Weight Reduction Options

[98_GT]

what could be some parts to remove for reduction? already took out spare tire an jack i was thinking of removing the metal bumpers
any ideas?

[terqui]

Leave the metal bumpers, safety equipment should never be removed to save weight. I gutted my car for fun last year and this is what i took out.

Rear seats
Speakers/Shrouds
Door Plastics

If you're really into it you can take out the passenger seat, headliner, radio, hvac controls, ac, ps, side windows

Anything that isn't welded on can be taken out.

[98_GT]

idk i have my celi insured up the ass so i wasnt really concerning safety i wanna take out my rear seats also thinking about adding a cai or shortram. i wanna take it to an exhaust shop and get it straight piped

[silver6gc]

98_GT Posted Today, 10:31 PM
idk i have my celi insured up the ass so i wasnt really concerning safety i wanna take out my rear seats also thinking about adding a cai or shortram. i wanna take it to an exhaust shop and get it straight piped

The metal bumpers should not be removed, modified for an intercooler is ok, but not removed as they are not only for safety but they help tie the frame rails together.

[Tigawoods]

search for weight reduction in either this forum or the general discussion. there is a 3 or 4 page topic regarding this

[95st-celica]

you want weight reduction just do what i did:



thats good for a couple pounds

[richee3]

^^^^^ You missed a spot!

[lagos]

Seeing as how those crash bars weight about 2lbs at most, I dont think you'll be gaining anything by removing them.
If you want it to go faster, you'll have to boost it. Taking out your interior wont do much to help you.

[Cuts_the_Pilot]

if you want to get pedantic look at all the bolts and the ones which have some thread sticking out the back of the nut cut them off. If you want to be even more anal drill small holes down the guts of the bolts.

remove all the brackets you can, air con, electric arial, rear windscreen wiper, sound deadening, dont eat and have a
sh!t before you drive

[playr158]

oh man i've posted this over and over...and like Tiga said, search for weight reduction.


remove the air conditioning and heater core.
remove the AC condenser and AC compressor
remove the radio
remove the speakers
remove the plastics
remove the rear seats
REPLACE the front seats with certified ltw racing buckets
remove the rear seatbelts
remove the spare tire
remove the jack
remove the power antenna
REPLACE the oem battery for a ltw odysse racing battery
REPLACE the wheels you have for forged ltw 17s or 16s
REPLACE the lug nuts with ltw weight lug nuts
REPLACE the hood with a carbon or GT4 alum. hood
REPLACE the hatch (if you have one) with a Carbon hatch
Remove teh rear wiper (if you have one) (replacing the oem hatch solves this too)
REPLACE the OEM sunroof assembly (if you have one) with a Carbon plug


there is more but that stuff will maintain streetability.

also that list is good for around 200 pounds maybe a lil more
removing weight is not just a power to weight ratio issue (ie make you go faster speed overall) its a handling issue. less weight in a corner is easier to turn, which means higher corner speeds. which means lower lap times.

This post has been edited by playr158: Jan 16, 2009 - 8:50 AM

[98_GT]

thanks a bunch looks like i have some removing to do!

[azian_advanced]

another good site re: weight savings as it gives you more info into the amount of (kg) weight saved as well as the pros and cons.

http://www.gtfours.co.uk/ --> go to "Modifications" --> "205" --> "Weight Savings"

[garin]

carbon fiber also helps, but you need $$.