Originally posted by TronX:
1. Most people get those Carbon hoods because they reduce front-end weight. You see there is a sweet spot around the engine and front tire area that gives you the most results from weight reduction.
Just cut out metal from the front-end frame as much as possible.

2. You can also remove the Timing Belt cover and Header Heat Shield for starters.


1. Are you forgetting what type of car this is. FWD

You can't take too much weigh off the front end or you lose all your traction. NO SUCH thing as good weight transfer either!

This is a touring/road racing car. NOT a RWD drag only car!!!

Balance is essential to everything.

2. Timing belt??? WTF are you talking about!
I think you need to step back and re-think what you are saying here. Just imagine removing the front cover. It should hit you like a ton of bricks. Either that or engine failure will.

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.