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Old 03-03-2005   #13
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Re: Removing OEM Parts, Materials, etc....

Tons of overkill brackets can be removed, mitsu seems to think a 3 pound bracket is necessary to support a wire sometimes when a zip tie is more than adequate. Unused wiring and sensors add up in weight. If you pull the PS, you can take the pulley off that drives it, but you need to space it out .060" so the water pump belt is in proper alignment. You can pull the balance shaft timing cog and replace it with the 1.8 mitsu part. If you no longer keep the jack, tire etc, you can cut out the mounting brackets for them, also the rear seat brackets. Get rid of those stupid seatbelts and either do canada ones or harnesses. Lose the padding under the dash and pull the hydraulic cylinders from the hatch. If you pull the ABS, don't forget the wheel sensors etc. Also, if you pull the AC, don't forget to get rid of the Evap under the dash. There is a lot of rediculous heavy metal under the pannels in the back, perforate that stuff! BTW, you should all lose weight and start sucking down the colin blow before you hit the track. I left a ton of stuff out, but you get the idea. If it doesn't make it go faster, it shouldn't be there. Of course that is just my opinion
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