Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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I did the frt brk swap last year but went from stk 73 disc to strange race frt brks and lost almost 50. I was reading a article last night on the rear drums an they swapped the 10x1-3/4 brks to the wilwoods and saved 37lbs. I have been thinking hard about doint it but I like haveing the e brk.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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IIRC, The emergency/parking brake assembly along with cables and hardware weigh somewhere in the vicinity of 5 Lbs off and near the front of the car. I would suggest keeping it on. People think I'm crazy! just look behind the front spoked wheels of some AFX'rs with the whole front brake assembly removed for weight savings and less drag.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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IIRC, People think I'm crazy! just look behind the front spoked wheels of some AFX'rs with the whole front brake assembly removed for weight savings and less drag. Buddy of mine did that on a '62 Valiant Slant car to save weight. First pass he went through the traps at 110 and went right into the wall when he hit the brakes.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Anyone ever wrap chrome vinyl on a glass bumper? I could lose 35 lbs off my front end with that.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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I have to ask again to FMJ... whats the DOLLAR to POUNDS with your weight lost... it has to be BIG... start with a lower weight car.. PERIOD.. you guys start with TANKS EDIT Let me know when you get down to 2400# with a 200# driver in it
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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and tanks get races. Small light cars can scoot, but everyone knows that.
Give 'em a Trojan horse and the wool will be pulled. In many cases not too long ago, some cats smirked and giggled at my car and other tanks till they got their lunch money taken. Even some Moparites including myself were fooled by a long wheelbase heavy load that could carry it. So.. what are you at... $4 per pound.. whats the number but dont scare yourself
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Dollar to pound? Every cent and sense has been worth the fun in building such a piece. Plus, being that a strong debate exist over stock blocks not taking anything over 600 HP, then build 500-600 HP in a big light car or a predictably small light car and drive and race all day without too much strain on the drive train. But to be more specific, I've invented more stuff with found objects and or self labor/fabrication then spent $$. Maybe time is money and some materials and or fasteners may be up there, but so is a high strung engine needing open heart surgery too often.
First ..no need to bring up health issues.. thats chicken shiit.. I asked a fair question.. if you cant say.. fine... I'm gonna be putting my P back on the road so I expect it to be 200# more.. what do you have in the 2600# range.. hell even my fully dressed street Rampage is 2920 with me and 18 gals of fuel... can I make it lighter.. sure can.. I can knock out 200# in a blink if I want to strip it down.. but like I said.. its dressed
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Playful words on a sarcastic stage, that's all it is. Some cars that are light have no need to go to Jenny Craig and that's fine, but most on here have big nose heavy street cars from the days of yore and they could use a light foot to hang with the heavies.
To each his own, but the few times that my long wheelbase has gone drunk from one lane to the other, I was happy to not be in a short wheel base. I guess it scared me straight. LOL. IF you want to build a RACE CAR.. start with something thats light... next.. my car drives straight as a arrow so forget the short wheel base aspect.. your trying to make a tank light... I commend you on that... and the ideas you have come up with... but back to the title of the post... weight VS dollar.. do you have a dollar per pound or not.. and what is the weight of your ride as of now.. is it under 3000#
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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I have to ask again to FMJ... whats the DOLLAR to POUNDS with your weight lost... it has to be BIG... start with a lower weight car.. PERIOD.. you guys start with TANKS EDIT Let me know when you get down to 2400# with a 200# driver in it Tanks are sexy, rather have nice lines, lighten and add a tad of Horse Power
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