SVX on a diet... any suggestions?

Wolfy · #1 06-18-2008, 09:42 PM

ok im not gonna go sawzall crazy, but are there any heavy metal pieces on the svx that i dont really need? i just wanna make the car lighter.. is there and sound dampeners or resonators or random heavy stuff that i can take out? i know that old mustangs have have this thing of metal called moose balls, i was wondering if claretta had something similar... (yes my cars name is claretta... ) lol its hard to think that she has balls but hey! lol

It's Just Eric · #2 06-18-2008, 11:15 PM

air conditioning, and the passenger door.Could the motor weighs a few hundred pounds too

Wolfy · #3 06-18-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by It's Just Eric

air conditioning, and the passenger door.Could the motor weighs a few hundred pounds too

ok i understand the conditioner, but the passenger door and motor? lol i do need to drive this thing on legal streets lol

lhopp77 · #4 06-19-2008, 07:53 AM

Take out all stereo and audio related equipment and you could save more. Also, passenger seat and back seat and go for a cheap cloth seat in driver side.

Now reality----get used to it--the SVX is a HEAVY touring car by design and WILL ALWAYS be a heavy car. It is not designed to go fast from light to light. Maybe you need to sell it and get a Ford Focus or Honda Civic.

Lee

scoobymal · #5 06-19-2008, 08:01 AM

+1 what he said..

Wolfy · #6 06-19-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lhopp77

Take out all stereo and audio related equipment and you could save more. Also, passenger seat and back seat and go for a cheap cloth seat in driver side.

Now reality----get used to it--the SVX is a HEAVY touring car by design and WILL ALWAYS be a heavy car. It is not designed to go fast from light to light. Maybe you need to sell it and get a Ford Focus or Honda Civic.

Lee

no believe me im used to heavy cars, i used to own a 77 chevy nova, till i broke he rear and it was only able to go in reverse lol i would never trade this car!, its too unique and goofy at the same time... just like me! :P

It's Just Eric · #7 06-19-2008, 10:56 AM

ok, seriousness face here:

You can get a fiberglass hood..That saves about 30 pounds. You can find L or LS seats, and swap the leather onto the non-power bottoms. That saves a good 20 or so pounds as well. lightweight wheels and tires on all four corners will help multiple times over. you can do an exhaust upgrade, and in the process use a smaller lighter muffler. there really isnt anything else worth removing that wont interfere with the car's luxuryness.