Now that it is ordered......

**Rocman** · January 12th, 2008, 04:04 PM

what else can I do to reduce weight in the ACR? Aren't the stock seats on the heavy side? I ordered it with the hardcore package, but I think it is still on the heavy side. I want an adjustable seat, like the Sparco Milano. Any thoughts?

King_Sadi · January 12th, 2008, 04:32 PM

I'm sure you can get some carbon fiber seats but aside from the weight, where do you think you will find higher quality seats than the original seats? Here are some carbon fiber Sparco seats at a discount price of $3000 per seat. Sparco USA

**Rocman** · January 12th, 2008, 04:35 PM

Sparco makes awesome seats. Sparco made the seats for the FGT with the carbon backs. I dont care about carbon backs, but the stock seats are thick as hell, which makes me think they are heavy.

black08 · January 12th, 2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocman

what else can I do to reduce weight in the ACR? Aren't the stock seats on the heavy side? I ordered it with the hardcore package, but I think it is still on the heavy side. I want an adjustable seat, like the Sparco Milano. Any thoughts?

Rocman....I've got an ACR on order too and one weight saving measure I was considering was pointed out by someone on another thread awhile back. Check out the website Voltphreaks - Home)

**SoCal Rebell** · January 12th, 2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocman

what else can I do to reduce weight in the ACR? Aren't the stock seats on the heavy side? I ordered it with the hardcore package, but I think it is still on the heavy side. I want an adjustable seat, like the Sparco Milano. Any thoughts?

After meeting you Mark it's either $12,000 in carbon fiber or $600 for a treadmill

Wait what am I laughing at

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**Rocman** · January 12th, 2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Rebell

After meeting you Mark it's either $12,000 in carbon fiber or $600 for a treadmill

Wait what am I laughing at

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It's all muscle, it's just resting.

That's why I opted for the hardcore package, it is like an instant diet.

ROCKET62 · January 12th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Stock seats are very heavy. I had mine out to put in the 2" lowering kit and was surprised how heavy they are.

The Former PFR · January 12th, 2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by black08

Rocman....I've got an ACR on order too and one weight saving measure I was considering was pointed out by someone on another thread awhile back. Check out the website Voltphreaks - Home)

Those batteries are pretty sweet.

**Joelcool** · January 12th, 2008, 11:48 PM

I've had mine out while putting in Team Tech Harnesses and I put them on the scale.....almost 50 lbs a piece....doh. On a side note, they do make great office chairs

**Rocman** · January 13th, 2008, 01:51 AM

I have seen some seats in the 16 pound range, so I will be at 32 pounds for a pair of seats, which would save me around 60-70 pounds. That sounds promising.

The Former PFR · January 13th, 2008, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocman

I have seen some seats in the 16 pound range, so I will be at 32 pounds for a pair of seats, which would save me around 60-70 pounds. That sounds promising.

Man...do that plus change the battery and your'll be down to 3220ish pounds

plumcrazy · January 13th, 2008, 05:48 AM

congrats ont the ACR, what color ?

**Rocman** · January 13th, 2008, 11:07 AM

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congrats ont the ACR, what color ?

Thanks Plum! It's going to be all black with red drivers stripe. I am also going to add a red pinstripe to the wheels.

I think it is going to look killer.

plumcrazy · January 13th, 2008, 11:16 AM

yep, thats gonna look great. good for you.

1QKVIPER · January 13th, 2008, 11:28 AM

I don't think 12.8V @ 400 amps will do a very good job starting a Viper. You might need two.

black08 · January 13th, 2008, 11:51 AM

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I don't think 12.8V @ 400 amps will do a very good job starting a Viper. You might need two.

10K....would the 6 lb. version with 900 amps (cranking) and 625 amps (cold cranking) work for the Viper? I am seriously thinking about going with this. Thank you.

**SoCal Rebell** · January 13th, 2008, 12:13 PM

Mark, you can always go with a Lexan windshield and rear window, it'll probably save you 60 lbs.

King_Sadi · January 13th, 2008, 12:34 PM

I don't believe those batteries are for every day use but rather just for competition (short term).

04mystic · January 13th, 2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocman

what else can I do to reduce weight in the ACR? Aren't the stock seats on the heavy side? I ordered it with the hardcore package, but I think it is still on the heavy side. I want an adjustable seat, like the Sparco Milano. Any thoughts?

Send it to me over here in West Tx and I will dramatically reduce the weight of the rear tires and then send it back. My services are garaunted!

SylvanSRT · January 13th, 2008, 12:47 PM

remove all carpet, and the A/C system