The Useless East Canada thread!
01-12-2012, 08:22 AM
Last time I did a corner weight in May 2011 , it was ;
50.1%cross / 50.8%left - 49.2%right - 54.4%front - 45.6%rear
total 3501 Lbs w/ 3/4 tank of gas + driver.
this with an empty trunk down to the frame*no plastic tool or spare* from my rear crossbar , relocated oem battery to the rear.
50.1%cross / 50.8%left - 49.2%right - 54.4%front - 45.6%rear
total 3501 Lbs w/ 3/4 tank of gas + driver.
this with an empty trunk down to the frame*no plastic tool or spare* from my rear crossbar , relocated oem battery to the rear.
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01-12-2012, 12:53 PM
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I think the Z stock is close to 50/50 F/R weight, but its really hard to keep. So much stuff to take out of the rear compared to the front :P
I scooped up the bits removed of the sound deadening. This accounts for about 1/3 of under the drivers seat. and..... 1 whole pound! About 17.5ounces. I figure you can assume around 5-6 lbs for the front. The rear has a lot, probably close to 10lbs, then above the fuel pump area has another 2lbs or so. So in total you have about 20lbs throughout the car.
On the topic, I picked up a small 2in wire wheel to see how it would do. Not great on the parts with lots of tar, but the bits that were already cleared that have residue, it kicks ***. Brings it right down to the metal like it was never there.
Heres a shot of it. You can see on the right on the tunnel I used the wire wheel between the two spots with crap on it still. When I am done Ill spray it with OEM silver paint and it will look just like new.
I scooped up the bits removed of the sound deadening. This accounts for about 1/3 of under the drivers seat. and..... 1 whole pound! About 17.5ounces. I figure you can assume around 5-6 lbs for the front. The rear has a lot, probably close to 10lbs, then above the fuel pump area has another 2lbs or so. So in total you have about 20lbs throughout the car.
On the topic, I picked up a small 2in wire wheel to see how it would do. Not great on the parts with lots of tar, but the bits that were already cleared that have residue, it kicks ***. Brings it right down to the metal like it was never there.
Heres a shot of it. You can see on the right on the tunnel I used the wire wheel between the two spots with crap on it still. When I am done Ill spray it with OEM silver paint and it will look just like new.
Last edited by GT-Rob; 01-12-2012 at 12:57 PM.
01-12-2012, 01:16 PM
I wont be happy untill I get my 10lbs / 1 whp
Im looking to redo my exhaust again with some burns part !
the only thing that is in the way is my budjet 2012 whih is very limited !
unless I take some time to sell my 350z 2007 stuff !
headlight / taillight / Veilside Ver3 body kit with the authentic rear carbon wing / my ex-spare 6mt tranny / hotchikt swaybar with front powergrid end-link / BNIB rear spc camber kit w toe kit / stering wheel air bag / front passenger airbag / both driver/passenger door / coolant radiator / oem strut bar / and some other stuff I forgot that are waiting in my storage basement !
Im looking to redo my exhaust again with some burns part !
the only thing that is in the way is my budjet 2012 whih is very limited !
unless I take some time to sell my 350z 2007 stuff !
headlight / taillight / Veilside Ver3 body kit with the authentic rear carbon wing / my ex-spare 6mt tranny / hotchikt swaybar with front powergrid end-link / BNIB rear spc camber kit w toe kit / stering wheel air bag / front passenger airbag / both driver/passenger door / coolant radiator / oem strut bar / and some other stuff I forgot that are waiting in my storage basement !
01-12-2012, 01:55 PM
im looking for a posting to either Trenton or TO (getting closer to the track !) but it wont happen before a few year now
01-12-2012, 03:46 PM
I had my 240sx on a scale the other day and it was 3100 with no weight reduction, empty tank, and big fat me in it. (245lbs)(I carry it well, dont trip)
Now do some weight reduction and a tuned up sr20 among others and then pow right in the kisser.
Now do some weight reduction and a tuned up sr20 among others and then pow right in the kisser.
01-12-2012, 04:10 PM
you have a nice advantage over me !
do you care to tell us how much power you have with that tuned sr20 ?
01-12-2012, 05:07 PM
Haha no my 240 has a stock ka w/auto trans. Lol (Beater)
My Z makes 270whp tho. But a 240 would obviously be easier to make very fast. A 350z takes a lot more effort imo.
My Z makes 270whp tho. But a 240 would obviously be easier to make very fast. A 350z takes a lot more effort imo.
01-13-2012, 06:48 PM
12.2 pounds today. Mostly front carpet with underlying foam. Some trim and metal from the back I was able to unbolt. 2 hours effort.
= 204 pounds total weight loss
= 158 pounds competition weight loss.
Still have to get speakers out of doors with the dyamatting. Some wiring from the car, and what will be the biggest PITA of all the sound deadening tar.
= 204 pounds total weight loss
= 158 pounds competition weight loss.
Still have to get speakers out of doors with the dyamatting. Some wiring from the car, and what will be the biggest PITA of all the sound deadening tar.
= 216.2 pounds total weight loss
= 170.2 pounds competition weight loss
Nice to see these numbers keep stacking up over the winter.
I technically started taking off the sound deadening as well with a hammer and chisel, works pretty well, but leaves residue. I don't want to weigh it til I get it all in the bag.
01-14-2012, 03:33 AM
12.2 pounds shaved off today in the form of swapping out the OEM cats for MD ART pipes.
= 216.2 pounds total weight loss
= 170.2 pounds competition weight loss
Nice to see these numbers keep stacking up over the winter.
I technically started taking off the sound deadening as well with a hammer and chisel, works pretty well, but leaves residue. I don't want to weigh it til I get it all in the bag.
= 216.2 pounds total weight loss
= 170.2 pounds competition weight loss
Nice to see these numbers keep stacking up over the winter.
I technically started taking off the sound deadening as well with a hammer and chisel, works pretty well, but leaves residue. I don't want to weigh it til I get it all in the bag.
