Stripping a 182 full fat....

[Wests Renault]

Ok so it makes sense for me to keep my car as i know its a good base to start with my track project. I know its never going to be as light as a ph1 but can I remove the FF parts without too much difficulty (i.e. cruise, climate, a/c, xenons etc)?

Are standard headlights any lighter than the xenons?

How easy is it to remove the ABS?

Tom

 

[twoggy]

All those bits dont really make much weight difference matey. Its a quick car, just drive it well init

 

[SteveS Cup]

You're not going to save much weight. Only make it s**t to drive unless it's a pure track car.

 

[theduck]

Strip it of things that add weight, keep the luxuries for when its being used on road?

 

[Wests Renault]

Strip it of things that add weight, keep the luxuries for when its being used on road?

not a bad idea

 

[Wests Renault]

scrap the ABS question, just done a search and i'm not prepared for the hassle

 

[Aluco]

If you stripping the climate control can I buy the climate control panel from the interior ? or even just the "off" button from it, mine button is a bit scratched!

 

[mark smith87]

Whats the point in stripping climate control etc? Get out on track on a stinking hot day and you will very much regret doing it! The best way to save weight without permanent removal is to whip the rear seats out for track days and remove the spare wheel if you have one. The rear seat bases just lift out and it only takes a short time to remove the back rests. They unbolt separately and are easy to lift out once undone. Leave the metal bar that they fasten to as it adds a bit of torsional strength to the back of the car. Theres little point in swapping headlights for the little difference in weight and you'll appreciate the better lights on a day of poor visibility.