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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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Interesting tip for those building cages. There is over 20lbs of roll structure in the a pillars.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by krazik
Interesting tip for those building cages. There is over 20lbs of roll structure in the a pillars.
When I cut the windshield off of my autocross car, the total savings was 41 pounds. 20 for the glass and 21 for the frame. It's a stout, multi-layered bitch that ate through several sawzall blades.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Does anyone have the weight reference for cutting out the bowl in the trunk & replacing/patching up with a sheet of aluminum?
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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not much
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Removed entire soft top/soft top motor/hardware. All of that is only 62lbs. I was hoping for 100lbs like I've read somewhere.
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DTP525
Removed entire soft top/soft top motor/hardware. All of that is only 62lbs. I was hoping for 100lbs like I've read somewhere.
Right, I was disapointed as well. When you eliminate the soft top and run a factory hard top you only lose 10 pounds. Although replacing the factory hardtop mounts with bolted in aluminum brackets will drop another 8-10 pounds.

My OMP halo seats (including mounts) are the same weight as the stock seats. When it comes to weight reduction on the s2000, there is no low hanging fruit.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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blast from the past, I say these and had to post them

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...w=&range_high=
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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good to know that light windows exist for our car
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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i was wondering if any of you guys still have all the ac parts and heater parts you took off to reduce weight lol because mine doesnt have it and i want to re-install both. if so, would you like to sale? thanks!
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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Ive got 2 ac compressors sitting on my parts shelf, but none of the other ac parts.
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