tait72

Hey quick question guys, has anyone cut out the rear spare tire well, and just "tin" over it?
I've got my 99 hatch down to 2065lbs with myself and fuel.
I only test and tune my car so class rules don't really apply.
Wasn't sure if its a structural thing? Figure its only being dragged behind the car.
Thx for any info.
Tait.

Dohc eg coupe

A lot of people do that. I have a few friends that's done it to there all motor drag cars. Just weld a piece of metal over the hole. im pretty sure someones done it on here.

ekcivicf20b

I used a hood skin and welded it across the rear section. I didn't weigh only the sections I removed. There was another 5 lbs of misc things but I believe I cut out around 35-40 lbs of just the trunk area.

ekcivicf20b

I still haven't decided if it was still worth all of the extra work lol. Other then the slight birdshit welds I achieved it dosent look all that bad. Not many people notice it.


That is the only picture I can find of how much I cut out.

93egSLEEPER

^^^^ Take a grinder to those welds and make them smooth and repaint

ekcivicf20b

Ive thought about it but really quit caring. I didn't want all the **** spread throughout the car. Plus no one ever notices it beyond all of the other mess of things I have in the way.

tait72

That looks awesome! Definitely the way to go.
Thx for the reply.

DaBeastALLBOOST

iTrader: (1)

If is for weight purpose then it's deff not worth it because it doesn't weight much we have cut it out before then regret it after.

ekcivicf20b

+1 it was a ton of work for very little gain. I wouldn't do it again.

tait72

Yeah it is for weight, and to let air travel straight through. Can't build a bigger motor "I'm a broke ***" so have to loose every ounce I can to get another couple tenths.
Appreciate your input/experiences/regrets.