Editing Reducing vehicle weight
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− | + | Lighter vehicles run faster, accelerate more quickly, and consume less fuel. Here are some tips for reducing the weight of your vehicle: | |
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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== | ||
− | The following can all be removed. | + | The following can all be removed. Keep in mind that this might prevent your vehicle from being a viable daily driver or family car. |
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*Air conditioner compressor, ducting, belts, and brackets. | *Air conditioner compressor, ducting, belts, and brackets. | ||
*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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==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
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*Titanium fasteners. | *Titanium fasteners. | ||
*Removing any unnecessary glass. | *Removing any unnecessary glass. | ||
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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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