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Originally Posted by ToyotaObsession
What cars are you looking at that come with more than 1 8 inch sub?
Most cars don't come with Subs unless you get the Premium sound system. To be honest I think you're overestimating how much weight you'll save with new speakers. Generally better sound = heavier magnets. Even then, Mids weigh less than a pound. So replacing all the speakers will net you a few ounces.
The problem is you're asking for the moon. Reducing weight usually isn't economical, if it is it's probably been done at the factory. That's why people who want to drop 100 lbs+ start ripping out interior.
I mean seriously go ask this same question on any car forum and most will just tell you to rip out the interior or spends tons of cash on lighter hood, trunk, doors, etc if they even make them.
I honestly don't think you'll be able to lose more than 20 pounds without either spending a lot of money or losing some functionality. It's a trade off. If it can be done on the cheap, usually they'll do it from the factory because it's cheap. They have a vested interest in keeping the weight down too.
Good luck and in a few years keep us posted how it goes.  |
I can lose way more than 20 pounds by re-doing the exhaust system and getting lighter rims. That's maybe 3000 total including the cost of tires, AND it has numerous other performance benefits with no downsides. I consider $3000 to be quite economical, especially if I Ebay the old rims/tires afterwards (though I'd probably keep them for winter tires)
Also: I've never said anything about replacing the speakers to lose weight. So....yeah.
I'm hoping that various members on this forum, once the car is released and we all start modding, can record the information and a sticky thread can be used to track all of the weights and weights for replacement parts....it'll help everybody make intelligent decisions about which mods to make for weight loss, as well as which exhaust/intake systems are good, etc.