| Rally Snow | 01-26-2012 03:35 AM |
This is far outdated and forgive me for not reading every page but, the way to remove sound deadening from your car is with dry ice and a PLASTIC putty knife as metal one will scrape your car a lot. put the dry ice ont you stuff for about ten-fifteen mins and begin scraping. It shouldnt take much longer then 1-2 hours for your whole car. A vacuum or shop vac helps a lot when youre done ;)
| u2_m4r1n3 | 01-26-2012 10:52 AM |
[quote="Rally Snow"]This is far outdated and forgive me for not reading every page but, the way to remove sound deadening from your car is with dry ice and a PLASTIC putty knife as metal one will scrape your car a lot. put the dry ice ont you stuff for about ten-fifteen mins and begin scraping. It shouldnt take much longer then 1-2 hours for your whole car. A vacuum or shop vac helps a lot when youre done ;)[/quote]
That or a heat gun. Thats what I did, I already had the heat gun. Same concept, just a lot hotter! Lol.
That or a heat gun. Thats what I did, I already had the heat gun. Same concept, just a lot hotter! Lol.
| Splinter | 01-26-2012 11:10 AM |
Or do it in the winter :P (If you get winter)
| bue car | 01-26-2012 11:48 AM |
drye ice the whole thing, i did it in sections. i put a large amount in a small area, it broke it free in 2 minutes, then i slowly move it while take off whats done.
then heat gun the stubborn white glue over the metal caps.
metal works good, then re-paint nice.
then heat gun the stubborn white glue over the metal caps.
metal works good, then re-paint nice.
| gtasti | 01-26-2012 11:55 AM |
good thing i got the 04 so i didnt have to do all that
| bue car | 01-26-2012 12:03 PM |
what does that have to do with the price of apples?
| 68Cadillac | 01-26-2012 12:12 PM |
Didn't the '04 STi come without sound deadening? No radio too.
| bue car | 01-26-2012 12:39 PM |
yes, about 100 of them. not a real figure, however, only the first few did. so maybe he has one of the few.
most 04 sti's came fully equipt.
most 04 sti's came fully equipt.
| bue car | 01-26-2012 12:40 PM |
double postums
| 68Cadillac | 01-28-2012 09:04 PM |
More progress on my TGV's and intake manifold. It's still a work in progress but I'm over the halfway hump. It's a tough row in uncharted territory. [B][URL="http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=36370630&postcount=1397"]EDIT: Do NOT do this. It failed on me after only 6 miles.[/URL][/B]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4602.jpg[/IMG]
Gasket? Bin that, Son! JB Weld.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4603.jpg[/IMG]
No Gaskets. Using Carroll Smith's tricks to align the two parts (the 1/8" drill bits)
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4605.jpg[/IMG]
No hardware (0.1 kg for L & R side) means weight loss.[URL="http://www.mickandsarah.com/wrx/Intake-Manifold-Paint/images/img_1940.jpg"] JDM STi V8 intake manifold[/URL] doesn't need the port to port bridge. I don't need it.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4606.jpg[/IMG]
Not gonna use the hardware, so I don't need the tabs. Bring on the Hate. :popcorn: Betting it all on JB Weld. [B][URL="http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=36370630&postcount=1397"]EDIT: Bet Called and Lost.[/URL][/B]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4602.jpg[/IMG]
Gasket? Bin that, Son! JB Weld.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4603.jpg[/IMG]
No Gaskets. Using Carroll Smith's tricks to align the two parts (the 1/8" drill bits)
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4605.jpg[/IMG]
No hardware (0.1 kg for L & R side) means weight loss.[URL="http://www.mickandsarah.com/wrx/Intake-Manifold-Paint/images/img_1940.jpg"] JDM STi V8 intake manifold[/URL] doesn't need the port to port bridge. I don't need it.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4606.jpg[/IMG]
Not gonna use the hardware, so I don't need the tabs. Bring on the Hate. :popcorn: Betting it all on JB Weld. [B][URL="http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=36370630&postcount=1397"]EDIT: Bet Called and Lost.[/URL][/B]
| - Dash - | 01-28-2012 09:17 PM |
- Thats such a stupid!!!.....yet quietly brilliant idea!!! I LOVE it!!
-Dash
-Dash
| FlannelWagon | 01-28-2012 10:25 PM |
[quote=Templar;3104273]I have heard from several experienced racers that if you want to take the sound deadening tar out, the easiest way is to get some liquid nitrogen and pour it on the tar. Then the tar will just break right off.
Of course, you should be EXTREMELY careful when attempting this.[/quote]
dry ice does the same thing, and is cheaper as you can move the dry ice around as you break out the tar. doesnt take much at all.
Of course, you should be EXTREMELY careful when attempting this.[/quote]
dry ice does the same thing, and is cheaper as you can move the dry ice around as you break out the tar. doesnt take much at all.
| vicious_fishes | 01-29-2012 12:53 AM |
cadillac you need your head checked. if all this hole drilling, tab cutting etc etc adds up to any more than 2kg for the entire car i will eat my own shoes.
| yebokmj | 01-29-2012 09:05 AM |
vicious,
I'm sure it will add up to more than 2kg and he keeps records of everything so you might want to start wearing sandals. Now whether all his efforts are worth the saving well that's a personal thing.
I'm sure it will add up to more than 2kg and he keeps records of everything so you might want to start wearing sandals. Now whether all his efforts are worth the saving well that's a personal thing.
| 68Cadillac | 01-29-2012 09:35 AM |
[quote=vicious_fishes;36240479]cadillac you need your head checked.[/quote] I know, right?
[quote=68Cadillac;33178437]142 grams: lighter A/C Bracket Lightened[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33194259]149 grams: (0.328 lbm) lighter. ECU Bracket.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33263528]240 grams: Rear tow bracket.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33277424]071 grams: Wiring harness bracket near Battery.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33277424]227 grams: Battery tray[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33277486]073 grams: window washer spray tank lower support bracket.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33461556]226 grams: Center Console Support[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33461556]733 grams: the differential mount subframe[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33461556]096 grams: differential mount subframe braces[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;30503989]510 grams: Brackets for front U-Brace[/quote]
2.467 kg with just that above list
But why stop there?
[quote=68Cadillac;31167815]340 grams: Jack mounting bracket.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;31167815]595 grams: Side impact crash bar for rear passenger area mounting points.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;30503989]1474 grams: Both Front Rail Fangs[/quote]
4.876 kg running total. And I didn't even have to do an exhaustive search for find all the "small" stuff I've done.
So about those shoes...
[quote=68Cadillac;33178437]142 grams: lighter A/C Bracket Lightened[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33194259]149 grams: (0.328 lbm) lighter. ECU Bracket.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33263528]240 grams: Rear tow bracket.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33277424]071 grams: Wiring harness bracket near Battery.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33277424]227 grams: Battery tray[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33277486]073 grams: window washer spray tank lower support bracket.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33461556]226 grams: Center Console Support[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33461556]733 grams: the differential mount subframe[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;33461556]096 grams: differential mount subframe braces[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;30503989]510 grams: Brackets for front U-Brace[/quote]
2.467 kg with just that above list
But why stop there?
[quote=68Cadillac;31167815]340 grams: Jack mounting bracket.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;31167815]595 grams: Side impact crash bar for rear passenger area mounting points.[/quote]
[quote=68Cadillac;30503989]1474 grams: Both Front Rail Fangs[/quote]
4.876 kg running total. And I didn't even have to do an exhaustive search for find all the "small" stuff I've done.
So about those shoes...
| bue car | 01-29-2012 10:15 PM |
thats nuts.
| Supraru | 01-29-2012 10:19 PM |
I fail to see how wasting all that time to save what 10 lbs or so is worth it. Add more power and you're ahead of where you were going to be. 10 lbs is nothing, you won't feel it. Yes I'm sure I'll hear the "it adds up" argument but come on, really it's not worth it. Bang out the big weight savers and call it a day. Everything beyond that is just plain stupid.
| sc00by4life | 01-29-2012 10:28 PM |
[quote="Supraru"]I fail to see how wasting all that time to save what 10 lbs or so is worth it. Add more power and you're ahead of where you were going to be. 10 lbs is nothing, you won't feel it. Yes I'm sure I'll hear the "it adds up" argument but come on, really it's not worth it. Bang out the big weight savers and call it a day. Everything beyond that is just plain stupid.[/quote]
It adds up....for a race car. Some of these guys have that goal, some of them just want to feel like they have a race car.
It adds up....for a race car. Some of these guys have that goal, some of them just want to feel like they have a race car.
| Scooby207 | 01-29-2012 10:31 PM |
I lost 10lbs around the waist 8)
Best weight saver going
Best weight saver going
| Supraru | 01-29-2012 10:32 PM |
[quote=sc00by4life;36246056]It adds up....for a race car. Some of these guys have that goal, some of them just want to feel like they have a race car.[/quote]
Still pretty stupid. And someone who actually has a race car has certain requirements to meet as well as it's not always the fastest car that wins but who the better driver is. So the race car argument one isn't really a valid one.
Still pretty stupid. And someone who actually has a race car has certain requirements to meet as well as it's not always the fastest car that wins but who the better driver is. So the race car argument one isn't really a valid one.
| Supraru | 01-29-2012 10:33 PM |
[quote=Scooby207;36246071]I lost 10lbs around the waist 8)
Best weight saver going[/quote]
And the healthiest! Congrats. I'm not really overweight but got a trip to Jamaica coming up in a few months.....gotta get to the gym. haha.
Best weight saver going[/quote]
And the healthiest! Congrats. I'm not really overweight but got a trip to Jamaica coming up in a few months.....gotta get to the gym. haha.
| 1x2 | 01-30-2012 01:01 AM |
[quote=Supraru;36246077]Still pretty stupid.[/quote]You're rude- please butt out.
| Supraru | 01-30-2012 07:03 AM |
[quote=1x2;36247006]butt out.[/quote]
Now that's not very nice. I'm all for weight savings but as I stated shaving intake manifolds, clips, and messing with small things that might only add up to 10 lbs is stupid and a waste of time. I'm sorry if you're one of these people but still won't change my view.
Now that's not very nice. I'm all for weight savings but as I stated shaving intake manifolds, clips, and messing with small things that might only add up to 10 lbs is stupid and a waste of time. I'm sorry if you're one of these people but still won't change my view.
| vicious_fishes | 01-30-2012 09:09 AM |
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sauce helps.
doesn't change my position though, all that effort, decrease of safety/increase that a component fails, lack of reversibility, lack of practicality etc etc all for less than 5kg?
if you went to work for the amount of time you've spent doing all that i'm sure you'd have enough extra coin to buy some aftermarket product that saves more than 5kg...
sauce helps.
doesn't change my position though, all that effort, decrease of safety/increase that a component fails, lack of reversibility, lack of practicality etc etc all for less than 5kg?
if you went to work for the amount of time you've spent doing all that i'm sure you'd have enough extra coin to buy some aftermarket product that saves more than 5kg...
| gtasti | 01-30-2012 11:07 AM |
[quote=68Cadillac;36219627]Didn't the '04 STi come without sound deadening? No radio too.[/quote]
yea mine came without a radio :D
but only cause i got it as a theif recovery :D
yea mine came without a radio :D
but only cause i got it as a theif recovery :D
| Splinter | 01-31-2012 11:08 AM |
[quote=Supraru;36245981]I fail to see how wasting all that time to save what 10 lbs or so is worth it. Add more power and you're ahead of where you were going to be. 10 lbs is nothing, you won't feel it. Yes I'm sure I'll hear the "it adds up" argument but come on, really it's not worth it. Bang out the big weight savers and call it a day. Everything beyond that is just plain stupid.[/quote]
I'm sorry you must be lost, this is the 'weight reduction' thread. For people who want to reduce the weight on their car. The 'douchebag running their mouth' thread is in another forum.
I'm sorry you must be lost, this is the 'weight reduction' thread. For people who want to reduce the weight on their car. The 'douchebag running their mouth' thread is in another forum.
| Splinter | 01-31-2012 11:16 AM |
There are some people on nasioc who work on their cars because they LIKE working on their cars, not just because they want teh f4stest subroru with all the hottest carbon fibre parts.
I'd rather make something myself than buy an aftermarket part any day of the week. Any idiot can hand his credit card over to a shop and get them to work on their car.
At the end of the day though, we don't need to justify our actions to you. I removed my heater assembly yesterday. Know why? Cuz screw you, that's why.
I'd rather make something myself than buy an aftermarket part any day of the week. Any idiot can hand his credit card over to a shop and get them to work on their car.
At the end of the day though, we don't need to justify our actions to you. I removed my heater assembly yesterday. Know why? Cuz screw you, that's why.
| Supraru | 01-31-2012 11:36 AM |
[quote=Splinter;36258767]There are some people on nasioc who work on their cars because they LIKE working on their cars, not just because they want teh f4stest subroru with all the hottest carbon fibre parts.
I'd rather make something myself than buy an aftermarket part any day of the week. Any idiot can hand his credit card over to a shop and get them to work on their car.
At the end of the day though, we don't need to justify our actions to you. I removed my heater assembly yesterday. Know why? Cuz screw you, that's why.[/quote]
You're talking to the wrong guy here dude. Did my own swap, wiring, rebuilt my trans. I dont credit card anything. Silly kid.
I'd rather make something myself than buy an aftermarket part any day of the week. Any idiot can hand his credit card over to a shop and get them to work on their car.
At the end of the day though, we don't need to justify our actions to you. I removed my heater assembly yesterday. Know why? Cuz screw you, that's why.[/quote]
You're talking to the wrong guy here dude. Did my own swap, wiring, rebuilt my trans. I dont credit card anything. Silly kid.
| Splinter | 01-31-2012 11:44 AM |
[quote=Supraru;36258955]You're talking to the wrong guy here dude. Did my own swap, wiring, rebuilt my trans. I dont credit card anything. Silly kid.[/quote]
I know who you are. You don't impress me.
I know who you are. You don't impress me.
| Supraru | 01-31-2012 11:51 AM |
[quote=Splinter;36259017]I know who you are. You don't impress me.[/quote]
Good thing i'm not here to impress you.
Good thing i'm not here to impress you.
| Splinter | 01-31-2012 11:53 AM |
[quote=Supraru;36259072]Good thing i'm not here to impress you.[/quote]
What exactly are you here for then?
What exactly are you here for then?
| Psychoreo | 01-31-2012 11:54 AM |
Nerd Fight!
| Splinter | 01-31-2012 11:57 AM |
[quote=Psychoreo;36259106]Nerd Fight![/quote]
:lol:
:lol:
| Splinter | 01-31-2012 12:05 PM |
I just wish we could have a weight reduction thread without people coming in every page telling us we're wasting our time. It's our time to waste, our resale value to lose, our safety at stake. We're aware. Go away.
If you don't have any useful weight reduction tips to add, go away.
If you don't have any useful weight reduction tips to add, go away.
| bue car | 01-31-2012 12:21 PM |
delete his posts. there not on topic.
| yebokmj | 01-31-2012 01:50 PM |
I think a lot of these weight saving measures are extreme but the same can be said for many people's high horse power builds on the board that are purely a street car. I enjoy reading and seeing pictures of them just as much. I also like that many of these weight saving tips are inexpensive though they may cost a lot in time. I love tinkering with my car just for the sake of tinkering but as a family man money is prioritized else where. Please keep the eccentric weight saving coming, and get the thread back on topic.
On topic:
I removed my evap system from my MY95 swapped car this week, It saved a little weight and cleaned up the engine bay a bit more. Note: the system didn't work to begin with since I didn't swap gas tanks.
On topic:
I removed my evap system from my MY95 swapped car this week, It saved a little weight and cleaned up the engine bay a bit more. Note: the system didn't work to begin with since I didn't swap gas tanks.
| lettucemanatee | 01-31-2012 03:16 PM |
Would rather spend the time grinding off grams of weight at work to fund a launsport roof and labor for install. Probably pay for itself that way.
| u2_m4r1n3 | 01-31-2012 05:18 PM |
I love this thread. I became addicted to dropping weight off the car on the 09 STI... sold that a bought a M3.
I'm continuing it on that car! Stock is 3415 lbs, I'm roughly at 3070 lbs now... with still plenty, plenty more to do!
I'm continuing it on that car! Stock is 3415 lbs, I'm roughly at 3070 lbs now... with still plenty, plenty more to do!
| 68Cadillac | 01-31-2012 06:30 PM |
I'll give the nay-sayers one thing. This is taking way more time then I originally thought it would.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4615.jpg[/IMG]
Finished my external and internal modifications to the manifold/tgv assembly. I'll save the pictures of the internal modification for another thread. Blasted 98% of the exterior with 70 grit Aluminium Oxide to give it a uniform finish.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4614.jpg[/IMG]
[B]Several [/B]weight savings modifications in the above. Yep I went there, son. Those 4 shiny new M8-1.25 25mm bolts cost <$3 total at McFadden-Dale Hardware here in Vegas. They're Grade 8 because that's all they sold in that style of bolt. Grade 8 is overkill in this application.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4616.jpg[/IMG]
Install next week.:banana:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4615.jpg[/IMG]
Finished my external and internal modifications to the manifold/tgv assembly. I'll save the pictures of the internal modification for another thread. Blasted 98% of the exterior with 70 grit Aluminium Oxide to give it a uniform finish.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4614.jpg[/IMG]
[B]Several [/B]weight savings modifications in the above. Yep I went there, son. Those 4 shiny new M8-1.25 25mm bolts cost <$3 total at McFadden-Dale Hardware here in Vegas. They're Grade 8 because that's all they sold in that style of bolt. Grade 8 is overkill in this application.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4616.jpg[/IMG]
Install next week.:banana:
| Splinter | 01-31-2012 07:45 PM |
Metric grades aren't the same as SAE, a metric 8.8 is equivalent to an SAE grade 5.
| 68Cadillac | 01-31-2012 08:26 PM |
[quote=Splinter;36263443]Metric grades aren't the same as SAE, a metric 8.8 is equivalent to an SAE grade 5.[/quote]
That is good to know. Learned something new today, that could have bit me in the ass.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4618.jpg[/IMG]
Looks like the guy at the hardware store knew his ****. These are ISO R898 Class 10.9 rated bolts which have[URL="http://www.engineersedge.com/hex_bolt_identification.htm"] exactly the same ratings[/URL] as SAE Grade 8's. And I only needed SAE grade 5.
That is good to know. Learned something new today, that could have bit me in the ass.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4618.jpg[/IMG]
Looks like the guy at the hardware store knew his ****. These are ISO R898 Class 10.9 rated bolts which have[URL="http://www.engineersedge.com/hex_bolt_identification.htm"] exactly the same ratings[/URL] as SAE Grade 8's. And I only needed SAE grade 5.
| stimanmark | 01-31-2012 09:52 PM |
dont ever get grade 5 anything!
| u2_m4r1n3 | 01-31-2012 11:18 PM |
Looking good... like that a lot!
Why didn't you shave some of those srew things on top... and just make a small aluminum bracket to extend off one of the bolt things them to hold all the lines? If any of that made sense...
Maybe it wouldn't save a ton... but it would make the intake mani look more clean, lol.
Regardless, it should come like that from the factory! Looks way, way better.
Why didn't you shave some of those srew things on top... and just make a small aluminum bracket to extend off one of the bolt things them to hold all the lines? If any of that made sense...
Maybe it wouldn't save a ton... but it would make the intake mani look more clean, lol.
Regardless, it should come like that from the factory! Looks way, way better.
| 68Cadillac | 02-01-2012 12:16 AM |
[quote=u2_m4r1n3;36265392]Why didn't you shave some of those srew things on top... and just make a small aluminum bracket to extend off one of the bolt things them to hold all the lines? If any of that made sense...[/quote]
Thanks. Impressive weight loss on that BMW. Close to 350lb?
I actually shaved numerous posts from the manifold. The ones you see remaining are the ones I [U]must[/U] have for other parts to work. The intercooler support bracket and hard fuel lines attach to the three-post set, for example. It's just hard to see whats missing without something with which to compare. I'll capture some photons of the OEM and my modified one side by side next week when I do the install.
Thanks. Impressive weight loss on that BMW. Close to 350lb?
I actually shaved numerous posts from the manifold. The ones you see remaining are the ones I [U]must[/U] have for other parts to work. The intercooler support bracket and hard fuel lines attach to the three-post set, for example. It's just hard to see whats missing without something with which to compare. I'll capture some photons of the OEM and my modified one side by side next week when I do the install.
| u2_m4r1n3 | 02-01-2012 09:48 AM |
[quote=68Cadillac;36265804]Thanks. Impressive weight loss on that BMW. Close to 350lb?
I actually shaved numerous posts from the manifold. The ones you see remaining are the ones I [U]must[/U] have for other parts to work. The intercooler support bracket and hard fuel lines attach to the three-post set, for example. It's just hard to see whats missing without something with which to compare. I'll capture some photons of the OEM and my modified one side by side next week when I do the install.[/quote]
Yeah, some where around there. I should be around 3060 lbs by the end of the week (lightweight rotors, calipers and evap delete).
Ah, I'll take another look, I didn't really study your pic. I just remember it having a lot of crap on top... I wanted to do that to the STI I had; I obviously never got to it. :unamused:
It looks good though! Can't wait to see what it looks like back on the engine.
I actually shaved numerous posts from the manifold. The ones you see remaining are the ones I [U]must[/U] have for other parts to work. The intercooler support bracket and hard fuel lines attach to the three-post set, for example. It's just hard to see whats missing without something with which to compare. I'll capture some photons of the OEM and my modified one side by side next week when I do the install.[/quote]
Yeah, some where around there. I should be around 3060 lbs by the end of the week (lightweight rotors, calipers and evap delete).
Ah, I'll take another look, I didn't really study your pic. I just remember it having a lot of crap on top... I wanted to do that to the STI I had; I obviously never got to it. :unamused:
It looks good though! Can't wait to see what it looks like back on the engine.
| tornado542 | 02-01-2012 01:50 PM |
If you are racing...take out the back seats???????
| gtasti | 02-01-2012 03:03 PM |
caddy that intake looks great
I'm hopefully going to remove my evap soon too if the weather keeps up staying on the warmer side
I'm hopefully going to remove my evap soon too if the weather keeps up staying on the warmer side
| bue car | 02-01-2012 03:12 PM |
[quote=tornado542;36269854]If you are racing...take out the back seats???????[/quote]
never thought of this! :grumpy:
never thought of this! :grumpy:
| KentuckyFriedSTI | 02-01-2012 03:29 PM |
The best weight reduction is telling your g/f to stay home. 120-150 pounds poof!!
| u2_m4r1n3 | 02-02-2012 12:56 AM |
[quote="KentuckyFriedSTI"]The best weight reduction is telling your g/f to stay home. 120-150 pounds poof!![/quote]
Or 100 lbs!
Or roll with half a tank of gas.
Or 100 lbs!
Or roll with half a tank of gas.
| 1x2 | 02-02-2012 02:10 AM |
[quote=68Cadillac;36265804]...I'll capture some photons of the OEM and my modified one side by side next week when I do the install.[/quote]You'll be in a position to start it and take it for a run, yes? Post results asap- I'm rooting for the jb weld- what a hoot! :banana:
| Splinter | 02-02-2012 02:14 AM |
Shaving my manifold too :)
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| vicious_fishes | 02-04-2012 04:42 PM |
[quote=KentuckyFriedSTI;36270825]The best weight reduction is telling your g/f to stay home. 120-150 pounds poof!![/quote]
or if you're married, 110 lbs in the first year and 10lbs more for every year of marriage after that.
or if you're married, 110 lbs in the first year and 10lbs more for every year of marriage after that.
| u2_m4r1n3 | 02-05-2012 11:32 AM |
Anyone heard of ABS Dynamics? $600 for cf fenders... For a M3. But they have all sorts of cars available.
Anyone know how good their products are?
Or would someone with cf knowledge recommend seibon over them?
Anyone know how good their products are?
Or would someone with cf knowledge recommend seibon over them?
| gtasti | 02-05-2012 11:42 AM |
someone asked about them in tino's thread as well
| gotsboost | 02-06-2012 06:55 AM |
[quote=vicious_fishes;36297155]or if you're married, 110 lbs in the first year and 10lbs more for every year of marriage after that.[/quote]
Man you called it.:mad:
Man you called it.:mad:
| KentuckyFriedSTI | 02-06-2012 10:45 AM |
[quote="gotsboost"]
Man you called it.:mad:[/quote]
Haha so true
Man you called it.:mad:[/quote]
Haha so true
| 68Cadillac | 02-09-2012 02:00 AM |
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4620.jpg[/IMG]
The hardware from just one side of the Tumble Generator Valve system weighs in at 311 grams. So for the both that comes to 622 grams (1.37 lb) if you just delete the TGV hardware.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4655.jpg[/IMG]
Progress occurs in the intake manifold install/swap. Wasn't as bad as I thought to get the manifold off. Took about 90 minutes. But it took HOURS to get off the old gasket residue without scratching up the port mating surface on the heads.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4652.jpg[/IMG]
While I wait for epoxy to set up, I looked at the unused cruise control throttle cable cam, the coolant passages and brass fitting on the throttle body. Started at 1063 grams.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4658.jpg[/IMG]
Deleted the above, then a port and "polish" removing the lip and shaping the inlet to be more airfoil/less brick,
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4659.jpg[/IMG]
and ground down a bit of the throttle plate shaft and it's hardware.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4664.jpg[/IMG]
Ended up at 930 grams. A savings of 133 grams (0.29 lb).
The hardware from just one side of the Tumble Generator Valve system weighs in at 311 grams. So for the both that comes to 622 grams (1.37 lb) if you just delete the TGV hardware.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4655.jpg[/IMG]
Progress occurs in the intake manifold install/swap. Wasn't as bad as I thought to get the manifold off. Took about 90 minutes. But it took HOURS to get off the old gasket residue without scratching up the port mating surface on the heads.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4652.jpg[/IMG]
While I wait for epoxy to set up, I looked at the unused cruise control throttle cable cam, the coolant passages and brass fitting on the throttle body. Started at 1063 grams.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4658.jpg[/IMG]
Deleted the above, then a port and "polish" removing the lip and shaping the inlet to be more airfoil/less brick,
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4659.jpg[/IMG]
and ground down a bit of the throttle plate shaft and it's hardware.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4664.jpg[/IMG]
Ended up at 930 grams. A savings of 133 grams (0.29 lb).
| JDwhiteWRX | 02-09-2012 07:43 AM |
one day I will get around to installing this, maybe you have inspired me again 68Cadillac
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010001-11.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010001-11.jpg[/IMG]
| 68Cadillac | 02-11-2012 08:27 PM |
[quote=JDwhiteWRX;36335822]you have inspired me again 68Cadillac[/quote]
We inspire each other JD. :D Now, get that **** installed.
Back on topic: FINALLY got my modified intake installed. Took way longer than I thought.:unamused:
As you saw above I lightened the throttle body [B]133 grams[/B]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4643.jpg[/IMG]
Hardware for the intake/TGV to head 288 grams
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4654.jpg[/IMG]
Reduced to 208. Saved [B]79 grams[/B]. Meh.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4669.jpg[/IMG]
Fuel rails and injectors. 1227 grams.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4686.jpg[/IMG]
Reduced to 1141 grams. Saved [B]86 grams[/B] by removing the last of the EVAP system from the fuel rails. Yes [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4668.jpg"]I tared out the box[/URL].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4667.jpg[/IMG]
The intake manifold wiring harness. 1059 grams.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4704.jpg[/IMG]
Deleted all TGV, EVAP wires, and PCV detection wires from the harness. I still run the PCV. Reduced to 815 grams. I found an additional 10 grams after the photo. Coppers heavy. I never suspected I'd remove[B] 244 grams[/B] from the harness. Additional [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4682.jpg"]photo 01[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4683.jpg"]photo 02[/URL], and [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4684.jpg"]photo 03[/URL].
We inspire each other JD. :D Now, get that **** installed.
Back on topic: FINALLY got my modified intake installed. Took way longer than I thought.:unamused:
As you saw above I lightened the throttle body [B]133 grams[/B]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4643.jpg[/IMG]
Hardware for the intake/TGV to head 288 grams
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4654.jpg[/IMG]
Reduced to 208. Saved [B]79 grams[/B]. Meh.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4669.jpg[/IMG]
Fuel rails and injectors. 1227 grams.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4686.jpg[/IMG]
Reduced to 1141 grams. Saved [B]86 grams[/B] by removing the last of the EVAP system from the fuel rails. Yes [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4668.jpg"]I tared out the box[/URL].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4667.jpg[/IMG]
The intake manifold wiring harness. 1059 grams.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4704.jpg[/IMG]
Deleted all TGV, EVAP wires, and PCV detection wires from the harness. I still run the PCV. Reduced to 815 grams. I found an additional 10 grams after the photo. Coppers heavy. I never suspected I'd remove[B] 244 grams[/B] from the harness. Additional [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4682.jpg"]photo 01[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4683.jpg"]photo 02[/URL], and [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4684.jpg"]photo 03[/URL].
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