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I plan to go to the Friday night drags next month. I am looking for ideas for the best run! I should arrive with a 99-100% charge. ER XLT

I plan to remove only for the night:
  • Tailgate
  • Bed cover
  • all mats
  • rear seats
  • running boards
  • spare tire
  • antenna
  • Fold in mirrors
I can't think of any other easy weight removal/drag items.
I won't gut the interior and will have a passenger so front seats stay.
I will replace everything after the track night.
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You might also remove the Frunk cooler well lid and the cover for the LVB.
 

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If you’re really serious you can also remove the Frunk surround its self.
 

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If you are removing the antenna, you must be racing really light

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Wind resistance. I also hate the antenna!
 

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I think I'd get baseline and techniques worked out unless you've done these a lot before.
 

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