HSPN / IWSTI Race Car (OMG not again! See post 1109) - Page 25

aspensti05 · 01-26-2006, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben

Recaro can't seem to get their **** together. I'm trying to get them but I have too many things that I'm trying to do at once and I don't have time to call and bug them every day.

That's strange.

I ordered 4 pairs of sliders from my vendor for a friend and I and while we don't have them yet, they didn't mention any issues getting them.

**Ben** · 01-26-2006, 06:14 PM

In this episode of Ben's Useless Numbers we have a whole bunch of plastic.

From left to right we have:
- B-pillar top / seat belt covers
- Sun Visors
- B-pillar bottom covers
- Steel front seatbelt brackets / sliders
- Ceiling Handles? (I just call them 'Oh ****' handles

...what is the proper name?)
- Plastic front seatbelt spacers / brackets
- Front door sill covers

Weight: 7 lbs.

The list of pieces above will just be referred to as "front plastic pieces" on the list of interior weight reduction items.

The updated interior weight count is now at 167.5 lbs.

I ran out of daylight so the roof lining and other pieces will come out tomorrow along with a few other things that I missed.

I must say, taking little bits and pieces out for half an hour each day is much more fun than doing it all at once.

***Nachos Libres*** · 01-26-2006, 06:32 PM

Lol, this car has to look so crazy on the inside.

Irishsti · 01-26-2006, 06:34 PM

Ben, any word on those fire extinguishers? sorry to bother you, but I don't want to miss out...

Tim

**Ben** · 01-26-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

Lol, this car has to look so crazy on the inside.

It certainly does. I'll take pics tomorrow when the roof lining is gone and the interior is complete.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishsti

Ben, any word on those fire extinguishers? sorry to bother you, but I don't want to miss out...

Tim

They won't be here for a while (a month maybe?) because they have to come by boat. After seeing how much interest there was for them I ordered even more, so you don't need to worry about missing out on one. I will make several posts when they arrive and I think I'll start collecting pre-orders for people that want to be guaranteed one when they get here.

AndrewSS · 01-26-2006, 06:48 PM

lol you are a weight fanatic, are you gonna do diff glass?

**Ben** · 01-26-2006, 07:28 PM

Yes, I'm looking at different lightweight glass/plastic possibilities right now.

The Spec C managed to drop over 40 pounds using thinner glass so I might just end up ordering Spec C windows.

AndrewSS · 01-26-2006, 07:37 PM

^ very nice

go for it... I bet the STi's reflexes feel way better as light as yours is/will be !

**nandanrp** · 01-26-2006, 07:39 PM

Haha I've never thought about it before, but do racers go on diets to reduce their own weight as well, before racing season?

Irishsti · 01-26-2006, 08:14 PM

Quote:

They won't be here for a while (a month maybe?) because they have to come by boat. After seeing how much interest there was for them I ordered even more, so you don't need to worry about missing out on one. I will make several posts when they arrive and I think I'll start collecting pre-orders for people that want to be guaranteed one when they get here.

thank you very much sir

I will check back to make sure I get in on the first batch!! BTW, I was wondering this myself, do racers do on diets to loose weight?

Tim

**Nivek** · 01-26-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishsti

thank you very much sir

I will check back to make sure I get in on the first batch!! BTW, I was wondering this myself, do racers do on diets to loose weight?

Tim

yes, they do

Irishsti · 01-27-2006, 09:45 AM

Very interesting... I guess that makes sense...

AndrewSS · 01-27-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishsti

Very interesting... I guess that makes sense...

F1 drivers have to do quite a bit to stay fit to drive. There is a video showing some of the things they have to do. It is a 5th Gear video where Tiff Needell is allowed to drive a BMW F1 car versus Vicki in a M5. I think it was on google video... someone posted it here or some other subie forum... its pretty cool!

**Ben** · 01-27-2006, 05:14 PM

In this episode of Ben's Useless Numbers we have the roof liner, dome lights, and a-pillar covers.

After removing all the clips and screws I attempted to pull out the roof liner:

Unfortunately, the roll cage made this much more difficult that it normally would be so I had to resort to drastic measures:

After the liner was cut in half I could pull it out and weigh it:

Weight: 3 lbs

Here is a picture of what the roof looks like with no roof liner (with all the roof reinforcement and other brackets still in):

Pulling the roof liner for 3 pounds may seem like a waste, but that wasn't the main reason for taking it out. The roof liner is held in by the A-pillar covers, dome lights, and roof handles. Once you take those out the roof is basically ready to fall off, or in my case, rest on top of the roll cage. The roof liner also hides lots of reinforcement brackets and other protective metal to protect you if you roll your car. Obviously with a roll cage these brackets are fairly useless, so removing the roof liner gives you access to these brackets so you can take them out.

Here are the A-pillar covers, dome lights, and the rear roof brackets:

Weight: 5.5 lbs

Once again, I ran out of light so my 30-minute mod session had to come to an end. I will finish removing the roof reinforcement and other metal brackets tomorrow along with the passenger side airbag (the only one left). If everything stays on schedule the AC will be removed on Sunday.

Also, some of you were asking for a picture of my center console (or lack thereof) so here you go. It's not very beautiful

And I almost forgot! New interior weight total: 174 lbs.

AndrewSS · 01-27-2006, 05:26 PM

^ ahh very nice, are you gonna try to finish that interior with anything like, maybe some sort of cover over all the bare stuff, like the bare metal and stuff in the back? Any plans for that ??

01-26-2006, 06:14 PM	#362
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,850 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	In this episode of Ben's Useless Numbers we have a whole bunch of plastic. From left to right we have: - B-pillar top / seat belt covers - Sun Visors - B-pillar bottom covers - Steel front seatbelt brackets / sliders - Ceiling Handles? (I just call them 'Oh **' handles ...what is the proper name?) - Plastic front seatbelt spacers / brackets - Front door sill covers Weight: 7 lbs.** The list of pieces above will just be referred to as "front plastic pieces" on the list of interior weight reduction items. The updated interior weight count is now at 167.5 lbs. I ran out of daylight so the roof lining and other pieces will come out tomorrow along with a few other things that I missed. I must say, taking little bits and pieces out for half an hour each day is much more fun than doing it all at once. Last edited by Ben : 01-26-2006 at 06:20 PM.

01-27-2006, 05:14 PM	#374
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,850 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	In this episode of Ben's Useless Numbers we have the roof liner, dome lights, and a-pillar covers. After removing all the clips and screws I attempted to pull out the roof liner: Unfortunately, the roll cage made this much more difficult that it normally would be so I had to resort to drastic measures: After the liner was cut in half I could pull it out and weigh it: Weight: 3 lbs Here is a picture of what the roof looks like with no roof liner (with all the roof reinforcement and other brackets still in): Pulling the roof liner for 3 pounds may seem like a waste, but that wasn't the main reason for taking it out. The roof liner is held in by the A-pillar covers, dome lights, and roof handles. Once you take those out the roof is basically ready to fall off, or in my case, rest on top of the roll cage. The roof liner also hides lots of reinforcement brackets and other protective metal to protect you if you roll your car. Obviously with a roll cage these brackets are fairly useless, so removing the roof liner gives you access to these brackets so you can take them out. Here are the A-pillar covers, dome lights, and the rear roof brackets: Weight: 5.5 lbs Once again, I ran out of light so my 30-minute mod session had to come to an end. I will finish removing the roof reinforcement and other metal brackets tomorrow along with the passenger side airbag (the only one left). If everything stays on schedule the AC will be removed on Sunday. Also, some of you were asking for a picture of my center console (or lack thereof) so here you go. It's not very beautiful And I almost forgot! New interior weight total: 174 lbs. Last edited by Ben : 01-27-2006 at 05:43 PM.

01-27-2006, 05:26 PM	#375
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,642 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	^ ahh very nice, are you gonna try to finish that interior with anything like, maybe some sort of cover over all the bare stuff, like the bare metal and stuff in the back? Any plans for that ?? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-26-2006, 06:32 PM	#363
*Nachos Libres* Beneath the clothes, we find a man... and beneath the man, we find his... nucleus. Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,584 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Lol, this car has to look so crazy on the inside.

01-26-2006, 06:34 PM	#364
Irishsti Silver Member Car: 04' PSM STi Fav Mod: Anything Carbon Fiber Location: New York Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Ben, any word on those fire extinguishers? sorry to bother you, but I don't want to miss out... Tim

01-26-2006, 06:48 PM	#366
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,642 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	lol you are a weight fanatic, are you gonna do diff glass?

01-26-2006, 07:28 PM	#367
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,850 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Yes, I'm looking at different lightweight glass/plastic possibilities right now. The Spec C managed to drop over 40 pounds using thinner glass so I might just end up ordering Spec C windows.

01-26-2006, 07:37 PM	#368
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,642 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	^ very nice go for it... I bet the STi's reflexes feel way better as light as yours is/will be !

01-26-2006, 07:39 PM	#369
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Haha I've never thought about it before, but do racers go on diets to reduce their own weight as well, before racing season?

01-27-2006, 09:45 AM	#372
Irishsti Silver Member Car: 04' PSM STi Fav Mod: Anything Carbon Fiber Location: New York Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Very interesting... I guess that makes sense...