Weight reduction plans Post cage install :)
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Weight reduction plans Post cage install :) I am getting a custom chromeoly cage put in the car in the next week or so.
What is the weight of a 5 point chromeoly cage vs 6 point?
I am going with dual swingouts and weld in.
Is 80 pounds a reasonable guess?
I need to know how much weight I have to remove to offset the weight of the cage <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Thinking about the following:
K-Member, A-Arms: 44 pounds
dynabatt: 18 pounds
Remove ABS module: 9-12 pounds I think
lighter rims and slicks: ~30 pounds
The above will put me in at ~24 pounds lighter after cage approximately.
After that the only other things I can think of doing are:
pass airbag: ~15 pounds
Front and rear bumper supports: ~35 pounds
Front half of carpet (sound deadening):~10 pounds
and a bolt on VFN stock style hood: 25 pounds additional weight savings: 85 pounds
Total weight savings: 109 pounds after cage
Anything else I am missing? How do I make those custom seat brackets etc and how much weight do they save?
If I plan this right I should be close to 124mph trap speeds with a good DA and automatic tranny! <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
If I can get the 60's in the 1.50 range tens should be there.
Thanks!
Chris
<small>[ May 21, 2002, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: Chris ARE 360 ]</small>
What is the weight of a 5 point chromeoly cage vs 6 point?
I am going with dual swingouts and weld in.
Is 80 pounds a reasonable guess?
I need to know how much weight I have to remove to offset the weight of the cage <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Thinking about the following:
K-Member, A-Arms: 44 pounds
dynabatt: 18 pounds
Remove ABS module: 9-12 pounds I think
lighter rims and slicks: ~30 pounds
The above will put me in at ~24 pounds lighter after cage approximately.
After that the only other things I can think of doing are:
pass airbag: ~15 pounds
Front and rear bumper supports: ~35 pounds
Front half of carpet (sound deadening):~10 pounds
and a bolt on VFN stock style hood: 25 pounds additional weight savings: 85 pounds
Total weight savings: 109 pounds after cage
Anything else I am missing? How do I make those custom seat brackets etc and how much weight do they save?
If I plan this right I should be close to 124mph trap speeds with a good DA and automatic tranny! <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
If I can get the 60's in the 1.50 range tens should be there.
Thanks!
Chris
<small>[ May 21, 2002, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: Chris ARE 360 ]</small>
Re: Weight reduction plans Post cage install :) The seat brakets are top secret, but around 10# savings. I just took off my cruise the other day. I'm running out of things to remove, a light weight hood and carpet might come next. I really want to get down to 3200# with me in the car. I need to get on a scale but I am guessing that I'm around 3300# raceweight right now. !catback will be coming next, maybe with some dynatech step headers and merge collectors? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Weight reduction plans Post cage install :) ROTFLMAO!
hmm, ten pounds is a fair bit of savings from a bracket, might be an idea <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I am running out of **** to remove too. After the stuff I mentioned above there isnt much left. I dont want to be without tunes <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I think I may look at throwing in a 99+ plastic gas tank, that is 18 pounds lighter than the metal one I think <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Cheers,
Chris
<small>[ May 21, 2002, 11:56 AM: Message edited by: Chris ARE 360 ]</small>
hmm, ten pounds is a fair bit of savings from a bracket, might be an idea <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I am running out of **** to remove too. After the stuff I mentioned above there isnt much left. I dont want to be without tunes <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I think I may look at throwing in a 99+ plastic gas tank, that is 18 pounds lighter than the metal one I think <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Cheers,
Chris
<small>[ May 21, 2002, 11:56 AM: Message edited by: Chris ARE 360 ]</small>
Re: Weight reduction plans Post cage install :) I don't want to take my tunes out either. Some day when (if) I get really serious with the car I'll take out the stereo/cd changer, etc.
Re: Weight reduction plans Post cage install :) Getting serious Chris? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Have you removed the factory coolant overflow for a lightweight bottle yet? Moved the battery to the back?
Terry...what do you mean for the seat brackets?
I'd think a 5-point CM cage would only be about 60-65 pounds. Where are you getting it done? How much is it? I am getting ready to cut out the cage I did (don't think it'll pass tech at a REAL track). I'll be looking to replace it eventually after I get to Ohio.
Terry...what do you mean for the seat brackets?
I'd think a 5-point CM cage would only be about 60-65 pounds. Where are you getting it done? How much is it? I am getting ready to cut out the cage I did (don't think it'll pass tech at a REAL track). I'll be looking to replace it eventually after I get to Ohio.
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Re: Weight reduction plans Post cage install :) Thanks man <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Yeah I want to see if 124mph is possible with this car on a good weather day <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
ARE has a chassis guy that makes the cages custom in chromeoly. I'll get the information for you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I am probably going to do a five point chromeoly with swingout on the drivers side. that will probably be the lightest I can get away with.
Cheers,
Chris
ARE has a chassis guy that makes the cages custom in chromeoly. I'll get the information for you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I am probably going to do a five point chromeoly with swingout on the drivers side. that will probably be the lightest I can get away with.
Cheers,
Chris
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Re: Weight reduction plans Post cage install :) Car is making a ton of power now <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> I just need to hook and maximize the chassis (ie: weight reduction, chassis stiffening and dialing in the suspension <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Cheers,
Chris
Cheers,
Chris