Extreme Weight Loss... Part 1

Bullitt5339 · February 12th, 2011, 08:05 PM

So.... my MAC Pro Dumps will be here any day now, and I've gotten a V6 rear bumper cover and it's at the paintshop being repainted.

So, I figured while I had the rear bumper cover off, I might as well go with the lightweight rear bumper support, which is supposed to save 22lbs, while keeping some support for the bumper cover.

I've also ordered a set of Aluminum panels for the trunk floor, just waiting on them to be completed, I was told 2-3 weeks on those. Once they're here, we're going to cut out the majority of the floor of the trunk, brace it up a bit, and then install the new aluminum trunk floor. I have no idea how much weight that will take off the car, but I'm guessing it'll be significant. I'm not sure how much structure will be harmed by removing the trunk floor, but if it's too much, I will probably add a rear shock tower brace if needed.

I'm also ordering an aluminum rear seat delete and side panel kit soon also. I have no idea how much that'll save, but we'll see.

patrick60 · February 12th, 2011, 08:07 PM

where are you getting the rear bumper support from? have a link?

DegralDan · February 12th, 2011, 08:09 PM

Sweet, where would you get the lightweight bumper support? I'm tryin to put my ride on a diet too, rear seats comin out tomorrow

Bullitt5339 · February 12th, 2011, 08:18 PM

Here's the rear bumper support:

Razors Edge 99-04 Super Lightweight Mustang Rear Bumper Support

saxmanJJ · February 12th, 2011, 08:57 PM

That's cool.

I guess you've already taken all the weight off the front of the car.
That's where I would start.

Bullitt5339 · February 12th, 2011, 09:01 PM

I've got a little more to do on the front, I've still got to pull my bumper cover and put the lightweight bumper support in there, and pull the radiator part left from the air conditioning, and add a lightweight fiberglass hood and that's about all I can do.

dark star · February 12th, 2011, 09:33 PM

How much does the car weigh now?

Bullitt5339 · February 12th, 2011, 09:34 PM

3240 with me in it.

ran260gt · February 12th, 2011, 09:39 PM

Honestly I would keep the trunk as is, as it seems like alot of work for very little gain, my advice would be concentrate the time and money on getting weight off of the front half of the car !

fox50 · February 12th, 2011, 09:58 PM

get rid of the spair tire

Scott2001GT · February 12th, 2011, 10:57 PM

alum block!

Bullitt5339 · February 13th, 2011, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by ran260gt

Honestly I would keep the trunk as is, as it seems like alot of work for very little gain, my advice would be concentrate the time and money on getting weight off of the front half of the car !

The front of the car is about as empty as I can get it without deleting my power brakes. I do have to add the lightweight bumper bar, but that's about all that's left.

Originally Posted by fox50

get rid of the spair tire

You're joking right? Mine hasn't had a spare in it in years. Now I'm getting rid of the entire spare tire well completely.

Originally Posted by Scott2001GT

alum block!

Already done brotha......

Here's the donor engine, still in Exploder garb.

Aceswild 02 · February 13th, 2011, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Bullitt5339

So.... my MAC Pro Dumps will be here any day now, and I've gotten a V6 rear bumper cover and it's at the paintshop being repainted.

So, I figured while I had the rear bumper cover off, I might as well go with the lightweight rear bumper support, which is supposed to save 22lbs, while keeping some support for the bumper cover.

I've also ordered a set of Aluminum panels for the trunk floor, just waiting on them to be completed, I was told 2-3 weeks on those. Once they're here, we're going to cut out the majority of the floor of the trunk, brace it up a bit, and then install the new aluminum trunk floor. I have no idea how much weight that will take off the car, but I'm guessing it'll be significant. I'm not sure how much structure will be harmed by removing the trunk floor, but if it's too much, I will probably add a rear shock tower brace if needed.

I'm also ordering an aluminum rear seat delete and side panel kit soon also. I have no idea how much that'll save, but we'll see.

Where are you getting the rear seat delete and side panel kit?

Bullitt5339 · February 13th, 2011, 10:01 AM

Aluminum Engine Bay Panels, Rear Seat Deletes, Door Panels, and more for your Mustang

mustang_gtr_99 · February 13th, 2011, 10:15 AM

Yah, I went with the aluminum 3V motor with AC delete, Griggs tubular K/A arms, my own carbon fiber RSD, and removed everything from the trunk. Unless you are dead set on that aluminum look, I can make you a PVC foam composite one that would weigh about the same fpr $200 shipped. Well unless you wanted a logo or something cutt out but I dont think its the case here. pics of my work in my garage.

JoshDrex00gt · February 13th, 2011, 12:18 PM

is the aluminum lighter than the plexi-glass or whatever used on rearseatdelete.com and other sites?

mustang_gtr_99 · February 13th, 2011, 01:43 PM

they would be about the same weigt as aluminum but would not hold up. The reason I started making them is because the other people who make them do so out off cheap cardboard crap and charge over $100 for it. the one I got a long time ago started to sag and warp under its own weight and started to look like crap. There are many options though like the really light weight composite materials and MDF I use. The MDF weighs about 15-20 lbs less than the rear seat but more than the composite by about 10 lbs. Either one comes out in less than a min for track days though

Bullitt5339 · February 19th, 2011, 07:59 PM

The trunk panels arrived today. They look shiny in these pictures, but it's just the protective coating over the aluminum to protect it until they're installed. Under it, they're a nice matte black and scratch free.

Anyone have a plasma cutter I can borrow? That would make this process a lot easier, that's for sure.........lol

F8L GT · February 19th, 2011, 08:02 PM

Looks good!!! Mine should be around 2900 by spring. and that still with the stock k member and control arms

Bullitt5339 · February 19th, 2011, 08:07 PM

Yeah, I don't think it'll be too much of a problem to get there with my aluminum block and tubular K-Member.

I dropped my V6 rear bumper cover off at the paint shop today, and since it's a favor, it may take a couple weeks to a month to get back, so that gives me time to get the lightweight support before it's ready.

February 12th, 2011, 08:05 PM	#1
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	Extreme Weight Loss... Part 1 So.... my MAC Pro Dumps will be here any day now, and I've gotten a V6 rear bumper cover and it's at the paintshop being repainted. So, I figured while I had the rear bumper cover off, I might as well go with the lightweight rear bumper support, which is supposed to save 22lbs, while keeping some support for the bumper cover. I've also ordered a set of Aluminum panels for the trunk floor, just waiting on them to be completed, I was told 2-3 weeks on those. Once they're here, we're going to cut out the majority of the floor of the trunk, brace it up a bit, and then install the new aluminum trunk floor. I have no idea how much weight that will take off the car, but I'm guessing it'll be significant. I'm not sure how much structure will be harmed by removing the trunk floor, but if it's too much, I will probably add a rear shock tower brace if needed. I'm also ordering an aluminum rear seat delete and side panel kit soon also. I have no idea how much that'll save, but we'll see. __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

February 12th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#2
patrick60 Daily Driven 2001 True Blue Bullitt Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 65 iTrader: 0 reviews	where are you getting the rear bumper support from? have a link? __________________ Tuned by http://www.brooksspeed.com/ 2001 TB Turbo Bullitt 520 RWHP @ 8lbs on a Mustang Dyno

February 12th, 2011, 08:09 PM	#3
DegralDan Enthusiast 99 mustang gt never @ 0 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 670 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sweet, where would you get the lightweight bumper support? I'm tryin to put my ride on a diet too, rear seats comin out tomorrow __________________ Ole Reliable

February 12th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#4
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	Here's the rear bumper support: Razors Edge 99-04 Super Lightweight Mustang Rear Bumper Support __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

February 12th, 2011, 08:57 PM	#5
saxmanJJ Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 11.463@121.50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 1 reviews	That's cool. I guess you've already taken all the weight off the front of the car. That's where I would start. __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Member #5

February 12th, 2011, 09:01 PM	#6
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	I've got a little more to do on the front, I've still got to pull my bumper cover and put the lightweight bumper support in there, and pull the radiator part left from the air conditioning, and add a lightweight fiberglass hood and that's about all I can do. __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

February 12th, 2011, 09:33 PM	#7
dark star Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alb, NM Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much does the car weigh now?

February 12th, 2011, 09:34 PM	#8
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	3240 with me in it. __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

February 12th, 2011, 09:39 PM	#9
ran260gt Regular 2004 4R75W Mustang GT 13.179 @ 104.30 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philly Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 reviews	Honestly I would keep the trunk as is, as it seems like alot of work for very little gain, my advice would be concentrate the time and money on getting weight off of the front half of the car ! __________________ ...Mods in garage

February 12th, 2011, 09:58 PM	#10
fox50 Regular 91 gt Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: elkton Md. Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 reviews	get rid of the spair tire

February 12th, 2011, 10:57 PM	#11
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	alum block! __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

February 13th, 2011, 10:01 AM	#14
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	Aluminum Engine Bay Panels, Rear Seat Deletes, Door Panels, and more for your Mustang __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

February 13th, 2011, 10:15 AM	#15
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	Yah, I went with the aluminum 3V motor with AC delete, Griggs tubular K/A arms, my own carbon fiber RSD, and removed everything from the trunk. Unless you are dead set on that aluminum look, I can make you a PVC foam composite one that would weigh about the same fpr $200 shipped. Well unless you wanted a logo or something cutt out but I dont think its the case here. pics of my work in my garage. __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

February 13th, 2011, 12:18 PM	#16
JoshDrex00gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 0 reviews	is the aluminum lighter than the plexi-glass or whatever used on rearseatdelete.com and other sites? __________________ ll 2000 Mustang GT : On3 Powered ll ll Pump Gas Dyno ll ll4R70W Gear Guide ll

February 13th, 2011, 01:43 PM	#17
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	they would be about the same weigt as aluminum but would not hold up. The reason I started making them is because the other people who make them do so out off cheap cardboard crap and charge over $100 for it. the one I got a long time ago started to sag and warp under its own weight and started to look like crap. There are many options though like the really light weight composite materials and MDF I use. The MDF weighs about 15-20 lbs less than the rear seat but more than the composite by about 10 lbs. Either one comes out in less than a min for track days though __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD Last edited by mustang_gtr_99; February 13th, 2011 at 02:09 PM.

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February 19th, 2011, 07:59 PM	#18
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	The trunk panels arrived today. They look shiny in these pictures, but it's just the protective coating over the aluminum to protect it until they're installed. Under it, they're a nice matte black and scratch free. Anyone have a plasma cutter I can borrow? That would make this process a lot easier, that's for sure.........lol __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

February 19th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#19
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	Looks good!!! Mine should be around 2900 by spring. and that still with the stock k member and control arms __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

February 19th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#20
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah, I don't think it'll be too much of a problem to get there with my aluminum block and tubular K-Member. I dropped my V6 rear bumper cover off at the paint shop today, and since it's a favor, it may take a couple weeks to a month to get back, so that gives me time to get the lightweight support before it's ready. __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

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