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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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what can i remove (besides the spare tire) that will reduce weight and preserve comfort (i.e. radio, a/c, speakers) im just looking to lose some weight to make my car more competitive on the street, no ripping out seats etc.
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what can i remove (besides the spare tire) that will reduce weight and preserve comfort (i.e. radio, a/c, speakers) im just looking to lose some weight to make my car more competitive on the street, no ripping out seats etc.
Really?
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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upgrade the driver!
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stein
upgrade the driver!
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Go on a diet
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Any of the mods in the picture would be a good start.

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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Take out the engine and yabba dabba doo it
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Take out the engine and yabba dabba doo it
Or replace it with VTEC yo!
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jerseystyle
Or replace it with VTEC yo!
To far
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Sell Z, buy RSX.
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Koni adjustables save 2-3 lbs a piece and give you better traction for the hole shot
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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$10. Original questions. Post an original question and I will send you $10.
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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What really helped my Z is when i stopped dating fat girls. I kept losing to Civic Si RSX and Z06s on the street. Now i only date girls i sell Coke to and my Z is fast as dem all on da streetssss
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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lmao.
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Cut the rear fenders off , remove the front fenders and bumper. The strut bar is unneeded for street ricing . You can also revome the back half of the interior , the stuff behind the seats. Then throw 15's and 100 pound NOS bottles in the trunk for traction and extra power. Once you do dis, let us know if you need to make it faster.
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Install the better driver mod.
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Go lose weight..
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Originally Posted by sum1finally
what can i remove (besides the spare tire) that will reduce weight and preserve comfort (i.e. radio, a/c, speakers) im just looking to lose some weight to make my car more competitive on the street, no ripping out seats etc.
Did you bother to search? Apparently not....

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