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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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for HP readout on my g-tech pro.

How much does my 350Z touring with 19 in ro_jas, two alpine amps and one 12 woofer, a half tank of gas and my 130 lb self weigh total?

I am trying to setup a new g-tech pro and this weight is criticle for HP readouts.

130 for my weight
new rims weigh same as stock rims = maybe
30 lbs in added sound system maybe = ???
half tank of gas weighs = ???
car weight without fluids = ???

total = 160 + empty car weight = any help would be great... Thanks
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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1st of all we need to know what model you have.

I have a touring model and with the Turbo kit wheels and about 1/2-1/4 tank my car is 3280. Then add my 180lbs and its 3460
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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It is still a touring model. jk "How much does my 350Z touring with 19 in ro_jas..." However, thanks for the reply. That gives me a pretty good idea. I'm still trying to get as close as possible so any other replys would be helpful.

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The system is all replaced with alpine type s speakers a single din deck and 2 V12 amps.

I also have a billit front chrome grill. I'm guessing 5 to 15 lbs. Any guesses?
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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I guess it helps if i read a lil more carefully. hahahah "That was cooooold bloooooded".
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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go to a freeway weigh station. just drive onto the scales.
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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+1 Weigh station, no guess work.
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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I'm in NC. Will DMV allow this? I'll try this on my next out of town trip. Thanks, Robby
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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It really boils down to what you ate for lunch and if you're regular.
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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try going to one of those truck stops where you can pay to get on their scales
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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just a FYI

With a little research

Alpine Mrdm605 amp 9.375 lbs
Alpine Mrvf345 amp 8.18 lbs
Alpine Type r 1242d 15 lbs
Dynamat 12sq. ft 4.5 lbs

Total approx. 37 lbs
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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8.3453 lbs of water = Gallon

so i would assume that

21.1 gallon fuel capacity of the 350z half full is 10.55 gallons.

so 10.55 x 8.3453 =

fuel weight of approx. 80 lbs (gas weighs less than water)

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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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Roja 19's

19x8.5 = 26.7 lbs x 2 = 53.4 lbs
19x10.5 = 28.4 lbs x 2 = 56.8 lbs

don't forget those shiny bfg's kdw's

275/35/19 on the rear = 2 @ 29 lbs = 58 lbs.
245/35/19 on the front = 2 @ 26 lbs = 52 lbs.

Total weight of = 222.2 lbs
thats a nice #

So now to subtract stocker's

Bridgestone potenza's re040's

225/45/18 = 27.5 lbs x 2 = 55 lbs
245/45/18 = 32 lbs x 2 = 64 lbs

total weight of tires = 119 lbs

you actually lost weight from the stock tires by 9 lbs

can't help you with the wheels too much sorry. lol

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I'd say shoot for 110 total lbs of added weight plus your ***.
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Dont waste your time doing calculations weight station will do the work for you in about 5 seconds do it ASAP and you will have the correct weight
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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It was great when I stopped by some random truck stop that has scales on site, the employees were all confused as to why I was weighing my car. The look on their faces was great when they find the car I rode up in (since I look like I am barely 18).
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Originally Posted by Fairlady_z33
Dont waste your time doing calculations weight station will do the work for you in about 5 seconds do it ASAP and you will have the correct weight
I wasn't wasting my time I was just screwing around with Rob since I know him, but thanks for your concern
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Inovashn
8.3453 lbs of water = Gallon

so i would assume that

21.1 gallon fuel capacity of the 350z half full is 10.55 gallons.

so 10.55 x 8.3453 =

fuel weight of approx. 80 lbs (gas weighs less than water)
FWIW gas is approx 6.75 LBS/Gallon
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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inovashon - great help - now if i just had the quadradic equation for the inverse of the hypotinoose angle.....


But for real, thanks for the numbers. Just had my V1 stealth install and G-tech installed. I will see if I can post pics this afternoon.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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By the way, you have way too much free time at work. Lucky.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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you have to pay to weigh?
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