Weight reduction in your STi and some other notes.

[Grinder34]

I was just reminded of this thread--and im still interested in removing the evap system. STImedic, did you ever talk to Fuji about that? His 75lb claim sounds AWESOME.

 

[ICY STi]

75 lbs would be nice to shed!!!

 

[Alin]

Indeed it would be!

 

[Vermont]

k

 

[Grinder34]

Well even if its not 75 lbs, it still sounds good. I dont like clutter or weight.

I have yet to see a how-to on an EVAP removal, and i'd be worried about adverse effects of just removing it. Things like pressure buildups, or improper venting. I dunno.

I'm mechanically inclined, with a reasonable understanding of most of the pieces of the car---but I dont always understand the subtle nuances and ins-and-outs of each system and subsystem. Consequently, without a tried-and-true how-to, I get nervous putting my only car under the knife.

Should we start another thread on this?

 

[IGOTASTi]

EVAP is an emissions thing from my perspective. Older cars don't have the ridiculous charcoal canisters, etc.

True dat.

 

[Grinder34]

True, but they probably have *some* of the plumming there right? If you literally just rip out everything, I thought you'd have problems with ridiculously slow fuel tank fill times, and potentially other issues.

As i said, not an expert, just curious.

 

[STi FR3AK]

Annnnnd.....subscribed

 

[STimedic]

Edwin, we can use my car as the test bed for the GD chassis, I'm all for some more weight reduction.

 

[STimedic]

I mean as far as canister removal. I've already removed the airbag system minus wiring and will eventually pick up a set of Oswald bumper beams. Plus some of the other stuff.......like lightweight front seats and a complete re-wiring of the car a la mil-spec connectors.