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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:19 AM
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Lightest street legal Fd's??

Im trying to get my FD to weigh in at 2700lbs without me. yes Ls1 powered, but its been proven that it virtually weighs the same provided the Ls1 isnt Ac or PS equipped. Reguardless of the LS1 and i dont wanna hear any **** about it... What are some of your Fd's with weight reduction weighing in at?

Looking for street/strip cars. I dont care about stock weights, im talking people with some serious weight reduction. List if your car is a touring, R1, R2, and some of your weight reduction.

Im going to run one kirkey alum seat which weighs 11lbs i believe. (stockers are 35ish each) No A/c, PS, heater motor (everything gutted from under the dash). no ABS, rotary extreme sleek headlights, probably 1lb lighter (woo hoo). momo wheel, passenger airbag removed, no windshield wipers/motors/rezzies in front or rear. Tar scraped up, no carpet, genesis 8lb battery, 10gallon fuel cell (saved a little bit) and rollin on 15" prostars all around with skinnies in the front. One harness, OEM seatbelts removed, and a CF hatch with lexan which saves around 40lbs. I think a bone stock 93 touring with the bose system was 2788lbs 100% stock. Does that sound right? I think i can acheive 2700 without me. How sick would is be if i got her to 2700 with me (175lbs)

Lets see some light FD's!!!

P.S. cross drilled rotors too! haha j/p
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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2480lbs but it has a backhalf chassis which may or may not be street legal, custom 9inch ford rearend..still has power windows, moonroof and all glass..

oh by the way the stock anti-roll bar weights in at 75lbs..for drag take that thing off

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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:48 AM
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oh by the way the stock anti-roll bar weights in at 75lbs..for drag take that thing off
Try more like 15 lbs...
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:50 AM
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i weighed in at 2580. stock wheels, full interior, took out spare tire and ac. mods are in sig. thats with 5-7 gallons of gas, without me in it of course. its a 93 base model 5 speed

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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:51 AM
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Mine is a '93 touring (13B with stock twins) and weighed in at 2680 without me and just a hair under a full tank of gas. Weight reduction I've done is removed A/C (heater remains) and P/S, cruise control, removed the bose system, 3" straight pipe from turbos back, all solenoids and emissions gone, R1 strut bar, heavy Greddy 2-row FMIC, 17" rims that are a bit heavier then stockers, a heavier then stock aluminum radiator, and RE CF sleek headlights. The headlights did actually shed a couple pounds. Car could be a lot lighter if I tried, just need time ... and money.

I think a certain forum member got down in to the 2300lb range.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by rynberg

lol yeah thats what i ment 15 not 75..my bad
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Removing the front wipers/motors/nozzles would definitely not keep it street legal anymore.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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Removing the front wipers/motors/nozzles would definitely not keep it street legal anymore.
I'm guessing that would be the least of the problems with the OEM safety belts and air bags having been tampered with. I'm not sure what laws are in other states concerning this though.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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i got mine down to 2624 with 3/4 of a tank in it which i guess makes it about 2525 empty.

its a base model and the mods are dp, mp, catback, no spare or jack, lightweight flywheel, no ac, no ps, no rear bins and a smaller battery.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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I'm guessing that would be the least of the problems with the OEM safety belts and air bags having been tampered with. I'm not sure what laws are in other states concerning this though.
The airbags I doubt are a problem. The safety belts perhaps but I'd be surprised if they gave you trouble if you had a 4+ point system. Either way though, at most taking out the OEM belts will save you about 2-3lbs each. No reason to not just leave them and avoid the hassle.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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2780 with me sitting in it (me=155lbs, skinny bitch for life) R1 with like 3 gallons of gas. CF hood, no carpet, no sterio, no spare, Volk GTC rims.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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door panels and center consoles maybe? hahahaha. i don't know, i'm just bored.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SiKoPaThX
The airbags I doubt are a problem. The safety belts perhaps but I'd be surprised if they gave you trouble if you had a 4+ point system. Either way though, at most taking out the OEM belts will save you about 2-3lbs each. No reason to not just leave them and avoid the hassle.
My fault, I was thinking of insurance purposes- I got the two mixed up. I know tampering with those safety devices wouldn't bode well with the insurance companies.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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your car just looks light, haha.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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mine weighed in at 2460 with 1/2 a tank of gas.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SiKoPaThX
The airbags I doubt are a problem. The safety belts perhaps but I'd be surprised if they gave you trouble if you had a 4+ point system. Either way though, at most taking out the OEM belts will save you about 2-3lbs each. No reason to not just leave them and avoid the hassle.
Removing the OEM seatbelts is a ticket in most places. Some places allow you to if you use the factory mounting points.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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I dont see the airbag and OEM belt removal being a problem here in chicago. Cops are mainly looking for people using their cell phones while driving, LOL. In my civic when it was in my eyes deemed street legal, i ran with a harness, one seat and no dash. Now thinking about it, im sure officer friendly wouldnt have been too happy since my dash VIN wouldnt have been present...

In reguards to the removal of the windshield washer/wiper assemblies. Do you drive your FD's in the rain??? SHAME ON YOU! haha. I dont drive in the rain with any vehicle unless i absolutly have to. You can be sure, the FD is not going to be drivin in the rain or even on days where rain is in the forecast at any point.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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Think the member "gargamel" (sp?) claimed once he had gotten his FD in the 23xx range. Anyone testify to that?
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Magic
Think the member "gargamel" (sp?) claimed once he had gotten his FD in the 23xx range. Anyone testify to that?
I've since got a cage.....carbon fiber hatch/lexan rear glass and light *** wheels....got rid of the old body kit and went wide body. Not sure how much it weighs now.......

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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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what did she used to weigh?
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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2350 and no I can't prove it.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 12:03 AM
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I'l take your word for it since you've always seemed to be the hardcore drag racer on this forum... Everyone else seems to be a bunch of chauncys...

If i could get my car that light,,,,,,,...... speechless........
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