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− | + | Lighter vehicles run faster, accelerate more quickly, and consume less fuel. Think twice before removing anything that can't be easily put back. Also, keep in mind that any weight reductions might prevent your vehicle from being a viable daily driver or family car. | |
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==Replacing steel body parts with lighter materials== | ==Replacing steel body parts with lighter materials== | ||
− | *Aluminum, | + | *Aluminum, fiberglass or carbon fiber hoods, bumpers, and body panels. |
*Hood springs and pivots can be removed when a lift-off fiberglass hood is used. | *Hood springs and pivots can be removed when a lift-off fiberglass hood is used. | ||
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*Aluminum water pump. | *Aluminum water pump. | ||
*Lightweight mini-starter. | *Lightweight mini-starter. | ||
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==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts== | ==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts== | ||
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*Radio, antenna, and cables. | *Radio, antenna, and cables. | ||
*Carpets and floor mats. | *Carpets and floor mats. | ||
− | *Spare tire and | + | *Spare tire and jack. |
*Chrome trim. | *Chrome trim. | ||
*Power windows and locks, and all associated parts. | *Power windows and locks, and all associated parts. | ||
*Power seats. | *Power seats. | ||
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*Insulation. | *Insulation. | ||
*Dashboard (can be replaced by a barebones aluminum dash panel). | *Dashboard (can be replaced by a barebones aluminum dash panel). | ||
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==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones== | ==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones== | ||
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==Nose weight vs. tail weight== | ==Nose weight vs. tail weight== | ||
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− | + | For a drag car nose weight is a major no-no. You want as much tail weight as possable. Nose weight is the amount of weight located over the front tires. Tail weight is the amount of weight located over the rear tires. Most cars have a balance of 47% to 53% ratio with the front being heavier. Alot of cars have the battery, raditator over flow and some other essential items located under the hood. Moving the battery back to the truck area can help the weight precentages favor the rear. Your typical drag car would want 53% rear weight with a 50/50 split on the left and right weights. To help reduce weight over all use a combonation of the weight reduction here and you can watch your E.t's drop | |
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==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/i-want-put-my-car-diet-who-has-done-starting-146187.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/i-want-put-my-car-diet-who-has-done-starting-146187.html | ||
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