reducing weight on a cx
07-03-2002, 09:39 PM
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reducing weight on a cx
Hey I want to know what I can do the take some weight off my cx. I would like to keep all the interior. So far I have taken out the rubber padding on the fire wall and next is the sound deading under the front seats. Anything else I can take off(took the spare out) to take alittle weight off.Thanks
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07-03-2002, 09:55 PM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (JDMinPorterville)
take your a/c, ps, anything else that was once a convenience has now become a liability.
If all else fails go with lexon windows..hehehe
[Modified by maxim, 12:55 AM 7/4/2002]
If all else fails go with lexon windows..hehehe
[Modified by maxim, 12:55 AM 7/4/2002]
07-03-2002, 11:40 PM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (maxim)
you can get carbon hatches, hoods, and fenders i believe.
uhh take out some more stuff like what was said above,
i really don't think you can do anymore w/o gutting, i guess you can take
out your floormats
, get a shortshifter
uhh take out some more stuff like what was said above,
i really don't think you can do anymore w/o gutting, i guess you can take
out your floormats
, get a shortshifter
07-04-2002, 01:08 AM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (Halive)
be gentle, but remove the sidewalls from the rear. Get some tin snips. Mark the holes that you need to keep to re-install those interior panels when you're done. Now any holes not marked, open those up by removing inches from each one with the tin snips. then reinstall your interior. some goof on a site claims he lost 20 pounds like this.
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07-04-2002, 02:33 AM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (forever slow EG6)
be gentle, but remove the sidewalls from the rear. Get some tin snips. Mark the holes that you need to keep to re-install those interior panels when you're done. Now any holes not marked, open those up by removing inches from each one with the tin snips. then reinstall your interior. some goof on a site claims he lost 20 pounds like this.
oh yeah if you want the cover for the passenger mirror let me know i got a brand new one for sale
07-04-2002, 05:31 AM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (maxim)
take your a/c, ps, anything else that was once a convenience has now become a liability.
If all else fails go with lexon windows..hehehe
[Modified by maxim, 12:55 AM 7/4/2002]
If all else fails go with lexon windows..hehehe
[Modified by maxim, 12:55 AM 7/4/2002]
And lexan windows scratch pretty easily and they are about $450 or more for the 3 rear windows.
07-06-2002, 02:05 PM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (cxSOHChatch)
check this. My 92 cx, didn't come with a passenger mirror. I dunno if thats canada spec, but yeah that could also shave some ounces. 
07-06-2002, 06:37 PM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (forever slow EG6)
check this. My 92 cx, didn't come with a passenger mirror. I dunno if thats canada spec, but yeah that could also shave some ounces.
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07-06-2002, 06:47 PM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (Halive)
Light wheels
carbon fiber hood
lexan windows
replace your stock seats
aftermarket brakes (may be lighter than stocks)
fuel cell
race battery (smaller and lighter than stock)
It is probably easier/cheaper to add more power to overcome the weight than try to shave a few more pounds off your CX. Dont remove any support/safty stuff unless you are sure about what you are doing.
carbon fiber hood
lexan windows
replace your stock seats
aftermarket brakes (may be lighter than stocks)
fuel cell
race battery (smaller and lighter than stock)
It is probably easier/cheaper to add more power to overcome the weight than try to shave a few more pounds off your CX. Dont remove any support/safty stuff unless you are sure about what you are doing.
07-06-2002, 11:42 PM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (NOCARLOSER)
steering wheel=5 lbs
tires= 60 lbs
drivers seat=10 lbs
being the first down the 1320......priceless
tires= 60 lbs
drivers seat=10 lbs
being the first down the 1320......priceless
drivers seat is about 25 lbs
tires , well I'll take a little added weight for better performance and BRAKING
I dont drag race so you can go in front of me at the "1320"
take out the sound deadening , carpet padding , firewall mat and back seats , cover and spare tire and lose 72 lbs
07-07-2002, 10:30 AM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (maxim)
take your a/c, ps, anything else that was once a convenience has now become a liability.
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not mine
and to who said.. CX isnt light enough
hahahabut for how light the car is.... no PS makes it a bitch to turn when not moving
how much do you weigh?? if you are heavier set... think about excercising... its a win win situation... car is lighter and you feel better
07-07-2002, 12:36 PM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (jcnfh)
What about paint?? think of how much a buckett of paint weighs? You could strip your paint and polish your sheet metal.
07-07-2002, 12:40 PM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (Civicboy)
take out carpet and take off the fuzz underneath is ant all the sound material on the floor of the car that (tar stuff) AC, Fal windows, light weight wheels, take out air bag, rear seats and seat belts, head liner, rear pannels door panels, CF trunk hatch.
That is all i can htink of right now
That is all i can htink of right now
07-07-2002, 04:27 PM
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Re: reducing weight on a cx (Mrfirefox)
I removed my rear seats, all panels, carpet, spare tire, stereo,.....well everything behind the front seats. Didn't really notice too much of a difference. The difference I felt was probably from taking out the spare and the stereo. It's not really worth the time cause you aren't gonna gain much.