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Originally Posted by NissanGuy23 (Post 2462134)

I've heard removing the spare isn't good for rear traction, the car is already light in the rear.

True but if you have the Stillen CBE it actually weights more than stock and all the added weight is added to the muffler area that is stationed right where the spare would be. That’s one of the perks of that CBE system.

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Originally Posted by 1st (Post 2462161)

I really hope you're kidding. Really.

This is why i went with Fast Intentions.. Their hand made CBE's are very light and sound amazing.

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Originally Posted by 1st (Post 2461863)

mwhit02 do you plan on driving around like that whether it be track or street use? I personally like the look and feel of being gutted not to mention I like the noise as well (exhaust/road). Just adds to the race car/inspired feel to it. As far as the additional wire removal not saving any weight I hear that. But removing all that other stuff in the hatch I’m sure some weight is being saved. Does anybody know of a universal spare tire screw holder that will work with the spare and the screw hole to keep the spare secure in the hatch instead of having it move around freely like other vehicles come equipped with?

I don't track the car, well, maybe a little 1/4 mile here and there...but I could really tell a difference when I removed the rear interior hatch pieces. Plus I didn't think it looked half bad, but then I had these wires everywhere that was kinda killing the clean look of the gutted hatch. So I fooled around, cut and moved some wires and installed some LED lights:

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/a...4/IMG_2035.jpg

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/a...4/IMG_2036.jpg

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/a...48806387_o.jpg

At some point, I will remove that white caulking and have my paint shop re-spray the hatch area a uniform white color

You going for the gutted race car look?

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Originally Posted by savoy49 (Post 2462382)

I really hope you're kidding. Really.

I’m actually not. Per Stillen that is a true fact. It’s to help the *** of the car stay planted around turns or what not. If you have ever seen that CBE live you would know what I’m talking about.

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Originally Posted by mwhit02 (Post 2462697)

I could really tell a difference when I removed the rear interior hatch pieces.

I bet. It does help.

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Originally Posted by 1st (Post 2463080)

... Turns off Internet forever

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 2462862)

You going for the gutted race car look?

Yes

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Originally Posted by 1st (Post 2462161)

I think Nissan (Nismo) would disagree with you on that point

http://img.cheshi-img.com/201110/433...2dfc8f_500.jpg

Faith in Internet restored. Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks adding weight to "improve" handling is akin to going to a taller gear to help with traction.

I have been thinking about removing everything from my hatch and then covering the metal with sound proofing and then covering that with interior grade vinyl. That would cut the road noise but really open up the hatch area.

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Originally Posted by savoy49 (Post 2463942)

Faith in Internet restored. Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks adding weight to "improve" handling is akin to going to a taller gear to help with traction.

You swear like its hella weight pal.