Weight Reduction List
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Le Mans Master
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From: Suffolk, Long Island NY
Weight Reduction List
I've seen weight reduction lists on other forums, and since most if not all of us are will to go to such extremes such as removing carpeting, etc..I think it's time to start our own. :cheers:
replace manifolds with long tubes
!cats
lightweight exhaust system(ex. stingers or loudmouth)
!front sway bar
CCW or other race wheels
lightweight hood
lexan roof for coupe owners
!air pump
!passenger seat
lightweight brakes
!everything from storage compartments
go on a diet
smaller torque converter
racing seat
aftermarket crank pulley
lightweight battery
So what am I missing?
[Modified by Face, 11:38 AM 9/21/2002]
replace manifolds with long tubes
!cats
lightweight exhaust system(ex. stingers or loudmouth)
!front sway bar
CCW or other race wheels
lightweight hood
lexan roof for coupe owners
!air pump
!passenger seat
lightweight brakes
!everything from storage compartments
go on a diet
smaller torque converter
racing seat
aftermarket crank pulley
lightweight battery
So what am I missing?
[Modified by Face, 11:38 AM 9/21/2002]
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Re: Weight Reduction List (Face)
Mike, it still a Corvette and you can only make it so lite before it turns to junk.
Drifting
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Re: Weight Reduction List (mackeyred96)
John is right. 125 LBS is about the maximum you can take off and still keep it a Corvette that can be entered in the stock class of car shows. Light weight wheels, no cats/race exhaust, no sway bar, no spare and racing with 1/4-1/2 tank will knock off 125 lbs. The lite weight wheels cut down your rolling resistance which really is like taking off another 60 LBS. Dropping your ET .2 and adding 2MPH is realistic with these reductions.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Suffolk, Long Island NY
Re: Weight Reduction List (mackeyred96)
Mike, it still a Corvette and you can only make it so lite before it turns to junk.
I've seen weight reduction lists on other forums, and since most if not all of us are will to go to such extremes such as removing carpeting, etc..I think it's time to start our own.
