alot of us consider using our cars as track cars so the better with less weight the less resistance we have....simple math really power/weight ratio would be so greatter then what it is. u probly think were dumb and all and yeah we spent the money on the car to go and rip it apart but hey we do that cuz well to each his own lol

 

troof. once i get my new job. i'll be picking up like a super base model '05 ls. or drive one of out other cars. and the cobalt is getting a cf roof, hood, and trunk. fiberglass doors. all lexan windows. COMPLETELY stripped w/ one piece aluminum dash. and two kirkey race seats.

 

Pretty sure once they used up all the Recaros all 07 SC had heated seats.

 

i think it would be really cool to do a rear seat delete and just get some matching carpet to make it look factory.

 

here
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...30#post4188330

 

I kno I was just kidding. If I didn't have recaro seats I probably would have heated seats too. Leather gets cold in wisconsin.

 

yea i saw that, idk if i wanna do it yet though. thanks! lol

 

Im tryn fiberglass doors an pulled most of the interior, cuttin some of the trunk floor out an molding fiberglass to fit flat an lighter wheels an just alot of time but simple things to try an get it as lightweight as i can. parts should be on by july. I can only go as fast as i get money to buy the stuff to mold the parts

 

now that's what I'm talking about. Looks like I found my next investment as soon as my humpty is running again.

 

*Another bare bones ss/sc no sunroof or heated seats it aint that bad lol...

 

what did u put in place of sunroof? also, what seats are you now running?

 

or save that money + sell the car

throw that money at a platform worth modding, LS1 vette or something

also, I've seen a no sunroof SS/SC with a dome light

weird

I really hope you don't take this car on the highway

 

huckernage brought his car down to like 2400 lbs by taking out back seat trunk carpet, spare, parts of the doors and cutting misc parts out. and his car I drove with him on the highway, also new full exhaust and lightweight pullies will help

also those doors don't come with windows however it looks like you could somehow put them in .. there was an opening.. you could use some sheet metal and make a bracket for the window motor and cut a slot for the actual window with a dremel

it wouldn't be easy but it's all do-able

 

fiberglass doors were my main concern

you're in some serious trouble in a side impact

 

i just have a solid roof it came like that and the factory ss leather seats but no power or heat... although they are black and red leather

 

tube reenforment if you don't mind not having windows to roll down

 

After further reading through this thread i also have a dome light on my solid roof guess i have some weird options???

 

there's plenty of non-sunroof ss's out there.

I wouldn't use these doors on a street car unless you reinforce them, which would kind of defeat the point.

They are made with rivet joints for a lexan window. I'm picking some up for track use only. I think I might try to use net for the windows if the track will let me.

 

I like the idea of how the doors are straight bolt on even though u have to use plexy glass windows in them but im tryin to have a kinda undercover car that looks stock but really ant an do it as cheep as i can. If i got hit in the side they better hit me hard cus if i live im gonna be pissed hahaha but I dont care about safety in my car, Its not a family car just a street racing car that has a dual tune for running or milage so i can crewse all i want , but also run it if i want..... pooor mans vette lol except its faster than a stock vette haha

 

you could run window nets. but you'd need to have it certified by and nhra or ihra tech, whoever governs the trakc you go to. you'll also need certified arm restraints, helmet, and a certified non factory seat. possibly a driver roll bar too.

tracks really don't like open air setups.

edit. you'll also need a new harness system. which drag racing harnesses..yes, actual ones none of that show harness **** hahah, need to be sent off to the manufacturer every couple of years to make sure its still safe.

i would say just spend the money on lexan. a little thought on the install and you can have it sealed water tight. but also removeable.

 

im in the process of making a cf sunroof. The higher up the weight is reduced the better. I figure with all being said and done it should be a good 25lbs.

 

we need to get a vendor to make a track legal CF sunroof replacement...Not sure how to fasten it to the car though..

 

good idea. some of the bonding agents nowadays are pretty good. a cf panel that bolts onto stock mechanism would be one idea.

 

Just found a how-to

Carbon Fiber sunroof weight loss plan -- for less than $350

Its not a Cobalt but pretty much should work out just the same!

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=222481

 

you rock. nice ****** find!