Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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What can I get rid of or replace in my car to free up some weight? other than the front passenger seat?
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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Take out the sound deadening material
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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replace body panels with carbon fiber/aluminum/fiberglass.
replace both front seats with lighter race buckets.
lighter wheels
strip interior
remove sound deadening
remove A/C system
lightweight exhaust
lightweight battery
etc

depends how far you want to go with this
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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Hmmmm I see, thanks alot guys. I've got some planning and deep thinking to do.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:41 AM
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if your not running carpet remove all the heatshields on the exhaust.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 06:07 AM
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If it doesnt help make the car run, drive, or operate, remove it. Swap to manual and run 15-16" wheels. After market header with a custom turn down.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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What sound deadening material do you speak of?
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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its the tar thats stuck to the bottom of your floorboard under the carpet.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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take out the spare wheel.

save loads of weight but don't get a flat else you'll be stranded :-(

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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its risky but front and rear bumper support bars. just dont get in a wreck thsoe things are like 20 pounds has to be.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Alright I think I got it, thanks alot guys oh and one more thing, is there a place or general area on my car where I should have weight as to not increase chances of rollover or change the center of gravity (I think that's the word I'm looking for) or anything like that?
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by doubleecho &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Alright I think I got it, thanks alot guys oh and one more thing, is there a place or general area on my car where I should have weight as to not increase chances of rollover or change the center of gravity (I think that's the word I'm looking for) or anything like that?</TD></TR></TABLE>

as long as your not adding weight on top of your roof your fine. when removing weight, its anywhere and everywhere. but if you have to add or relocate weight, the lowest and centermost spot is ideal. examples being the front passenger or rear floor pan.
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