Overview
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Explore the process of extreme weight reduction in a car through this comprehensive 27-minute video tutorial. Learn how to remove various components, including seats, trunk contents, interior trim, carpets, sound deadening, headliner, sunroof, and dashboard. Discover the weight of each component and its impact on the vehicle's overall mass. Follow along with step-by-step instructions for safely removing and replacing parts, including installing a sunroof delete panel. Compare before and after 0-60 mph track tests to see the performance improvements achieved through weight reduction. Gain valuable insights into car modification techniques and understand the potential benefits and considerations of extensive weight reduction in automotive applications.
Syllabus
Weight reduction intro
Track 0-60mph Test
How much the car weighs before
How to remove seats
Trunk weight reduction
How to remove interior plastic trim
How to remove e46 center console
How to remove the carpets from your car
How to remove sound deadening from your car
How to remove a headliner from your car
How to remove a car sunroof
How to install a sunroof delete panel
How to remove the dashboard in a car
BMW 0-60mph track test after weight reduction
Taught by
ChrisFix