Reducing vehicle weight
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Lighter vehicles run faster, accelerate more quickly, and [[Improving fuel economy|consume less fuel]]. Think twice before removing anything that can't be easily put back. Also, keep in mind that any weight reductions might prevent your vehicle from being a viable daily driver or family car. | Lighter vehicles run faster, accelerate more quickly, and [[Improving fuel economy|consume less fuel]]. Think twice before removing anything that can't be easily put back. Also, keep in mind that any weight reductions might prevent your vehicle from being a viable daily driver or family car. | ||
==Replacing steel body parts with lighter materials== | ==Replacing steel body parts with lighter materials== | ||
| − | *Aluminum, fiberglass or carbon fiber hoods, bumpers, and body panels. | + | *Aluminum, [[Fiberglassing|fiberglass]] or carbon fiber hoods, bumpers, and body panels. |
*Hood springs and pivots can be removed when a lift-off fiberglass hood is used. | *Hood springs and pivots can be removed when a lift-off fiberglass hood is used. | ||
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*Aluminum water pump. | *Aluminum water pump. | ||
*Lightweight mini-starter. | *Lightweight mini-starter. | ||
| + | *Cylinder Block | ||
==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts== | ==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts== | ||
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*Windshield washer bottle, and windshield wiper motor. | *Windshield washer bottle, and windshield wiper motor. | ||
*Remove the power steering in favor of a manual steering box. | *Remove the power steering in favor of a manual steering box. | ||
| + | *Rear and passenger seats can be removed and left at home and re-installed after racing | ||
==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones== | ==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones== | ||
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