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chipX · 08-31-2008, 12:47 PM

Hey everyone.
Wanting to lose some weight on my euro 1991 mk2 crx vtec !
I know to start off with the b16a vtec engine is quite thirsty - however this is the car i have and im not changing the car or the engine .
Losing weight will not only increase mpg ( slightly lol ) but also make my car a little bit quicker ( overtaking etc ) so a bonus on both fronts !
Just so you guys know ive got the heaviest crx made weighing ( from a couple of sources ) at least 2220lbs up to 2400lbs !... compared to the " lower spec " models is a huge amount of weight difference! And this one doesnt have the heavy door mounted seatbelts. It doesnt have aircon or ps either !

Was looking for opinions on how to reduce weight on my honda crx, without lossing the back seats and carpets. I want the car to look stock in and out ,basically.
I have a couple of ideas so far ( and have done a few already ) :

1: Replace sunroof ( and headlining and motor + wires ) with fiberglass bung. Told this should save me around 15kg alone !

2: Lightweight Battery

3: Lightweight wheels (done : just bought some very lightweight 15" alloys )

4: Rear wiper + motor + wiring delete

5: spare wheel, jack and tools

6: rear standard wing delete - think this is going bye bye too.

7: mudflaps delete ( done )

8: im thinking lexan windows in the rear - anyway to do this and maintain the " stock " look ? They always seem to be riveted on , rather than bonded on ?

9: Remove the ABS ecu , sensors, wiring , and servo.

10 : soundproofing removed?

11 : side impact door beams delete ? possible?

Any more ideas or views on the above , will be appreciated !

One race team got one of these down to around 700kg , however this was completely stripped and probably used titanium fasteners etc !

Regards
Mark

08-31-2008, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
chipX EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey everyone. Wanting to lose some weight on my euro 1991 mk2 crx vtec ! I know to start off with the b16a vtec engine is quite thirsty - however this is the car i have and im not changing the car or the engine . Losing weight will not only increase mpg ( slightly lol ) but also make my car a little bit quicker ( overtaking etc ) so a bonus on both fronts ! Just so you guys know ive got the heaviest crx made weighing ( from a couple of sources ) at least 2220lbs up to 2400lbs !... compared to the " lower spec " models is a huge amount of weight difference! And this one doesnt have the heavy door mounted seatbelts. It doesnt have aircon or ps either ! Was looking for opinions on how to reduce weight on my honda crx, without lossing the back seats and carpets. I want the car to look stock in and out ,basically. I have a couple of ideas so far ( and have done a few already ) : 1: Replace sunroof ( and headlining and motor + wires ) with fiberglass bung. Told this should save me around 15kg alone ! 2: Lightweight Battery 3: Lightweight wheels (done : just bought some very lightweight 15" alloys ) 4: Rear wiper + motor + wiring delete 5: spare wheel, jack and tools 6: rear standard wing delete - think this is going bye bye too. 7: mudflaps delete ( done ) 8: im thinking lexan windows in the rear - anyway to do this and maintain the " stock " look ? They always seem to be riveted on , rather than bonded on ? 9: Remove the ABS ecu , sensors, wiring , and servo. 10 : soundproofing removed? 11 : side impact door beams delete ? possible? Any more ideas or views on the above , will be appreciated ! One race team got one of these down to around 700kg , however this was completely stripped and probably used titanium fasteners etc ! Regards Mark Last edited by chipX; 08-31-2008 at 12:56 PM..