Miata Mailing List: October 1999, Message #10

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At 4:23 PM -0400 9/30/99, Taylor, Dennis A. wrote:
>Well I don't think this would qualify as the "Ultimate" street machine;
>however, this is what I'd do if I were trying to eliminate as much weight as
>possible and not break the bank. I'd discard the top, carpeting, center
>console, seat belts, all plastic trim, all glass, air bags, steering wheel,
>seats, radio, AC, heater, door panels, etc. I'd install a carbon kevlar
>seat, 5-point harness, momo steering wheel, roll cage, window netting, and a
>light-weight racing windshield. I wouldn't bother welding the doors shut
>since the cage would be stiffening up the chassis. Then, I'd go on a diet to
>lose as much weight as possible since the driver makes up a big percentage
>of weight.

All good ideas. I had not thought about the windshield. I was trying NOT to
think about the diet.

So, how much lighter would such a car be? This is sort of the direction of
an E-production car--how much do they weigh?

-Chris