[wbt]

For those interested, the stock front seats weigh 51 lbs. each. I installed a Corbeau Forza seat and bracket this evening. Total weight for seat and bracket was 31 lbs. With the passenger seat pulled and driver seat replaced, 71 lbs. total weight savings.

Link to seat:
Corbeau: Forza

 

[wnt2gofst]

Good info. So there is some savings to be had even over the base seats.

 

[riceburner]

wow, good savings! how about the airbag light?

 

[Ivan 5.0]

Where these the cloth/manual or leather/power seats? The weights are different for both. I'd love to see some pics :rock:

 

[93PONY]

I saw similar results.
My Base model cloth fronts weighed 52lbs driver, 48lbs passanger. The Carbeau FX1 Pro's with brackets weigh 29lbs each.
I dropped 42lbs from the swap. The rear seat delete and belt removal removed an additional 20lbs.

 

[VENOM666]

im w riceburner,airbag light?

 

[wbt]

Yes on the airbag light being on. These were cloth, base model seats. I will get some pics up later. Just got the car loaded on the trailer for some racetrack duty tonight.

 

[Bad Intention]

Just got the car loaded on the trailer for some racetrack duty tonight.

This is what im looking forward too. Good luck tonite.

 

[wbt]

This is what im looking forward too. Good luck tonite.

Thanks! Not such good luck however. Broke something in the rear on lauch, first run.

 

[Bad Intention]

Sorry to hear that. Im going to private track rental on the 18th see what i can get out of my new combo.

 

[wbt]

Sorry to hear that. Im going to private track rental on the 18th see what i can get out of my new combo.

Nice! Staying tuned for results.

I watched the video footage on the break and all indications are pointing to driver side axle. That tells me several things:

1. New tires hooked great.
2. Clutch worked great.

I'll start tearing into it over the next week to inspect the damage. :stretcher

 

[wnt2gofst]

WBT that sucks..Time to upgrade. And get it back up in the next couple weeks.

 

[impetuous]

Ouch! Sorry to hear that. I came looking for some timeslips but now is the time to get something better in there...perhaps 33 splines.

 

[kdanner]

.....

 

[wbt]

So it's time to put stock parts on the car and take it to the dealership and demand they fix it, right? Then when they refuse your attempted warranty fraud, make threads on every forum you can think of, ranting about Ford's "glass axles", threatening media exposures and lawsuits, even making up some conspiracy theories about how the line workers knowingly put bad axles in, right?

Sorry, I couldn't resist after all of the previous baggery from various idiots about their engines and transmissions after they've modified and/or raced their cars.

Damn i've been had....

 

[wbt]

Update on the status/carnage and seat pic:

Driver side axle twisted in half. Carrier, differential, ring and pinion gear all look great. Tells me the axle tube brace and diff cover with bearing cap pre-load are doing their job.

Money shot as the axle went on hiatus:
axle.wmv - YouTube

For those wanting a pic of the seat:

I have some decision making to do over the next few days. Should be back up and running for another shot in December.

 

[riceburner]

How did you attach the seatbelt latch, to the seat? or to the floor?

 

[wbt]

How did you attach the seatbelt latch, to the seat? or to the floor?

The mounting bracket has provisions to bolt the seat belt buckle to it. I saw this setup in person prior to purchasing and that was one of the many features that helped me decide. It is literally just a bolt in part. No fabrication needed.

 

[riceburner]

The mounting bracket has provisions to bolt the seat belt buckle to it. I saw this setup in person prior to purchasing and that was one of the many features that helped me decide. It is literally just a bolt in part. No fabrication needed.

Awesome, thanks! One last question, I'm 6'@210lbs. any issues the seat itself?, the rake? I have to drive one hour to get to the track...

 

[wbt]

Awesome, thanks! One last question, I'm 6'@210lbs. any issues the seat itself?, the rake? I have to drive one hour to get to the track...

You bet. I'm not that tall, 5'9", however the seat slides way back and is upright. I prefer that peraonally. That said, kdanner is closer to your height and as far as I know, he doesn't mind the rake or legroom at all. Hope that helps.