Weight Reduction Talk

bitemark46 · July 13th, 2009, 10:30 AM

2850 race trim w/o driver. Still have ps,pw, pb, and stock 13" cobra brakes upfront. Taking weight out not only makes you faster but its also less stress on parts.

-Mark

MustangMatt96GT · July 13th, 2009, 04:50 PM

Mine still has all the crash bars in it, bumper bars, and power windsows power locks.... all the stock wiring plus some...

once the cage goes in it, I will be taking most of that out and making it so that i dont have anything but power windows. I bet even with the wieght of a chromoly cage I will drop another 50 pounds.

And Rev.... This is just what I have experience with... I honestly can see it being true too, because of just the chemistry of a fuel. Do i have any proof, no, but It makes sense to me. I know it would be true with a diesel motor because of how one fires, but a gasoline engine may be different. Who knows

flamestang · July 14th, 2009, 10:06 AM

I have removing the crash bumpers on my mind but don't know if it would be Worth it if i hit the wall

MustangMatt96GT · July 14th, 2009, 12:20 PM

you have a cage in the car it looks like... if it were just a bar I wouldnt, but with a cage, I would not hesitate at all with getting rid of them.

flamestang · July 14th, 2009, 02:44 PM

ya would be more safe with my cage.the rear one is steel wonder what it weighs.

flamestang · July 25th, 2009, 04:35 PM

removed the rear bumper - weight 30 lb !
2 cat back flow masters (dumped) - 10lb each total 50lb

MustangMatt96GT · July 25th, 2009, 09:05 PM

I forgot that I will be doing a tubular A Arm up front, which should drop about 15-20 pounds as well.

forensicsteve · July 30th, 2009, 09:56 AM

Without driver our 06GT weighs 3700 lbs, which is about 200 lbs over stock...a lot of it from the 10 point cage and turbo system. Now that car has been removed from street-use, a major focus of rebuild is weight loss. So far we have deleted ac, sound system....while engine bay is empty not putting back a bunch of stuff, like emissions parts...battery already relocated to trunk, PCM and harness from nose of car also being relocated aft into cockpit area. Goal is 300 lbs loss for next track outing.

raycutchins · July 30th, 2009, 10:22 AM

Drop 50 lbs with this setup.

ROUSH Performance: Carbon Fiber Hood
ROUSH Performance: Carbon Fiber Left Front Fender
ROUSH Performance: Carbon Fiber Right Front Fender

Trying to lose weight, whether it is us or the car ain't cheap.

saxmanJJ · July 30th, 2009, 09:17 PM

Last weekend I pulled the A/C stuff from my new edge Mustang. I lost all of 25 lbs from the front of the car!

The bay looks alot cleaner though and the weight transfer is a little bit better.
Took it to the track Sunday and ran consistent 1.9 60 foot times all day in hot and humid weather...

flamestang · August 11th, 2009, 04:43 PM

hey check out donathenracing.com cool bumper suports to save weight.their on my wishlist

330CubeGt · August 14th, 2009, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by flamestang

hey check out donathenracing.com cool bumper suports to save weight.their on my wishlist

Why waist the money just take your off and call it a Day.If you hit the wall going fast there not gona be much left of the car anywho.

July 13th, 2009, 10:30 AM	#21
bitemark46 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 384 iTrader: 0 reviews	2850 race trim w/o driver. Still have ps,pw, pb, and stock 13" cobra brakes upfront. Taking weight out not only makes you faster but its also less stress on parts. -Mark __________________ -Mark- 98' N/A Cobra (Stock longblock) 11.79 at 114.64 (1.62 60ft)

July 13th, 2009, 04:50 PM	#22
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	Mine still has all the crash bars in it, bumper bars, and power windsows power locks.... all the stock wiring plus some... once the cage goes in it, I will be taking most of that out and making it so that i dont have anything but power windows. I bet even with the wieght of a chromoly cage I will drop another 50 pounds. And Rev.... This is just what I have experience with... I honestly can see it being true too, because of just the chemistry of a fuel. Do i have any proof, no, but It makes sense to me. I know it would be true with a diesel motor because of how one fires, but a gasoline engine may be different. Who knows __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

July 14th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#24
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	you have a cage in the car it looks like... if it were just a bar I wouldnt, but with a cage, I would not hesitate at all with getting rid of them. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

July 25th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#26
flamestang Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 338 iTrader: 0 reviews	removed the rear bumper - weight 30 lb ! 2 cat back flow masters (dumped) - 10lb each total 50lb Last edited by flamestang; July 25th, 2009 at 06:42 PM.

July 25th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#27
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	I forgot that I will be doing a tubular A Arm up front, which should drop about 15-20 pounds as well. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

July 14th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#23
flamestang Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 338 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have removing the crash bumpers on my mind but don't know if it would be Worth it if i hit the wall

July 14th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#25
flamestang Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 338 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya would be more safe with my cage.the rear one is steel wonder what it weighs.

July 30th, 2009, 09:56 AM	#28
forensicsteve Hardcore Enthusiast 10.0@136 mph 1/4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrounded by Women (at least at work) Posts: 1,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	Without driver our 06GT weighs 3700 lbs, which is about 200 lbs over stock...a lot of it from the 10 point cage and turbo system. Now that car has been removed from street-use, a major focus of rebuild is weight loss. So far we have deleted ac, sound system....while engine bay is empty not putting back a bunch of stuff, like emissions parts...battery already relocated to trunk, PCM and harness from nose of car also being relocated aft into cockpit area. Goal is 300 lbs loss for next track outing. __________________ 2006 mustang GT, 10.0 at 136 mph, 1/4 with old build. New build in progress for low 9s. (sold) srt10 coupe (stock) for street, 505 ci, previousy viper gts, before that C5Z06.

July 30th, 2009, 10:22 AM	#29
raycutchins Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 138 iTrader: 0 reviews	Drop 50 lbs with this setup. ROUSH Performance: Carbon Fiber Hood ROUSH Performance: Carbon Fiber Left Front Fender ROUSH Performance: Carbon Fiber Right Front Fender Trying to lose weight, whether it is us or the car ain't cheap. __________________ 2007 Shelby Cobra GT500, bone stock, for now......

July 30th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#30
saxmanJJ Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 11.493@121.32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,566 iTrader: 1 reviews	Last weekend I pulled the A/C stuff from my new edge Mustang. I lost all of 25 lbs from the front of the car! The bay looks alot cleaner though and the weight transfer is a little bit better. Took it to the track Sunday and ran consistent 1.9 60 foot times all day in hot and humid weather...

August 11th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#31
flamestang Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 338 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey check out donathenracing.com cool bumper suports to save weight.their on my wishlist

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