As2kW5

only question- what technique did you use for removing sound deadening?? scrapping? or dry ice? or what and how?

toofast4yalll

I used a paint remover called Naval Jelly and a brillo pad. It worked like a charm, however you have to wipe it off quickly. Also, be careful because it's REALLY flammable.

alejo

soak it in goof-off over night and it falls off without scraping.

s2ktarga

How much weight is there to be had by removing sound deadening?

alejo

like none. but it's not very race-car-looking-like.

s2ktarga

Another, possibly silly weight reduction question.

Is it possible by lowering the weight of a otherwise stock S2000, that it would handle poorly (with stock suspension) then it would if it were to be left alone?

toofast4yalll

As long as you don't throw the front/rear weight balance off too bad, it will definitely handle better. Lighter weight means shorter braking distance, quicker turn-in, and higher power to weight ratio for getting out of the corner. When you gut the trunk and go to a lightweight exhaust, it can take too much weight off the rear and the rear wheels spin a bit more. Relocating the battery to the trunk fixes this problem. My car is still almost dead even at 50/50 weight distribution it's just MUCH lighter than stock.

krazik

^^ no, all wrong ^^

Already discussed in this very thread.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...post&p=11207402

sometimes I wonder if people just jump to the end and don't read the thread?

mikegarrison

Dude, I know people do that. Heck, I'm doing that right now.

s2ktarga

Were you talking to me? I read this whole thread already, my question wasnt really answered directly. The whole lighter is better was mentioned, but I don't know whether or not there is some exception (possible center of gravity change, or maybe the stock suspension operates best with a certain amount of weight on it. ) or something like that. I don't pretend to know what I am really talking about, so excuse my noobness.