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Old 01-14-2022, 05:15 PM   #170 (permalink)
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The Van - '95 Chevy Astro Cl V8 Swapped
Team Chevy
90 day: 7.84 mpg (US)

The new bike - '17 Kawasaki Versys X 300 abs
Motorcycle
90 day: 71.94 mpg (US)

The Mercury - '95 Mercury Tracer Trio
Team Ford
90 day: 34.35 mpg (US)

Toyota - '22 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
90 day: 40.11 mpg (US)
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My car is 2371 lbs without me in it (verified via a scale at the scrap yard). I deleted my P/S and don't have an issue. I have to use 2 hands when stopped, but as soon as its rolling I can turn one handed. Kind of inconvenient when doing a multi point turn, but that doesn't happen often for me. I found no A/C sucks in the middle of summer, but I ride my motorcycle as often as possible then so it's not a big deal. I deleted the power locks among other interior things. Since I'm the only one who ever rides in the car it is no inconvenience for me to have removed the power locks. I don't think the cruise control is worth it. I think I saved 3 lbs taking mine out. If you just want to see how light you can make it then go for it though. I removed almost all of the interior in my car. Including the inside door handles. Since there is no door panels on I just reach through the door and pull on the linkage for the outside handle. The heat doesn't work very good now though since there is no insulation to keep it in so make sure you think about how it will affect you in all situations. Otherwise, have fun. It's your car.
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1986 Nissan 300zx Turbo 5 spd
1995 Chevy Astro RWD (current project)
1995 Mercury Tracer
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2022 Corolla Hatchback 6MT

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