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Blokatos · 05-02-2016, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SiSGT86

^ what's up with you FI guys hijacking every thread whether it's about tuning an NA or taking out weight of a car. Your ideas a redundant, uninspiring and un-original. Not to mention incredibly annoying.

cdrazic93 · 05-02-2016, 05:03 AM

From an engineering perspective; No.

Turbos are used for much much higher volumetric effiency that yields a higher output force. NA engines can only get so much power down using 14.7 psi before displacement needs to be bumped up.

FT86RGV · 05-02-2016, 09:26 AM

http://shraderperformance.com/shop/p...r-seat-delete/

BRZHarley · 05-02-2016, 12:07 PM

The Shrader kit linked above will allow you to fold down the rear partition... I have kit in my BRZ and recommend it... It won't save you the max you could but it will remove a total net of 20lbs.

Ed

Norville Rogers · 05-02-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ender2664

On alot of sights i see carbon fiber trunks and hoods claiming 70% weight reduction.

That's from your wallet

Cole · 05-02-2016, 03:21 PM

Wow, epic resurrection, with absolutely nothing added.

11/10

jawn · 05-02-2016, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Blokatos

Why would you necro this thread to post this?

Wise · 05-03-2016, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sciby

You'd have to get a completely sealed battery - most have vents, hence them being in the engine bay. Some are mounted in the boot (ala R33/34 Skylines) but that's beacuse the rear seat doesn't fold down, etc.

LOL I once had an 83 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Hatch where the battery was in the back. Took a turn too hard once and the battery came loose of it's bracket and leaked all over the boot.

80's Italian engineering and safety didn't really go hand in hand.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 05-03-2016, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

5- You'll never have a flat as long as you have your spare. As soon as you take the spare out, you'll end up with a flat.

AAA subscription> spare

SuperTom · 08-13-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

AAA subscription> spare

Tore everything out of the back. Added in a small harborfrieght pump with tire plugs and can of fix-o-flat. Added about 4lbs back in but lost so much more without the tools and spare.

05-02-2016, 05:03 AM	#30
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FT86RGV Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 123 Thanks: 1 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://shraderperformance.com/shop/p...r-seat-delete/

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BRZHarley Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 69 Firebird, 2015 BRZ Location: WV Posts: 89 Thanks: 102 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Shrader kit linked above will allow you to fold down the rear partition... I have kit in my BRZ and recommend it... It won't save you the max you could but it will remove a total net of 20lbs. Ed

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