D Prepared Miata Build
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I'm not interested until the plasma cutter comes out. (boom05)
Well... we're not in Kansas anymore (rockon)
I don't think you can remove that for STS... or that... or that... or.. no, definitely not that...
Well, there's your problem!
I'm pretty sure removing these is lighter than titanium
Hey! I can fund my D Prepared build now!
Hey, I found some more weight!
I don't think you can remove that for STS... or that... or that... or.. no, definitely not that...
Well, there's your problem!
I'm pretty sure removing these is lighter than titanium
Hey! I can fund my D Prepared build now!
Hey, I found some more weight!
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i'm glad i took that nap! good work man! whats the est on weight savings?
good work man! whats the est on weight savings?LOL yeah, Matt and I had a good time with that. Only took about an hour to get all that out lol
i'm glad i took that nap!
heh, not sure yet, but it didn't feel like a small amount when pulling everything out. then again, it was hot as hell, so everything felt heavier haha.
That said, there is still a LOT to take out still (doors still 100% intact, haven't gone under the body or hood yet).
Stage 1 is complete. It still has a LONG way to go, but a lot of weight has come out. Between all the unnecessary wiring, all the glass, latches, door / hood / trunk structures, etc, there's a lot of weight left yet. But, alas, here's what we got done in 2 evenings worth of work:
Carpet 20.3 lbs
Trim 10 lbs
Door Panels 9 lbs
Seatbelts 6.2 lbs
Steering wheel / combo switch / airbag 10.2 lbs
Rain Rail 4 lbs
Top 36 lbs
Speakers 3.5 lbs
Dash 28.6 lbs
Assorted hardware 2 lbs
Center Console 3 lbs
Weather Stripping 7.3 lbs
Trim on rear deck 1.5 lbs
Headlights 1.5 lbs
Wipers & Motor 6.5 lbs
Front Crash Structure 8.7 lbs
Wheels & Tires 48 lbs
Seats 10.5 lbs
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Total 216.8 lbs
(rockon)
It was in the 2025 lb range depending on fuel load, so I'm down to ~1810. Still need to drop about 100 lbs, but with all that's left, I'm not REAL worried about that haha
Now as soon as my fabricator's ready, it'll be going off to him to have the roll bar fabbed up
Carpet 20.3 lbs
Trim 10 lbs
Door Panels 9 lbs
Seatbelts 6.2 lbs
Steering wheel / combo switch / airbag 10.2 lbs
Rain Rail 4 lbs
Top 36 lbs
Speakers 3.5 lbs
Dash 28.6 lbs
Assorted hardware 2 lbs
Center Console 3 lbs
Weather Stripping 7.3 lbs
Trim on rear deck 1.5 lbs
Headlights 1.5 lbs
Wipers & Motor 6.5 lbs
Front Crash Structure 8.7 lbs
Wheels & Tires 48 lbs
Seats 10.5 lbs
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Total 216.8 lbs
(rockon)
It was in the 2025 lb range depending on fuel load, so I'm down to ~1810. Still need to drop about 100 lbs, but with all that's left, I'm not REAL worried about that haha
Now as soon as my fabricator's ready, it'll be going off to him to have the roll bar fabbed up
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Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by just how much we got done in such a short time. And I hadn't done the math that far but yeah... just over 10% of the car is gone... I'd say that's pretty damn significant
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Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by just how much we got done in such a short time. And I hadn't done the math that far but yeah... just over 10% of the car is gone... I'd say that's pretty damn significant
did you have a weight loss goal in mind? i thought you did...love that new helmet!
Yes, it will eventually get down to 1760 (and probably have to be ballasted up to that). Currently only 50 lbs to go or so, but once the roll bar goes in, that'll add another 50 or so lbs. I think getting the glass & window motors out will be a pretty significant part of that.
Anyone have a good solution for removing that black slime that they use to adhere the plastic in the door frame? That crap is NASTY
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
+1
Cool, I'll give it a shot. I hate that stuff...
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Need to keep that in mind for when I clean out the doors in both my cars, thanks!
...And great progress muff!
