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The 09-10 Sonata V6 SE is ~3550 lbs. Thats heavy. Weight kills MPG and performance. Im pretty sure there isnt much weight to reduce besides the spare tire, tools, trunk mats, back seats etc... But removing the spare tire is not a smart choice, and removing the back seats just looks ghetto. Anyone have any ideas for ways to reduce weight? Some things I had in mind.
1) 17-18" lightweight rims. The stock rims are ~22lbs (17" aluminum). There are many 16-18 lbs rims to be found, and it is critical to keep rolling weight to a minimum. Also, keeping the rims NO larger than 18" will help to prevent increasing the gearing of the already too tall gear ratio. Id run 14" wheels if it didnt look so silly just to reduce the gearing a bit. Much better performance to be had... but that method is unattainable.
2) Removing trunk carpet and board. Leave spare tire/tools in unless you want to risk a major headache!
Also remove engine cover. These weight less than 15 lbs together though, so its pretty much pointless.
Aaaannnddd thats about it. Anything more will just reduce the comfort in the cabin, in my eyes. Or it will just look ghetto. Any ideas???
1) 17-18" lightweight rims. The stock rims are ~22lbs (17" aluminum). There are many 16-18 lbs rims to be found, and it is critical to keep rolling weight to a minimum. Also, keeping the rims NO larger than 18" will help to prevent increasing the gearing of the already too tall gear ratio. Id run 14" wheels if it didnt look so silly just to reduce the gearing a bit. Much better performance to be had... but that method is unattainable.
2) Removing trunk carpet and board. Leave spare tire/tools in unless you want to risk a major headache!
Aaaannnddd thats about it. Anything more will just reduce the comfort in the cabin, in my eyes. Or it will just look ghetto. Any ideas???