You guys are funny but worry way too much... I am not that mindless retard that would just remove anything if I thought it would really jeopordise my saftey.. I am honestly more worried about the structual integrity of the door itself over time.. I have the bars in my garage and can always re-install them with my welder at any time...Not a big deal..
The bar weighs more then a pound with all the attachment crap removed around it.... 5 pounds in total each is my guess maybe, and the bars look so weak that they could just bend and fold effortlessly during a wreck. Plus, I really believe they are mounted to low on the door to save your upper torso during a mad wreck.....They are hollow and worthless but may save your hip and arse on a side collision if your lucky, that's it.... Like I said the door is still solid, very solid.. I really don't believe that bar prevents jack.... It's there for looks only... Ha Ha Ha..
I may just remove both the 90lbs doors completely and put on some canvas jeep like doors on instead... Dis the engine hood altogether and install some plexi glass home made hood cover special.... Replace the iron subframe with an alloy chasis.. Carbon fiber the quarter panels, side rear panels, trunk,etc.. I may just remove all the car seats and bolt down a plastic crate to sit on, and lap belt.... Remove the A/C unit, power steering, and just about everything else under the hood except for the engine, battery and alternator.. However, please note, I cannot and will not remove my stereo, as I gotta have my tunes...I must draw the line somewhere..... Oh, in final I may also chop the top off my SC400 and make it an instant convertable classic...
That should drop 1000lbs or so... It may look ugly and be as dangerous as hell but should be twice as fast... Sound like a good plan?