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SL/R129: i put my r129 on a diet!

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Old 03-11-2014, 12:24 AM
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i put my r129 on a diet!

1015lbs ive removed so far... im hoping to get it to 2000lbs.

ive been taking it to the drag strip too. the fuel distributor needs to be replaced (not firing to cylinder 1) and i got a best of 14.034 @ 100.69mph with an r/t of .334 60' 2.267... auto club dragway on a 83 degree Fahrenheit day
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How?

Do you remember what the clothtop assmbly weighed? Or better yet is there a magic bucket of lead they have hid in there somewhere? Would be happy to see some of the mods you have made. Don't care to race, but the lady in black is a tad robust as they say. Thanks, cheers.
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not sure about the top assembly weight. no bucket of lead haha. It's stock motor and pretty much stock. just ran a 13.5 at 104 in the 1/4 today
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What do you do with all the spare parts? My soft top control module is acting up. Want to sell yours?
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Sure how much do you want to pay?
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I'm more interested in the "How" as well. What all have you removed?
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Yeah never mind, I saw your build update post.
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You do know that GVWR is not vehicle weight, but maximum weight fully loaded right?

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