Need to lighten up the EH9
03-07-2008, 06:24 AM
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Need to lighten up the EH9
my civic is 2490lbs I need to lighten this damn thing up..
So far I took out:
A/C,Inside Trunk panels,Sound deadening mat.
But I want it to look clean and stock on the inside.
So far I took out:
A/C,Inside Trunk panels,Sound deadening mat.
But I want it to look clean and stock on the inside.
03-07-2008, 06:40 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (JunkyardAccord)
aluminum lcas, a nice header instead of ur heavy *** stock mani, dont fill ur washer bottle, any system equipment if i think of more ill let you know
03-07-2008, 06:42 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (JunkyardAccord)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JunkyardAccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
But I want it to look clean and stock on the inside.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then you'll essentially only loose like what 50lbs? And that won't make much of a difference.
Might as well go ALL OUT or don't
But I want it to look clean and stock on the inside.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then you'll essentially only loose like what 50lbs? And that won't make much of a difference.
Might as well go ALL OUT or don't
03-07-2008, 07:09 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (SkoundrelUSA)
yeah but you know how women are i start takin all my **** out my gf gonna be bitchin.. she already thinks "its too damn loud"
03-07-2008, 08:27 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (JunkyardAccord)
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03-07-2008, 08:42 AM
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how far you wanna go? is it a daily driver? is safety a priority for you and your passengers?
if not, removing front/rear bumper supports, running pass side airbag tray and non-airbag steering wheel are options, as well
if not, removing front/rear bumper supports, running pass side airbag tray and non-airbag steering wheel are options, as well
03-07-2008, 08:53 AM
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remove your license plate frame
also check your car for non essential bolt.
the easiest way to determine if a bolt is essential is to start the car, and start removing bolts, if the car still runs the the bolt is not essential.
also check your car for non essential bolt.
the easiest way to determine if a bolt is essential is to start the car, and start removing bolts, if the car still runs the the bolt is not essential.
03-07-2008, 09:00 AM
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Re: (instrument)
removal of PS was one of the best mods ive done.
Nothing else really is going to do JACK for weight savings.
Remove the spare tire, and dont keep your car messy.
Lightweight wheels are more effective.
Otherwise leave it, and spend time researching engine dynamics, flow and combustion physics
Nothing else really is going to do JACK for weight savings.
Remove the spare tire, and dont keep your car messy.
Lightweight wheels are more effective.
Otherwise leave it, and spend time researching engine dynamics, flow and combustion physics
03-07-2008, 09:01 AM
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Re: (03akkord5spd)
Yeah pretty much what every one has said. cf weighs about half of what stock steel parts weigh. so if you've already removed that a/c might as well remove the p/s if you have it. racing seats will take some weight off. how often do you use your back seat ? you could just remove the rear seat and throw some decent carpet down like the do the the cobra r mustangs. if you have a system take it out. if you have a passenger open the passenger door and turn left...hard (^_^). do you have aftermarket wheels on your car ? stock HX wheels are supposed to be light.
03-07-2008, 09:54 AM
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Re: (JunkyardAccord)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JunkyardAccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">isnt there a ABS removal thread?
and IDK about removing the P/S until I get rack and pinion off a
92 civic</TD></TR></TABLE>
Keep the abs, but dont hesitate to remove the P/S and keep the power steering rack, but loop the lines and tap in a breather
and IDK about removing the P/S until I get rack and pinion off a
92 civic</TD></TR></TABLE>
Keep the abs, but dont hesitate to remove the P/S and keep the power steering rack, but loop the lines and tap in a breather
03-08-2008, 04:57 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (SkoundrelUSA)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkoundrelUSA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Then you'll essentially only loose like what 50lbs? And that won't make much of a difference.
Might as well go ALL OUT or don't</TD></TR></TABLE>
For real, your not going to really loose enough weight to make a big difference unless you make the interior of the car to pure sheet metal and loose everything Including the dash with still only weighs about 25 lbs. You can also get light weight engine components such as a tube style header and lightweight flywheel. Light wheels make the biggest difference in my opinion. Also you can get a smaller battery like a braile, and loose any unneccesary components under the hood..
Taking out the sound deadening back seats carpet and a/c stuff (not including under the dash) will only net about 30-40 lbs at best.
Then you'll essentially only loose like what 50lbs? And that won't make much of a difference.
Might as well go ALL OUT or don't</TD></TR></TABLE>
For real, your not going to really loose enough weight to make a big difference unless you make the interior of the car to pure sheet metal and loose everything Including the dash with still only weighs about 25 lbs. You can also get light weight engine components such as a tube style header and lightweight flywheel. Light wheels make the biggest difference in my opinion. Also you can get a smaller battery like a braile, and loose any unneccesary components under the hood..
Taking out the sound deadening back seats carpet and a/c stuff (not including under the dash) will only net about 30-40 lbs at best.
03-08-2008, 05:00 AM
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Re: (JunkyardAccord)
i know this sounds like a stupid question, but are you concerned with safety?
obviuosly you are buuut.
bumper supports weights are like 20-25lbs for the front and like 15-20lbs for the back.
in the trunk if you look behind the plastics you should have some reinforcements. Dremal them out of you car and you could save 10-20lbs
Door reinforcement weight about 15 a pop
P/S if you dont use it anyway take it all out! save a couple of lbs there.
some seats will do you good
obviuosly you are buuut.
bumper supports weights are like 20-25lbs for the front and like 15-20lbs for the back.
in the trunk if you look behind the plastics you should have some reinforcements. Dremal them out of you car and you could save 10-20lbs
Door reinforcement weight about 15 a pop
P/S if you dont use it anyway take it all out! save a couple of lbs there.
some seats will do you good
03-08-2008, 05:06 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (SirRevvs)
the LX and DX sedans are 25lbs lighter then the Si
BUT my ex is 220lbs heavier then the Si
so it needs a diet.
BUT my ex is 220lbs heavier then the Si
so it needs a diet.
03-08-2008, 05:07 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by prophecy7115 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know this sounds like a stupid question, but are you concerned with safety?
obviuosly you are buuut.
bumper supports weights are like 20-25lbs for the front and like 15-20lbs for the back.
in the trunk if you look behind the plastics you should have some reinforcements. Dremal them out of you car and you could save 10-20lbs
Door reinforcement weight about 15 a pop
P/S if you dont use it anyway take it all out! save a couple of lbs there.
some seats will do you good
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I wouldn't touch the bumper supports if its a daily driver car. he's talking about his GF bitching, I know mine would tear me a new *** if she found out my car was a rolling death trap.
obviuosly you are buuut.
bumper supports weights are like 20-25lbs for the front and like 15-20lbs for the back.
in the trunk if you look behind the plastics you should have some reinforcements. Dremal them out of you car and you could save 10-20lbs
Door reinforcement weight about 15 a pop
P/S if you dont use it anyway take it all out! save a couple of lbs there.
some seats will do you good
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I wouldn't touch the bumper supports if its a daily driver car. he's talking about his GF bitching, I know mine would tear me a new *** if she found out my car was a rolling death trap.
03-08-2008, 05:09 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (JunkyardAccord)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JunkyardAccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the LX and DX sedans are 25lbs lighter then the Si
BUT my ex is 220lbs heavier then the Si
so it needs a diet.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dump your audio, *Blockoff plates for the stereo and antenna can be found easily*
Dump the rear seats
Dump aftermarket rims (Unless they are light, but typically any rim thats less than $1000 for a set of 4 will be a good 5-8lbs HEAVIER than any stock honda rim) and loosing rotational mass will help your acceleration as well.
BUT my ex is 220lbs heavier then the Si
so it needs a diet.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dump your audio, *Blockoff plates for the stereo and antenna can be found easily*
Dump the rear seats
Dump aftermarket rims (Unless they are light, but typically any rim thats less than $1000 for a set of 4 will be a good 5-8lbs HEAVIER than any stock honda rim) and loosing rotational mass will help your acceleration as well.
03-12-2008, 09:07 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (JunkyardAccord)
how much are the passenger airbag delete trays goin for? non c/f
(done any with everything windshield washer even nozzles & cruise ctrl)
(done any with everything windshield washer even nozzles & cruise ctrl)
03-12-2008, 10:13 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (JunkyardAccord)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JunkyardAccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">runnin factory steelies.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Steelies are heavy as hell also.
Steelies are heavy as hell also.
03-12-2008, 10:48 AM
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Re: (99GreenEX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99GreenEX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A big difference would be to keep around 1/8th a tank of gas.. Make sure your fuel light is on at the track...</TD></TR></TABLE>
fuel light on? so when you launch you starve your engine of fuel?
fuel light on? so when you launch you starve your engine of fuel?
03-12-2008, 10:50 AM
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Re: Need to lighten up the EH9 (JunkyardAccord)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JunkyardAccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah but you know how women are i start takin all my **** out my gf gonna be bitchin.. she already thinks "its too damn loud"</TD></TR></TABLE>
stop giving a fu*k what she thinks
stop giving a fu*k what she thinks