mostly gutted festiva.... numbers inside

[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.

[freshtiva]

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

[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

[fastivaB6TG25MR]

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

[firsttry]

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

[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

[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

[gorgonheimer]

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

[LightWeight]

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

[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 !

[sasquatch]

looks great!!!

[lxoom]

Sparco !

Found a great deal on a used sparco sprint seat

i didnt use any sliders, just used the festy mount pieces and some flat bar.
the seat came with sparco sliders as well but i didnt use them, mine turned out lighter than the sparco base!

now all my interior needs is a harness bar and its just about finished

[lxoom]

You can remove the brake this is a lot of pound
Who need brake anyway? :p

yep ALL the festiva brake parts will be removed

btw nice engine bay max, cant wait till mine looks like that

[Maxtiva]

You can remove the brake this is a lot of pound
Who need brake anyway? :p

[Amos]

You've still got a good couple pounds of sound deadening material on the front fire-wall!

What about some of the roof reinforcement under the head-liner?

What about cutting the space for the spare tire out completely? there's gotta be at least a couple pounds of metal there.

Swiss cheese the thing!!

What about removing all the unnecessary parts in the engine bay? Could you make do with a smaller more compact radiator?

Is there such thing a lightweight hoses? There's gotta be at least 5-10 pounds of hose all over the car.

Hrrrm... Excess wiring? Do you need all the lights to work?