Project lightweight 914!, PO-MANS ELISE! Options

[Greg Bell]

Guys,

I have always been fascinated by lightweight cars (maybe because i am a fat ass). the lotus Elise (the original 96' one) is the standard of what i like. My 914 is my fun car, so it does not need to have any creature comforts other than a windshield, seat, floors and doors.

My question is, how fast would a 1800 pound 914 with a 115 hp type IV really be? Any ideas?

Plus, what would you guys recommend I do next. I have already stripped and boxed most of the interior, spare tire, tools, loose changes, etc. What should be next on the list. I'm thinking about a header system. I am also thinking about gutting the doors and replacing the bumpers with FG. Plus, I am going to remove the fogs and the center console. Keep in mind, I don't really want to "gut the car" until it is race-only. Think minimalist, not masochist.

[SirAndy]

what year is the car? pre '73 cars had much lighter doors ...

remove the tar paper from the floor, that's about ~40lbs.

FG bumpers and CF deck lids ...

depending on the year of the car, you'll need to lose between 300lbs and 400lbs to reach your 1800lbs goal.

keep all the stuff you take out and put it on a scale so you know exactly how much you removed ...

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy