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Old 03-21-2012, 09:17 PM
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By pulling out the relays and fuses that weren't used on my track car.
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do i see a wiper relay?
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Are those NON-LED Christmas lights??? Geez, those were so 20th century...
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Originally Posted by thirdgenbird
do i see a wiper relay?
Yes... do you need one?

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Are those NON-LED Christmas lights??? Geez, those were so 20th century...
lol - Funny story with those: they're several years old, and were just "found" stowed away in a cabinet.
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Originally Posted by Van
Yes... do you need one?
need is a strong word, but if the price is right...

my current one is out of a vw. it will park the wipers but it has on intermittent setting.
Old 03-21-2012, 10:47 PM
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Don't mention christmas lights my dad will hunt you down in buy a few.... he's been known to stalking walmart, lowes and home depot for 50-75% sales on lights right after christmas.
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I do the same thing!!! and I about I use regular and led bulbs, basically whatever I get my hands on
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Admit* my phone and its swype keyboard... This is me everyday:

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I try to poop before going out on the track and I save at least a pound. Just figured I'd share another weight saving strategy.
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You could also dress very "light" haha and go barefoot. no helmet. remove the roll cage, that adds weight too.
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hey Van,

How much for the lot? I'm always in need of spares as I will be rallying my car in the near future. :P
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whoa, can I please have the window relay?
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Originally Posted by Van
lol - Funny story with those: they're several years old, and were just "found" stowed away in a cabinet.
Several years old eh? Why were you driving around with those stored in the car, and what was the weight savings by removing them. j/k

I highly recommend a good #2 before going on the track, just in case you come in too hot into a corner, you don't say "Oh $hit" then do it. Less of a problem if you have leather seats.
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Originally Posted by ZR8ED
I highly recommend a good #2 before going on the track, just in case you come in too hot into a corner, you don't say "Oh $hit" then do it. Less of a problem if you have leather seats.
you could barf to while your at it and shave at least half a
lb.


on the real i feel like every ounce removed is a step in the right direction all you need is 10 1LB items and your getting some where

if you dont use it lose it
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Haha nice job van way to save weight.


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