 200+ flywheel horsepower and 2400 pounds wet.
AC compressor, condensor, dryer, lines, section under dash
All four tow points
Exhaust manifold heatshield on the chassis (my header is heat wrapped)
Power antenna
Steel hood, replaced with aluminum
Front bumper reinforcement, mount brackets, foam
Hood latch reinforcement bar
Side stiffeners and center crosspiece in the frame in front of the radiator
Brake ducts
Air pump silencer garbage
Rats nest
Tar under the carpet
Sound deadening mat on firewall
ECU mount plate, ECU remounted on firewall
Misc. sound deadening mats under the carpet
Shifter center boot replaced with a taped on rubber glove
Cut out 90% of the steel dash reinforcement, keeping only the dash to chassis mount points
Cut useless wires out of the doors, removed rubber boots connecting doors to chassis
A few small mounting brackets in the engine bay (for sensors, relays, and the horns)
Rear anti-sway bar and mount plates
Phone dial wheels in favor of vert wheels (1.5lb per wheel weight savings)
Stock flywheel in favor of aluminum flywheel
Cigarette lighter and mounting pieces
The engine will be ported with a header . . . the goal is 200+ flywheel horsepower and 2400 pounds wet.
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Let's see how large my list of removed stuff is...
All A/C parts, Power steering (power rack remains) no cold start assist, charcol canister, all carpet removed(tar and padding also), spare tire/jack, stock viscus fan, window washer bottle/nozzles, heater core (bypassed coolant hose), blower motor (underdash), aluminum hood, removed tow hook from rear, front/rear fiberglass bumper support, exhaust heatshields (almost all gone), extra pullys (from main hub) power sunroof motor, rear washer bottle/nozzles..... and i THINK that's it,
You figure a stock 86 GXL is around 2800 right? in the past year i alone lost 50 lbs... so with me in the car and a half tank i TELL my self the car is around 2500 lbs... could be more, could be less, dunno
-Markus
"Man, come to think of it, i've removed alot of **** from my car"
All A/C parts, Power steering (power rack remains) no cold start assist, charcol canister, all carpet removed(tar and padding also), spare tire/jack, stock viscus fan, window washer bottle/nozzles, heater core (bypassed coolant hose), blower motor (underdash), aluminum hood, removed tow hook from rear, front/rear fiberglass bumper support, exhaust heatshields (almost all gone), extra pullys (from main hub) power sunroof motor, rear washer bottle/nozzles..... and i THINK that's it,
You figure a stock 86 GXL is around 2800 right? in the past year i alone lost 50 lbs... so with me in the car and a half tank i TELL my self the car is around 2500 lbs... could be more, could be less, dunno
-Markus
"Man, come to think of it, i've removed alot of **** from my car"
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Originally posted by Relisys190
You figure a stock 86 GXL is around 2800 right?
You figure a stock 86 GXL is around 2800 right?
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Originally posted by 1987RX7guy
wow the S4 GXl is under 2700 damn! My shiznit must be like 2500 then. the whistle goes woo woo!
wow the S4 GXl is under 2700 damn! My shiznit must be like 2500 then. the whistle goes woo woo!
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The previous owner removed all emissions equipment on my car and as well as AC pump/bracket. Even the charcoal canister, cold start assist, various other stuff under the hood. Also has removed AFM (running stand a lone. ) Removed stock radio too. My TII never had power steering as well so with a manual rack, its lighter. Not to mention aluminum hood.
Also, I took out the spare tire and jack/tools. But I put in a small toolset and fire extinguisher in the car just in case. Next on the weight reduction list is possibly lighter rims and a new upgraded exhaust system (for more power too.)
Also, I took out the spare tire and jack/tools. But I put in a small toolset and fire extinguisher in the car just in case. Next on the weight reduction list is possibly lighter rims and a new upgraded exhaust system (for more power too.)
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Re: what has everyone removed off thier fc???
Originally posted by Castrol86GXL
Room Control Unit
Room Control Unit
I am constantly amazed at how many of you guys are willing to turn your cars into shitty, worthless beaters just to go a little faster. Some of the stuff you've removed borders on idiocy. If you wanted a fast, light car, you should've bought a car that was lighter and/or more powerful to start with.
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Originally posted by yearrgh
No radio and no sound deadening will drive you insane if this is your daily driver. Trust me.
No radio and no sound deadening will drive you insane if this is your daily driver. Trust me.
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Remove the rubber/leather on the steering wheel along with the horn button, vacuum all the dirt from the floor, remove all ***** and buttons from your switches, shave 3/4 of the fiber from the carpet, get rid of your change from the ashtray, put on tires with very little or no tread left, get brake pads that are almost to the metal, or drill holes on your rear bumper like the Honda guy. I could go on but I don't want to give away all my secrets for free.
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Originally posted by wan
Remove the rubber/leather on the steering wheel along with the horn button, vacuum all the dirt from the floor, remove all ***** and buttons from your switches, shave 3/4 of the fiber from the carpet, get rid of your change from the ashtray, put on tires with very little or no tread left, get brake pads that are almost to the metal, or drill holes on your rear bumper like the Honda guy. I could go on but I don't want to give away all my secrets for free.
Remove the rubber/leather on the steering wheel along with the horn button, vacuum all the dirt from the floor, remove all ***** and buttons from your switches, shave 3/4 of the fiber from the carpet, get rid of your change from the ashtray, put on tires with very little or no tread left, get brake pads that are almost to the metal, or drill holes on your rear bumper like the Honda guy. I could go on but I don't want to give away all my secrets for free.
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Originally posted by Fingers
Stupid kid. Why didn't you mention the best mod of all? DRAIN YOUR OIL!! That **** is heavy. Lubrication is overrated.
Stupid kid. Why didn't you mention the best mod of all? DRAIN YOUR OIL!! That **** is heavy. Lubrication is overrated.
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Originally posted by 1987RX7guy
I may just have to do that. Hopefully tommorow or monday We all get togethere here and roll over to the scale. I wonder how much they would charge us for that?
I may just have to do that. Hopefully tommorow or monday We all get togethere here and roll over to the scale. I wonder how much they would charge us for that?
Head out on the highway and find a trucker weigh in, i know here in canada we have one almost every 100km and they are no charge