Light Weight Performance

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Hatch

Discussion Starter · Jun 18, 2004

An aquantance (i think that i spelt that right) of mine drives a 91 integra 2dr Ls(yeh i think its LS) 5spd - his engine is stock except for a ported/polished head/intake/exhaust and yet he pulls low 14s high 13s 1/4 times - the car is basicly a frame and a shell - this might be a lesson to anyone looking for quick performance gains - you probably wont want to go to the extent to get rid of the basic creature comforts however just a simple thing like taking out your spare tire or running light weight rims can really increase your performance as well as fuel economy.

I realize most people already know this - it just seams like there is alot of talk about sc/turbo around and not alot about light weight componants.

Jeff

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migoreng

· #2 · Jun 19, 2004

yeah i want to reduce weight from my 2003 camry...except i don't know what to take out...lol nothing i can...

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0-100kph in like 10.6 seconds stock...112kw 4cyl
so my engine turboed or s/c'ed would need like 200-230kw at the flywheel to keep up with a v8 or wrx...hahaa which does high 13s 1/4 mile...

mr2 has a engine of around 110kw and it does 0-100kph in like 8 sec?
so yeah my car is like 1500kg...the mr2 is 1100kg? so yeah 400kg lighter makes a difference...

dotmrep

· #3 · Jun 19, 2004

Along with weight reduction, comes the ever important suspension. Cant keep the power to the ground if your car isnt that good with suspension mods.

R33E8

· #4 · Jun 19, 2004

One way to lose weight from your car without taking anything out from it is to go on a diet.

kenratboy

· #5 · Jun 19, 2004

I am thinking about getting a RX-7 or something as a freaking all-out project car, and the first mod would be to take EVERYTHING I could out of that car.

However, would it really make a big difference in that car? It's not like they didn't spend a long time making it light.

dotmrep

· #6 · Jun 19, 2004

kenratboy said:
I am thinking about getting a RX-7 or something as a freaking all-out project car, and the first mod would be to take EVERYTHING I could out of that car.

However, would it really make a big difference in that car? It's not like they didn't spend a long time making it light.

Well if your gonna go after a something along the lines of an RX-7, grab an AWD Eagle Talon TSI...very nasty things and not too much size difference than a RX-7. That'd be a fun project vehicle their.

Piddy

· #7 · Jun 19, 2004

^ Na.... go for the rx7. Talons and Eclispes are all over the place. Be a little more original. Ya... awd is nice... but rwd is better.

dotmrep

· #8 · Jun 19, 2004

To each his own. Around here, Rx-7s are like rich kids with Mustangs, every 4 out of 5 have em :lol:

Original? Heres original..you want a Mazda? Grab a late 80's MX-6 GT...very nice sleeper.

kenratboy

· #9 · Jun 19, 2004

dotmrep said:
To each his own. Around here, Rx-7s are like rich kids with Mustangs, every 4 out of 5 have em :lol:

Original? Heres original..you want a Mazda? Grab a late 80's MX-6 GT...very nice sleeper.

There are like five RX-7's in Reno, hardly a 'rick kids car' here. All the rich snots have brand new SUV's, or Mustang's.

dotmrep

· #10 · Jun 19, 2004

Wow..talk about polar opposites..only 5? Guess it would be original if you look at things from that perspective.

kenratboy

· #11 · Jun 20, 2004

dotmrep said:
Wow..talk about polar opposites..only 5? Guess it would be original if you look at things from that perspective.

Well, not literally five, but you just don't see them at all. Same with all the 80's and 90's Japanese 'supercars' - just not a Reno thing.

Piddy

· #12 · Jun 20, 2004

NO WAY!! What gen? I see like 1 every month. At least '93 - '95's.

dotmrep

· #13 · Jun 21, 2004

kenratboy said:
Well, not literally five, but you just don't see them at all. Same with all the 80's and 90's Japanese 'supercars' - just not a Reno thing.

Right, right. Regional differences are something else. Back in NY people are crazy enough to hook up pintos and neons

:lol:

Nick

· #14 · Jun 21, 2004

i'm surprised no one has posted this yet http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=776885

go nuts buddy!

Your Uncle Moe

· #15 · Jun 21, 2004

If you guys wanna do weight reduction, talk to our dear friend Zoni_Camry......

kenratboy

· #16 · Jun 21, 2004

Oldman said:
i'm surprised no one has posted this yet http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=776885

go nuts buddy!

Thats awesome and all, but who the hell would just throw away a car like that

- bet it is still worth $15k!!!

Better idea!!!:

How about they can sell any parts they take off the car and use them for mods - so effective cost is still $0.

Piddy

· #17 · Jun 21, 2004

That is horrible.... hahahaha.

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Nick

· #18 · Jun 21, 2004

i like how they remove the body kit...

dotmrep

· #19 · Jun 22, 2004

Talk about catching breeze.

kenratboy

· #20 · Jun 23, 2004

dotmrep said:
Talk about catching breeze.

Old school car right there!!! Open top, no windshield

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