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Originally Posted by GsXtUrBo98
Whats the point in cutting that out?
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Weight savings basically, plus it'll look way nicer when I paint. It also allows me to build the cage into the strut towers when that time comes.
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Originally Posted by C3L1CA
I've always wanted to do that but it looked like way too much work for being as lazy as I am. I also thought it would take out a bit of strength out of the back end.
Did the parts you cut out seem to weigh very much?
Also you plan on running any seats/interior? IT'll be hard without those rear seat hooks.
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I've done this on one other 2g before, it really didn't take anything strength out of the rear, with a good strut tower bar you wouldn't ever notice a difference. That being said, I doubt I would do this on anything one plans on auto-x or roadracing. But for a car thats pretty much dedicated to straight line acceleration, it'll be fine. I may build the cage across the towers as well in the future, we'll see.
As far as weight removal, I bet it'll add up to 15-25 lbs of materials when its all said and done. I definately weight it to see.
This car will be stripped from the driver/passenger seat back. So those hooks were of no concern. The rear seats are pretty much worthless in these cars anyways.
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Originally Posted by sleepydsm
Looks like a fun project!!!
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Thanks! It sure is. It's nice having no deadline, I can work on it nonstop for a few days, get sick of it and put it off for a couple weeks if I want.
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