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Old 02-28-2005, 05:34 PM
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Ok, I did a full back removal. Spare Tire, Seats, Side Plastic, All Plastic, Seat Belts, The whole nine yards. Also, I removed glove box! What Can I put in the back down over the metal so that It wont look so nasty! Keep in mind that this is a 95 Acura Integra GS-R!
Old 02-28-2005, 05:40 PM
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Put the plastic back in, and then lay in the rear carpet. Be sure to remove the padding from the carpet first. Then consider getting the airbag tray and an aftermarket steering wheel, as well as some lighter seats. There's a nifty e-brake cover you can get to eliminate the armrest, as well as block off plates for the radio and clock.
Old 02-28-2005, 06:11 PM
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I think Im just gonna put 2 10in Alpine Type R's in and spray Liner down in the Back and throw in some black leather in the Front! New GS-R blades also!
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u could do that.. but your defeating the purpose of what you originally wanted to accomplish, weight reduction.
Old 03-01-2005, 12:20 PM
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why take things you need out too make it lighter just too put heavy things in that you dont need ?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cHeeRio &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think Im just gonna put 2 10in Alpine Type R's in</TD></TR></TABLE>

no whats wrong with you.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cHeeRio &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and spray Liner down in the Back</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have seen people spray paint the entire back in black, it looked pretty good.

Old 03-01-2005, 10:25 PM
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spray it black i have a fully gutted dc2 ls no door panels, headliner, console, carpet, back seats panels, or vents it looks fine all black. if you want want to sacrifice some cozziness for performance gut it. you'll see a definent improvement in 60 fts, and a decent notch of ET's .
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there's an easy way to have both the things you want.

do the weight reduction as everyone has previously mentioned.

mount the amp on your sub box. use molex connectors on your amp power and ground wire, then a seperate molex connector for the rca's and remote turn on (less interference). then use latches to the floor instead of bolting the box down.

u'll then have the weight reduction you're looking for on race night by having a sub and amp setup that's quick disconnect, but have the comforts of having the bass you want when your just cruising. good luck.
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there are two other weight reduction threads current on this fourm, give them a try:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1162071

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1106220
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go hardcore, get fiberglass hatch, doors, and 1 piece front.
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What! I can totally Spraypaint the back black? That sounds like and extremely good Idea! What do I need to put down newspapers and such? Should I go with Flat Black, or Glossy Black?
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Default Re: dc2 weight reduction question? (tech9)

Im spraying/ painting the entire inside of my car glossy black. Im located in the DFW area myself so you can check it out sometime if you want. Gutted cars rock!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by migs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im spraying/ painting the entire inside of my car glossy black. Im located in the DFW area myself so you can check it out sometime if you want. Gutted cars rock!</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's a really good idea.. I think I'm going to steal it! Sweet!
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Default Re: dc2 weight reduction question? (tech9)

Same thing was done to my teg...just laid down the back carpet over the hideous metal just like the other guy said, pull out the padding first. Looking for a backseat though for mine if you want to get rid of yours. Black leather???
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if you have no working heat or no working ac be like me, soon ill be taking all my **** thats under the dashboard that doesn't work out.

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