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Jul 30, 2003 | 09:08 PM

joew

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weight reduction

I would like to know what you folks did to reduce weight on the max.

Jul 30, 2003 | 10:27 PM

ZEBB-X

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I TOOK MY AMP AND SUB OUT.

Jul 31, 2003 | 09:19 AM

Maxima1219

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i changed from stock rims/tires to a light-weight performance setup then took out spare tire, jack, and extra engine piping. i know, piping doesnt weigh that much but every little bit helps...right?

Aug 7, 2003 | 05:37 AM

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Re: weight reduction

Take out your interior (seats, door skins, and rear bench) and remove all of the sound deadening, power accessories (power window motor) and reinstall the door skins and rear bench with nothing under it. Upgrade to light weight drivers and passanger side seats and you would have the looks of functionality while not really having any.

Not that I have done this, but it would probably add up to a lot of weight. Just a guess though.

Sep 17, 2003 | 12:36 PM

Broaner

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Remove hoodliner. I have done this and it doesn't hurt the paint on the hood. It weighs about five ibs and reduces heat in the engine bay. Also, remove splash guard beneath the engine. This weighs 3 ibs with bolts and again reduces engine bay temps. Maxima1219 what do you mean by extra engine piping? Are u talking about intake resonators? I'm interested if there is substaintial weight saving in the engine itself.

Sep 17, 2003 | 02:02 PM

BRIGBOY

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Are you serious - I take shats that weigh more than 8 lbs. Go on a frikkin diet if your concerned about 8 pounds, plus all that new dirt and rust your gonna accumulate will negate your efforts eventually.....

Sep 17, 2003 | 03:32 PM

Ninos_Maxima

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ok heres a good sugestion, Get some fire ratardent covering and put it on your drivers seat, then grab some Napalm and burn everything you dont need, O you mite need some on your shift ***, rear view mirror, and on your gauges. LOLOLOL
Just my .2 Cents

Sep 17, 2003 | 03:34 PM

Ninos_Maxima

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Quote:

Originally Posted by broaner22

Hey how much cooler is your engine with this stuff off?

Sep 17, 2003 | 04:19 PM

Ceasars Chariot

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A good resource !

http://lighter.maxdes.net/

Sep 17, 2003 | 05:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by slammed95

On my car I've been able to remove about 80 pounds by simply replacing some original parts with lighter aftermarket stuff.

Carbon fiber bumper and fender supports.

Carbon fiber battery tray

Got any pics of those two?

please.

Sep 17, 2003 | 05:17 PM

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CullenJ76

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remember 100 lbs. equates to .1 (one tenth of a second) in the 1/4 mile on average.
be realistic about weight loss with your max.
it really helped out my times on my se-r, but it's not a daily driver(totally gutted).