Editing Reducing vehicle weight

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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.

==Replacing steel body parts with lighter materials==
*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.

==Engine parts==
Cast iron engine parts can be replaced with lighter weight (typically aluminum) parts, including:

*Heads.
*Intake manifold.
*Flywheel.
*Crank, rods, and pistons.
*Aluminum water pump.
*Lightweight mini-starter.

==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts==
The following can all be removed.

*Cargo stored in the vehicle and trunk (spare parts, tools, etc.).
*Air conditioner compressor, ducting, belts, and brackets.
*Radio, antenna, and cables.
*Carpets and floor mats.
*Spare tire and jack.
*Chrome trim.
*Power windows and locks, and all associated parts.
*Power seats.
*Sound deadener.
*Insulation.
*Dashboard (can be replaced by a barebones aluminum dash panel).

==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones==
The following parts can be replaced with smaller equivalents.

*Radiator.
*Battery.
*Starter.

==Nose weight vs. tail weight==
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==Miscellaneous==
*Lighter wheels.
*Titanium fasteners.
*Removing any unnecessary glass.
*Lightweight aluminum calipers.
*Tubular upper control arms.
*Sway bar can be removed if cornering isn't a concern.
*Removing crash bars from doors.

==References==
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/i-want-put-my-car-diet-who-has-done-starting-146187.html