For my car not me before you cheeky beggars get started!
I am struggling to get any more weight out of the car for the weekend - any ideas?
Helium baloons...
Put the standard brakes back on.
Put a smaller steering wheel on.
Employ me as your driver (with my fearsome 8 stone bulk!)
i suppose obvious stuff - no spare, load cover, any trim that can be unscrewed/ bolted (and easily put back on), engine cover, rear seats, passanger seat, stereo equip, door trims.....
how far do you want to take it? as far as Derek - or is that too far?
BMW E60 525i (3.0) M-Sport.
Standard brakes are heavier!Originally Posted by Isaac Sibson
I already have a standby driver if required.
Done all that.....and moreOriginally Posted by ritch_w
Keep 'em coming!
No ideas will be allowed from Kieran or Zentac......as they know the score!
Roof bars and rear spoiler ?
Or go round and discreetly add weight to rival cars
Drink Red Bull
Dave
No idea how easy/difficult it is to do, but how about the tailgate itself......must weigh quite a bit.....? Would it affect handling or aerodynamics though ?
remove bonnet (extra cooling) & tailgate
DoneOriginally Posted by HJM
Done......Originally Posted by Spirit
Bonnet and tailgate have been taken care ofOriginally Posted by ritch_w
cant remove them there is too much aerodynamic disadvantage.........
One weight saving mod that seems to have paid off is to use nitrous jets with bigger holes in them.......saved ozs but gained big HP!
How easy is it to remove the plastics from inside (not around) the wheel arches? Not sure they would make a big difference anyway.
Sound proofing including the carpets and mats (I think the sound proofing under the bonnet might also provide some degree of fire protection? might be called for if you've done that much to the VR4)
Remove seatbelts - install harnesses.
Remove glass - install netting.
empty your schoosher tank of water.
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You're a stong fella - so you can get rid of the headrest on the drivers seat (I guess you'll have removed the passengers seat).
plastic arch liners will stay......they weigh nothing!Originally Posted by Brunty
Seatbelts - out
glass out
Now you are on the right lines.....but I have it coveredOriginally Posted by BraindG
Drill big holes in all panels that you can't remove
Cut off the roof (convertible VR4)
Take out the stereo, speakers, wiper motors, and all other unnecessary electronics
2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0 petrol Vrs estate
2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Tdi Bluemotion
1971 BRG MGB Roadster
1970 VW T2 Baywindow camper
Well done that man......didn't think of that one!Originally Posted by Brunty
Don't forget to take all those J-Tuners out of the boot - you know - the ones you've autographed to hand out your fans.