wieght reduction

adrenaline=lifeline · August 21st, 2008, 09:39 PM

What all can be removed off of 99-04 to make them lighter. I know seats, swap bar,ect. i mean frame wise. ive learned from 5.0guys that they have a big ass steel rod up front thats pointless and one in rear and in doors if u feel like doin paint over

AzSonicSnake · August 21st, 2008, 09:51 PM

i know you can swap the bumper supports out for much lighter aluminum pieces, otherwise you mentioned all the rest that i know of...

C MY 4D · August 21st, 2008, 09:54 PM

There is tons of stuff that can be removed. How far do you want to go?

93HatchsBFF · August 21st, 2008, 09:56 PM

yeah like put manual seat instead of the heavy ass electric ones that weigh alot and we got rear seat delete if you wanna go all the way start C/F all the hood and trunk lol

adrenaline=lifeline · August 21st, 2008, 10:25 PM

far. in the end this gonna be a strip car. the manual stuff i knew. and ive already striped trunk interior. i wont do c/f cause of so many issues ive heard of. i know kmember and control arms as well. plan is in future to get fiberglass hood and trunk if available

93HatchsBFF · August 21st, 2008, 10:27 PM

yeah the C/F cracks after time have to keep it polishes after every wash or it will dry out to much BS

TyCouey2000GT · August 21st, 2008, 10:34 PM

whats the c/f

SWEET2KSTANG · August 21st, 2008, 10:38 PM

carbon fiber

SWEET2KSTANG · August 21st, 2008, 10:38 PM

trunk interior- 12lbs
spare tire-24lbs
jack w/ lug wrench- 7lbs
passenger seat-42lbs
rear speaker box (under rear dash)-20lbs
rear seat cushion- 9lbs
rear seat back rest- 23lbs
rear dash cushion- 4lbs
front sway bar w/ end links- 17lbs
weight und diff housing- 10lbs
medal plate under steering column- 2lbs

adrenaline=lifeline · August 21st, 2008, 11:30 PM

wat bout electric doors vrs manual?

BLK2KGT · August 22nd, 2008, 03:29 AM

I don't bout the door locks but the window regulators weigh a bit. Also you could loose a few lbs and gain some hp if you do the a/c and power steering pump deletes. Also a light weight stater. And removing all of the a/c vents, hosing, wiring, and heater box too. You could remove your door panels and rear panels. Instead of just a stock manual seat get one of thos super light weight racing seats. I mean I know its a bit much but you did say you wanted to go far lol.

BWAL09 · August 22nd, 2008, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by adrenaline=lifeline

What all can be removed off of 99-04 to make them lighter. I know seats, swap bar,ect. i mean frame wise. ive learned from 5.0guys that they have a big ass steel rod up front thats pointless and one in rear and in doors if u feel like doin paint over

what are these "big ass pointless steel rods on 5.0's" that you speak of?

4doorfoxy · August 22nd, 2008, 06:16 AM

You can lose 73lbs quick and have an amazing setup for the strip with one of these babies...

Tech article here: New Edge K-Member - Ford Mustang Suspension - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine

TyCouey2000GT · August 22nd, 2008, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by 4doorfoxy

You can lose 73lbs quick and have an amazing setup for the strip with one of these babies...

Tech article here: New Edge K-Member - Ford Mustang Suspension - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine

Those things look bada$$!!!!!! Where can you buy em? And what about losing 73lbs with what?

SWEET2KSTANG · August 22nd, 2008, 08:45 AM

the whole tubular front end set up will shave around that much weight. i have just the k on mine, i shed 34lbs with it.

AzSonicSnake · August 22nd, 2008, 12:54 PM

its a quality piece. i have had one on my car for over a year now. best money i have spent to date. and the install was friggen simple!! no hackin or cuttin, it just bolts right up. its pricey, but you definetly get what you pay for.

4doorfoxy · August 22nd, 2008, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by TyCouey2000GT

Those things look bada$$!!!!!! Where can you buy em? And what about losing 73lbs with what?

The stock bulky k-member weighs 107lbs.... this tubular set up weighs 34lbs

ModMustang97GT · August 22nd, 2008, 06:42 PM

The big metal thing they are talking about is what makes the bumper work and it is technically illegal to remove. However, it is good for about 50 lbs of weight to take it off. Its a big beam right behind your bumper that makes that fiberglass and foam on our modern front bumper work as a protective device. In a race car, its totally worth it, since a cage will give all of the safety you need.

adrenaline=lifeline · August 22nd, 2008, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by ModMustang97GT

The big metal thing they are talking about is what makes the bumper work and it is technically illegal to remove. However, it is good for about 50 lbs of weight to take it off. Its a big beam right behind your bumper that makes that fiberglass and foam on our modern front bumper work as a protective device. In a race car, its totally worth it, since a cage will give all of the safety you need.

exactly. theres also some in doors if like i said willing to do extra paint work

adrenaline=lifeline · August 22nd, 2008, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by 4doorfoxy

You can lose 73lbs quick and have an amazing setup for the strip with one of these babies...

Tech article here: New Edge K-Member - Ford Mustang Suspension - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine

i like the colors. ive looked at kmember b4 but was against them cause i didnt see purpose till i did research and found the weight difference and for turbos theyre almost a must. that much of front w good suspension in back would make even a stock motor do good

August 21st, 2008, 09:39 PM	#1
adrenaline=lifeline Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.86@100.3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 723	wieght reduction What all can be removed off of 99-04 to make them lighter. I know seats, swap bar,ect. i mean frame wise. ive learned from 5.0guys that they have a big ass steel rod up front thats pointless and one in rear and in doors if u feel like doin paint over __________________ 13.96 at 97.49 STOCK AUTO 13.84 at 100.3 (spinning) W/3.73s Next Mod: Motor/Tranny swap

August 21st, 2008, 09:51 PM	#2
AzSonicSnake Enthusiast 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 516	i know you can swap the bumper supports out for much lighter aluminum pieces, otherwise you mentioned all the rest that i know of... __________________ My Cardomain

August 21st, 2008, 09:56 PM	#4
93HatchsBFF Regular 2001 Sexystang 14.8@94.3MPH Join Date: May 2008 Location: Obamastan, AZ Posts: 320	yeah like put manual seat instead of the heavy ass electric ones that weigh alot and we got rear seat delete if you wanna go all the way start C/F all the hood and trunk lol __________________ Dynamax side exhaust,K&N FilterOMG, Eibach Prokit, BBK UDP

August 21st, 2008, 10:25 PM	#5
adrenaline=lifeline Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.86@100.3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 723	far. in the end this gonna be a strip car. the manual stuff i knew. and ive already striped trunk interior. i wont do c/f cause of so many issues ive heard of. i know kmember and control arms as well. plan is in future to get fiberglass hood and trunk if available __________________ 13.96 at 97.49 STOCK AUTO 13.84 at 100.3 (spinning) W/3.73s Next Mod: Motor/Tranny swap

August 21st, 2008, 10:27 PM	#6
93HatchsBFF Regular 2001 Sexystang 14.8@94.3MPH Join Date: May 2008 Location: Obamastan, AZ Posts: 320	yeah the C/F cracks after time have to keep it polishes after every wash or it will dry out to much BS __________________ Dynamax side exhaust,K&N FilterOMG, Eibach Prokit, BBK UDP

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August 21st, 2008, 10:34 PM	#7
TyCouey2000GT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 717	whats the c/f __________________ 00' GT Few boltons and full uxhaust including shortys NoBAMA08 I STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH BARACKS MORAL VALUES TO OUR COUNTRY.. AND ESPECIALLY GOD...

August 21st, 2008, 10:38 PM	#8
SWEET2KSTANG I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 5,027	carbon fiber __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze N/A-12.81@103.7 N2O-11.79@115.8 parting out 04 cobra, pm me for details

August 21st, 2008, 11:30 PM	#10
adrenaline=lifeline Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.86@100.3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 723	wat bout electric doors vrs manual? __________________ 13.96 at 97.49 STOCK AUTO 13.84 at 100.3 (spinning) W/3.73s Next Mod: Motor/Tranny swap

August 22nd, 2008, 03:29 AM	#11
BLK2KGT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 1/8 7.95@82.43 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 661	I don't bout the door locks but the window regulators weigh a bit. Also you could loose a few lbs and gain some hp if you do the a/c and power steering pump deletes. Also a light weight stater. And removing all of the a/c vents, hosing, wiring, and heater box too. You could remove your door panels and rear panels. Instead of just a stock manual seat get one of thos super light weight racing seats. I mean I know its a bit much but you did say you wanted to go far lol. __________________ If you're not 1st you're last -Ricky Bobby Topless Mustang Club Founder

August 22nd, 2008, 06:16 AM	#13
4doorfoxy Regular '91 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 306	You can lose 73lbs quick and have an amazing setup for the strip with one of these babies... Tech article here: New Edge K-Member - Ford Mustang Suspension - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you.

August 22nd, 2008, 08:45 AM	#15
SWEET2KSTANG I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 5,027	the whole tubular front end set up will shave around that much weight. i have just the k on mine, i shed 34lbs with it. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze N/A-12.81@103.7 N2O-11.79@115.8 parting out 04 cobra, pm me for details

August 22nd, 2008, 12:54 PM	#16
AzSonicSnake Enthusiast 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 516	its a quality piece. i have had one on my car for over a year now. best money i have spent to date. and the install was friggen simple!! no hackin or cuttin, it just bolts right up. its pricey, but you definetly get what you pay for. __________________ My Cardomain

August 22nd, 2008, 06:42 PM	#18
ModMustang97GT Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 639	The big metal thing they are talking about is what makes the bumper work and it is technically illegal to remove. However, it is good for about 50 lbs of weight to take it off. Its a big beam right behind your bumper that makes that fiberglass and foam on our modern front bumper work as a protective device. In a race car, its totally worth it, since a cage will give all of the safety you need. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, Subframes & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark PI Swap Spun Main Bearing...

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