My 1LE is FAT Slob! - Page 4

NickyRacerBoy · 12-15-2018, 02:09 PM

How much weight do you think I would lose if I took out the AC and the heater? Ballpark

NickyRacerBoy · 12-15-2018, 02:10 PM

Are you happy with your battery? How expensive is it what's the model number if you don't mind sharing

Mgizzle · 12-15-2018, 02:46 PM

I took about 40lbs with AC system, keep in mind this is with removig the core and coolant when I took HVaC box out. With hvac box another 20-30lbs. I bought a jumper U hose at summitt when removing heater hoses. Then the hvac fan was another 10-15 lbs. however.... i have no defoger or air, its interesting lol I love it.

My battery is the braille https://www.tirerack.com/accessories...181215204353:s

Keep in mind I dont have eLSD, MR, PDR or any other electrical systems in my car. Hence not aure this battery work well for your car but for me it worked for an entire year and 10 track days no issues. I put trickle charger on it when car sits.

Carpet. Seats, headliner and bags are your heaviest parts. Do that then AC you can always do later.

NickyRacerBoy · 12-15-2018, 04:09 PM

Yeah wanna see were Iand weight wise after cage is complete.
Definitely in need of front rotors so dba for xmas. Racing Brake rears too.

NickyRacerBoy · 12-17-2018, 11:02 AM

Dash bar in and tucked high enough away from drivers legs.

RUQWIKR · 12-17-2018, 05:08 PM

I thought Turn Key in Lake Orion, MI, who builds the COPO drag cars, were fabbing up lightweight cross car braces / mounts for the stock I/P to bolt on. Might be worth a look into.

NickyRacerBoy · 12-17-2018, 11:19 PM

Slow development but
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NickyRacerBoy · 12-17-2018, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUQWIKR

I thought Turn Key in Lake Orion, MI, who builds the COPO drag cars, were fabbing up lightweight cross car braces / mounts for the stock I/P to bolt on. Might be worth a look into.

I think at this point it's a little late for that this is that scca legal cage not drag racing

RUQWIKR · 12-18-2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

I think at this point it's a little late for that this is that scca legal cage not drag racing

Understand on what you are using it for. Just threw that out there for weight savings ideas since you've got the car stripped for the cage install.

NickyRacerBoy · 12-18-2018, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUQWIKR

Understand on what you are using it for. Just threw that out there for weight savings ideas since you've got the car stripped for the cage install.

:happy 0180:

NickyRacerBoy · 01-01-2019, 11:36 AM

So slow...but winter time. Rather take our time then be sloppy and unsafe.

Mgizzle · 01-03-2019, 06:38 AM

Shes looking good, what are you doing for door panels?

NickyRacerBoy · 01-03-2019, 08:33 PM

No panels. I'll still use door handle and lock switch.
I ordered carbon fiber doors but wouldn't be surprised if that takes 6 months!

RUQWIKR · 01-03-2019, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

No panels. I'll still use door handle and lock switch.
I ordered carbon fiber doors but wouldn't be surprised if that takes 6 months!

The hood is aluminum, but the decklid is steel. CF one of those would save some, though, on the rear of course...

Can't wait to see it all done!

12-15-2018, 02:46 PM	#45
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	I took about 40lbs with AC system, keep in mind this is with removig the core and coolant when I took HVaC box out. With hvac box another 20-30lbs. I bought a jumper U hose at summitt when removing heater hoses. Then the hvac fan was another 10-15 lbs. however.... i have no defoger or air, its interesting lol I love it. My battery is the braille https://www.tirerack.com/accessories...181215204353:s Keep in mind I dont have eLSD, MR, PDR or any other electrical systems in my car. Hence not aure this battery work well for your car but for me it worked for an entire year and 10 track days no issues. I put trickle charger on it when car sits. Carpet. Seats, headliner and bags are your heaviest parts. Do that then AC you can always do later. __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.

12-17-2018, 11:02 AM	#47
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,495	Dash bar in and tucked high enough away from drivers legs. Attached Images

12-17-2018, 11:19 PM	#49
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,495	Slow development but . Attached Images

01-01-2019, 11:36 AM	#53
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,495	So slow...but winter time. Rather take our time then be sloppy and unsafe. Attached Images

01-03-2019, 06:38 AM	#54
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	Shes looking good, what are you doing for door panels? __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.

12-15-2018, 02:09 PM	#43
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,495	How much weight do you think I would lose if I took out the AC and the heater? Ballpark

12-15-2018, 02:10 PM	#44
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,495	Are you happy with your battery? How expensive is it what's the model number if you don't mind sharing

12-15-2018, 04:09 PM	#46
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,495	Yeah wanna see were Iand weight wise after cage is complete. Definitely in need of front rotors so dba for xmas. Racing Brake rears too.

12-17-2018, 05:08 PM	#48
RUQWIKR Drives: 1LEs Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW - Texas Posts: 1,327	I thought Turn Key in Lake Orion, MI, who builds the COPO drag cars, were fabbing up lightweight cross car braces / mounts for the stock I/P to bolt on. Might be worth a look into.

01-03-2019, 08:33 PM	#55
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,495	No panels. I'll still use door handle and lock switch. I ordered carbon fiber doors but wouldn't be surprised if that takes 6 months!

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