Weighed my car today; I'm shocked!
02-05-2007, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by streetracer
Thanks man. Its in my sig. Iron brakes got tossed for track brembos. Rims were 25lbs and reduced for 18lbs. Battery was 38 lbs and reduced for 12lbs. No spare. No tools. Simple.
02-05-2007, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Don't tell anyone but I am searching for 17-inch forged wheels. For autocross, I think Brembo are the only brakes that I can use and remain in BSP.
02-06-2007, 03:54 AM
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Don't tell anyone but I am searching for 17-inch forged wheels. For autocross, I think Brembo are the only brakes that I can use and remain in BSP.
02-06-2007, 10:15 AM
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wow, i thought our cars were heavier, pleasant surprise to say the least.
02-06-2007, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by streetracer
1- The second page has two weights: 1700lbs corresponds to the front axle and 1400lbs to the rear. A little math gives a weight distribution of 55/45. Not exactly what I was hoping and could be a serious cause of my traction issues.
02-06-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo 350z
Yeah 03 base are the lightest of all Z's. OP- do some lightweight seats.
02-06-2007, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by streetracer
1- The second page has two weights: 1700lbs corresponds to the front axle and 1400lbs to the rear. A little math gives a weight distribution of 55/45. Not exactly what I was hoping and could be a serious cause of my traction issues.
I understand with your mods/replacements you have managed to change this ratio to 55/45; making the rear less heavier = faster car but lesser traction.
Were you not aware of the above fact before making the mods?
02-06-2007, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ZsDaBest
Well, the stock itself comes with a 53/47 weight distribution ratio.
I understand with your mods/replacements you have managed to change this ratio to 55/45; making the rear less heavier = faster car but lesser traction.
Were you not aware of the above fact before making the mods?
I understand with your mods/replacements you have managed to change this ratio to 55/45; making the rear less heavier = faster car but lesser traction.
Were you not aware of the above fact before making the mods?
02-06-2007, 12:11 PM
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02-06-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by streetracer
Yes I was. But I prefer a lighter, faster and more responsive car to a more well balanced one. I don't autocross the car. Net yet, anyways.
[Most ppl here do the exact opposite of wat you are trying to do - like - put sand bags in the rear to make it heavier - coz of the snow and stuff!]
GOT Traction?
02-06-2007, 01:57 PM
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I don't autocross the car. Net yet, anyways.
02-06-2007, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Something is wrong with the numbers. Why are they rounded to the nearest 100?
In the case of the actual car numbers you can look at the pic attached.
02-06-2007, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
The big problem is that the mods you're making will bump you down to a class where you can't be competitive. Unless of course you're prepared to make some major investments ($$$) to keep up with the Mod cars.
As per document, I'm in D-Class still.
02-06-2007, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by lww
If you want to get your "REAL" weight, go to Z Car Garage. They have a set of LongAcre corner scales. My car weighs 2322lbs...
02-06-2007, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FAIRLADYZ_MANnE
so what about the battery
how can i make .. or get a lightier one..
if so what kind.
how can i make .. or get a lightier one..
if so what kind.