Extreme Weight Loss... Part 1

F8L GT · October 22nd, 2011, 12:29 AM

BTW, love the column Rich. I have been debating on making one for my car while the interior is out

F8L GT · October 22nd, 2011, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by Macunicorn

How difficult is it to remove the dash and the metal bracing behind it. I am wanting to do it, but don't know what Im getting myself into LOL.

you dont want to remove the metal bracing of the dash unless you are going to run a cage

Bullitt5339 · October 22nd, 2011, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by F8L GT

what are you doing with your old k?

A buddy of mine is buying it to put in his wife's supercharged GT.

Bullitt5339 · October 22nd, 2011, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by F8L GT

BTW, love the column Rich. I have been debating on making one for my car while the interior is out

It would be fairly simple to make, I would think. I don't have the fabrication ability quite yet, so I bought one.

Originally Posted by F8L GT

you dont want to remove the metal bracing of the dash unless you are going to run a cage

Ain't that the truth. Most of the weight in the dash is from the support to hold the steering column up, which also doubles as a heat duct. So unless you're deleting the heat and air and putting in a cage. Also, think about the wiring involved. If you've never seen how much wiring there is in a stock column just to run the Multi-Function switch, you'd change your mind if it's a street car and you need fully functional headlights, turn signals and wipers.

And then there's the safety factor, without a cage, you just put a spear in front of you with no breakaway capability.

obZen · October 23rd, 2011, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Bullitt5339

And I ordered one of these to replace my heavy Granatelli K-Member today. It'll be about a month before I get it though. The entire K-Member, A Arms and travel limiter weighs 31lbs.

What k member is that?

F8L GT · October 23rd, 2011, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by obZen

What k member is that?

Looks like a double aa performance K member

jmansracerocket · December 11th, 2011, 11:50 AM

how much lighter is the steering column compared to stock??

b/s gsxr 600 · January 14th, 2012, 09:08 PM

any work being done?

Macunicorn · January 14th, 2012, 09:15 PM

Good Question. Not sure if he has been on MM in a while.

MikeJones · January 15th, 2012, 03:54 AM

Hes got a thread in the projects section he's throwing a 410w and is currently smoothing the engine bay.

aarongt2000 · March 11th, 2012, 10:58 PM

any updates on this one??

MikeJones · March 11th, 2012, 11:59 PM

Look at above post

aarongt2000 · March 12th, 2012, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by MikeJones

Look at above post

yea figured maybe he got the steering column in or something.. maybe the cage.. but yea sorry if i pissed you off by asking bro

October 22nd, 2011, 12:29 AM	#281
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	BTW, love the column Rich. I have been debating on making one for my car while the interior is out __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 14th, 2012, 09:15 PM	#289
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good Question. Not sure if he has been on MM in a while. __________________ Sig by Tricep

January 15th, 2012, 03:54 AM	#290
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,913 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hes got a thread in the projects section he's throwing a 410w and is currently smoothing the engine bay. __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

March 11th, 2012, 10:58 PM	#291
aarongt2000 Regular 2000 mustang gt 13.7 @102 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: wareham ma Posts: 235 iTrader: 0 reviews	any updates on this one?? __________________

March 11th, 2012, 11:59 PM	#292
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,913 iTrader: 0 reviews	Look at above post __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

December 11th, 2011, 11:50 AM	#287
jmansracerocket Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much lighter is the steering column compared to stock??

January 14th, 2012, 09:08 PM	#288
b/s gsxr 600 Regular 2001 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: chattanooga Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	any work being done?

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