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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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I think since the wheels are rotating weight the savings is even better per pound than dead weight. There is a general ratio but I can't remember what it is... I think and it's probably an exaggeration that every 10 rotating pounds is equal to 100 of dead weight, but I could be wrong.


Seems to me that the amps and subs plus tires is the best savings.... Get a rear-seat delete made out of aluminum....

When was the D-Spec install.. wasn't it March

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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by habu
I think since the wheels are rotating weight the savings is even better per pound than dead weight. There is a general ratio but I can't remember what it is... I think and it's probably an exaggeration that every 10 rotating pounds is equal to 100 of dead weight, but I could be wrong.


Seems to me that the amps and subs plus tires is the best savings.... Get a rear-seat delete made out of aluminum....

When was the D-Spec install.. wasn't it March
That's true. I didn't know the formula so I just went by dead weight.

I may consider removing the sub and and amps everytime only because it gives me more trunk space for all my track supplies. It also helps avoid scratches on the sub enclousre due to all the track gear, plus the fact that both combined save me 50lbs doesn't hurt either.

No plans for a rear seat delete in fact I'll probably never remove them again.

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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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There's been like 2 or 3 POTR posters that have gotten blown since the time Bill's been down....
Been several times for me...
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC0341
it been since the install day at my house??
Before. I mean not broken, but just not being able to drive the car.



Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
So add the 80lbs above to the 25lbs of gas plus 20lbs on the wheels and tires and the total wieght savings is 125lbs.
Even more weight savings if you cut out the McDonalds.

Good luck at the track tomorrow night. Going to Sticky Pod it?



Originally Posted by habu
I think since the wheels are rotating weight the savings is even better per pound than dead weight.
Is Leo considered 'dead weight'?

Brian, good luck on the Prothanes. Job isn't too bad, just take your time and all will be cool. Give me or George a call if you get stuck at any step and we'll walk you through it as best we can.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Good luck at the track tomorrow night. Going to Sticky Pod it?
Thanks. Yup that's the plan. I'll probably try a few in car vids and see how they come out before risking my camera.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Now someone was kind enough to post several links to upcoming shows before I left on my trip a week ago....now I can't seem to locate that post....would the original poster please stand up?
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Its on the second page of the "newbie from Hawaii" thread...

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...=468723&page=2

The Show in Brea is on Father's Day...

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by habu
Its on the second page of the "newbie from Hawaii" thread...

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...=468723&page=2

The Show in Brea is on Father's Day...
Yeah-yeah....THATS it......thanks!
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by fabman
Now someone was kind enough to post several links to upcoming shows before I left on my trip a week ago....now I can't seem to locate that post....would the original poster please stand up?
This link will take you the page of those car show posts...

Jed

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...32#post5581132
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
That's true. I didn't know the formula so I just went by dead weight.

I may consider removing the sub and and amps everytime only because it gives me more trunk space for all my track supplies. It also helps avoid scratches on the sub enclousre due to all the track gear, plus the fact that both combined save me 50lbs doesn't hurt either.

No plans for a rear seat delete in fact I'll probably never remove them again.
Hey instead of removing stuff just add a Supercharger...problem solved

Nuk Nuk!

BTW It's hotter than a june bugs butt in the summertime out here in Arizona. At night it's 82 degrees, during the day 106 degrees. I can't wait to high tail out of here I need the ocean! Departure time tomorrow 8:00 a.m. I need to go to Home Depot @ 6:00 a.m. for some irrigation things. Looks like I'll miss Cars & Coffee but I'm thinking of that show in Calabasas, any dads want to join me? Oh crap that's the same day as the Brea show Grrrrrrrr

Jed

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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That's Funny !!!


Hey Jed.... You know where I'll be...


Prothane install = Complete

Kinda of a PITA, but its done. The Pass. side was a little easier, less stuff in the way (no supercharger intake, intercooler plumbing). But the bracket was a pain. Otherwise it took me a little more than 3 hours or so, having time to take a couple breaks in between. Haven't done the SOTP test yet. Have to claybar, polish and wax next
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JedCranium
Hey instead of removing stuff just add a Supercharger...problem solved
Your right but still not sure what the salary will be for the new job. If good then obviously I won't hesistate.

Originally Posted by habu
That's Funny !!!


Hey Jed.... You know where I'll be...


Prothane install = Complete

Kinda of a PITA, but its done. The Pass. side was a little easier, less stuff in the way (no supercharger intake, intercooler plumbing). But the bracket was a pain. Otherwise it took me a little more than 3 hours or so, having time to take a couple breaks in between. Haven't done the SOTP test yet. Have to claybar, polish and wax next
Congrats on the install.

Got back from picking up the 17's from Dan. So after all that came home only to find out that the difference between the 18" bullits with 255/45/18's and the 17" fuglies with 235/50/17's is only 6lbs per wheel tire combo. So in the end I paid $100 to lose 12lbs and have the front and rear rims match.

18's were 53lbs and 17's were 47lbs.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Leo go to the track......
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Just got back from Arizona, haaaaaaaaa it's good to be back but I came back to soupy weather what's up with that!

Leo just put less gas in your tank isn't one gallon of fuel equal to 8 lbs? Humm less 3 gallons = 24 lbs free...Hello

Just bustin your chops hee hee! The weather is clearing I think I'll take the Roush out for a spin. I saw a bunch of stangs while in AZ it made me want to drive mine

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Hahahaha maybe this is best all around Mustang Tramp not included

Jed

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JedCranium
Hahahaha maybe this is best all around Mustang Tramp not included

Jed

I'd rather have the tramp, that's for sure.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
Anyone going to US Open or is this the wrong crowd for that?
OMG... did you see Tiger's round today?! Amazing stuff, we'll just call him the Celtics.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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The only golf I really enjoy is Happy Gilmore , call me Mr. Stick-in-the-Mud... No golf, basketball or baseball(Soccer too but no one else watches that any way).

All kidding aside... Hey Ray How ya doin ?? Good to see you back online. Thinking about getting one of the new iMacs possibly before EOY, so maybe we can kill some baddies in BF2 or whatever games I can get going.



Spent today detailing the car, clay bar, polish, wax. WHEW. I am beat. Now I know why I only do it once a year or so, what a PITA. But the car looks freaking fantastic. So maybe I ***** about being sore, I'm not really complaining, the car needed it and now it looks fantastic. I forget how great and deep the Vista Blue is. I'm thinking of getting another CDC chin, paint it and keep it around for shows. There are little rock pits all over mine and it doesn't look bad, just not great. I don't think it'll make a difference if I get a trophy or what ever (Not yet willing to start shelling out the dough for bling that is useless, IMO) but maybe it'll make me feel better when I get to a show. I dunno.


LEO... You better post some results when you get in, good or bad. But I think it'll be good. I'd bet at least a beer on you getting a best time this time. All-out assault, you'll get you 12 I know you will

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