Weight Reduction for C3s
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Palatine
Re: Weight Reduction for C3s (Langadorf)
Cant answer your questions. but I figure with all the rust I removed and sanded down I've lost 200lbs :lol: . Rustier C3's are cheaper and faster :p: .
[Modified by Blues77, 5:34 PM 7/31/2002]
[Modified by Blues77, 5:34 PM 7/31/2002]
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Orlando Florida
Re: Weight Reduction for C3s (Langadorf)
You can remove the rear bumper-solid steel across the rear. The rear impact shocks (at least that's what I call them) There's one on each side bolted to the end of the frame. Of course, all spare tire stuff. I used Simpson seats, we put extra foam in the covers, there not good for long runs, but there weight is 6lbs. each. Convo pros or a similar light drag race wheel. hmmm Im sure there's more..
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Re: Weight Reduction for C3s (Langadorf)
I acid dipped my front vacuum resovior then drill it full of holes. It started out at close to 40 lbs and went back in around 19 lbs. After acid dipping and drilling I had it powder coated. Every bracket in my front end has had the same hole treatment followed by powdercoating.
As for running the head light assembly I run it straight of the intake without any problems. The motor does not change idle when I pull on the head lights.
I also run centerline drag light rims and up until this year lightweight drag tires.
With bigblock, 8-71 blower and full tank of gas without me it weighs exactly 3500 lbs.
As for running the head light assembly I run it straight of the intake without any problems. The motor does not change idle when I pull on the head lights.
I also run centerline drag light rims and up until this year lightweight drag tires.
With bigblock, 8-71 blower and full tank of gas without me it weighs exactly 3500 lbs.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Why Drive When you can ride
Re: Weight Reduction for C3s (Langadorf)
I like the idea of making the car lighter, but I bet in my case the best way to lighten my car is get my fat azz to the gym... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Re: Weight Reduction for C3s (Langadorf)
Also, I always thought the stock seats were rather light but some people have suggested racing seats. Anyone know how much the stock ones weigh?
I didn't put mine on a scales, but they must be 30-40 lbs each. You wouldn't believe how heavy all the stock behind the seats carpet and sound insulation weighs. I pulled that stuff, rear speakers, panel, roller slide cover.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Middletown Connecticut
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Re: Weight Reduction for C3s (gkull)
my stock seats are only like 10-15 lbs if that. i had them out when i was installing carpet. if my boney azz could take them out no problem, then they dont wiegh much. and the glass vs rubber bumpers, i would stay with the rubber (urethane) they wiegh about the same as fiberglass. and it will give you that added sence of security when the worst can happen. :cheers:
