Weight reduction idea?

[88gtman]

Has anyone ever tried removing their hatch as a temporary weight reduction mod. I really don't see it having much effect on the aerodynamics of the car since their isn't really anything to trap the air in the back. And I would think that the weight lossed from doing so would outweigh any of the negative effects of removing it. Just and idea. What do you think?

[Shodown]

Re: Weight reduction idea?

Yes, it would still mess up the air flow over the car, not to mention look rediculous.

[88gtman]

Re: Weight reduction idea?

Yes, it would still mess up the air flow over the car, not to mention look rediculous.

Most people who are into racing put looks 2nd to speed. JMO.

Then again you have the right to your opinion and I asked for it. Don't take this as an offense. I know it would not look great, but I am strictly looking at this from a racing stand point. I am also not talking about daily driving the car like this. I am referring to doing this strictly for weight reduction at the track.

[SilverFire]

Re: Weight reduction idea?

well you also have to think that the wind coming over the roof would hit directly on the back of the truck and go into the trunk. that would be a major loss of aerodynamics and speed

[Shodown]

Re: Weight reduction idea?

well you also have to think that the wind coming over the roof would hit directly on the back of the truck and go into the trunk. that would be a major loss of aerodynamics and speed

DING, DING, DING! :D

Thats the major problem with taking it off. Though you will lose a lot of weight I doubt it would be much to your advantage.

[97rs4life]

Re: Weight reduction idea?

i doubt you will even pass inspections at the track with it off

[Arctc Wolf]

Re: Weight reduction idea?

switch to the RK Sport sport hatch. it has lexan for a window and fiberglass for the rest, much lighter than glass.

[12secondv6]

Re: Weight reduction idea?

No track will allow it to pass tech..... wind would flow nicely into the trunk area and be a perfect parachute.... and weight ( a decent amount) would be removed from the rear of the car - not the best thing to do for traction

[Smoke Panther]

Re: Weight reduction idea?

Aerodynamics is more about how the air travels off an object rather than how it meets it

[Vanquish]

Re: Weight reduction idea?

I have to agree, it will never pass inspections at any track for safety issues. And yes, all the air going over the roof will catch into the trunk and push the force of the car down in the back and hold you back like a parachute.

Also, I've always wondered why people with t-tops say to remove those for weight reduction while racing. That will just pull so much air into the car and act like a parachute. Why would someone recommend this?