bnguyenbb6 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I've always been curious about how much that weight weighs because it always seems to cause the glove box to "thud" down on that string. How to: 1. Remove glove box per "cabin filter replacement" how to's. 2. Unscrew the two Philips head screws on the back of the glove box. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/6908434696_151f4a04bf_z.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5348/6908435468_0420f81405_z.jpg 3.Pry glove box apart, it should be painless. 4. It should look like this: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5039/7054525043_1a23965c05_z.jpg Remove the 3 center Philips on the black plastic piece(white piece will not be removed). 5. Remove black plastic handle piece and weight. 6. Replace handle in original spot and continue to put the glove box back on. According to my super accurate bathroom scale weighing method, the piece is ~2.5lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Gonna do this tomorrow. Had no idea there were weights in the glove box cover lol lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08GTltd Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Why are their weights in it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I believe it is so it will open more quickly? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreethousandGT Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks for the tip; I just did it. This is the cabin filter replacement how to that the first step is referring to http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-cabin-air-filter-replacment-help-93471.html Additional tip: when putting everything together, don't forget to pull the retraction string back out, or you'll have to redo the whole process. Also note that you'll have to pull down on the glove box now for it to open. It doesn't matter to me, but if you're constantly opening it, this might be a nuisance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Finally got around to doing this + cabin filter. I also removed a steel bracket that seemingly served no purpose. I'll try to get a picture and post it when I weigh both of these. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kev master Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just got rid of mine. It weighs exactly 2 lbs 9.2 ozs. Guess what? The asshole that owned it before me removed the cabin air filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted November 13, 2013 Moderators Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just got rid of mine. It weighs exactly 2 lbs 9.2 ozs. Guess what? The asshole that owned it before me removed the cabin air filter. Nah, if you have an early '05 the assholes at the factory just never put one in I'm serious, BTW! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kev master Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Nah, if you have an early '05 the assholes at the factory just never put one in I'm serious, BTW! I kept wondering why there was always this crap that would blow into my eyes and make me blind everytime I turned the blower on. If they had no intention of putting the damn filter in, why did they even bother to put the slot for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Since 7 lbs is commonly equated to 1 hp (can't remember if this was for motorcycles or cars), then you just gained about 1/3 hp. Woot!!! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaMax Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hp ftmfw!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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