E30- re: Weight saving ideas??

[Christopher Pawlowicz <chrisp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

rob sez
>    I'm trying to shave some weight off my '84 325i/e project machine
>without spending big $$ on light weight body parts,etc.
>  So far I've removed the spare tire,trunk carpet,and A/C.   Where else can
>I shave weight?  I'd like to remove another 50-100lbs , but I still drive
>the car on the street sometimes so I want to keep the radio,sets,etc.
>

power steering (pump + drive belt + reservoir)
 (seal off connection to rack and you will have a nice non-power rack and
  pinion)

in trunk there is a thick layer of sound/vibration deadening stuff..
 pry that all off - it is ~20 lbs or something I think


chris pawlowicz
'89 325i
'74 2002

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