The Z is getting heavier for 2006

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Sep 28, 2005 | 10:00 AM

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dc to z33

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i blame it on those LED's those things will weigh a ton hahaha

edit: i own page two

Sep 28, 2005 | 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nano

actually it's closer to 2 tenths

.... and it's not as if it was that fast in the first place.

seriously, quarter mile is very limitative test of a car weight...

150lbs is a ****load of extra weight for a car on a twisty track(or road) where conserving momentum is crucial.. Extra weight does not translates only into slower acceleration... but also longer braking distances, more roll, slower response, etc...... it all adds up to be a poor experience overall.

3400lbs is rediculous. EVEN the power to weight ratio of new Z with 300hp engine is actually lower than the old 287 Zs!!!

3400 - 300 = 11,33 lbs per HP
3250 - 287 = 11.32 lbs per HP

that's hardly an improvement...

Thats not even mentioning the 14 more tq the older Z's have......

Sep 28, 2005 | 03:46 PM

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It would be nice to know where the extra weight actually is. Wheels can be swapped out for lighter forged ones, no problem there. If they changed to a heavier tire, again that's easy to swap when you do the wheels. Bigger brakes are going to add some weight, but since that weight is at the wheels, it shouldn't hurt handling much, only straight line accel. People with aftermarket BBKs don't seem to mind the extra weight. Extra weight in the suspension should also not hurt handling much.

The rest of the weight that is in the body is the real issue for handling, I think. I suppose you can rip out all of your sound dampeing material, put the carpet back down and lose a few pounds, along with removing the wiper, spare and jack removal, and still have a nice looking interior. It would just be louder.

The headlights can't weigh that much...

Sep 28, 2005 | 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nano

I don't think it's possible to remove more than ~150lbs from a car without destroying it.

How much do the seats weigh?

Sep 28, 2005 | 08:06 PM

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thats alot of weight added... 2 be honest i prefer the older model of the 350z better... I could honestly care less about the nicer interior, thats not why I bought the car. I got my car down to about 3130 with my sound system removed. imagine tryin to get the newer ones down to that weight

Sep 30, 2005 | 12:35 AM

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Sorry all, I was in a bad mood when I posted that and looking for a fight. I retract my chidish, generalistic statements of earlier. I will stick to contributory posts from now on.

PEACE.

Sep 30, 2005 | 04:51 AM

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Is it just me or does it seems like some of the people complaining about the weight of the Z have added 200+ pounds of stereo equipment to their car. Dunno, maybe it is just me noticing this...