mostly gutted festiva.... numbers inside

[lxoom]

thanks sasquatch !

Im bringing home another car tonight what will be my doner for suspension, hubs, control arms, rear end,wheels so this weekend i can REALLY get into this project

going to be a fun winter build !

[LightWeight]

This looks like it will be a sweet build, just subscribed. :thumbup:

[gorgonheimer]

13 in wheels are going to be heavier than the 12 if they are both steelies

[lxoom]

13 in wheels are going to be heavier than the 12 if they are both steelies

13 inch wheels ? my stock are the 12 alloys, theyre useless for me. i need something i can run a half decent tire

[sodikartracer]

13 inch wheels ? my stock are the 12 alloys, theyre useless for me. i need something i can run a half decent tire

I'd say the 12's are about HALF the size of a decent tire hahaha

[firsttry]

I just read this post. Cant wait to see final weight, and the trophys!!

[fastivaB6TG25MR]

pull the dash and remove the main support beam...then put the dash back... i think its around 20-30 lbs

[Safety Guy]

I'd recommend Honda VX wheels (13" X 5"; around 9 pounds each) with Sumitomo 175/50-13 tires. Those'd be quite light, with some decent width/traction. There has been some question in some quarters over how safe 175/50-13s would be, but so far no one's told any horror stories, and plenty of folks have run them on Festivas, Rabbits and heavier. Just be warned that they could be unsafe, especially if you load up your car with weight.

Too bad Falken stopped making the 175/60-13s. Those were a perfect size.

As for the "main support beam" behind the dash, would that have any part in body rigidity and handling/response?

Karl

[freshtiva]

You could remove the map pockets and the GL upper interior door trim and send them to me.

[TominMO]

I'd recommend Honda VX wheels (13" X 5"; around 9 pounds each) with Sumitomo 175/50-13 tires. Those'd be quite light, with some decent width/traction. There has been some question in some quarters over how safe 175/50-13s would be, but so far no one's told any horror stories, and plenty of folks have run them on Festivas, Rabbits and heavier. Just be warned that they could be unsafe, especially if you load up your car with weight.

Too bad Falken stopped making the 175/60-13s. Those were a perfect size.

The Sumitomo HTR200 comes in a 175/60x13.