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Old 10-26-2010, 06:57 PM   #12
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Weight loss is always good , but try to keep in mind center of gravity . Also by removing the the back seat your car is now more flexible and top heavy . I'm not complaining but just pointing out some safety concerns .

If ya want more weight saving ideas try these .
1. Switch to Braille battery - 20 lbs
2. Remove windshield fluid reservoir -10 lbs
3. Buy wheels that weight less than 11 lbs -15-20 lbs
4. Fill gas tank to halfway mark ( about 5.5 gallons ) -50 lbs
5. Remove front seat -40 lbs ( actually I think it weighs more )
6. Remove passenger side airbags - 10-20 lbs

Another downside to weight removal is that the Yaris has such a large cross section that wind or passing vehicles will greatly affect directional stability .
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