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 Mar 26 2003, 12:04 AM
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A brief update on the all wheel drive's diet. Off comes the power steering, off comes the AC. Out went the interior. Sound deadening almost gone. 30 pounds of it scraped out of the interior so far. Out went the spoiler and body cladding. Bye-bye to the rear wiper, antenna and washer resevoir with pump. Center console is gone, back seats will never return as the mounting brackets have been drilled out.
Dash is gone for now but I have a feeling it'll make a reappearance soon. All that sheet metal and bare innards is looking like the fat is starting to melt off and expose the bare bones of the beast beneath. Excess sheet metal is being cut as we speak. Rear bumper tossed. Front Bumper is next. I've got a mound of stuff waiting in my living room waiting to be weighed. Looking to make 2500 lbs with driver. Anyone think it's doable or am I just dreaming? -------------------- |
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Mar 26 2003, 12:23 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
you going to be putting a rollcage in that tin can, slick? how much do you weigh? 2300 or so pounds is quite a feat for a daily driven (and for all the work you're doing you better drive the hell out of that car) vehicle. Good luck, I think it's attainable, but you better get some anti-gravity wheels just to make sure.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Mar 26 2003, 12:59 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 30-October 02 Member No.: 34 |
I think 2300 pounds might be setting the bar a bit high but worth shooting for. Hitting 2500 lbs without the driver isn't as hard as I thought. Right now it looks like I've got a lift kit on this sucker it's sitting so high. I've been amazed at how much metal braketry is hiding behind that dash and everywhere else. Oh, and it's definately getting ugly, I'm on my fourth cut-off wheel. (going slowly with a little guidance from some engineering guys and the sheet metal hacking).
Oh, and I wasn't planning on putting the roll cage in unless I'm essentially forced into it. Why do you ask? As far a drive the hell out of it, I certainly plan on it once I finally drop an engine in this badboy. Or at least in so far as my limited skills allow. -------------------- |
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Mar 26 2003, 08:45 AM
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QUOTE (KOU In3 @ Mar 26 2003, 12:59 AM) Oh, and I wasn't planning on putting the roll cage in unless I'm essentially forced into it. Why do you ask? I think Kris asked that because cutting some of the metal and the bumpers kind of decreases the effectiveness of the safe parts installed on the vehicle. Congrats on the diet tho, what dress size are you down to now? 
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Mar 26 2003, 09:43 AM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (KOU In3 @ Mar 26 2003, 12:59 AM) Oh, and I wasn't planning on putting the roll cage in unless I'm essentially forced into it. Why do you ask? Well, with a stripped interior and no roll cage, its doubtful that you'll be allowed to run it at any tracks. Most likely violating some safety regulations. Not real street legal either. I'm not trying to put a damper on your weightloss glee, but (and guys correct me if I'm wrong) I believe you need at least a dash and door cards to run at the track if you don't have a roll cage. |
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Mar 26 2003, 05:06 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 8 |
I think our Orange race car weigh about 2500 with out driver. What you want to do might require some serious cutting.
I think as long as you run slower than 11.99 you can run it at the track without a roll bar. Darryl 10.75@131 with a embarassing 1.78 60 ft. -------------------- |
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Mar 27 2003, 03:19 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 30-October 02 Member No.: 34 |
Well, I'm planning on deleting the sunroof soon and having that heavy glass and the inserts replaced with a sheet metal insert that'll be welded in in an effort to replicate a factory option deleted car. Thinking the front windshield fluid resevoir and pump can be deleted as well (think of all the times it's been in-op because of being clogged with wax in the jets anyways).
Not sure about how I feel about putting in all the work to make myself illegal at the track with a deleted interior and no cage. I'll have to give one a call and verify. Hoping to avoid the cost and weight of the cage as long as possible. Was just talking to a buddy wondering how much tech inspection they put you through as a first timer. Kind of wondering if the gutted interior and bottle in the back would get a 'pull over here while we give you a more thorough going over son' or if I could just squeak by with a wave through on a test and tune day. -------------------- |
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Mar 27 2003, 08:51 AM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (awdnot2gsx @ Mar 26 2003, 05:06 PM) Darryl 10.75@131 with a embarassing 1.78 60 ft. SWEET! Darryl's in the 10's! Congratulations! |
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Mar 28 2003, 12:38 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
QUOTE (natedogg @ Mar 27 2003, 02:51 PM) QUOTE (awdnot2gsx @ Mar 26 2003, 05:06 PM) Darryl 10.75@131 with a embarassing 1.78 60 ft. SWEET! Darryl's in the 10's! Congratulations! Yeah congrats...when did this happen? -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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