Should I gut it out?

[PNSH3R]

I am thinking of gutting out the cobra. Down to nothing but the seats & dash. It is not my DD and it is just my fun toy. I was just wondering if weight reduction would be significant enough to be worth "ruining" the car.
I was thinking of removing the carpet, entire dash, back seats, door bolsters, etc. And, I was just curious if anyone knew how much weight would that save me.
Thanks

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[Flatliner]

No, I wouldn't, but it is up to you.

 

[Bigturbonotch]

if you dont care about looks at all go for it, its gonna look nasty though. You will maybe save 100-150 pounds, not sure though. good luck:dancenana:

 

[PNSH3R]

windows will be in dark tint, and it is just my weekend warrior. But, if it won't be more than 150lbs then I guess it is not really worth it.

 

[Mr. Unknown]

I dont think you'll pick up too much over light weight seats and rear seat delete. I wouldn't gut it. Just add more power

 

[VenomInside]

No!

 

[SONICobra]

i wouldnt even do that, and i was willing to ditch my a/c and heater controls among other creature comforts. im all about weight savings, but just doesnt seem worth it to be riding around in a stripped out car

 

[BlaqSnake]

No!

+1,000,000

 

[PETSNKE]

If you already did a rear seat delete, then you would only save 50lbs max.

 

[3v2000GT]

Never

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

If you're gonna do it, do EVERYTHING. Heat, AC, Wiper motor, EVERYTHIINNGGGG. I'd never do it to a terminator, but a notchback on the other hand

 

[Blood on Blood]

If you're gonna do it, do EVERYTHING. Heat, AC, Wiper motor, EVERYTHIINNGGGG. I'd never do it to a terminator, but a notchback on the other hand

Agree, if you are going to do it, then save weight where ever you can.

I am at 2825 lbs w/ a 1/4 tank of fuel in my SN95. The exterior and interior look stock (still has stock power seats, horn, wiper motor, original hood, k member, etc). Be creative when removing weight.

 

[SONICobra]

Agree, if you are going to do it, then save weight where ever you can.

I am at 2825 lbs w/ a 1/4 tank of fuel in my SN95. The exterior and interior look stock (still has stock power seats, horn, wiper motor, original hood, k member, etc). Be creative when removing weight.

what did your car weigh stock, what did you remove if all that is left in it?

 

[ChromeCobra]

Dont do it...

 

[fastfocus]

if you dont mind the noise... i drove my focus gutted for 2 years daily

 

[PNSH3R]

I won't do it then. I was thinking that I could take out 400-500lbs. Anything less than that is not worth me stripping the car. Thanks to all for their response.

 

[batman]

if you take the air bags, sound foam under the carpet, extra wires, k member, down to just just one seat..you would feel the difference..

 

[qwik01cobra]

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm NO!

 

[Mr. Unknown]

I won't do it then. I was thinking that I could take out 400-500lbs. Anything less than that is not worth me stripping the car. Thanks to all for their response.

:lmao: NOOOO Way ur gonna get more than 150-175lbs out of inter shit. Even with the stereo and speakers.

 

[FR 500 HAND BUILT]

I am thinking of gutting out the cobra. Down to nothing but the seats & dash. It is not my DD and it is just my fun toy. I was just wondering if weight reduction would be significant enough to be worth "ruining" the car.
I was thinking of removing the carpet, entire dash, back seats, door bolsters, etc. And, I was just curious if anyone knew how much weight would that save me.
Thanks

It would probably be better to restrict you to salad for a month then tear apart your car! I dunno how big you are but the weight is not worth it. Just go one size smaller on the supercharger pulley fixed!:headbang:

 

[qwik01cobra]

It would probably be better to restrict you to salad for a month then tear apart your car! I dunno how big you are but the weight is not worth it. Just go one size smaller on the supercharger pulley fixed!:headbang:

couldnt have said it any better :lmao:

 

[Ear Rak]

theres a link to a list that has the weight for basically every part on the mustang. that way you know what to remove and whats not worth it. i'll try to dig it up.

EDIT: found the link, but it doesnt work anymore

 

[fastfocus]

i thought the stock driver seat was 75lbs alone...

 

[FR 500 HAND BUILT]

i thought the stock driver seat was 75lbs alone...

More like 45ish- You pull them out and go damn I thought they would be lighter!

 

[Aron]

I wouldn't do it. Just my opinion here, but a little weight reduction is ok, but a gutted out car better be stupid fast. You'll get a lot more respect going fast with a "full weight except..." car rather than a tin can that only goes average times.