Weight differences between TAs and Formulas?
Re: Weight differences between TAs and Formulas? I would like to know the same thing as in my quest to be #1 on the bolt on list shall resume again in the somewhat near future <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Weight differences between TAs and Formulas? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Pro Stock John:
<strong>My strippo Formula was 3400 w/o jack and spare.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">With how much gas? That sounds heavy. My 98 Formula (only weight adding options were alarm and the t-roofs) only weighed 3360 without the spare, but that was on a half tank.
<strong>My strippo Formula was 3400 w/o jack and spare.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">With how much gas? That sounds heavy. My 98 Formula (only weight adding options were alarm and the t-roofs) only weighed 3360 without the spare, but that was on a half tank.
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Re: Weight differences between TAs and Formulas? The weight difference would come from (assuming t-tops on both trims):
1) TA rear hatch / spoiler assembly being heavier than the formula deck-lid. But by how much?
2) TA has the side skirts. How much does each side weigh?
3) TA has slightly larger front and rear clip, maybe a few lbs there.
Also, what is the difference in drag coeffecients between the formula and TA trims?
1) TA rear hatch / spoiler assembly being heavier than the formula deck-lid. But by how much?
2) TA has the side skirts. How much does each side weigh?
3) TA has slightly larger front and rear clip, maybe a few lbs there.
Also, what is the difference in drag coeffecients between the formula and TA trims?
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Re: Weight differences between TAs and Formulas? I had a 98 Formula hardtop with a full tank of gas and it tipped the scales at 3420. My 2002 Trans Am weighed in at 3540(full tank), but now weighs 3440 with a full tank of gas. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Weight differences between TAs and Formulas? I guess thats where I'm around, I have removed close to 100lbs off of the car, making my race weight around 3590.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
I need to get some pounds off... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I need to get some pounds off... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Re: Weight differences between TAs and Formulas? mine was around 3500 without me in car... most formulas i see are around 100-125 pounds lighter...
but i was 3500 without me, now its 3300 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> those damn 17's are heavy huh <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
but i was 3500 without me, now its 3300 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> those damn 17's are heavy huh <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: Weight differences between TAs and Formulas? You guys are completely missing the point <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Each car seems to have slight weight variances, so quoting weights from different cars from different scales is of no use. The weight difference between the individual components listed above is what I am after. Surely someone has weighed the TA hatch vs. Formula hatch or the rocker panels?