Weight reduction

jordon · October 4th, 2010, 11:52 PM

Now that I have a great majority of the performance upgrades that I would like done....at least until after winter.....I'm starting to think about weight reduction. I've noticed now after my lowering spring install that my passanger side is about 1/4" lower than the driver side and I would assume that it is due to bad weight distribution. Any ideas as far as evening that out?
Any other suggestions as to other sources of dead-weight, besides the obvious spare tire removal and rear seat delete would be appreciated. Thanks!

Bullitt95 · October 5th, 2010, 08:13 AM

Look no further than my Weight Reduction list.
If you have a vert, you can also remove the 25lb weight that's bolted onto the inner fender under the liner.

jhills2 · October 5th, 2010, 08:55 AM

that is not due to weight distribution...that's due to the classic mustang ghetto lean, ford engineers have admitted to this issue. no biggie

jordon · October 5th, 2010, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by jhills2

that is not due to weight distribution...that's due to the classic mustang ghetto lean, ford engineers have admitted to this issue. no biggie

HAHA...ghetto lean, I like it. Thanks tho. I was a bit worried I did something wrong with the install.

Lil302 · November 30th, 2010, 11:58 AM

I'm curious as to why exactly there's that ghetto lean though

95project · November 30th, 2010, 03:45 PM

fixing the ghetto lean is simple...only look at the car from the side that you think looks better

NASTY03GT · November 30th, 2010, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by 95project

fixing the ghetto lean is simple...only look at the car from the side that you think looks better

In all seriousness, another option is racing seats like Corbeaus. They are much lighter than stock seats.

95project · November 30th, 2010, 05:06 PM

upgrading suspension parts will also free up some weight. Most all aftermarket parts are stronger and lighter than the OEM..atleast they balance out the additional weight of sub frame connectors..which are a must!

Aluminum driveshaft will help a good bit

Removing the smog pump

Factory crap amps and rear dash speaker box

move your battery to the trunk for better weight distribution..

Lil302 · December 6th, 2010, 09:11 PM

is there any real reason as to why the car leans that way. I actually looked at my car and i couldn't believe it actually leans on the passenger side. But i can't understand why it would have been designed that way.

Bullitt95 · December 7th, 2010, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Lil302

is there any real reason as to why the car leans that way. I actually looked at my car and i couldn't believe it actually leans on the passenger side. But i can't understand why it would have been designed that way.

Maybe it was so that it would be balanced when the driver sits in it.

roast&toastEM · December 8th, 2010, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by Bullitt95

Maybe it was so that it would be balanced when the driver sits in it.

i wonder what weight ford recommends for their driver then so it evens out?...

Lil302 · December 12th, 2010, 05:37 PM

That's a very good possibility.

s351r13 · December 13th, 2010, 12:50 AM

You have to set the springs up correctly. Make sure if you retain the isolators you do the same with all the others. You also need to have them clocked exactly the same.

jordon · December 13th, 2010, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by s351r13

You have to set the springs up correctly. Make sure if you retain the isolators you do the same with all the others. You also need to have them clocked exactly the same.

Believe me, we were very cautious, taking note of everything from how the springs sat in their places to how tight bolts were....everything. I didn't want to mess with alignment or anything if I did not need to. Everything turned out great and alignment was damn near right on....except for the slight "ghetto lean." We will find out how everything settled over the winter when I get her out this spring.

October 4th, 2010, 11:52 PM	#1
jordon Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,003 iTrader: 0 reviews	Weight reduction Now that I have a great majority of the performance upgrades that I would like done....at least until after winter.....I'm starting to think about weight reduction. I've noticed now after my lowering spring install that my passanger side is about 1/4" lower than the driver side and I would assume that it is due to bad weight distribution. Any ideas as far as evening that out? Any other suggestions as to other sources of dead-weight, besides the obvious spare tire removal and rear seat delete would be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Aluminum heads, TF upper/lower, bbk tb c&l intake w/Pro*M Racing MAF, shorty headers 24# injectors, off-road H, custom catback H&R springs, 3.73's short throw.....still slow.

October 5th, 2010, 08:13 AM	#2
Bullitt95 Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT auto 13.546 @ 105.32 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Al Ain, UAE Posts: 1,452 iTrader: 0 reviews	Look no further than my Weight Reduction list. If you have a vert, you can also remove the 25lb weight that's bolted onto the inner fender under the liner. __________________ 243.5rwhp/284.2rwtq Mod list in My Garage

October 5th, 2010, 08:55 AM	#3
jhills2 Regular 1997 mustang gt Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: st. louis Posts: 207 iTrader: 0 reviews	that is not due to weight distribution...that's due to the classic mustang ghetto lean, ford engineers have admitted to this issue. no biggie __________________ Eaton SC 6psi, 4.10 gears, PI cams, CAI, 70TB, OR-H, Bilstien struts/shocks, B springs, MM C/C, B&M trans cooler, 10th anny cobra brakes

November 30th, 2010, 03:45 PM	#6
95project Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 609 iTrader: 0 reviews	fixing the ghetto lean is simple...only look at the car from the side that you think looks better __________________ 95 GT- AFR 185's, Comp CAM, Trick FLow TH upper and lower, 30lb injec, 76MM C&L kit, Full MSD, BBK Pulleys, 3:73, BBK Long Tubes, X Pipe, Magnaflow Cat back, Cobra front control arms, MM CC plates LCA's and Panhard bar, tuned by Adam @ Pops Racing.

November 30th, 2010, 05:06 PM	#8
95project Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 609 iTrader: 0 reviews	upgrading suspension parts will also free up some weight. Most all aftermarket parts are stronger and lighter than the OEM..atleast they balance out the additional weight of sub frame connectors..which are a must! Aluminum driveshaft will help a good bit Removing the smog pump Factory crap amps and rear dash speaker box move your battery to the trunk for better weight distribution.. __________________ 95 GT- AFR 185's, Comp CAM, Trick FLow TH upper and lower, 30lb injec, 76MM C&L kit, Full MSD, BBK Pulleys, 3:73, BBK Long Tubes, X Pipe, Magnaflow Cat back, Cobra front control arms, MM CC plates LCA's and Panhard bar, tuned by Adam @ Pops Racing.

November 30th, 2010, 11:58 AM	#5
Lil302 Newbie 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Harleysville, Pennsylvania Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm curious as to why exactly there's that ghetto lean though

December 6th, 2010, 09:11 PM	#9
Lil302 Newbie 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Harleysville, Pennsylvania Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	is there any real reason as to why the car leans that way. I actually looked at my car and i couldn't believe it actually leans on the passenger side. But i can't understand why it would have been designed that way.

December 12th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#12
Lil302 Newbie 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Harleysville, Pennsylvania Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's a very good possibility.

December 13th, 2010, 12:50 AM	#13
s351r13 Regular 1996 Saleen S351 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manhattan,KS / Newnan,GA Posts: 173 iTrader: 0 reviews	You have to set the springs up correctly. Make sure if you retain the isolators you do the same with all the others. You also need to have them clocked exactly the same. __________________ 96 S351 #13 99 S351 #14 99 S351 #46 94 S351 #35 95 S351 #43 00 S281 #417 02 S281SC #117

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