weight reduction...
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weight reduction...
thinking of closing the sunroof on my eg civic. anyone know how heavy it is? Also anyone have experience with the FAL replacement glasses for rear 1/4 and the hatch? Wonder if they are worth it.
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Re: weight reduction... (b18cturbo)
You want to close the sunroof because it does not work, or trying to save weight?
If it's a weight issue, it's not that big of a deal. This reminds me of a story a few years ago. A guy was talking about how he want to make his Civic HB lighter. He was saying take off A, take off B, take off C. Replacing stock with lighter parts, etc. And it goes into **** details where we are talking about maybe ounces.
I'm thinking, he weights about 30lbs more than I do. How about going on a diet instead?
Anyways, my point is remove what you don't need, but a car is still suppose to be enjoyable. If you got the features, enjoy it. A few ounces (or pounds) is not going to make that much of a difference.
If it's a weight issue, it's not that big of a deal. This reminds me of a story a few years ago. A guy was talking about how he want to make his Civic HB lighter. He was saying take off A, take off B, take off C. Replacing stock with lighter parts, etc. And it goes into **** details where we are talking about maybe ounces.
I'm thinking, he weights about 30lbs more than I do. How about going on a diet instead?
Anyways, my point is remove what you don't need, but a car is still suppose to be enjoyable. If you got the features, enjoy it. A few ounces (or pounds) is not going to make that much of a difference.
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Re: weight reduction... (b18cturbo)
Competition? Hmmm, the glass weighs a lot....if you can get some sheet metal welded in place you can probably save about.....mmm, 20 pounds (playing it safe).
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This is a track car and the sunroof will be welded up with a sheet metal. I heared/think the total weight is more than 50 lbs. Thats Glass, slider tracks, motor etc.... Anyone can comfirm me on this??
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Re: weight reduction... (b18cturbo)
I know it is alot I wasn't sure that is why I said 20 lbs.....probably honestly without playing it safe I would say 40 lbs.
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