My Z lost some weight...
roast, the bolt thing in your last picture you posted is for child seats to latch onto.
Have you taken out the extra weight from the hatch itself? There's like a 5lb dead weight that's just there for stock or wingless Zs. The dealership takes that out (supposedly) if you get a wing when you buy the car.
Have you thought about shaving the window wiper? That motor weighs like 10lbs too. If you don't use the wiper (I don't), just take it off. It's real easy.
Have you taken out the extra weight from the hatch itself? There's like a 5lb dead weight that's just there for stock or wingless Zs. The dealership takes that out (supposedly) if you get a wing when you buy the car.
Have you thought about shaving the window wiper? That motor weighs like 10lbs too. If you don't use the wiper (I don't), just take it off. It's real easy.
Originally Posted by roast
Lightening the front end is next on my list. I'm thinking about a complete lightweight pulley set and a tilton clutch/fly for starters. Won't be free like this latest round.
What about relocating the battery to the rear? I know that would add a little extra weight with cable, but the distribution would probably be worth it. Could it be a h***ard being so close to the gas tank though??
What about relocating the battery to the rear? I know that would add a little extra weight with cable, but the distribution would probably be worth it. Could it be a h***ard being so close to the gas tank though??
Originally Posted by Reyes_USN
holy **** never seen a Z that bare
Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
Sorry if I missed it, but did you weigh the items you removed to determine your total weight loss?
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That's pretty awesome stuff. I was just reading a mag at Books a Million yesterday that shows you how to lose 210lbs from the Z. Of course this included getting a new hatch and battery but the article says you get about 20hp increase. I'll try to remember what mag this was and post later.
Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
Have you taken out the extra weight from the hatch itself? There's like a 5lb dead weight that's just there for stock or wingless Zs. The dealership takes that out (supposedly) if you get a wing when you buy the car.
Have you thought about shaving the window wiper? That motor weighs like 10lbs too. If you don't use the wiper (I don't), just take it off. It's real easy.
I also don't want to get too carried away on the rear-end until I start taking weight off the front(which is easier said than done) and tweak the suspension accordingly. With 1/4 tank of gas I can tell the weight distro is much more front biased now, which I don't really like(but I love the weight savings). I can even see the rear end sits higher than before. People might be surprised how much just a little weight here or there can make a big difference in the cars dynamics, good or bad.
Is that rear strut bar acually functional or just to look pretty? By your pics I see it has holes and its not a solid piece. Does it have a tube welded to the chassis or something?
The rear strut bar is what you see, a box section that crosses from one side to the other, no tube or internal structure. I am fairly certain if it was not necessary, Nissan would have ditched it after the first year because every magazine writer commented on how it took up to much trunk space.
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I stripped my trunk like that once. All my friends made fun of me so I put it back, 
. Also, I'd only had the car for a few months then so I just couldn't stomach stripping such a nice, newer car. I would love to strip the whole interior though for autocross, but the car's just still too new.
. Also, I'd only had the car for a few months then so I just couldn't stomach stripping such a nice, newer car. I would love to strip the whole interior though for autocross, but the car's just still too new.
