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Old 12-02-2011, 02:26 PM   #35
ryude
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Originally Posted by c0rbin View Post
Lightweight battery + lightweight seats + CF hood + CF trunk lid + cleaned up engine bay + aluminum driveshaft + forged wheels + coilovers = ~120 lbs of weight savings? I bet the doors are really heavy because of the safety regulations...
You don't even need to do that, just drive with 1/4 tank of gas and you'll save about 40 lbs. Remove the spare tire/trunk organizer and you'll save another 30-40 lbs. But yes, with moderate weight reduction I can see this car under 2600 lbs.
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