DC5 Type S Weight Reduction

**EL_DC5** · 07-06-2007 05:22 PM

What are some ways to reduce the weight on the Type S, looking into practical and cost effective ways. Basically I don't want to CF the whole car.
- Removing Useless stuff - dead weight
- Replacing parts as well but prefer just to take stuff out
any ideas

**didz** · 07-06-2007 05:23 PM

make it like the type r. remove sound deadening and put in the recaros!

**EL_DC5** · 07-06-2007 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by didz

make it like the type r. remove sound deadening and put in the recaros!

Where is the Sound deadening? and i plan on putting the driver as a recaro

**didz** · 07-06-2007 05:29 PM

like in the engine bay n shit.. not sure on the specifics :/ I am sure someone here knows though.

**EL_DC5** · 07-06-2007 05:35 PM

yeah i wanna take my car to WSID for 1/4 and want to take some weight off because of my 125kg body mass LOL, Im 6" solid build little chubby lately (good living LOL)

**didz** · 07-06-2007 05:38 PM

how much does the type S weigh on the rego?

**T-onedc2** · 07-06-2007 05:41 PM

Do you have any mods already so we don't double up?
-titanium exhaust
-lightweight wheels
-get rid of sunroof (by unclipping and fit stock roof I've heard)

**sydteg21** · 07-06-2007 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by didz

make it like the type r. remove sound deadening and put in the recaros!

correct me if i'm wrong , not sure what type of seat in type s , but generally recaro is always heavier than non recaro stock seat, so you looking at adding weight instead of losing weight, fixed bucket is what u need , but u mention u are 125kg , not sure if you can find one to big enough though.
Basic stuff are jacks, spare tire , tools , then rear seat , passenger seat, sound deadening, lightened flywheel, aftermarket exhaust system , highflow cat, a quarter fuel .

If u want to go hard core, then lighten battery , rear wiper, fix bucket, Cf hood, light wheel, whole interior, bumper support...that;s all i can think of right now.

**Chi** · 07-06-2007 05:56 PM

Dont think you can take out the seats for type S.

Its illegal as they came with airbags in them and you are replacing it with seats that dont have air bags.

**EL_DC5** · 07-06-2007 05:56 PM

the only thing i have moded is the Air Intake = GruppeM much lighter than the original.

In the wheel department i want to invest in light wheels(forged) , i dont know to go 17" x 9 or 18" x 9 what are the pros and cons

**EL_DC5** · 07-06-2007 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Chi

Dont think you can take out the seats for type S.

Its illegal as they came with airbags in them and you are replacing it with seats that dont have air bags.

What ill get defected?