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:Well I finished, shit it has been a few months since I started, and it feels good to be done. I created this in Microsoft works, but it doesn't carry over well into this format. If you want a copy of the original, easier to read, shoot me an email. Anyhow, here goes.
:Never mind my story as to why I did this, it is immaterial at this point. I have developed a weight loss plan for those Z’s suffering from obesity. I will try to compartmentalize these as best I can based on the degree of sacrifice you are willing to perpetrate upon your Zed. Here goes.
:Stage I ( I know how much the Z community loves stages ; )
:Cargo Cover………………………………...................................5
:Spare Tire, Jack, Wheel Chock’s, and Inflator Can……………..…32
:Rear Hatch Weight……………………………….........................3
:Driver Seat (61)àAftermarket(15-20)………..………………….41-46
:Passenger Seat (42)àAftermarket(15-20)…………………..…...22-27
:Rear Tow Hooks……………………………….............................3.5
:PRVR System……………………………….................................1.5
:Center Support Bearing…………………………..……....…....….1
:Stock Drive shaft (31)à 1 Piece Steel(17)…………….….………14
:Battery (45-50)à Light Weight Battery(15)……………………..30-35
:Pre Cats (21)à Down pipes (14)…………………………….........7
:Stock Cats(26)à Test Pipes Alum(14) SS w/ flex joints(17.5)….8.5-12
:Flywheel(21)à RPS (12.5)…………………………….................8.5
:Under drive Pulley(11)à Lightweight Pulley(2)…………………..9
:Headlight Aimers………………………………............................2
:Timing Belt Covers……………………………….........................1.5
:Fan Shroud………………………………......................................1
:Apparently the Stock Air Box Weighs More Than an Intake……..5 TOTAL…195.5-214
:Stage II
:Window Washer Reservoir and all Associated Lines………………5
:Cruise Control………………………………..................................2
:All 4 Strut Actuators (do you really use them?)……………………1.5
:Black Tar Sound Deadening Material………………………………33
:Rear Wipers………………………………......................................3
:AIV System………………………………......................................10 ???
:T-Tops (14.5)à Carbon Fiber(5)…..X2.…………………………..15
:T-Top Wind Blockers……………………………….......................1
:T-Top Shades………………………………...................................2
:Fog Light Air Ducts……………………………..….......................2 ???
:Light Weight Steering Wheel………………………………...........5 ???
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: TOTAL…79.5
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:Stage III
:Front Carpet w/ Insulation Attached………………………………15
:Rear Rug and Wooden Spare Cover……………………………….8
:ALL Plastic Panels with their Insulation Attached………………..23
:All Tweed and Carpet Covered Panels……………………………10
: *With exception to those touching the Dash
: *Also Doors are intact minus the AC ducting and Insulation
:Misc. Insulation………………………………...............................5
:Radio, Speakers and all Associated Wiring………………………..30
:Antenna and all Associated Wiring……………………………….2.5
:Rear Pressure Equalizing Vents……………………………….......1.5
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: TOTAL…95
:Stage IV
:AC and Heater System in Car (located under dash)………………26.5
:AC Condenser and Other Engine Bay Lines (in front of radiator)..10
:AC Fan………………………………............................................5
:The Idler Puller and belt for the AC….…………………...............13oz (round up to 1)
:Air Bag Controls in Car and all Associated Lines…………………6.5
:Front Wipers………………………………....................................5
:EGR System……………………………….....................................5 ???
:Carbon Canister………………………………...............................3 ??? TOTAL…62
:Stage V
:HICAS Removal and NA Power Steering System Install………….37.5
: *AMZ HICAS Eliminator weighs 2lbs
:Remove Passenger Seat………………………………....................15-20
:All wires no longer in use if following Stages I-IV…………..……20
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: TOTAL…72.5-77.5 GRAND TOTAL….504.5-528 lbs
:Stage VI
:Escort FPR Doors (2+0Only)……………………………................???????????????????????????????
:Speed Glass install for all Glass would probably drop……………..50-75 ???
:TT Rear to NA Rear is supposed to drop a good……………………50 ???
:Dash, Gauge Cluster Cover, Metal Bracket, and Din Panel…..........16
:Door Skins……………………………….........................................10 ???
:Your Soggy Ass Turbo Deck (I would never ditch mine)…………..10 ???
:Carbon Fiber Hatch with Lexan from AMZ…………………………40 ???
:Titanium Exhaust………………………………...............................15 ???
: TOTAL…202-217
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:SUPER GRAND TOTAL…689.5-738 lbs
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:I have guessed on some of these items, the ones with “???” next to them. So take those for what you will. I’m pretty good at eyeing things, but those may not be dead on. The rest I have weighed meticulously, and are very accurate. Feel free to shoot me an email at boozted@hotmail.com with whatever questions you have.
:After Stage V I really don’t consider it a street car any more, thus I have lost interest. I will personally will go to Stage V, and I already have shed nearly 300lbs thus far. I don’t miss any of these items, nor will I. I do however plan on retaining the Rear carpet and the front floor mats and then sanding down the entire interior and painting it black. I think you guys will be impressed on how nice it is going to come out. Pics will soon come. I am also shooting for 600RWHP with a Z1 build that I will keep you all apprized of in the near future. 9’s one day is my prediction. Fingers crossed though.
:Now the disclaimer. I am not a professional, hell I am barely a legal adult. These are simply ideas I enjoy discussing and have thoroughly researched. I even ventured to 3ZC in search of ideas and inspiration. If you decide to go forward with any of the afore mentioned ideas, do so knowing you are doing so at your own risk. This site, its sponsors, and most importantly me, cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your vehicle as a result of following this write up. Proceed at your own risk.
:I have never written a write up before, so go easy on me here. Also, if you had it in your heart I would love a VTF. I did put some time into this and I would hope it could help some others, because let me tell you, there isn’t much out there in the way of concentrated weight reduction information.
:If anyone has anything to add, feel free. Corrections are welcome and much appreciated.
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:Here are some links and other info that may help you out:
:fourZero’s AIV and PRVR Removal:
:[ http://twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg.aspx?forum=technical&msg_id=816302&words=cruise%3a%3acontrol ]
:fourZero’s correction on the AIV Removal:
:[ http://www.twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg.aspx?forum=technical&msg_id=820232&words=aiv%3a%3aremoval ]
:The black tar can be removed by placing dry ice over it the going under the car and pounding with a hammer. I however used a chisel and hammer, old school. Whatever you decide, it is time consuming and it requires further clean up using aircraft remover if you want a clean, paint free finish.
:When removing the AC, I simply couldn’t get it out of the car. Frustrated, I hit it with a big hammer. That worked. When removing the lines coming into the car, cover the lines with a rag. I put a bowl underneath them thinking coolant would come out, well I got a blast of compressed refrigerant in my eyes.
:Also, when removing the AC lines going into the engine bay you can cap off the holes in the firewall with a stainless steal blank face plate cover used for light switches.
:As for NA’s, I don’t own one, nor will I ever own one, so I don’t know how much they weigh or how much a backseat weighs, but I bet it is rather appreciable.
:The Carbon-Carbon clutch flywheel setup weighs the same as a stock clutch flywheel setup.
:The stock 7.5 inch wheels weigh 16lbs, and the TT rears weigh 19lbs
:Some super sweet wheels are made by Complete Custom Wheels, CCW, for a great price. They weigh about 20lbs each and are 3 piece 18’s. [ http://www.ccwheel.com/ ]
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Thanks,
Mike
1991 Black Twin Turbo
1991 White Non Turbo 2+2 
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