Hi, i own an 88 rx7 conv. and i know its pretty damn heavy at over 3000lbs. so i want to know if you rx7 experts know any useless things i can remove, or any things i can remove from the car without affecting the driveability. im also interested in removin the AC, i know it gets pretty hot here in the bay area durin the summer but i dont need it!haha...so yeah thanks guys!

 

This is my list of weight reduction stuff on my coupe.


Inventory of Weight Reduction In Pounds (Work In Progress) -
AC and AC/PS Mounting Bracket = 36.8
PS = 22.6
Spare Tire/Jack/Etc. = 33.0
Lighter Seats = 10.0
Hatch Belts/Bolts = 1.0
Front/Rear Washer Bottles/Bolts/Brackets = 3.2
AAS Control Unit = 1.2
AAS/Security Light/Side Mirror Adjuster Panel = 0.4
Charcoal Canister = 2.0
Cruise Control Actuator/Control Unit = 3.0
Front Tow Hooks/Bolts = 2.6
Rear Mat = 9.6
Spare Tire Well Mat = 1.0
MOP/Lines/Parts = 1.0
Antenna Stuff = 2.0
Misc. Bolts/Brackets/Etc = 4.0
Storage Bin Carpet/Storage Bins/Bolts = 9.8
TB Mod Parts = 2.6
Actuators/Sleeves/etc For the 5th/6th Ports = 2.0
Various Sound Deadening Mats Etc. = 5.6
Foam Bumper Inserts = 3.4
Some Tar (not all) = 13.2
Front Speakers/Brackets = 3.6
Emissions/Idle (Variable Resistor, Airpump, ACV, BAC,
EGR, Solenoids, Vac Lines, etc.) = 22.6
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Total = 196.2

 

can anyone help with the vert tho?

 

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ht=weighs+2420

 

is there a way you can remove the vert motor for the top?is that possible? and i heard the vert BBS rims are real light? is it a good idea to keep those on the car?i really want to keep the weight as low as possible.

 

vert wheels are 11(.6) pounds a piece.