Put my car on a diet
04-05-2004 | 09:29 AM
#3
Wow... that's gonna be tough.
You can start by replacing the standard things like headers, exhaust, b-pipe, pulley, etc. Aftermarket mods are generally lighter then the stock parts.
Then you can move to rims.... buy some nice lightweight 17's or 18's and you'll be in business.
If you want to start going crazy you can get a carbon fiber hood, remove the spare (probably not a good idea if you commute) remove the rear seat, smaller lighter battery, etc.....
You can start by replacing the standard things like headers, exhaust, b-pipe, pulley, etc. Aftermarket mods are generally lighter then the stock parts.
Then you can move to rims.... buy some nice lightweight 17's or 18's and you'll be in business.
If you want to start going crazy you can get a carbon fiber hood, remove the spare (probably not a good idea if you commute) remove the rear seat, smaller lighter battery, etc.....
04-05-2004 | 10:19 AM
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Do some performance mods and it shouldnt be much of a problem.
A girl I work with got a new 04 accord, same color scheme as I had, I will park next to her everyday now to remind her that she didn't get the Acura she really wanted.
A girl I work with got a new 04 accord, same color scheme as I had, I will park next to her everyday now to remind her that she didn't get the Acura she really wanted.
04-05-2004 | 10:23 AM
#6
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From: New York, NY
mods: 20lbs (approximately)
Wheels: 20-24lbs (19x4 vs 25x4)
me: 55-60lbs
Right there you have about 100lbs that the car has lost. Now The jack/spare/tools are probably another 20-40 (not sure) and then there are probably a few more here and there.
Wheels: 20-24lbs (19x4 vs 25x4)
me: 55-60lbs
Right there you have about 100lbs that the car has lost. Now The jack/spare/tools are probably another 20-40 (not sure) and then there are probably a few more here and there.
04-05-2004 | 10:26 AM
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SHIFT_over.so.I.can.see
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From: Lubbock, TX
if you're done with all those and still need to save more weight, look into changing out some of the glass on your car to lighter weight materials. also, consider taking out the backseat and passenger seat for the track if you're really serious about hitting that 200 lb mark.
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04-05-2004 | 10:28 AM
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Power window motors gotta go, so do the power seats. All the carpeting and factory sound deading materal has to go too.
The sunroof has a motor, and it's increases the center of gravity since it's up high, so that's gotta go to. Have someone weld in a panel to "delete" the sunroof.
Rip out the airconditioner and all the related hardware. Ya' don't need air in a racecar.
Oh... you want to decrease weight and still keep it "stock"...
NEVERMIND...
The sunroof has a motor, and it's increases the center of gravity since it's up high, so that's gotta go to. Have someone weld in a panel to "delete" the sunroof.
Rip out the airconditioner and all the related hardware. Ya' don't need air in a racecar.
Oh... you want to decrease weight and still keep it "stock"...
NEVERMIND...
04-05-2004 | 10:48 AM
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From: Middlesex Co, NJ
Originally posted by anothercls
Do some performance mods and it shouldnt be much of a problem.
A girl I work with got a new 04 accord, same color scheme as I had, I will park next to her everyday now to remind her that she didn't get the Acura she really wanted.
Do some performance mods and it shouldnt be much of a problem.
A girl I work with got a new 04 accord, same color scheme as I had, I will park next to her everyday now to remind her that she didn't get the Acura she really wanted.
Thats some good stuff lol
04-05-2004 | 11:18 AM
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From: Woodstock, GA
Originally posted by greenmonster
Power window motors gotta go, so do the power seats. All the carpeting and factory sound deading materal has to go too.
The sunroof has a motor, and it's increases the center of gravity since it's up high, so that's gotta go to. Have someone weld in a panel to "delete" the sunroof.
Rip out the airconditioner and all the related hardware. Ya' don't need air in a racecar.
Power window motors gotta go, so do the power seats. All the carpeting and factory sound deading materal has to go too.
The sunroof has a motor, and it's increases the center of gravity since it's up high, so that's gotta go to. Have someone weld in a panel to "delete" the sunroof.
Rip out the airconditioner and all the related hardware. Ya' don't need air in a racecar.
04-05-2004 | 11:30 AM
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Just remove the bumpers, it won't matter as long as you have that plastic protecting you.
have a doctor cut off your quads and attache your calves to your hips, that will drop some weight, get lypo if you can afford to lose the weight, and chop off an arm.
have a doctor cut off your quads and attache your calves to your hips, that will drop some weight, get lypo if you can afford to lose the weight, and chop off an arm.
04-05-2004 | 02:13 PM
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From: NoVa
take out a/c, and loose the p/s, get all the tar out of the trunk and underneath the car...you dont need a dash or radio,might as well take out the whole interior, lexan windows. you should be pretty quick.
04-05-2004 | 02:13 PM
#19
Originally posted by philgates
I just want to beat my friend 04 accord!!
I just want to beat my friend 04 accord!!
'04 Accords are THAT fast. I pull on them from an even start.
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