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GTS4WD Grand Master

GTS4WD

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Hay guys!..

I hope this is the right section to post this in!

I have a 4dr GTS4 R32 and it feels kinda.. well.. FAT.

Question is.. What gains are to be made by stripping? And stripping what?

I noticed the bonnet is freaking heavy! Anyone know the weight? OR what the the weight of a Carbon FIber bonnet? How much am I saving?

That stupid front lip that slides down (what is the freaking point of it!?! Can you even put it down whilst drving? How?) How much weight do i save by ripping it out with the driving motor and going aftermarket front lip?

Aftermarket fiberglass front guards.. worth the weight saving?

Rear Seats? Weight?

Does anyone have drag/circuite times/weights of items or stripped and un stripped cars to compair?

If no one has any solid info.. I may do a write up.. Drag times while porky.. and after being anorexic. Kg. of each item etc. Would anyone be interested?

Cheers in advance..

Cris..

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Beer Baron Grand Master

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going from GTST bonnet to GTR bonnet, or carbon bonnet will save about 10kg. yes you can bin the retractable lower lip, and there is usually a switch to put it up and down manually. rear seats do not weigh too much. maybe 10kg total. front guards are not that heavy but of course fibreglass ones are lighter. take out the front passenger seat if you're not using it. they are closer to 20kg.

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