mbw1406
Wrench Pro
Any suggestions for weight reduction on the car. Thinking of removing the air conditioning (dont need it in Ireland:sad2
......will I save much and is it a big job?
......will I save much and is it a big job?
Reducing weight
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MasterAuron
Very Senior Member
Have a look at nig's, mr.B's and my own project thread for some weight loss stuff (although mine starts after most of the weight has been lost).
Depends on how often you use the car, and how much comfort you want to sacrifice?? Practically everything that's not needed to pass an MOT can go or be replaced with lightweight materials.
On most cars removing A/C can be quite a big job, but then that depends on what sort of things you're used to doing.
Depends on how often you use the car, and how much comfort you want to sacrifice?? Practically everything that's not needed to pass an MOT can go or be replaced with lightweight materials.
On most cars removing A/C can be quite a big job, but then that depends on what sort of things you're used to doing.
Country Bumpkin
Track Warrior
There's plenty of places to save weight on these motors, it just depends how far you want to go with it and what you intend to use the car for.
Seats, the standard seats are extremely heavy but you may need to adapt/modify brackets to fit lighter ones.
Air con, quite a simple mod to remove the system but be aware that in heavy rain, poor weather etc, the standard heater is very poor at demisting and you will be better off fitting wipers on the inside too
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The rear steering rack and four wheel steer mechanism. The rear steer is controlled via a pump on top of the rear diff, when removing the rear rack you will need to retro fit the link arms from the MR version, a bracket needs to be welded to the rear subframe to locate these.
Carbon bonnets, doors, tailgates etc are available, mostly at a premium though and the carbon bonnet will need extra security via pins as it will lift otherwise and you'll see it in the rear view mirror.
If you intend to race the car there are many other options too.
If all you are after is a light car, you have bought the wrong one.
If you have a very wealthy bank account and can justify the extortionate prices Pit Road-M charge for their absolutely appaling fitment carbon parts, there are plenty available.
Seats, the standard seats are extremely heavy but you may need to adapt/modify brackets to fit lighter ones.
Air con, quite a simple mod to remove the system but be aware that in heavy rain, poor weather etc, the standard heater is very poor at demisting and you will be better off fitting wipers on the inside too
.The rear steering rack and four wheel steer mechanism. The rear steer is controlled via a pump on top of the rear diff, when removing the rear rack you will need to retro fit the link arms from the MR version, a bracket needs to be welded to the rear subframe to locate these.
Carbon bonnets, doors, tailgates etc are available, mostly at a premium though and the carbon bonnet will need extra security via pins as it will lift otherwise and you'll see it in the rear view mirror.
If you intend to race the car there are many other options too.
If all you are after is a light car, you have bought the wrong one.
If you have a very wealthy bank account and can justify the extortionate prices Pit Road-M charge for their absolutely appaling fitment carbon parts, there are plenty available.
mbw1406
Wrench Pro
I'll leave it alone so I guess, the bank account is fairly well drained at the minute!!!!
