A Quick Test Run! Just toying around. . .
I took the car out and just did a couple of quick test with the newly light-weight Bullitt. It's true, a heavier Bullitt will travel further when projected but a lightweight one is definitely more maneuverable! I'm very excited about this rapid weight loss plan and hope to continue on! Next up, as mentioned, is the carbon bits, relocated battery (hopefully a smaller one) and lighter weight suspension/chassis parts. To round it all out, I'll go through and replace all iron/steel bolts, screws and nuts with a their lighter weight counterparts. The reduction is estimated between 200 and 300 pounds depending on how crazy you get!
Here's a quick video of the test run in question, Nothing special: -Dave |
lol
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so what have you removed/lighten so far?
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Originally Posted by FuriousZ
(Post 379152)
so what have you removed/lighten so far?
Yes and yes . . .check out the website for the updates http://www.dadamsdrift.com The Cliff Notes: Started out with a curb weight of 3214 (not a tank, but pretty portly) Removed a bunch of stuff from the inside Front Driver's Seat 65 Front Passenger Seat 42 Rear Seat (Bench + Back) 43 Center Console 8 Rear Paneling 30 Carpet 18 Rear Speakers and Amps (w/wiring) 25 Seat Belts 8 Spare Wheel + Jack 20 Trunk Paneling 7 Driver's Airbag 3 Misc. 8 That Means: Total Amount Removed 277 Vehicle Starting Weight (Curb) 3214 Vehicle Ending Weight (Est) 2937 http://www.nightmajik.net/IMG_0263.jpg http://www.nightmajik.net/IMG_0264.jpg |
LOL and you talked about me when i striped my car lol... I will view when i get home
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Originally Posted by Biggamehit
(Post 379155)
LOL and you talked about me when i striped my car lol... I will view when i get home
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hahah no doubt broho
LMAO you look snugged in that seat lol. i installed my harness the other day... sucks i will not probably get to try it out on the dry before leaving for Iraq. |
Wow, that bites dude, sorry man. I can't wait for ya to get back though, I know that bug is gonna itch ya, when you get back it's gonna be CRAZY and I can't wait to see the videos!
Sidebar, about the gutting, I now have a LOT more vibration in and throughout the chassis/body of the car. Something about having the exhaust FLOOD the car with noise is just ridiculous. Sidebar part 2, The car is significantly lighter though in the sense of, I can feel it dramatically. Usually, with a larger or smaller passenger, I can sort of feel them there, but usually the weight and suppleness of the car balances it out. However, I've pulled all of that stuff out, and I can absolutely feel the difference. I can toss the car more, the chassis responds a lot better to input and to catching the slide. It's almost like driving an actual sports car, LOL! I can't wait to get this on the track on the 14th. WEWT! -Dave |
Im guessing you don't but, do you regret it? its your DD Right?
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Originally Posted by FuriousZ
(Post 379168)
Im guessing you don't but, do you regret it? its your DD Right?
I'm extremely excited to start the 2009 season off and cannot wait for the first event to kick off. This is a very fun car to drive and hopefully bringing the weight down will prove to be a good idea not only in theory but in execution. -Dave |
good luck. You sound very excited.
What are you getting as a DD? |
How has everything been going? I fell of the surface of the earth but Im back now.
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Originally Posted by FuriousZ
(Post 379170)
good luck. You sound very excited.
What are you getting as a DD? I've got some cars in mind, we'll see what I wind up getting though. I think Battosaii and Biggamehit are the only two that know what I'm getting. I don't want to make an announcement then have it fall through and look like a bag of douche.
Originally Posted by 240smoke
(Post 379171)
How has everything been going? I fell of the surface of the earth but Im back now.
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Originally Posted by USMCDrifter
(Post 379169)
this car will be a street legal
what will your new car be you all ways seem to surprise me with the choice in cars. |
I'm pretty sure I'll still be able to re-register it . . .
The new car is going to be fun ^_^ |
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