What;s a realistic "track weight"
10-14-2007, 01:57 PM
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What;s a realistic "track weight"
I am debating about buyign another 350z for a dedicated track/racecar.
Whats a good weight for a fully stripped 350z.......with cage, no AC, no creature comforts? No carpet , full race car prepped?
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Whats a good weight for a fully stripped 350z.......with cage, no AC, no creature comforts? No carpet , full race car prepped?
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10-14-2007, 02:01 PM
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I hear the interior parts are pretty light and taking all the plastic and carpet will only get you like 30? Do a forum search on weight or something like that, there have been many threads about shaving off the pounds and many people have listed what savings to expect.
10-14-2007, 03:17 PM
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i have heard the same thing about the guts of the interior. but if you take out the stock seats, put in one race seat that will shave off some. i am sure stripping the ac will save you some, those parts are rather heavy. a lot of race componets are lighter compared to oem parts as well. Oh and not that i know you but go on a diet 
prolly the healthiest and cheapest.
btw, i think i have seen your car around. One sold last year in Burlington with the spoiler that you have in your avatar. yours maybe???
prolly the healthiest and cheapest. btw, i think i have seen your car around. One sold last year in Burlington with the spoiler that you have in your avatar. yours maybe???
10-15-2007, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by John
Holy crap Eric - long time no speak! How's it going? What happened to the Viper?
You want a good track weight or a reasonable one? Great would be 3000lbs with driver - but it's going to a be a battle to get it there.
You want a good track weight or a reasonable one? Great would be 3000lbs with driver - but it's going to a be a battle to get it there.
@ 3000# with Driver is about what I'm hoping for without having to spend$50k to get it there!
SOld the VIper awhile back, it was an awesome car and hella fun to drive, but after going through 6 sets of tires in 6 weekends i figured it was time for a car with a little less wear items. So i bought an e36 m3 and turned it into an BMWCCA I-prepared racecar.
I was at rockingham last weekend and got to drive a friends 350z and forgot how much I enjoyed driving the Z on track! SO i am toying with the idea of getting back into it. How have you been? In CA now?
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10-15-2007, 05:28 AM
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I always wanted an IP E36 M3 - they were my nemesis at VIR (but my car and I were pretty much maxxed out at 2:12 and change).
Yep, moved out to the land of pot-smoking hippies, illegal immigrants, surfing, sunshine, no bugs, and perfect weather earlier this year.
Yep, moved out to the land of pot-smoking hippies, illegal immigrants, surfing, sunshine, no bugs, and perfect weather earlier this year.
10-15-2007, 05:34 AM
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@ 3000# with Driver is about what I'm hoping for without having to spend$50k to get it there!
SOld the VIper awhile back, it was an awesome car and hella fun to drive, but after going through 6 sets of tires in 6 weekends i figured it was time for a car with a little less wear items. So i bought an e36 m3 and turned it into an BMWCCA I-prepared racecar.
I was at rockingham last weekend and got to drive a friends 350z and forgot how much I enjoyed driving the Z on track! SO i am toying with the idea of getting back into it. How have you been? In CA now?
SOld the VIper awhile back, it was an awesome car and hella fun to drive, but after going through 6 sets of tires in 6 weekends i figured it was time for a car with a little less wear items. So i bought an e36 m3 and turned it into an BMWCCA I-prepared racecar.
I was at rockingham last weekend and got to drive a friends 350z and forgot how much I enjoyed driving the Z on track! SO i am toying with the idea of getting back into it. How have you been? In CA now?
To answer the original post, we had a fully stripped 350Z weigh in at 298X lbs at CMP.
10-15-2007, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by John
I always wanted an IP E36 M3 - they were my nemesis at VIR (but my car and I were pretty much maxxed out at 2:12 and change).
Yep, moved out to the land of pot-smoking hippies, illegal immigrants, surfing, sunshine, no bugs, and perfect weather earlier this year.
Yep, moved out to the land of pot-smoking hippies, illegal immigrants, surfing, sunshine, no bugs, and perfect weather earlier this year.
2:12? hmmm, I ran a 2:13 and change with some furl starvation issues at VIper days in the M3 some of the IP guys were running 2:07's its crazy!
10-15-2007, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mhoward1
WHA!!!!
To answer the original post, we had a fully stripped 350Z weigh in at 298X lbs at CMP.
To answer the original post, we had a fully stripped 350Z weigh in at 298X lbs at CMP.
Like i said, i'm TOYING with the idea!
10-15-2007, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Eric1h
was that with driver?
Like i said, i'm TOYING with the idea!
Like i said, i'm TOYING with the idea!
and could your TOYING have anything to do with the fact the 350Z never broke..only got REALLY dirty when I drove it.
(Still really sorry about that)
10-15-2007, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mhoward1
..only got REALLY dirty when I drove it.
(Still really sorry about that)
(Still really sorry about that)
this provokes story telling time mr mhoward....
10-15-2007, 06:45 AM
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I believe the 350EVO Grand Am Z's were ~2650lbs.
Too lazy to search to confirm that though. I also believe the #35 car is still for sale, ~$50k turnkey w/ some spares.
Too lazy to search to confirm that though. I also believe the #35 car is still for sale, ~$50k turnkey w/ some spares.
10-15-2007, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by UnderPressure
I believe the 350EVO Grand Am Z's were ~2650lbs.
Too lazy to search to confirm that though. I also believe the #35 car is still for sale, ~$50k turnkey w/ some spares.
Too lazy to search to confirm that though. I also believe the #35 car is still for sale, ~$50k turnkey w/ some spares.
10-15-2007, 07:16 PM
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Eric,
my car is at 3080 lb as you described, except i have kirk roll bar( not cage).
pm sent with information if you want to know details.
John knows me and the car before underwent significant changes.
cheers,
jose
my car is at 3080 lb as you described, except i have kirk roll bar( not cage).
pm sent with information if you want to know details.
John knows me and the car before underwent significant changes.
cheers,
jose