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Old 07-27-2014, 06:49 AM   #17 (permalink)
backpacker3
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Wheels are a good spot to lose weight. You also have the option of taking out floor mats or finding lighter ones, on my car there are some blocks in the rear doors that block the window from rolling all the way down that can be removed they're about 3 lbs apiece if I remember correctly you could see if that's an option for you. Any extra stuff in the center console the glovebox and stuff like that is a good spot to lose weight as well even thoroughly cleaning out the car will reduce weight.
Radios can be swapped for lighter ones and if you have the stock one there will probably be more features too on even a $50 dollar one. You can take off any plastic side moulding/trim if you have it.

Depending on how far you want to go there is also lighter shift knobs, boots, and or replacing the shifter itself with a lighter one e.g short shifter, trimming down hvac control knobs, lighter steering wheel, lightweight seats, and finally how is your ECU and cruise control module mounted?
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