Any pics of basketweaves on Gen2?

[norurb]

I'm planning on an extreme weight reduction and Gen1 basketweaves with drag radials for later this summer. Just curious what the basketweaves will look like on my Gen2. I figure going from 16" down to 15" will help my acceleration in the 1/4 mile. Is it possible to fit 14" wheels? Maybe go with smaller brakes from an ealier Taurus?
As for the weight reduction I want to gut the engine compartment, dash, interior, trunk and roof. My goal is 2600 lbs, I figure I'll need some lexan and fiberglass doors, fiberglass hood, no bumpers (all custom made by me). It's all ok since this will be a drag car anyway.
I would appreciate serious replies and no flaming, thanks.

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

Actually, the basketweaves weigh very close to the same as slicers. And assuming you are running similar diameter rubber on both, the slicers would be the better setup.

 

[SHO Continental]

you can get a fiberglass or carbon fiber hood/trunk. lexan windows will be custom. I'd also make them stationary and gut the doors. And like you said pull out the bumpers.

 

[silverknight]

 

[Calypso]

I'd stick with the Slicers, or plain ol' steelies will probably be lighter. good luck on the reduction

 

[sho_bc]

my 15" weeves and tire combo were HEAVY compared to my slicers. stick with the slicers, or some other lightweight wheel. I think it was Marcel who had photos of his SHO riding on weeves for the winter.

 

[SolidState]

no, it was me

 

[SolidState]

 

[norurb]

If I can find lightweight wheels for cheap that would be fine but I suppose my true intention is to reduce the overall tire diameter. I think it would help with straight-line acceleration which is more important to me. I'm going outside right now to see if I have room to fit 14" wheels. But where would I locate the appropriate 14" wheel?

 

[norurb]

no, it was me

That looks real good.

 

[SolidState]

yeah, it is surprising how good it looks on that car...

 

[KC2SHO]

 

[norurb]

yea, that's a good look right there, is that your car? Now if I could just find the right drag radial to put on there. I've read that the original tire size is 215/65-r15. What is the shortest tire that one can install on that rim? Where do I locate specs on the original size tire such as width and height?

 

[KC2SHO]

It's a car that I bought for parts and I just recently removed the drive-train. Sorry can't help you with the tire sizes though.

 

[norurb]

What do you guys think if I install the 14" wheel/brake package from the standard Taurus sedan? I can then run 205/55/14 Nitto drag radials, or something similar. The tire diameter would go from stock 26.2 inches down to 22.9.