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It's obvious that the more power and performance parts you add the faster your car will be (hopefully), but do any of you guys do any type of weight reduction. I know one obvious will be removing the spare and the jack, but what else do you guys do. How many of you got carbon fiber parts for your car?
I seen on some website carbon fiber doors... i think it said took off 120 lbs but its legal and not safe, but my car isn't a daily driver so i guess i would do it anyways lol, but it said 03-06 and i got 07
I seen on some website carbon fiber doors... i think it said took off 120 lbs but its legal and not safe, but my car isn't a daily driver so i guess i would do it anyways lol, but it said 03-06 and i got 07
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Eat small portion of food. Exercise and drink plenty of water. Probably the biggest weight reduction you can do and also save money. Unless you are 4'10" and weigh only 70 lbs.
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You will definitely reduce some weight by using carbon parts but I really dont think it will be a substantial amount to justify the cost.
Maybe start with some lightweight wheels?
Maybe start with some lightweight wheels?
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Originally Posted by MyFairladyZ2006
You will definitely reduce some weight by using carbon parts but I really dont think it will be a substantial amount to justify the cost.
Maybe start with some lightweight wheels?
Maybe start with some lightweight wheels?
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Originally Posted by MyFairladyZ2006
This thread has turned into a joke again ![](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/icon14.gif)
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cut the roof off?![Confused](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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I was suggesting outlandish ideas due to the fact this question is asked everyday with the same answers. I bet with my suggestions he can lose 200lbs
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Originally Posted by Brrcats
homemade targa top ftw
I was suggesting outlandish ideas due to the fact this question is asked everyday with the same answers.
I was suggesting outlandish ideas due to the fact this question is asked everyday with the same answers.
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On a serious note, it's best spent on HP/torque than for weight reduction. The car is heavy because it's built of quality materials. I had an Altima before my Z and it was light because it was made out of cheap materials. Sheding a few lbs from the wheels for the amt that you are going to spend on it too much for little gain in quickness.
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Originally Posted by RedLine 350z
On a serious note, it's best spent on HP/torque than for weight reduction. The car is heavy because it's built of quality materials. I had an Altima before my Z and it was light because it was made out of cheap materials. Sheding a few lbs from the wheels for the amt that you are going to spend on it too much for little gain in quickness.
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Originally Posted by PFI350Z
Ok and whats wrong with someone asking again. i never read it before or obviusly I wouldnt be asking. so no one in the world can ask a question that has been asked before in some point in time........
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Originally Posted by Brrcats
Whats wrong is that you could have easily have used the search function and found a wealth of information but rather you create a worthless thread.
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Originally Posted by PFI350Z
i dont know why, i was being serious because i feel like our car is pretty heavy and i just wanted suggestions on how to get it lighter since i had the car only 2 months
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