Tom, the wheels are used, and they've been a project, but they aren't made of gold. Hollow sway bars are common circle track items, as is the alum components that go with. My roto molded cel is feather weight...no need to get spendy there, and it was under $200 IIRC. And the stock gauges are removable...for free.

I hear what you're saying, but short of adding XX pounds to EVERY car across America that runs in ITA, there's no simple solution. I'm within 20 pounds, and theres 10 on me...but, I am positive that I'm not losing races because the car is 20 over.