S2000 weight reduction
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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.
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Originally Posted by As2kW5,Sep 2 2007, 11:08 PM
only question- what technique did you use for removing sound deadening?? scrapping? or dry ice? or what and how?
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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?
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?
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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.
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^^ 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?
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?
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Originally Posted by krazik,Sep 3 2007, 03:58 PM
sometimes I wonder if people just jump to the end and don't read the thread?
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Originally Posted by krazik,Sep 3 2007, 02:58 PM
^^ 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?
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?