So I want to start removing some of the excess weight in my 95 coupe. It will be a dedicated track car.

I know i have been told in the past that in most rear wheel drive cars that the rear deck plays a big part in chassis stability. Just wondering that in the case of the coupe will removing it result in any negative effects like this ?

thanks in advance

 

i wouldn't remove it personally, helps tie the rear together from torsional movement is what im visualizing in my head. Is it worth a few pounds to trade chassis strength/integrity?

 

if you get rid of it can i have it

 

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Its called a "torque box", to use the body shop term. The firewall, floorpan, A, B, and C pillars and the roof all have to be in place, unless you like driving a wet dishrag. Removing the rear deck would be like climbing a ladder with one or two rungs missing. You can still climb the ladder, but would you really trust it?

 

thats what I wanted to know. thanks !

 

....although if you get creative with carbon fiber and some epoxy resin........