Less weight = more power; Have you lightened your Z?

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Jun 7, 2010 | 10:13 AM

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Maybe they were referring to the G35 (350gt or whatever in Japan)

Jun 7, 2010 | 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GT-Rob

Maybe they were referring to the G35 (350gt or whatever in Japan)

Thats what i was thinking as well, still doesnt make much sense though.

Does anyone know about the 3 "chunks of steel"? I remember reading about one in the trunk but thats about it.

Dec 6, 2010 | 06:03 PM

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Got ambitious and started lightening the Z! Got the back half interior removed permenantly and am going to start stripping the tar and sound deadener this weekend. Next is removing the heater core and extra crap under the dash!

Got color coded paint on the way to finish the interior off after it is all scrapped and cleaned up. I will be welding in a harness bar and some provisions for a future rollcage prior to paint.

Apr 30, 2011 | 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance

The quote is simply incorrect. Whether the author was mistaken, or it was incorrectly edited, who knows. No 350Z's, no matter where they are, Japan, US, Europe, or anywhere else on this planet or any other, have rear seats, or provisions for rear seats. Previous generations of Z's did have the option for a 2+2 configuration however.

I think that one guy with that one thread says other wise...

Either way bumping cause I'm at 3200lbs with dte light 25miles left....

Apr 30, 2011 | 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KingBaby

I think that one guy with that one thread says other wise...

Either way bumping cause I'm at 3200lbs with dte light 25miles left....

Which probably means about 3 gallons! Mine will read "----" seemingly forever.

Dec 18, 2012 | 09:54 AM

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I think the best weight saving thing I can do is reduce the fat between the steering wheel and seat.

Dec 18, 2012 | 10:04 AM

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ruh roh...

Dec 18, 2012 | 10:24 AM

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as of late I removed a wiper blade and marked off like thirty odd protrusion that can be cut off the frame of the car...

Dec 18, 2012 | 10:56 AM

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My car ended up at 2,649 lbs with an LS1/TH400/6-Point Cage and 12 gallons of fuel. Lightening my car was one if the beat mods I ever did (other than LS).

Dec 18, 2012 | 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Quamen

My car ended up at 2,649 lbs with an LS1/TH400/6-Point Cage and 12 gallons of fuel. Lightening my car was one if the beat mods I ever did (other than LS).

Ok that's lighter than my S14

that **** either is a tire smoker

or can move out like SOB!

Dec 18, 2012 | 11:24 AM

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Awesome

these are estimates...please confirm or deny

6 point cage = 60lbs +/-
LS1 = 390lbs +/-
TH400 = 134lbs +/1

VQ35DE/HR= 300-330lbs +/-
CD009= 125 +/-

estimated difference of roughly 129lbs +/-

Dec 18, 2012 | 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Highway Riding

Ok that's lighter than my S14

that **** either is a tire smoker

or can move out like SOB!

Move out like SOB! 9.670 second quarter mile with only 535whp. Check the Z33Art Facebook page for videos and pictures.

Dec 18, 2012 | 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KingBaby

That sounds about right.

Dec 18, 2012 | 12:07 PM

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Uhm yeah that's fast. Very impressive 1/4.... Congrats and thanks for sharing..

Aug 24, 2013 | 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by was wesman

wow...i've been thinking of adding some, my z rattles like a 89' camaro sometimes.

--wes

lol... Ikr!!!

Aug 24, 2013 | 07:48 PM

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necrophilia is bad bro, this threads last update was 9 months ago and the post you quoted is several years old

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lol... Ikr!!!

Aug 24, 2013 | 07:54 PM

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Thought that line deserved another chance....

Aug 24, 2013 | 09:42 PM

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shoots...came in here expecting something new...

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trunk release/pop assembly = 3lbs

My BCM is shorted, and randomly popped the trunk. Removed it and relocated the child/safety release to the armrest area.

Aug 25, 2013 | 04:07 AM

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Aug 25, 2013 | 05:16 AM

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Now THAT is gutted, lol.

Question...why doesn't anybody make lightweight subframe brace replacements? Every time I'm under the car I sigh and wonder how much these steel beasts must weigh.

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