Weight
Weight I see people with like 31-3200lbs cars...
what im wondering is.. what can i go to loose weight in my car. Full daily driver. I have my back eats out but thats like 30lbs..
i'm willing to take the A/c out and stuff like that.
whats the secret?
what im wondering is.. what can i go to loose weight in my car. Full daily driver. I have my back eats out but thats like 30lbs..
i'm willing to take the A/c out and stuff like that.
whats the secret?
Get rid of as much as you can tolerate. Any and all weight helps. If you look at something and say "well it does not weight that much.... or maybe I'll need it later" you wont get far. Rotating weight is worse than dead weight ex. lightweight rims, aluminum driveshaft, stock 10 bolt...) A great thing to do is remove A/C, spare tire/jack, back seats, relocate the battery to the trunk.... Get the weight OFF the front end (pin on hood, k-member...) Look in the drag racing section as there is a great write-up on weight loss... I have my A4 vert down to around 3300 at the moment and am looking to lose a lot more.
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From: Decatur, TN (N-W of Athens)
Most of those people are probably running carpetless cars. Thats around 100-150lbs right there, or more with the sound deadening. Also, electricless! Windows, locks, the works. The Formula spoiler weighs about 50lbs less as well, since it's hollow, as apposed to the solid T/A wing. I assume the Z28 is much like the Formula in that aspect, compared the SS then. And don't forget to go tubular dude! 
By that I mean KMember and Trans Crossmember. Alu drive shaft, but that's not a big over-all weight loss, but a good drive train rotating weight loss.
If you're running 13.5 stock, or 90% stock, then you're well on your way to a fast car.
By that I mean KMember and Trans Crossmember. Alu drive shaft, but that's not a big over-all weight loss, but a good drive train rotating weight loss.If you're running 13.5 stock, or 90% stock, then you're well on your way to a fast car.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/17319-weight-reduction-list.html
common weight reductions. keep in mind that some of these are extreme for a daily driver. for example, it wouldnt be a great idea to remove your bumper supports, you might need them.
common weight reductions. keep in mind that some of these are extreme for a daily driver. for example, it wouldnt be a great idea to remove your bumper supports, you might need them.
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From: bethel PA
Weights as of so far I started out at 3805 with me in there so the car should be around 3650 with out me so mine should be around 3400 now. thats with a full roll bar in there and extra added weight of a supercharger. I didnt add up the weights of the spare tire and rear seats.
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Stock A Arms Upper each- 4.5 lbs
tubular Spohn chrome Moly A arms- 3.75 lbs
= 1.5 lbs both sides
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Stock lower A Arms- 13
Spohn Lowers Mild Steel- 9.5
= 7 lbs both sides
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Stock K member- 54 lbs
PA racing K Mild Steel- 22
= 32 lbs
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AC condencer- 8.5
AC dryer and hose- 2.5
A/C compresser- 16.5
= 27.5 for A/C delete not including the evaparator in the HVAC box
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ABS- 12.5
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Upper Dash insulator Pad- 3.5
Heater Box- 18 lbs
Heater core- 2 lbs
Heater Duct- 8 lbs
= 31.5 lbs
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Passanger Air bag- 10 lbs
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Driver Air Bag and steering wheel- 10 lbs
Grant steering wheel- 2.5 lbs
= 7.5 lbs
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cruise control- 3 lbs
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Stock seats 100 lbs
kirkey race seats 60 lbs
= 40 lbs
Im going to get rid of the sliders now to and get rid of some more, Im going to a solid mount.
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stock wheels 55 lbs each= 220 lbs
centerline telstars fronts 30 lbs rear 40 lbs= 140 lbs
total= 80 lbs
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Total so far 242.5 lbs
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Stock A Arms Upper each- 4.5 lbs
tubular Spohn chrome Moly A arms- 3.75 lbs
= 1.5 lbs both sides
_____________________________
Stock lower A Arms- 13
Spohn Lowers Mild Steel- 9.5
= 7 lbs both sides
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Stock K member- 54 lbs
PA racing K Mild Steel- 22
= 32 lbs
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AC condencer- 8.5
AC dryer and hose- 2.5
A/C compresser- 16.5
= 27.5 for A/C delete not including the evaparator in the HVAC box
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ABS- 12.5
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Upper Dash insulator Pad- 3.5
Heater Box- 18 lbs
Heater core- 2 lbs
Heater Duct- 8 lbs
= 31.5 lbs
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Passanger Air bag- 10 lbs
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Driver Air Bag and steering wheel- 10 lbs
Grant steering wheel- 2.5 lbs
= 7.5 lbs
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cruise control- 3 lbs
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Stock seats 100 lbs
kirkey race seats 60 lbs
= 40 lbs
Im going to get rid of the sliders now to and get rid of some more, Im going to a solid mount.
____________________________
stock wheels 55 lbs each= 220 lbs
centerline telstars fronts 30 lbs rear 40 lbs= 140 lbs
total= 80 lbs
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Total so far 242.5 lbs
