weight reduction - Honda Prelude Forum

prelude_sh_vtec · 07-07-2002, 01:25 PM

Um, well dont laugh!
I have been doing some weight reductions and as a part of them the actual front bumper is off. NOT the cover just the 50 lbs of metal under it. Same as the rear. I ve also taken out the spare. I also have a catback exhaust and cold air intake and i have a 50 shot of nitrous. I am planning to get some lighter wheels too. I know the front bumper is dangerous to have off but just wanting some fellow luders opinions.

thewedge4 · 07-07-2002, 01:28 PM

let's hope you hit a MINI and not an Explorer!

sharkcohen · 07-07-2002, 01:28 PM

Dude, you get into a head on collision and you are dead.

jimrawr · 07-07-2002, 02:11 PM

hehe, yeah, your crazy imo..

is being .3 seconds faster really worth the risk? I can see doing it for one day before you go to the track, but good god, its not worth it just for every day driving

makavelli1227 · 07-07-2002, 02:28 PM

Man if u take your car into inspection u would fai, cuz u have no protection from your bumper to u

put the metal stuff back on don't risk your life for that .3 seconds like fierce said

silhouettes · 07-07-2002, 02:55 PM

Bad idea buddy! If you get into a head on collision there goes your motor and your insurance comp. may opt not to pay for the damages!

DR · 07-07-2002, 02:59 PM

Actually I doubt this guy actually removed his bumper because if he did he would know it only weighs about 15 pounds.

SpanishRicer · 07-07-2002, 04:29 PM

Well I removed my rear bumper support and weighed it in at 26lbs. I left the front bumper support intact due to collision protection and the fact that the front bumper would sag horribly with it removed. Here's a list of my current weight reduction...

1) Carbon fiber hood- 30lbs
2) Rear bumper support- 26lbs
3) Spare and Jack- 45lbs
4) Rear seats, trunk and carpet lining- 20lbs
5) Weight savings due to aftermarket parts- 15lbs

I also removed the resonator, cruise control, and a few heat shields which add up to about another 10lbs.

Total weight savings: 146lbs, probably worth .2 off my 1/4 mile time at most...

w0rdie · 07-07-2002, 05:19 PM

I took off the styrofoam 'bumpers' behind the 'bumpers' is that what you guys are talking about?

thewedge4 · 07-07-2002, 05:38 PM

Spanish, the spare and jack do not weigh 45 lbs!! More like 30.

TomR199 · 07-07-2002, 09:26 PM

Take off as much roational mass as possible. Like light weight rims that are same size as stock ( or 15s) and flywheel. You will notice much more difference.

SpanishRicer · 07-08-2002, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by thewedge4
Spanish, the spare and jack do not weigh 45 lbs!! More like 30.

My scale says otherwise. The spare tire itself weighs just under 30lbs...

ludefoshizzle · 07-08-2002, 03:08 AM

anyone weigh the passenger seat?

how much (estimate) can 15" 12lb wheels speed up the 1/4?

aklucsarits · 07-08-2002, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ludefoshizzle
anyone weigh the passenger seat?

About 27lbs for the passenger seat.

For the people removing their bumper supports... You'd better hope that you don't get into an accident. If you do, your insurance co may have grounds to not cover the damage when the body shop tells them how you had removed the bumper support. And if they do decide to cover the damage, they will likely drop you after the claim...

And, w0rdie, why would you remove just the styrofoam from under the bumper cover?

What does that weigh? 4oz.? It is there to absorb impact in a light bump so that your bumper cover does not get damaged...

Andrew

DJ Mugen · 07-08-2002, 09:59 PM

dont for get the AC system , cruze control, changes the lugs on your weels to someting more lighter and all too