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Paul
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12/21/2003
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I have a 97 Dakota sport ext.cab, 3.9 5 speed
I was thinking of tearing some stuff out of it (middle console, back seats) and i was wondering if any of you guys have some suggestions on what i could pull to save weight. TIA for any help
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Tubby
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12/21/2003
04:59:44
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To save weight, take the bed and cab off and just bolt the seat to a sheet of plywood layed across the frame rails.
I will never understand the RICER mindset that says in order for a car to perform well it has to look like absolute SHlT on the inside.
Good luck. After you gut your truck, cut your arms and legs off. That should be good for another 75lbs.
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Justi
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12/21/2003
09:51:19
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Just curious, but if you wanted the lightest truck possible why did you get the extra cab? Certainly you could find an inexpensive regular cab that woulda been lighter than your extra..
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Bluedak
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12/21/2003
10:30:38
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I would be willing to by your center console if it is the one with out the seat.
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.boB
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12/21/2003
10:36:34
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Why? The amount of weight you save would be so minimal that it wouldn't really matter. You'll save less than 100 pounds, which is certainly less than one average adult. And that weight is in the center of the vehicle where you want weight to be.
To see if it's worth it, have a friend sit in the back seat. If you notice a change in performance or handeling, then it might be worth it. Otherwise look somewhere else - like a stake bed, or fiberglass hood and fenders.
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Paul
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12/21/2003
20:51:51
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LOL, I had no choice of what truck to get. My dad needed a small truck to haul stuff around, so he bought it.
If i lightened my truck a bit, maybe id be able to beat ricers ;[
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Paul
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12/21/2003
21:55:08
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.Bob, I don't know why, but when i even have 2 friends sitting in the car you can actually feel the difference in your driving. It also feels different with 2 people sitting in the bed.
And btw, Tubby you can stfu. I've hated ricers since the first time i heard a fart can, and probably before that. I'm doing what i can with what i got
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MopaREV
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12/23/2003
05:38:05
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Sell me your door panels, ash tray and glove compartment door!!
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.boB
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12/23/2003
09:35:05
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Well, two friends is around 300#, maybe closer to 400#. Gutting the interior will save you 100# or less. Use one small friend, a bag of concrete, a couple of salt licks, etc. Remember that fuel weighs about 8# per gallon.
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sskinner
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12/23/2003
11:29:14
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dont waste your time. For every 100 lbs you remove you will gain 1/10 of a sec.
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teamfast
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12/23/2003
11:45:34
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I posted this over a year ago...
Forget all that you know about increasing HP
and focus on the other end of the spectrum.
The power to weight ratio of a vehicle is often
changed by looking for power gains, but I say
no more my friend! Grab your socket set and
lets look at the wonderful world of weight
reduction...
First thing you have is a definate advantage
with engine weight, shyt with 2 less cylinders
and a smaller block you save about 300 lbs. I
hope you have a reg cab, cuz that saves
another 300! Way to go look at that ratio
increase!
Next youll want to remove that passenger
seat, no free rides here! Time: 10min
Remove the spare tyre from under the
bed...hey another 50lbs or so Time: 3 min
Always run with a 1/4 tank of gas....I cannot
stress this enough. especially with your
automatic transmission, cracking the rear
loose isnt likely so keep it low and you will be
rewarded with speed!
I hope you are getting some ideas...keep
reading!
Next look for any loose objects in your
cab....Jacks, amps, owners manuals, spare
change, porno mags, these will all slow you
down so toss it!
Remove the following items in order of
importance to you, you dont have to remove
them all, but if you want speed...go for it!
pedal covers, door trim, door glass, interior
carpeting, shifter knob, center console, radio,
rear view mirror, are you getting the picture?
WARNING!:Do not remove the rear glass as
this will cause a blow by effect making it
extremely difficult to drive without some kind of
eye protection.
Finally it would be wise to step on the
treadmill a few days a week, hey the driver
may have to be weight reduced as well!
So lets consider how much weight we have
reduced...lots and you know what the best part
of all this is??? It didnt cost you a dime! Not a
measly penny! That is the best upgrade i can
think of! shyt I just shaved a tenth off your 1/4
mile time....
I hope these tips will help you to keep up to
the v8 boys when it comes time to start the
showdown...
As for me, ill keep enjoying with my truck fully
intact , a nice girl in my pass seat while I cruse
the roads with a bad ol V8...But there will
come a time when i decide to catch some
5.9s and follow my own advice.
Well kiddies, I hope you enjoyed this brief
overview of the world of weight reduction, next
week we will look at carbon fibre dash
needles, low weight oils and car wax that
actually increases gas mileage.
Its called the human RACE for somethin!
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lammmme
Dodge Dakota
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12/24/2003
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teamfast you're cool
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teamfast
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12/24/2003
11:24:39
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thanks
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midniteparts
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12/24/2003
15:26:33
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drive the truck on empty and toss out the spare for 200 pounds saved.
Give me your rear bumper and save another 100 pounds and I'll save a few bucks.
He11, invite me over and I'll save you all kinda weight, heck, I'll just take the danm truck. Just put some gas in it for me.
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ricardcapecod
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12/25/2003
20:25:11
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Or you can get a v8, take nothing off and still beats the V6 with seats only. Yet, you can do the some thing to the V8 and bla...bla... bla... Lets be real guys. There is no maniac of this degree that would waist time, money or whatever on a V6 model. If you drive a V6 thinking that it is easier on gas, i am very sorry, but you are dead wrong. Fortunatelly, the 4.7 engine uses a lot less gas if you know how to manage your foot. This is not more difficult then keeping the foot on the floor all the time with the V6. For those that already found that out, congrats. To the others, i hope that time comes soon.
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