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Old 07-17-2013, 06:21 AM   #51 (permalink)
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rt side mirror delete. Replaced w/ camera.....mainly because I back out of the garage too fast.

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Old 07-17-2013, 02:35 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Roof Rack Delete + Bug Shield Delete on Dodge Caravan

We had a spare tire on the van roof which also reduced the economy, Removing all that stuff made a difference.

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Old 07-24-2013, 04:27 AM   #53 (permalink)
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I've thrown out spare tire, sun visors (they're useless in my car and one of the bolts shook loose and disappeared), some storage compartment plastic, exhaust splash guard (for aero, it kind of sticks out awkwardly), header heat shields.

I want to throw out the power steering but I don't know how to replace the torsion spring with something solid. Itching to buy an AGM battery, but I shouldn't do that before this one is dead. Those would get curb weight below 2140lbs. I'm also considering throwing out the storage compartment doors for another 5lbs savings (and slightly more convenience). Not quite ready to get rid of H(V)AC yet though...it's nice to have sometimes. I would personally throw out the radio and speakers but allowing the passenger to tinker with it at the cost of 8 pounds is not so bad. Other weight reduction measures would cost a bit of money or functionality.

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Old 06-19-2014, 11:16 PM   #55 (permalink)
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I'm going to revive this thread just for fun.

I've deleted
15ish lbs of random stuff when I cleaned the car out
Rear window stopper blocks, for both of them it was probably around 7 lbs
Oh and the wheel well liner too that however was not on purpose it just broke when I took it off to get to the serpintine belt. It's kinda loud without it too.

I've got the winter car mats in there still I'll probably take them out soon just have to find a spot for them in the garage. And I've also got the old hubcaps from my steelies in my trunk unfortunately I'm not really sure what to do with them yet.
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I removed my bumper cover for a while. Helped for a few mpg.
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I delete the canopy/topper off my truck during the warm season. I keep it on during snowy times to keep the contents dry and put weight over the rear wheels.
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I took out the spare tire...the tire was flat and the wheel bent enough that 7oz of wheel weights still won't keep it balanced. Someone else (I know who, it wasn't really supposed to happen...) did the exterior trim delete. I wouldn't mind doing p/s delete but seeing folks talk on here, I have a vague notion there's more to it. I don't use the a/c but wife and kids ride with me regularly enough that I can't consider it or any of the other seats for deletion. I might do carpet delete for as nasty as the carpet is.

Honestly the car is so worthless in its current state that I have a low willingness to put much work or $$ into it.
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Rear window stopper blocks, for both of them it was probably around 7 lbs
What are the rear window stopper blocks, and do you think my car (Acura) has them?

If I can get the rear windows to roll down further AND eliminate 7lbs, that would be sweet!
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Deleted:
both side mirrors
tailgate

Added:
nosepiece with integrated radiator door
full length underpanelling
double side skirts
front and rear wheel spats
rear wheel boat tails
boat tail
front and rear wheel well skirts.
trim strip indent covers on side of car
windshield wiper air deflectors
internal side mirrors
SuperMID
Tach and voltmeter
mechanical cruise control

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radio antenna

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