Weight reduction tricks to make your E.T better!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Maroon 6.2L SS · 11-05-2018, 04:45 PM

Hey all. I was sitting here thinking of some tricks to reduce weight when on the strip to make the E.T better. Maybe someone can make this a sticky!!! I know there's some big techniques to reduce weight but here are some general ones that I thought of while having a cold one

remove underhood engine cover
remove all 4 floor mats
remove trunk floor mat
remove trunk hard plastic cover
remove spare tire
remove jack
change to a smaller battery
remove front black spoiler
wear lightweight clothes/shoes
wear lightweight helmet
don't have cell phone/wallet in the car at the time
remove glove compartment/console compartment stuff
remove rear spoiler?
no jewelry (watches/necklaces/rings)
no belt around your waist
1/4 tank of gas
run out 3/4 or more of washer fluid
lose weight for yourself and strip

Please feel free to comment and/or add to the list - I hope this can become a sticky. Moderators, I apologize if this should be in the dragrace type forum

Jason

Chris49066SS · 11-05-2018, 05:05 PM

Is there a link to the lightweight clothes?

Run on almost bald tires so that there is less tire tread to weigh you down. ( use donut tires in the front of course)
Replace all windows and windshield with Saran Wrap
Replace gas tank with lawn mower gas tank in order to live your life a quarter mile at a time and save big on weight reduction, warning you may need to leave stashes of fuel up and down the road so that you can fuel up, depending on your gas mileage

Maroon 6.2L SS · 11-05-2018, 05:18 PM

Hilarious!!! I knew I would get someone making fun.

Chris49066SS · 11-05-2018, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maroon 6.2L SS

Hilarious!!! I knew I would get someone making fun.

Thats all i could come up so far but I'm sure theres plenty more good ones!

JLSuperfly · 11-05-2018, 06:00 PM

If you wear glasses, wear contacts instead.
Trim your finger and toe nails.
Get a circumcision.
Cut your hair really short. Better yet, shave everywhere!

hammdo · 11-05-2018, 06:18 PM

Drive nude... except helmet and shoes ;o)

Maybe a thong/jock strap...

-Don

chuckie669 · 11-05-2018, 06:26 PM

Don't forget the savings from removing headrests and dome lightbulbs

Maroon 6.2L SS · 11-05-2018, 06:37 PM

lighter rims
lighter brakes/calipers/hubs/drums
spare key removal
lighter pullies
lighter driveshaft
passenger seat removal
rear seat removal
remove sun visors
remove windshield wipers
remove license plate holder
replace front grille with lighter one
replace radiator with aluminum one
remove front antisway bar?
remove hood insulation
remove inner fender plastic wells
remove horn

Have a pretty lightweight blonde do your racing for ya - Save 85lbs

Maroon 6.2L SS · 11-05-2018, 06:57 PM

lightweight steering wheel
what about the box/guard/cover etc...around your CAI. Adverse affect???
remove the a/c
Clean undercoating, dirt and grease from under car
spare change/extra keys/pocket knife

Example - 1 gallon of water = 8.35lbs (washer fluid etc...?)

InFiD3ViL · 11-05-2018, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maroon 6.2L SS

...have an empty stomach/go to the bathroom - hilarious but could save 1-2lbs

Jason

Pffft.

Amateurs.

canadian ss · 11-06-2018, 01:19 PM

Tell the fat bitch to get out before you make your pass....

splashlog48 · 11-06-2018, 01:43 PM

If you don’t already have it—-A circumcision !!!!

pnwdan · 11-06-2018, 02:02 PM

I find that pooping shows a significant reduction in weight

Sorry.. Had to

TheFlyingBananaSS · 11-06-2018, 08:04 PM

Leave the wife at home.

11-05-2018, 04:45 PM	#1
Maroon 6.2L SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 183	Weight reduction tricks to make your E.T better!!! Hey all. I was sitting here thinking of some tricks to reduce weight when on the strip to make the E.T better. Maybe someone can make this a sticky!!! I know there's some big techniques to reduce weight but here are some general ones that I thought of while having a cold one remove underhood engine cover remove all 4 floor mats remove trunk floor mat remove trunk hard plastic cover remove spare tire remove jack change to a smaller battery remove front black spoiler wear lightweight clothes/shoes wear lightweight helmet don't have cell phone/wallet in the car at the time remove glove compartment/console compartment stuff remove rear spoiler? no jewelry (watches/necklaces/rings) no belt around your waist 1/4 tank of gas run out 3/4 or more of washer fluid lose weight for yourself and strip Please feel free to comment and/or add to the list - I hope this can become a sticky. Moderators, I apologize if this should be in the dragrace type forum Jason Last edited by Maroon 6.2L SS; 11-06-2018 at 02:59 PM.

11-05-2018, 05:05 PM	#2
Chris49066SS Drives: 2010 SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,634	Is there a link to the lightweight clothes? Run on almost bald tires so that there is less tire tread to weigh you down. ( use donut tires in the front of course) Replace all windows and windshield with Saran Wrap Replace gas tank with lawn mower gas tank in order to live your life a quarter mile at a time and save big on weight reduction, warning you may need to leave stashes of fuel up and down the road so that you can fuel up, depending on your gas mileage __________________ Previous PB:11.079 @ 122.99mph.. New setup time: TBD The 11.079 pass: https://youtu.be/pz27Zq54t_E Build thread - www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555371

11-05-2018, 06:18 PM	#6
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Drive nude... except helmet and shoes ;o) Maybe a thong/jock strap... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

11-05-2018, 06:37 PM	#8
Maroon 6.2L SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 183	lighter rims lighter brakes/calipers/hubs/drums spare key removal lighter pullies lighter driveshaft passenger seat removal rear seat removal remove sun visors remove windshield wipers remove license plate holder replace front grille with lighter one replace radiator with aluminum one remove front antisway bar? remove hood insulation remove inner fender plastic wells remove horn Have a pretty lightweight blonde do your racing for ya - Save 85lbs Last edited by Maroon 6.2L SS; 11-06-2018 at 03:00 PM.

11-06-2018, 01:43 PM	#12
splashlog48 Drives: 2011 Green SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CleveBurbs Ohio Posts: 669	If you don’t already have it—-A circumcision !!!! __________________ Edelbrock EForce Blower, RDP custom grind cam with upgrades,Stainless Power Headers with HighFlow Cats, Stainless Power Retro catback, DSS halfshafts, CAI brand CAI, Tuned ON the Dyno by Steve at RDP. SLP rims,All vinyl stripes removed and painted on, custom hand painted pinstriping, Custom leather seats, Lloyds mats,windows tinted, Sparks emblems, Hurst Billit shifter, and too many small items to list. VDI Scissors doors.

11-05-2018, 05:18 PM	#3
Maroon 6.2L SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 183	Hilarious!!! I knew I would get someone making fun.

11-05-2018, 06:00 PM	#5
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	If you wear glasses, wear contacts instead. Trim your finger and toe nails. Get a circumcision. Cut your hair really short. Better yet, shave everywhere!

11-05-2018, 06:26 PM	#7
chuckie669 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: E-TX Posts: 764	Don't forget the savings from removing headrests and dome lightbulbs

11-05-2018, 06:57 PM	#9
Maroon 6.2L SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 183	lightweight steering wheel what about the box/guard/cover etc...around your CAI. Adverse affect??? remove the a/c Clean undercoating, dirt and grease from under car spare change/extra keys/pocket knife Example - 1 gallon of water = 8.35lbs (washer fluid etc...?)

11-06-2018, 01:19 PM	#11
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	Tell the fat bitch to get out before you make your pass....

11-06-2018, 02:02 PM	#13
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	I find that pooping shows a significant reduction in weight Sorry.. Had to __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

11-06-2018, 08:04 PM	#14
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Leave the wife at home. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.