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12-07-2005, 11:22 AM
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First off, the sound deadening is a royal pain in the a** to get all of it out even with dry ice. Nissan uses some sort of glue in addition to the sticky sound deadener. I still am not finished getting it out, but after 3 days working on it at night I have about 90% of it out and I have kept it all in one bag that I put on the scale. 3 days of annoying work for 10 lbs. of sound deadener. If I would have known the amount of time and effort it would take for a mesely 10 lbs. I would not have done it.
Second, don't do the airbags unless you have a roll bar, racing seats, and properly mounted 5 or 6 point harnesses. All it would take is one accident for you to regret taking the airbags out.
The stock speakers weigh next to nothing. I was really suprised. The stereo on the other hand, is heavy.
The CF hatch is a good option if you are going to use a lexan window instead of the OEM glass. That will save some weight for sure.
This is really the only way to save some real weight...
Second, don't do the airbags unless you have a roll bar, racing seats, and properly mounted 5 or 6 point harnesses. All it would take is one accident for you to regret taking the airbags out.
The stock speakers weigh next to nothing. I was really suprised. The stereo on the other hand, is heavy.
The CF hatch is a good option if you are going to use a lexan window instead of the OEM glass. That will save some weight for sure.
This is really the only way to save some real weight...
12-07-2005, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rbfd
That airbag place is an interesting idea....Exactly how much would all 4 of our airbags go for? Giving up safety in the name of speed isnt that stupid.....is it? Besides you can just buy a roll cage with the money you make.
12-07-2005, 12:45 PM
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There are so many options, it is better to catch up in this thread
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/108481-less-weight-more-power-have-you-lightened-your-z.html
Don't forget to corner balance the car. Most people reduce wieght and forget to adjust the suspension to compensate for it, which is why coilovers, toe arms, and camber arms are so important to get.
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/108481-less-weight-more-power-have-you-lightened-your-z.html
Don't forget to corner balance the car. Most people reduce wieght and forget to adjust the suspension to compensate for it, which is why coilovers, toe arms, and camber arms are so important to get.
12-07-2005, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickdogg
There are so many options, it is better to catch up in this thread
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108481
Don't forget to corner balance the car. Most people reduce wieght and forget to adjust the suspension to compensate for it, which is why coilovers, toe arms, and camber arms are so important to get.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108481
Don't forget to corner balance the car. Most people reduce wieght and forget to adjust the suspension to compensate for it, which is why coilovers, toe arms, and camber arms are so important to get.
12-07-2005, 01:03 PM
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rick doesnt ur car rattle and shake every time u hit a bump or imperfection in the road?
ii striped the rear trunk section and it was ridiculous...
ii striped the rear trunk section and it was ridiculous...
12-07-2005, 01:24 PM
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rick doesnt ur car rattle and shake every time u hit a bump or imperfection in the road?
ii striped the rear trunk section and it was ridiculous...
ii striped the rear trunk section and it was ridiculous...
12-07-2005, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickdogg
My car is so noisy from having nothing that everything cancels out. Exhaust is loud, suspension is stiff, no windows, sound deadening...you get the picture
12-07-2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickdogg
My car is so noisy from having nothing that everything cancels out. Exhaust is loud, suspension is stiff, no windows, sound deadening...you get the picture
. I think your car looks awesome. If I didn't think my fiance would kill me I would do that to my car, haha.
12-07-2005, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by thezedsled
Who needs air bags when you have a 4 point harness and racing seats is what I am thinking. So I think I am seriously going to do that...
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12-07-2005, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Lemans350
Don't replace the spare tire with a can of spray fix if you have TPMS sensors!
12-07-2005, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Fletch69z
That's what I was thinking. With a 4 point you don't need airbags any ways. Besides my airbag light has been flashing for months for some reason so my luck would be that they wouldn't even deploy if I got in an accident, .
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Originally Posted by Rickdogg
My car is so noisy from having nothing that everything cancels out. Exhaust is loud, suspension is stiff, no windows, sound deadening...you get the picture