Weight Reduction On SS
03-21-2010, 12:04 PM
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by the time you get enough structure to that fiberglass, you're probably back near the stock weight
I guess everyone missed this post.
Thats just ignorant, to want to win a race so badly that you will likely seal your fate in an accident.
Have you ever seen how weak fiberglass actually is?
I like the idea of how the doors are straight bolt on even though u have to use plexy glass windows in them but im tryin to have a kinda undercover car that looks stock but really ant an do it as cheep as i can. If i got hit in the side they better hit me hard cus if i live im gonna be pissed hahaha
but I dont care about safety in my car, Its not a family car just a street racing car that has a dual tune for running or milage so i can crewse all i want , but also run it if i want..... pooor mans vette lol except its faster than a stock vette haha
but I dont care about safety in my car, Its not a family car just a street racing car that has a dual tune for running or milage so i can crewse all i want , but also run it if i want..... pooor mans vette lol except its faster than a stock vette hahaThats just ignorant, to want to win a race so badly that you will likely seal your fate in an accident.
Have you ever seen how weak fiberglass actually is?
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03-21-2010, 04:34 PM
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I like the idea of how the doors are straight bolt on even though u have to use plexy glass windows in them but im tryin to have a kinda undercover car that looks stock but really ant an do it as cheep as i can. If i got hit in the side they better hit me hard cus if i live im gonna be pissed hahaha but I dont care about safety in my car, Its not a family car just a street racing car that has a dual tune for running or milage so i can crewse all i want , but also run it if i want..... pooor mans vette lol except its faster than a stock vette haha
but I dont care about safety in my car, Its not a family car just a street racing car that has a dual tune for running or milage so i can crewse all i want , but also run it if i want..... pooor mans vette lol except its faster than a stock vette haha
03-21-2010, 04:38 PM
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I like the idea of how the doors are straight bolt on even though u have to use plexy glass windows in them but im tryin to have a kinda undercover car that looks stock but really ant an do it as cheep as i can. If i got hit in the side they better hit me hard cus if i live im gonna be pissed hahaha but I dont care about safety in my car, Its not a family car just a street racing car that has a dual tune for running or milage so i can crewse all i want , but also run it if i want..... pooor mans vette lol except its faster than a stock vette haha
but I dont care about safety in my car, Its not a family car just a street racing car that has a dual tune for running or milage so i can crewse all i want , but also run it if i want..... pooor mans vette lol except its faster than a stock vette haha
03-21-2010, 04:39 PM
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you could run window nets. but you'd need to have it certified by and nhra or ihra tech, whoever governs the trakc you go to. you'll also need certified arm restraints, helmet, and a certified non factory seat. possibly a driver roll bar too.
tracks really don't like open air setups.
edit. you'll also need a new harness system. which drag racing harnesses..yes, actual ones none of that show harness **** hahah, need to be sent off to the manufacturer every couple of years to make sure its still safe.
i would say just spend the money on lexan. a little thought on the install and you can have it sealed water tight. but also removeable.
tracks really don't like open air setups.
edit. you'll also need a new harness system. which drag racing harnesses..yes, actual ones none of that show harness **** hahah, need to be sent off to the manufacturer every couple of years to make sure its still safe.
i would say just spend the money on lexan. a little thought on the install and you can have it sealed water tight. but also removeable.
amen to that!
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03-21-2010, 04:41 PM
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Just found a how-to 
Carbon Fiber sunroof weight loss plan -- for less than $350
Its not a Cobalt but pretty much should work out just the same!
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=222481
Carbon Fiber sunroof weight loss plan -- for less than $350
Its not a Cobalt but pretty much should work out just the same!
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=222481
03-21-2010, 04:56 PM
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Here you go, just follow these steps. You can lose several hundred pounds for practically no cost!
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=776885
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=776885
03-21-2010, 05:00 PM
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every once counts when you are serious track racer.
That bmw CF sunroof replacement does worry me about the structural integrity of the roof though.... Id probably want some braces in there in case of a roll over. well...I guess if you did a cage you'd be fine then.
That bmw CF sunroof replacement does worry me about the structural integrity of the roof though.... Id probably want some braces in there in case of a roll over. well...I guess if you did a cage you'd be fine then.
03-21-2010, 11:40 PM
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take out ur interrior head liner everyhting even your driver seat.take out your spare jack trunk liners, ac delete. make your car remote controlled and you wont even have to drive inside the car adding your own weight. ull lose close to 500
03-22-2010, 12:29 AM
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well passanger, backseats, liners, door panels, trunk crap, AC for sure, hell if you drag you could pull the alternator and just charge the battery over and over.
ditch the shift boot
cf hood/trunk and light weight rims I think are the most common and easiest but cost the most.
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