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Old 05-18-2008, 06:52 PM
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what can we do (in order of most effective) of things we can do lose weight with the 350Z ?

1. replace seats with race?
2. lighter wheels
3. replace what panels?
4. smaller battery?

Can you also list out if you know the weight savings?
Old 05-18-2008, 07:03 PM
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drive with less fuel in the tank, take out the passenger seat, remove spare/tools, get rid of the heavy cats and stock exhaust.

It all really depends on how far you want to go with this. If its a pure track car, then you could tear the entire thing apart if you really wanted to shed some pounds.
Old 05-18-2008, 07:05 PM
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r u kidding me....search man.....
obviously anything u dont use/like...get rid of....carbon fiber anyone...
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remeber that search button is your friend.
and just take out things you think are heavy.
Old 05-18-2008, 07:58 PM
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go on a diet, loose some pounds.
Old 05-18-2008, 09:24 PM
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Heater core, A/c, and all the lines, and the big metal speaker box that is covered in plastic behind the seats.
You all know what I am talkin about!
Old 05-18-2008, 10:31 PM
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You could pull the engine, or use the search button. we seem to have this question about every couple of months or so, SEARCh nOOB
Old 05-19-2008, 10:00 AM
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If it's for fuel savings, there are ways to do it w./o. sacrificing your monZter.
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Used Advanced search field.

Searched term "lighten" (could also use "weight" or "reduction")

Narrowed to Autocross/Road section.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....hlight=lighten
Old 05-19-2008, 05:23 PM
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https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/108481-less-weight-more-power-have-you-lightened-your-z.html
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That was easy
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