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hey, this stuff is gunna sound rice or somthing, but how do you remove the back seat from a 98.5 Contour? i can pull it up, but how do i get the seatbelts off and the back of the seat, and what else can i do to remove "weight" even if its only going to remove 20lbs, i just dont want it in there because i have no use for it.
Also, i was seriously thinking of removing the door trim from my car, and possibly the pin striping, has anyone removed the pin striping? how do i get it off? thanks.
*fixed* 1998.5 Contour SE Zetec
No Cat, SVT Dual Exhaust, 2 N1 Mufflers, IAT , Diablo Chip, Iceman Intake, Polished TB, "new tranny"
Various other crap, no more mods for a while, just moved.
17.391 @ 81.03 mph
1995 Honda Civic CX Hatchback
15.34 @ 91.67mph
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There is a use for your back-seat  . What do you mean by 'door trim'? If you mean the door-dings then there is a write-up in FAQ (on the main page) on how to get it off. It should be a two hour job, tops.
97' 2.5L Contour SE -T-Red Midas exhaust (grr...), Sony CD player, K&N airfilter, Mobil One Synthetic Oil, removed intake resonator, modified MAF, in-fender CAI, painted grill, Platinum tipped NGK's. I am looking for SVT E0's or E1's, SVT Upper & Lower Intake, SVT Throttle Body, and SVT Exhaust. If you are selling, e-mail me! Ford4eva@hotmail.com
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You could always take out the spare tire and jack. I wouldn't really recommend it, but it would save alittle weight. You could also take the hood liner off.
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Heck, while you're at it don't forget the carpets, passeneger seat, headliner....just strip it all out!
Come to think of it Helium in the tires would make it lighter as well!!!
(kidding)
99 SVT (Black) # 2642 of 2760
Mirko Racing Intake \K&N Filter (RU 3130)
BAT Air Inlet Pipe
HD Motor Mount Inserts \Front - Rear Sway Bar Bushings
BAT 22mm (Rear) Sway Bar, Bat Springs \ Koni Sport Struts
Performance Fords - Spherical Rod End Links (Rear)
Performance Fords - Street Link
SHO Shop Strut Tower Braces (Front and Back)
SHO Shop Body Sub Frame Connectors
Aeroquip Stainless Steel Brake lines (Front/Back)
Sho Shop "Y' Pipe
Magnecor Wires \ Bosch +4 plugs
Ford Dual Mass Crank Damper
Pillar Guage Pod
Perma-Cool Remote Oil filter Mount
Summit Racing Polished Almn Battery Relocation Kit
MSDS Headers (not installed)
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Sparco Pedals (4 pedal set)
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Originally posted by mikey:
Come to think of it Helium in the tires would make it lighter as well!!!
(kidding) Would this make the car appear lighter, with enough helium in your tires you could take some serious weight off On the other hand too much and you'd lose traction.....lol
2000 SVT Contour #1077/2150 MSDS Headers/B&M Shifter/H&R's/
1995 Contour SE V6 #????/Tons KnuProject, awaiting mass mods
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You planning to race? Be careful not to bump yourself to a higher class. All classes have restrictions on what can be removed.
"Function before fashion."
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i was planning on removing almost everything and changing the drivers seat to a sparco racing seat or such, then going with suspension parts for racing yes, not drag racing though...
*fixed* 1998.5 Contour SE Zetec
No Cat, SVT Dual Exhaust, 2 N1 Mufflers, IAT , Diablo Chip, Iceman Intake, Polished TB, "new tranny"
Various other crap, no more mods for a while, just moved.
17.391 @ 81.03 mph
1995 Honda Civic CX Hatchback
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stuff.
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I have a hacksaw. Just cut the roof off and remove all but the drivers door. replace glass with clear plastic bags.... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by 2112:
I have a hacksaw. Just cut the roof off and remove all but the drivers door. replace glass with clear plastic bags.... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: ha haaaaaaaaaa lol
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Originally posted by KnuKonceptz:
Would this make the car appear lighter, with enough helium in your tires you could take some serious weight How many pounds of helium are required to reduce the weight of a tire by 2 lbs.?????  LOL. By the way, would your car happen to be ATX Zetec?
98.5 SE Sport badgeless, MTX, KKM, SVT exhaust with resonator intact.
1985 Z51 Vette with many mods. Only used when the Tour appears to be outclassed.
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