weight reduction

[jessetooslow]

what do you guys recommend for losing weight in the supra, what can I do, any main stuff to take out, I might just buy regular drag racing seats, light wheels, what have you guys done, any pics?

 

[phoenix6]

Rear seats, passenger seat, spare tire and the jack. Is this a DD or a track car? If its a track car, take out the A/C and everything that goes with it. To get extreme Ive seen people cut the dash in half or even make their own for the driver section only, lighter than hell. Get a carbon fiber hood and head light covers. If you have a wing, remove it. Ummmm what else can I think of...

 

[jessetooslow]

its a weekend car

 

[foreverpsycotic]

possibilities:

lighter driveshaft, flywheel and wheels for the driveline

down to bare metal in the inside with 2 seats

all hvac components gone, carbon/fibreglass hood, lexan for windows

recommendations:

carbon hood

all driveline parts and full interior w/ hvac

 

[mkiiSupraMan18]

I've heard of ppl removing the rear brakes... it's only 20% of your stopping power anyway.

 

[lintlars]

that was the dumbest post Ive read on here^^^^^^

 

[jdub]

I've heard of ppl removing the rear brakes... it's only 20% of your stopping power anyway.

YGTBSM...please, please don't even consider doing this.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

I've heard of ppl removing the rear brakes... it's only 20% of your stopping power anyway.

No it works. I did it and now my car does 5 seconds 0-60.
amazing

 

[s383mmber1]

Buy a civic hatch. YOU OWN A SUPRA!

 

[shaeff]

i'll assume the rear brakes comment was a joke, and laugh. haha.

as for that, check out www.trdsupra.com (or .net?). he has a weight index there. it'll give you some ideas.

-shaeff

 

[IJ.]

that was the dumbest post Ive read on here^^^^^^

You need to read more we've had plenty dumber lately

 

[honestabe]

AGlobalThreat got his Supra down to 3000 lbs. His dash is completely hallow, along with everything else that he can. The interior weighs about 200 lbs, but don't remove it because then the car looks like a track car (trust me, I've done it). As they said, replace parts like the driveshaft, flywheel, lug nuts, wheels, hood and anything else you can think of with lighter components.

Adam

 

[mkiiSupraMan18]

i'll assume the rear brakes comment was a joke, and laugh. haha.

I brought it up jokingly, but I know someone on here that did it...

 

[honestabe]

I brought it up jokingly, but I know someone on here that did it...

That's a scary thought.

 

[tte]

I've heard of ppl removing the rear brakes... it's only 20% of your stopping power anyway.

Lol..thats funny...

Well if you are deadly serious about the weight issue, replace all thre bolts and nuts with titanium ones.

Cheers,
Roy

 

[suprabad]

Tie a hot air balloon to the roof...

 

[conundrum07]

If you havent already, do the lightweight driver mod too

 

[s383mmber1]

Go to the gym! 50$ a month, and itll be cheaper than a CF hood or anything

 

[Poodles]

heavy = nice ride

if you want it faster, push more boost

if you want it to handle, get a better wheel/tire combo

if you want it to stop faster, get a BBK

I like my pig, comfort at 120mph is nice... If you want lightweight...this isn't your car IMHO

 

[Yellow 13]

heavy = nice ride

if you want it faster, push more boost

And lose some weight.

if you want it to handle, get a better wheel/tire combo

And lose some weight.

if you want it to stop faster, get a BBK

And lose some weight.

I like my pig, comfort at 120mph is nice... If you want lightweight...this isn't your car IMHO

:biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

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