03-16-2016, 06:46 PM | #1 |
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Weight Reduction
I have read through and I don't feel like sifting through old threads to see what people are doing. I have a 14' 1LE and I feel like it is a brick house. What are you guys doing to drop some weight off this thing. I am heavily debating trading it in on a veto, but if I can get this thing down a few pounds and justify adding power to it, it may be worth keeping. I love the look and handling of the car, hence why I haven't swapped to a Z06 already.
If I drop the wheels for something lighter and the seats that should save me a sizable amount. What about brakes? Anything else I can take out of the car? Thanks guys.
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03-16-2016, 09:15 PM | #2 |
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There are a bunch of threads, but it would be nice if there was a weight loss chart! lol.
It seems like wheels, tires, brakes and battery are pretty good spots to start. I think it's X25 that has a 1LE thread with weights of various brake systems.
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03-16-2016, 10:44 PM | #3 |
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Appreciate it, I wish there was a chart too specifying where the major weight loss components are and what options we have to get this pig on a diet.
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03-17-2016, 09:14 AM | #5 |
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Get some two piece racingbrake rotors front and rear. You'll shave 20+ pounds but because it's unsprung rotating mass it'll make the car feel lighter in everything you do.
Not all weight loss is created equal.
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03-17-2016, 10:30 AM | #6 |
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03-17-2016, 11:00 AM | #7 |
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Yeah, not cheap. I bought a used set for cheap and put them on my old 2005 CTS-V years ago and I was shocked at how much better the car felt in everything. Cornering, braking, accelerating, it didn't matter. The car felt noticeably lighter and more nimble.
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1. Tires and wheels. Each lb. reduction = 4 lbs. lighter 2. Brake rotors. Each lb. = 3 lbs. 3. Aluminum flywheel. Each lb. = 2.5 lbs. 4. Lighter weight drive shaft (alum/CF). Each lb. = 2 lbs. * numbers are approximate, but the logic is sound. Then go to static weight: 1. Replacing seats (electric) can save 80 lbs. 2. Braille or other battery can save 20 lbs. 3. Remove rear seat, about 20 lbs. 4. Remove carpet from trunk. 5. Remove windshield washers, tank, and motors, 25-30 lbs. 6. Remove excess stereo, especially if you have a big sub woofer in the trunk. 7. Start replacing any iron/steel parts with chromoly, 30-35% less weight. 8. Remove air conditioning motor, vents and lines. 20 lbs. 9. Lighter weight exhaust can save up to 40 lbs. 10. Lighter weight radiator, not sure about weight savings. 11. Go on a diet! Lose 40-50 lbs. |
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03-18-2016, 01:27 AM | #9 |
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anyone here have those RB rotors? I remember reading about someone having issues with them on the track. maybe cracking? don't remember exactly what the problem was.
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03-18-2016, 01:04 PM | #11 |
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Rotational and sprung weight changes will make a huge difference, as mentioned above. Theres quite a bit to be shed, without having to lose your interior and street car luxuries. Look into forged wheels, lightweight suspension, clutch/flywheel, and exhaust. It doesnt seem like it, but just doing basic things like that can save the equivalent of a few hundred pounds!
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