Easiest DIY weight reduction methods

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What are the easiest things the average person can do to reduce the weight of their car?

I'm planning a simple "weight reduction in an afternoon" type article and just wondered what your thoughts were on what would be the best things to do.
 
Hmm...

Go on a diet.
Remove the spare wheel & buy a can of tyre sealant.
Remove the boot carpet.
Remove sound insulation under the bonnet.
Remove big plastic cover over the engine.
Empty the boot of the stuff you haul around inc that huge sub. :p


That's it for now. :D
 
1997 Toyota Supra Turbo
2997cc
320BHP
315lb/ft

0-60 - 5.24
1/4 mile 13.99sec/101mph

100kg removed
0-60 5.01
1/4 mile 13.75/104

200kg removed
0-60 4.85
1/4 mile 13.54/106

Standard weight but 100bhp and 100lb/ft added (nitrous?)
0-60 4.45
1/4 mile 13.00/110
 

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