What does a stripped door weigh?, Like totally stripped |
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What does a stripped door weigh?, Like totally stripped |
Randal |
Jul 29 2009, 09:11 AM
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richard |
Nov 2 2009, 12:27 AM
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What I haven't seen yet is a breakdown of weight for those parts which can be removed and subsequently reattached, such as window glass, window frame, etc. and how much weight can be saved by removing metal.
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Randal |
Nov 2 2009, 01:09 PM
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What I haven't seen yet is a breakdown of weight for those parts which can be removed and subsequently reattached, such as window glass, window frame, etc. and how much weight can be saved by removing metal. My approach to stripping a (non-bar) door was two stages. I first took all the stock panels and inside openers off, then the glass and lowering assembly, then cut out the entire inside steel panel. That brought the door down to 20+lbs. My second stage was to remove all the hinges and cut as much remaining metal as I could but still retain some door strength. I also cut out a couple of steel cross bars that I had inboard to keep the door square. Now, I'll attach the doors with removable fasteners, but they won't open and shut as before, which doesn't matter in a car without a windshield or top. Now it is at something like 13lbs. Oh, at this stage there isn't really any way to go back. PS If you are looking to lose some serious weight while autoxing or at the track, then just cut down a set of doors and swap them out when you want to go racing. This could easily save you 80+ lbs. If you used rivnuts to fasten them you'd be down in the 15lb (each) area or a saving of 90+lbs. You would definitely feel that much weight loss in performance. |
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