[Mk2] [Generic] Stripping the car!

[Tsia]

So, after deciding that the easiest way to get a bit more oomph without spending much was to strip the car of unnecessary parts, I got to it. (No this isn't related to my bonnet catch failing )

Does anybody have any little hints/tips for any hidden heavies that're tucked away anywhere? And how do people get around having nowhere to 'mount' the window controls? I'm thinking about making a little bracket for them..

Cheers

[craig]

So, after deciding that the easiest way to get a bit more oomph without spending much was to strip the car of unnecessary parts, I got to it. (No this isn't related to my bonnet catch failing )

Does anybody have any little hints/tips for any hidden heavies that're tucked away anywhere? And how do people get around having nowhere to 'mount' the window controls? I'm thinking about making a little bracket for them..

Cheers

I personally wouldn't strip your car unless it's a track car.

I had a stripped corsa ages ago. All interior (apart from dash and door cards) removed all sound deadening (very heavy stuff)

It was like driving a tin can, was awful. Put it all back in

[Tsia]

I'm not too fussed on the comfort to be honest, I do one long journey a month and the rest are tiny little journeys. I'd be interested to see a few interior shots of some stripped or 'semi stripped' 2s...

[StevieL]

A nice CF bonnet would bring the weight down mate

[Draven]

A nice CF bonnet would bring the weight down mate

see what you did there.

[Tsia]

A nice CF bonnet would bring the weight down mate

Indeed! The pennies are a-saving

[Rory]

I'm sure there used to be a website years ago where someone had stripped one and weighed each part when it was removed. Anyone remember this?

[MR2HOT]

Also bear in mind it will be very noisy inside if you strip it aswell.

[psummers]

I'm sure there used to be a website years ago where someone had stripped one and weighed each part when it was removed. Anyone remember this?

I know the website you mean. I can't find it at the moment, but I have found these instead:

http://www.mr2.com/forums/general-racin ... ights.html
http://www.torqueracing.com/mr2weight.php

[craig]

I'm sure there used to be a website years ago where someone had stripped one and weighed each part when it was removed. Anyone remember this?

Yeah, I remember that one!

Was a comprehensive list of weighed parts removed

[Tsia]

That first link is really useful, thanks!

But yeah, I started to remove some bits (carpets etc) and oh god yes it's noisy, but hey, I'll just sing a bit louder.