Originally Posted by Trailbraker
Lightweight battery and seats would help a lot too.
Yeah, I have thought of both. The problem with the lightweight battery is probably that it will go flat in no-time when the car is parked with the alarm on. TB, do you have info on how the GTA fares in battery capacity respect with a low weight battery?
When it comes to the seat I have thought of replacing the drivers seat with a low weight bucket seat. In addition to the weight save I hope that another benefit is that you can place it lower than the stock seat, which I think is placed a bit high even on the lowest setting. Problems with the bucket seat are:
* You have to disconnect the stock seat airbag, and still have the rest of the airbag system working.
* The stock seat belt should still be usable with the new seat.
* The new seat must fit with the driver side door closed
* The new seat will have to be adjustable, at least in length, can you re-use the stock sliding gizmo without modifying it?
* To fit the new seat, I guess you would have to manufacture some special brackets etc. I.e. a bit of a hassle with the car in a workshop.
Anyone have experience with the GTA/156 in this (seat) respect?