stripped out !

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leeroy
Nov 21, 2006
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any one got any pics of there interior stripped out thinkin of takin everything and putting a role cage in any one done this ?? cheers....
 

m0rk

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May 19, 2001
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Black TDI Turbo

Shussssh Its A Diesel ...
Oct 2, 2005
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exactly how much of a gain is all this, i know theres some weight in it standard 1119kg but anyone had there stripped out car weighted at a weigh bridge. Also any difference in 1/4 miles times. I can understand that on a track that would make a hell of an improvement and for use as a track/drag car only then i see the point but on an everyday car? not my cup-of-tea but thats just my view one it.
 

gavthelad

Bring on the Boooooost
Nov 19, 2005
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as an everyday car i wouldnt do it, if it was a trackday toy then defo! Although i like power, i couldnt travel to work and back everyday without my tunes.
 

godzuki

Mk2 cupra & golf mk2 20vt
Sep 11, 2006
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Newcastle upon tyne
The way i understand the "manufaturers" weight of the car is what they call DRY weight ie 1119kg this means no oil,water,brake fluid, even air in the tyres!
Hence why if you take your car to a weigh bridge its gonna be more than this

I have a striped out car and it does make a difference,but thats also to the road noise and getting in and out with harnesses is a pain not to mention just trying to reach things in the car like the radio or if you drop something!

All things to consider before you take the plunge
 

gavthelad

Bring on the Boooooost
Nov 19, 2005
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Redditch (Midlands)
I have a striped out car and it does make a difference,but thats also to the road noise and getting in and out with harnesses is a pain not to mention just trying to reach things in the car like the radio or if you drop something!

All things to consider before you take the plunge

thats why its not practical for everyday use......
 

cuprabaz

Racing 2020VT
Jun 22, 2004
2,357
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Aberdeenshire
I've had the rear of my car stripped out for some time now. Makes a difference in performance in my opinion but it does make it louder. Earplugs or ipod for long journeys :D
 

Havok316

Boost Junky
Jun 6, 2006
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Weston-super-Mare
no way are they 1119kg
stripped out mine was 1157kg

i think its about right 1119kg as stated on the car and workshop manual even vosa and parkers. A corsa is not far off either and almost the same size motor.

stripping out a car would probably gain a 100 or so in weight loss i thought i read somewhere like the back seats were 25kg, door cards front and rear about 5-10kgs, carpets 5-10kgs, or around those lines not 100% sure

the main thing is why would you want to strip it out? looks flamin ugly to me (no offense to Revo Kev) and its fairly rapid with a remap as it is unless of course you were using it for competition or rallying
 
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cuprabaz

Racing 2020VT
Jun 22, 2004
2,357
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Aberdeenshire
If you don't fancy the stripped look paint the metal black to match the carpets, won't look so in your face. My brother has done this with his Polo.
 
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