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fsuredneck · 12-13-2008, 07:41 AM

Is anyone else planning to strip stuff off of the car to lighten it up a little and increase performance? If so, what are you planning to strip from it? I want to do this without taking much cosmetic and aesthetic appeal from the car.

*CamaroSpike23* · 12-13-2008, 09:04 AM

i drive naked to save on weight

SSOOCH · 12-13-2008, 09:10 AM

Increase performance? Are you going to be racing your Camaro professionally for money? I don't get it. 422hp is all the performance I need!!

*radz28* · 12-13-2008, 09:22 AM

There are too many great things on/in Camaro to remove...

Rogue Leader · 12-13-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

i drive naked to save on weight

Holy crap I do the same thing!

Vash · 12-13-2008, 10:31 AM

Don't take out anything unless your gonna "go big". ...
I.E. strip out everything and put in a rollbar and some racing seats. Then get rid of the steering wheel for racing wheel. Etc.... etc.

Otherwise not much in there to strip out. Unless you want to toss your AC system, back seats, door panels etc. And it will look like crap if it's done half way.

VICTORY RED 1SS · 12-13-2008, 10:51 AM

Take out sound deadener,
install some lighter aftermarket seats,
cut some holes with a holesaw in some of the inner structure behind door panels, kick panels, rear seat area,under hood area,
get rid of spare tires,jacks,and tools (if any)
remove heater and air conditioning parts,associated ducting and wiring,
remove stereo, speakers and wiring,
remove rear seats and put in a cover panel made of cardboard material or luellan board,
install lighter suspension components where possible, ie control arms, track bars,etc,
remove power steering and associated parts and install a manual rack,
remove any covers or shields or trim which is not needed,
install lighter wheels,
remove any and all liners and panels and mats from trunk,
remove power window assemblies and block windows in up position.

*The_Blur* · 12-13-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

i drive naked to save on weight

I like that approach.

Go for all of the obvious weight reductions—carbon fiber components, light wheels—before taking stuff out of the car. I want to know how much it weighs with lighter wheels, trunk, and hood.

zebra · 12-13-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

i drive naked to save on weight

my friend did that in Miami on spring break... he was in in his jeep... with the doors and top off.

as for me, i'm removing the butt warmers, the leather, the wheel-mount radio controls, the extra speakers, the cargo net, the mirror heaters, and some other stuff... oh wait - they call that a 1SS. saves me the trouble

MerF · 12-13-2008, 11:59 AM

Seriously, what can you shave....300-400 lbs? Is that really worth the effort? If you want a stripped-down shoddy muscle car, just buy a Mustang. The Camaro has quality with it.

Rekt · 12-13-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MerF

Seriously, what can you shave....300-400 lbs? Is that really worth the effort? If you want a stripped-down shoddy muscle car, just buy a Mustang. The Camaro has quality with it.

300-400 lbs. is worth it in my book.

I'm always looking for something to do to my cars.

Supermans · 12-13-2008, 01:12 PM

I'm working out on an elliptical everyday now for about 3 hours a day while watching TV shows so I can shed at least 20 pounds by the time the Camaro arrives..

Supermans · 12-13-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

my friend did that in Miami on spring break... he was in in his jeep... with the doors and top off.

as for me, i'm removing the butt warmers, the leather, the wheel-mount radio controls, the extra speakers, the cargo net, the mirror heaters, and some other stuff... oh wait - they call that a 1SS. saves me the trouble

LOL, I wonder how much lighter the 1SS actually is vs the 2SS.. That would be something I would love answered just out of curiosity..

Legend · 12-13-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

I'm working out on an elliptical everyday now for about 3 hours a day while watching TV shows so I can shed at least 20 pounds by the time the Camaro arrives..

You and me both...I want to be under 200 when the Camaro arrives!! I use to be and now I weigh 220...lost 5 already!

Figure I have about 90 more days...well hoping that's when I see my Camaro!

12-13-2008, 07:41 AM	#1
fsuredneck Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 277 View My Garage	stripping to save weight Is anyone else planning to strip stuff off of the car to lighten it up a little and increase performance? If so, what are you planning to strip from it? I want to do this without taking much cosmetic and aesthetic appeal from the car.

12-13-2008, 09:22 AM	#4
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	There are too many great things on/in Camaro to remove... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

12-13-2008, 01:12 PM	#12
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	I'm working out on an elliptical everyday now for about 3 hours a day while watching TV shows so I can shed at least 20 pounds by the time the Camaro arrives.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

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Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Don't take out anything unless your gonna "go big". ... I.E. strip out everything and put in a rollbar and some racing seats. Then get rid of the steering wheel for racing wheel. Etc.... etc. Otherwise not much in there to strip out. Unless you want to toss your AC system, back seats, door panels etc. And it will look like crap if it's done half way.

12-13-2008, 11:59 AM	#10
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	Seriously, what can you shave....300-400 lbs? Is that really worth the effort? If you want a stripped-down shoddy muscle car, just buy a Mustang. The Camaro has quality with it.