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Old 04 Sep 2007, 03:02 pm
Nick R Nick R is offline
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Default what is the best way to reduce weight in my civic DX?
Im looking to reduce the weight of my car by at least 100lbs.. what r some things that are removable? (90 Civic DX 4dr 1.5L)
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Old 04 Sep 2007, 03:03 pm
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seats, carpet, radio, and moreimportantly, the driver.
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Old 04 Sep 2007, 03:03 pm
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Kick your girlfriend out. That should free up 200 pounds.
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Old 04 Sep 2007, 03:04 pm
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Kick your girlfriend out. That should free up 200 pounds.
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Old 04 Sep 2007, 03:04 pm
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Mod: Remove A/COEM Weight: 33lbsNEW Weight: 0lbsDifference of 33 lbsMod: Front bumper supportOEM Weight: 18 lbsNEW Weight: 0lbsDifference of 18 lbsMod: Front passenger seatOEM Weight: 33lbsNEW Weight: 0lbsDifference of 33 lbsMod: Rear seatsOEM Weight: 52lbsNEW Weight: 0lbsDifference of 52 lbsMod: Spare tireOEM Weight: 20lbsNEW Weight: 0lbsDifference of 20 lbsMod: Windshield wiper unitOEM Weight: 5lbsNEW Weight: 0lbsDifference of 5 lbsMod: Floor matsOEM Weight: 6lbsNEW Weight: 0lbsDifference of 6 lbsMod: Sound tarOEM Weight: 20lbsNEW Weight: 0lbsDifference of 20 lbsMod: Rear Pannles/speakersOEM Weight: 19lbsNEW Weight: 0lbsDifference of 19 lbsTotal weight loss = 206 lbs
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Old 04 Sep 2007, 03:05 pm
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Replaceing metal body parts for carbon fiber ones less weight and stronger eliminate anythingh under the hood you dont need along with the interior ckeck into you bumper system and see whats out there. this will sugnif. lower your weight
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Old 04 Sep 2007, 03:06 pm
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Put a 100lb lighter girlfriend in the passenger seat.
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Old 04 Sep 2007, 03:08 pm
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take out the ac. rear seats,spare tire,bumper supports,
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