July 12th, 2009 
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Lowering a vehicles weight as a low cost aftermarket modification
The most cost effective mod there is! Usually free. 100lbs lost = .1 off of the quarter miles (equivalent of 10hp) and adds 2% more fuel efficiency
Your vehicles weight plays an enormous role in how well your vehicle handles/brakes/goes. Obviously an engine that makes 200hp in a car that weighs 3000lbs will be slower than an engine that makes 150hp in a car that weighs 2000lbs. With all other things equal. Some weight reduction mods cost some coin and others are totally free except for your time. I'll start with the most beneficial:
Lightweight wheels: For off the line performance lightweight wheels are well worth the price. If your stock wheels are 22 lbs and you replace them with 12lbs, thats a total savings of 40 lbs! Rotating weight is the best area to shave pounds off of.
Lightweight flywheel: Your stock flywheel weight will vary from engine to engine, so do some research to see if the added cost is worth it, but if you're replacing the clutch it's not a bad idea to splurge. This mod will greatly increase the rate in which your engine revs. Getting you to the powerband much faster. Some people experience chatter with aluminum flywheels (fidanza, clutchmasters, spec), a billet steel (exedy) won't, but they weigh a little more.
Gutted interior: It really depends on what you use the car. Dates will not appreciate this mod! It involves taking all the interior trim out of the car. All passenger seats, carpet, door panels, seat belts that are never to be used, dashboard (most of the hardcore guys make carbon fiber sheets and install aftermarket gauges), cup holders, radio, shifter trim, etc. All together these items can range from 80-200 lbs of savings. Remember 100lbs= .1 second off of the 1/4 mile and 2% in mpg.
Spare tire: For a savings of 20+ lbs remove the spare tire and jack and replace with a can of tire gunk.
Air conditioning: Removing compressor,lines, evap tank can equal 30-50lbs
Carbon fiber: This is can be a purely style or racing mod. There are various carbon fiber car-body manufacturers, I've always been partial to VIS. They can cost alot for a quality piece but at the end of weight reduction it can give the added edge over the competition. Hoods usually save 30lbs, fenders =10-15, trunk/hatch =10-60 (hatches save more).
Lexan glass: Automotive glass is heavy, lexan glass is not. Primarily used for track only cars, replacing all glass with lexan can save 100-200lbs.
If you do everything you can to reduce the weight, it'll be easy to drop .3 off of your quarter mile and maybe even pick up an mpg or two.
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MT Bike Parts @ Amazon
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Topeak Pocket Rocket Master Blaster Bike Pump List Price: $21.95 Sale Price: $14.00  |
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The Pocket Rocket Master Blaster from Topeak is a lightweight mini pump designed for road use, with an efficient design that pumps to 160 psi. Weighing in at just 4.05 ounces, the Pocket Rocket features alloy barrel construction with a soft Kraton head and plastic handle for a secure grip as you pump... |
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Schwinn 20-Function Bike Computer List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $11.98 Used From: $6.85 |
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Improve your workout efficiency when cycling with this Schwinn 20-function bike computer. Designed to attach securely to your handlebar, the computer tracks such info as speed, distance, time, and calories burned, helping you develop an effective workout routine with each ride... |
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Shimano PD-M520L MTB Sport Pedals with Cleats List Price: $54.99 Sale Price: $30.00 |
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Part of Shimano's line of lightweight XC bicycle pedals, this pair of sport pedals with cleats is suitable for either road biking or mountain biking. Distinctive features including an open binding mechanism that's better designed to shed mud, along with a low-maintenance, sealed-bearing cartridge axle... |
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Mirrycle MTB Bar End Mountain Bicycle Mirror List Price: $18.00 Sale Price: $9.70 Used From: $10.92 |
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The Mountain Bicycle Mirror from Mirrycle provides a wide view of the cars behind you, so that you don't have to turn your head as you bike. Designed to fit mountain bike style handlebars, the three-inch round mirror mounts on your handlebar's bar end in minutes with the included wrench... |
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Bell Mountain Bike Inner Tube Protector Sale Price: $7.17 |
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Prevents flats caused by thorns, glass, debris and other sharp objects! |
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Mongoose Status 3.0 Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) List Price: $369.99 Sale Price: $300.00 |
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The Mongoose Status 3.0 26-inch dual-suspension mountain bike is equipped with everything you need for trail riding. The bike features a full suspension frame that maximizes comfort and performance, along with an SR suspension fork designed to smooth bumps and increase control... |
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Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light Sale Price: $0.98 |
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Description: "Hot Wheels" is the latest development of the "bicycle" wheel dynamic flash accessories, by the light sensing resistor, the dynamic sense resistor, light emitting diode (LED lights), with an independent circuit design, without changes to the body itself or the connection circuit valve installed on the car wheel lips, with flashing lights... |
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Shimano PD-M770 Deore XT SPD Mountain Bike Pedals List Price: $139.99 Sale Price: $139.95 Used From: $70.35 |
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Shimano Deore XT M770 Clipless SPD Mountain Pedals. Predictable step engagement and releaseCleat tension adjusterInstalls with 8mm hex wrenchIncludes SM-SH51 (black) cleats offering 4 degrees of floatItem SpecificationsColorBlackWeight352gIntended UseMountainMaterialAluminumPedal Spindle9/16"Material (Spindle)ChromolyPedal TypeClipless |
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WTB Velociraptor Cross Country Mountain Bike Tire List Price: $0.00 |
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A true classic mountain bike tire. Works well in all conditions. Designed to handle a variety of dirt conditions, this tire boasts large, directional treads that dig deep to provide you with exceptional climbing and cornering traction Front tire gives you precise steering control and soil clearance Rear tire climbs and brakes with powerful vengeance Lightweight casing rolls fast, tearing through anything in its path Sold each - specify front or rear Size: 26 x 2... |
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Bell iPulse LED Bike Torch List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $17.96 |
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Advanced LED design - incredibly bright, small in size! |
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