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01-24-2005, 04:00 PM

I have a 99ex. I'm about to instail racing seats, and I want to strip my intearior. What's the best way to get that black sticky crap(sound deadaning) off the flore of the car? My car as a sun roof, I want to remove the glass and the motor. Does anyone know where I can get a insert(fiberglass,carbon fiber,lexan or anything that's lighter than the glass)to go where the glass goes. Last question, has anyone used the FAL lexan window for a 96-00 ek coupe? Are they any good?

Thanx

rotory20 · 01-24-2005, 04:24 PM

ok....
a razor blade and gas

Carbon creations

and yes/yes but it dosent add any streetability cause they are not intended for daily car..only for track use..

Belette · 01-24-2005, 04:38 PM

I don't think you will get so many LBS with stripping EVERYthing... it's almost lightweight material, If you want some lbs in less, Get out the Subwoofer, run less gaz in tank, no AC, no spear and jack. you can save 100-300lbs EASILY.

If you want lighter windows, think about polycarbonate, they are strong, very well and race car like nascar and rally use it.

Tibs · 01-24-2005, 05:03 PM

How heavy is the sound deadining?

01-24-2005, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tibs

How heavy is the sound deadining?

I've heard it's 20 to 30lbs.

rotory20 · 01-24-2005, 05:43 PM

Why dont you go on a diet ..jk

modsHXcivi · 01-24-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rotory20

Why dont you go on a diet ..jk

lol...once read you can loose 100 by removing all the sound deading and some excess BS that is not needed...

Sonny7730 · 01-24-2005, 07:04 PM

another trick, (i take no responsibility if this doesn't work) that my buddy knows of (guy has been running it for about 6 months) is to use a lawn mower battery in replacement of your car battery. a lot lighter, and as long as you odn't thump your system while the car is off, you'll be fine.

Lule · 01-25-2005, 02:53 AM

How much do YOU weigh?

flatfourfan · 01-25-2005, 03:10 AM

^^^^lol.....depending on the model, the deadening differs somewhat, the more expensive civics had stuff that looks almost like tar pads........Best way to remove the stuff..............heatgun and scraper knife..........watch for racing seats though, some of the cheaper ones are no lighter than OEM........lay off the Mcd's.......if you're really serious...........take the dash out.......

rotory20 · 01-25-2005, 08:26 AM

Depends on what I eat cause I can loose like 10 lbs after greasy mexican food...
"Plop"

MyblkVTEC · 01-25-2005, 08:38 AM

haha, I removed my rear seat, spare, jack and a few little things here and there, I like it not having a rear seat, noone bugs me for a ride, lol, I got it to loook nice too, Il have pics soon!

MyblkVTEC · 01-25-2005, 08:39 AM

I also have two 19 lb racing seats!!!

rotory20 · 01-25-2005, 12:19 PM

I took about everything out...
And building custom deck for the whole back...to mount NOS bottles..

01-25-2005, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by flatfourfan

^^^^lol.....depending on the model, the deadening differs somewhat, the more expensive civics had stuff that looks almost like tar pads........Best way to remove the stuff..............heatgun and scraper knife..........watch for racing seats though, some of the cheaper ones are no lighter than OEM........lay off the Mcd's.......if you're really serious...........take the dash out.......

I talked to a guy who races mustangs today. He said to uses a small troch (with the flame yellow not blue) and heat the stuff, then scrap it out. As far as seats go, I have two Recaro's there non reclining race buckets. There made for some kind of fiberglass. They feal much lighter than the stock seats.

When people say that the FAL lexan windows are not for street use....why???
Do they leak? Do they fit like crap?
Thanx guys for all the help and input on this

S Q A D · 01-25-2005, 05:51 PM

^^ they are not approved for street use - get the lexan window idea out of your head

icarusdown · 01-25-2005, 06:04 PM

don't listen to SQAD.

Do the lexan if you want. The shit's waaaay tougher (and lighter) than glass and if you bolt in place it'll be a lot more secure too. Only problem is that unlike the uber expensive MarGuard Lexan, regular Lexan scratches pretty easily. You're 3 rear windows are probably good for 30-50 pounds depending on vehicle.
Besides, how many people on here do you think run some kind of "not for street use" equipment on their cars? The only reason FAL windows don't have DOT is because that shit costs $$.
Also, by shedding the glass and sunroof, you drop a lot of weight off the car above the belt line. Helps move the center of gravity lower. More stability. Less body roll. It's good for you, too.

-ic

01-25-2005, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SQAD #1

^^ they are not approved for street use - get the lexan window idea out of your head

I do'nt care if there not approved or "street legal". I want to how they fit and if they leak.

icarusdown · 01-25-2005, 06:16 PM

all the fitments I've seen have been pretty good. You can use window putty when you install to keep the water out.

d16a6 power · 01-25-2005, 06:49 PM

For removing sound deadining material, use dry ice. Put it on, let it work then scrape off. It saves about 10 to 15 pounds from a test that someone did. Thats just the sound deadining after you remove the carpet. I say just remove the carpet and other things and leave the little sound deadining crap in unless your bored.lol

01-24-2005, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
quickclutch Guest Posts: n/a	Weight reduction questions I have a 99ex. I'm about to instail racing seats, and I want to strip my intearior. What's the best way to get that black sticky crap(sound deadaning) off the flore of the car? My car as a sun roof, I want to remove the glass and the motor. Does anyone know where I can get a insert(fiberglass,carbon fiber,lexan or anything that's lighter than the glass)to go where the glass goes. Last question, has anyone used the FAL lexan window for a 96-00 ek coupe? Are they any good? Thanx

01-24-2005, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Belette Curious George iTrader: (13) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St-Denis de Brompton, QC Posts: 3,575 Rep Power: 12 View My Photo Gallery	I don't think you will get so many LBS with stripping EVERYthing... it's almost lightweight material, If you want some lbs in less, Get out the Subwoofer, run less gaz in tank, no AC, no spear and jack. you can save 100-300lbs EASILY. If you want lighter windows, think about polycarbonate, they are strong, very well and race car like nascar and rally use it. __________________ Turbo D16y7/8 Setup in building: http://www.d-series.org/forums/vbpic...p?do=view&g=25 Video of my old setup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN-Fq0WDaks Awesome Photography Thread: http://www.d-series.org/forums/showc...hy-thread.html

01-24-2005, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sonny7730 the hard-parker iTrader: (16) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 4,258 Rep Power: 20 View My Photo Gallery	another trick, (i take no responsibility if this doesn't work) that my buddy knows of (guy has been running it for about 6 months) is to use a lawn mower battery in replacement of your car battery. a lot lighter, and as long as you odn't thump your system while the car is off, you'll be fine. __________________ D is in my heart for life 1998 honda civic ex coupe 1998 jeep cherokee sport 4x4 2004 subaru impreza wrx wagon 2002 honda accord v6 coupe

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01-24-2005, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
rotory20 gonzo iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SATX Posts: 3,428 Rep Power: 0 View My Photo Gallery	ok.... a razor blade and gas Carbon creations and yes/yes but it dosent add any streetability cause they are not intended for daily car..only for track use..

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Tibs Negative Repper Restricted account iTrader: (2) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: stockton ca Posts: 1,239 Rep Power: 10 View My Photo Gallery	How heavy is the sound deadining?

01-24-2005, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
rotory20 gonzo iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SATX Posts: 3,428 Rep Power: 0 View My Photo Gallery	Why dont you go on a diet ..jk

01-25-2005, 02:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lule gonzo iTrader: (1) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 939 Rep Power: 0	How much do YOU weigh?

01-25-2005, 03:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
flatfourfan Shackle me NOT!!! iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 4,695 Rep Power: 22 View My Photo Gallery	^^^^lol.....depending on the model, the deadening differs somewhat, the more expensive civics had stuff that looks almost like tar pads........Best way to remove the stuff..............heatgun and scraper knife..........watch for racing seats though, some of the cheaper ones are no lighter than OEM........lay off the Mcd's.......if you're really serious...........take the dash out.......

01-25-2005, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
rotory20 gonzo iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SATX Posts: 3,428 Rep Power: 0 View My Photo Gallery	Depends on what I eat cause I can loose like 10 lbs after greasy mexican food... "Plop"

01-25-2005, 08:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
MyblkVTEC D-series G0D iTrader: (42) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cold MN Posts: 9,595 Rep Power: 18	haha, I removed my rear seat, spare, jack and a few little things here and there, I like it not having a rear seat, noone bugs me for a ride, lol, I got it to loook nice too, Il have pics soon!

01-25-2005, 08:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
MyblkVTEC D-series G0D iTrader: (42) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cold MN Posts: 9,595 Rep Power: 18	I also have two 19 lb racing seats!!!

01-25-2005, 12:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
rotory20 gonzo iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SATX Posts: 3,428 Rep Power: 0 View My Photo Gallery	I took about everything out... And building custom deck for the whole back...to mount NOS bottles..

01-25-2005, 05:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
S Q A D average joe iTrader: (2) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in Pasadena Posts: 12,272 Rep Power: 16 View My Photo Gallery	^^ they are not approved for street use - get the lexan window idea out of your head

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01-25-2005, 06:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
icarusdown peace out iTrader: (18) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: not on d-series, that's for sure! Posts: 1,402 Rep Power: 10 View My Photo Gallery	don't listen to SQAD. Do the lexan if you want. The shit's waaaay tougher (and lighter) than glass and if you bolt in place it'll be a lot more secure too. Only problem is that unlike the uber expensive MarGuard Lexan, regular Lexan scratches pretty easily. You're 3 rear windows are probably good for 30-50 pounds depending on vehicle. Besides, how many people on here do you think run some kind of "not for street use" equipment on their cars? The only reason FAL windows don't have DOT is because that shit costs $$. Also, by shedding the glass and sunroof, you drop a lot of weight off the car above the belt line. Helps move the center of gravity lower. More stability. Less body roll. It's good for you, too. -ic

01-25-2005, 06:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
icarusdown peace out iTrader: (18) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: not on d-series, that's for sure! Posts: 1,402 Rep Power: 10 View My Photo Gallery	all the fitments I've seen have been pretty good. You can use window putty when you install to keep the water out.

01-25-2005, 06:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
d16a6 power D-series soldier iTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 911 Rep Power: 10 View My Photo Gallery	For removing sound deadining material, use dry ice. Put it on, let it work then scrape off. It saves about 10 to 15 pounds from a test that someone did. Thats just the sound deadining after you remove the carpet. I say just remove the carpet and other things and leave the little sound deadining crap in unless your bored.lol