lightweight Z? how much can you reduce?
08-30-2005, 05:00 PM
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holy crap that's heavy dude
i'd remove my stereo without even thinking about it until I realized the stock deck and front speakers only weighed in at like 7 lbs total. I think a stereo is worth 7 lbs on a daily driven car so I'm keeping it for now.
stereo gear weigh a ton - especially the JL stealth box dual sub
I've noticed that as I lighten the car up the ride is getting more and more bouncy - still on stock 03 suspension...for a couple more weeks
i'd remove my stereo without even thinking about it until I realized the stock deck and front speakers only weighed in at like 7 lbs total. I think a stereo is worth 7 lbs on a daily driven car so I'm keeping it for now.
stereo gear weigh a ton - especially the JL stealth box dual sub
I've noticed that as I lighten the car up the ride is getting more and more bouncy - still on stock 03 suspension...for a couple more weeks
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08-30-2005, 07:01 PM
#24
Originally Posted by sentry65
what's your current weight Rickdogg? Your Z is pretty much the lightest I've seen that isn't like the 350EVO or Perf Nissan Pro team's car
Next on my list:
-17" Forged track wheels
-Drill holes in front bumper reinforcement
-Change OEM mirrors to CF pieces
-Change rear side windows to lexan
-Fiberglass doors (maybe)
Last edited by Rickdogg; 08-30-2005 at 07:07 PM.
08-30-2005, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sentry65
yeah that's really light with a 60 lb rollbar and cast wheels
you can get carbon fiber front fenders. Guys who got the sarona fiberglass fenders say those were ligher by about 5 lbs each and those were fiberglass, not carbon fiber
you can get carbon fiber front fenders. Guys who got the sarona fiberglass fenders say those were ligher by about 5 lbs each and those were fiberglass, not carbon fiber
08-30-2005, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kcobean
Rather than reducing weight, just add power. Heck, rather than gut your z, spend a few grand and add 135 WHP....that's what I did. 
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08-30-2005, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by newto350z
Did anyone here try to serious reduce the weight on the Z instead or in adition to buy upgrades? I wonder how much you could save with taking things like Radio, carpets, AC unit and such out and replace the seats with lightweight race seats. I mean who needs a radio in a car like this? 
I am thinking about lowering the car, put some nice big wheels on and reduce weight where ever possible. I wonder how much faster 0-60 will be like this.
I am thinking about lowering the car, put some nice big wheels on and reduce weight where ever possible. I wonder how much faster 0-60 will be like this.
and biiiiig *** wing (created more drag)
08-30-2005, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickdogg
I guess the same could be said around a circuit race. I'll race you down the 1/4 mile strip and let's see how much I lose by (then again I have 17" track wheels vs your 19's) and lets count how many turns you lose by going around a 2.5 mile course with 23 turns.
08-30-2005, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ind
Replace doors with chain bike lock (-100 lbs), or if you're really worried about the weight use plastic wrap (-101 lbs)
Seriously though, the airbags have to weigh something. But more seriously, why would you want to disembowel such a beautiful car? To gain what, 1 second at the track? Is it really worth it?
Sure, take out the spare tire... only fill it 1/4 tank... that's reasonable. But losing 20 lbs at the expense of your carpets, dash, sound, and cosmetic plastics? Jesus.
Seriously though, the airbags have to weigh something. But more seriously, why would you want to disembowel such a beautiful car? To gain what, 1 second at the track? Is it really worth it?
Sure, take out the spare tire... only fill it 1/4 tank... that's reasonable. But losing 20 lbs at the expense of your carpets, dash, sound, and cosmetic plastics? Jesus.
08-30-2005, 08:42 PM
#33
Originally Posted by kcobean
A fair argument. I haven't had mine on a scale lately, but I'm sure she's one heavy pig. Makes no difference though. With the car wrapped in fiberglass body kit, it'll never see a track. The first time I left the pavement, my car would shatter!
In the 1/4 mile and 0-60, I agree just add more HP
08-30-2005, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickdogg
Just pullin your chain
In the 1/4 mile and 0-60, I agree just add more HP
In the 1/4 mile and 0-60, I agree just add more HP
08-30-2005, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kcobean
Actually, a combination of both would be good. If you could keep the car at stock weight numbers WHILE adding 135 WHP, that might be the best of both worlds as far as lap times go....not sure.
08-30-2005, 09:08 PM
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Go on a diet, get the best of both worlds. No need to take out your interior, its cheaper, and the chicks will like it. If you are a sack of bones already well..........I dont know what to say.
08-30-2005, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jvanquish
Why would u remove AC?!?!?!? Boston has a summer period too lol
Radio? maybe kill all speakers ~30lbs
Spare donut ~40 lbs
Carpets 5 lbs
Install carbon fiber race seats (expensive) saving of ~20-25 lbs per if ya have the power leather less if clothe seats
Expensive forged rims ~10 lbs per rim
Carbon Fiber hood ~30-40lbs?
If ya like weight saving... buy Lotus Elise... cant afford it? buy s2000!
Radio? maybe kill all speakers ~30lbs
Spare donut ~40 lbs
Carpets 5 lbs
Install carbon fiber race seats (expensive) saving of ~20-25 lbs per if ya have the power leather less if clothe seats
Expensive forged rims ~10 lbs per rim
Carbon Fiber hood ~30-40lbs?
If ya like weight saving... buy Lotus Elise... cant afford it? buy s2000!
LOL, stock hood is light as it really gets, its made of aluminum just like the Z32 300ZX was. There is no way u can save 30-40lbs, in fact many of the aftermarket CF hoods weigh more then the stock ones, mainly cause its not DRY CF and its a WET type which has no CF values like strength and weight savings. There is more then 5lbs of carpet in this car too.
08-30-2005, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
A couple of questions:
1. How much does the touring 18" stock wheel weigh? Compared to the nismo 18"?
2. Wouldn't you want some weight in the back like the spare tire so you have traction when launching?
1. How much does the touring 18" stock wheel weigh? Compared to the nismo 18"?
2. Wouldn't you want some weight in the back like the spare tire so you have traction when launching?
Touring 18x8" FRONT tire weighs 56lbs with stock 225 45 18 RE040 tires....quite heavy eh? Yes i weighed it on a scale over at the shop.
FRONT Nismo wheels with 245 40 18 Nitto NT555's weighs in at 42lbs
and my fat pig *** Touring 6MT Roadster weighs in at 3510lbs with no riders and a hair over 1/4 tank.
