JohnAlley

I am wanting to remove the driver and passenger size windows and all hardware from my C5 racecar to reduce some of the useless weight. My question is how do you open the door if all the hardware is removed? Dont really want to reach outside to open the door. Any photos of your setup would be greatly appreciated.

rfn026

I left the outer handle in place. When I want to get out of the car I just reach over and use the outer door handle.

Richard Newton

CP Thunder

Its easy to rig a pull tether.......I will get some pics of ours tomorrow morning.........

crimlwC6

you can retain the factory inner handles if you want and still remove the windows and motors.

BERETTA

This worked good for me, not enough weight to be concerned with..

JohnAlley

Thanks, the photo really helps me see what I need to do.

C5ZEE06

Anyone have a feel for about how much weight a gutted door is worth ?

sperkins

A crap load.

geerookie

And if you cut the reinforcement bar out "A crap load" X 2

RAFTRACER

windows and regulator are 18lbs per side if I remember correctly.

drivinhard

you guys obviously need to go to a gastro doc

geerookie

I friend of mine up here who runs with NASA is one of those.....I only follow him, I never let him follow me

johns68

Just did this last month, and weighed everything I took out ... not as much as I expected, but still a lot. Panel, window, regulator, speaker, computer module and wiring harness = 24.5 lbs per side. I left the inside latch handle like Beretta did and won't cut out the inner shell and reenforcement bar until the cage goes in.

SouthernSon

There you go, John. That should be enough to move you into TT4. I'm bringing my scales this time.

JohnAlley

Will be at 3200 lbs with driver meeting the NASA 8:1 Hp/Wt ratio

jlutherva

If you need the name of a company that can help you w/ removable side windows for the pits or trailering, let me know. I found one that provides sheet lexan or plexiglas that is roughly cut to the right shape and has the right bend to it.

Jim

C5ZEE06

Thanks for that. I imagine the Inner shell and reinforcement bar could be worth several additional lbs each side - eh ?

drivinhard

big time

jtmck

What are Bills class numbers again?

I am running at 3500#. Where do I fit??

Jim M.

SouthernSon

TT6.