Mattedg_man

Hello,

The motor in my 03' recently let go, and I have been mulling over my future with the car. I am going to put another DE in, and since I use the car exclusively for AutoX/track driving I have a lot of options.

Weight reduction has been on my mind the most. With a carbon hatch, driver seat, pass seat removal, and a Ti exhaust, from what I've gathered, it adds up to ~200LB saved, plus the lightweight flywheel I have waiting to go in. (I have the heavy *** heated and power seats for reference).

All that extra together is pretty expensive at around ~4500$ excluding the cost of a new motor. This includes my estimate for shipping so it's a bit of clown math but will do for now.

I'm curious if those who have already gone down this path though the cost was worth it for the weight savings and how noticable it was.

Thanks.


Edit: After doing a bit of math this weight savings would equate to around an effective 15 HP gain, considering the new weight to power figure (not power to weight). IE to get the same weight to power figure I am seeing post weight savings I would have to add 15HP to the car as it is now. That incudes me in it, a half tank of gas. Estimating the car without me in it weights ~3200lbs based on everything I can find (touring trim level).

GreyZ

iTrader: (2)

It depends on where everything else is at modification wise. If it is truly track only, there is plenty of free stuff to do to remove weight. Washer tank removal, AC/radio removal, interior removal. If you aren't already on high quality dampers and 285+ 200tw tires though then the effort and money is probably better spent elsewhere.

iideadeyeii

iTrader: (6)

Every weight savings is worth it.