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GreenAppleLS3 · 11-02-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DietCoke

No pics of the interior work other then right after I pulled the dash, I didnt take any when I did it. The supports are hiding behind the bumpers, and the dash stuff isn't visible. But yeah, other then brakes/coils I've got a few ideas to get the car to 3500 lbs. It's VERY close. Lexan back glass will drop another 40, and contemplating getting a sheet metal drivers seat to swap in for race days for another 30.

Mines 3520 currently without swapping to my skinnies and drag rafials

Pro Stock John · 11-25-2015, 02:49 PM

bump any more good ideas?

KyWildcats · 02-23-2016, 01:16 PM

Anybody came up with anymore ideas?

RaceFuel · 02-23-2016, 01:35 PM

Well it's not really a removal..but more a replacement.

The aFe Control series coilovers, the Featherlites, remove about 30lbs off the stock suspension weight.

they're right about $3,000, but you'll be picking up a better, adjustable suspension and losing 30lbs at the same time.

Todd808 · 07-11-2016, 04:24 AM

Perfect thread. Here's how much my car weights with me in it and a 1/2 tank gas. Stock rims. My supercharger weights 125lbs.
I guess first is remove the hotchkins race pack. All kinds of frame connecting bars under the car. Gut the trunk. Wonder how much the mufflers weigh. Borlas. Already have long tubes.
What about carbon fiber axle and drive shafts? Can they handle 600 + rwhp?
I just traded in a cammed and header c6 that weighed 3160. Low 11's on street tires. Weight is a huge deal.
Also, heavy ass car with lots of power is murder on the axles.

lazerlemonta · 04-06-2017, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Yeah it's all good. But for a M6 you swap in a lighter clutch and flywheel, well, good luck with that in a stock weight car.

Common sense is do easy weight reduction first, and then spend money. I'd do lighter rotors for the right price.

So a friend about my weight drove the car over to the Beech Bend scales and said it was 4175 with him in it.

Per my weight post a few pages ago, 3980 early last summer. I'll hit some scales again when I swap my 18's back on front and back, but I think even before installing this light battery, I'm going to hit 3870-3900. Let's say 3900. 4175-3900 = 275 lbs. That's from wheels, tires, exhaust, removing some little stuff from the car, no mats, no stuff in the trunk.

Well I been Daily driving my 5.5" clutch for a few thousand miles now and have made 30 passes with it @ 3900LB RW. So far so good. Took some tuning to tame it down.

Mr. Nasty · 04-06-2017, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd808

Perfect thread. Here's how much my car weights with me in it and a 1/2 tank gas. Stock rims. My supercharger weights 125lbs.
I guess first is remove the hotchkins race pack. All kinds of frame connecting bars under the car. Gut the trunk. Wonder how much the mufflers weigh. Borlas. Already have long tubes.
What about carbon fiber axle and drive shafts? Can they handle 600 + rwhp?
I just traded in a cammed and header c6 that weighed 3160. Low 11's on street tires. Weight is a huge deal.
Also, heavy ass car with lots of power is murder on the axles.

4120
LOL that the weight I was at after the Whipple went on.

Garrett3190 · 04-06-2017, 08:35 PM

My car was 3880 with me in it. After that put on skinnies and took out passenger seat

zz430camaro · 05-06-2019, 03:03 PM

Is there any chassis stiffening issues when removing the front bumper?

WEISHAAR37 · 05-09-2019, 05:28 PM

my car was 3150 with me (210) in it last time out to the track...

saluki · 11-30-2019, 08:31 PM

Sealant in drivers compartment is worth about 8 pounds. This is just what we scraped with a torch and scrapers. Took a wire wheel to get more out.

SSammy · 12-01-2019, 08:49 PM

Anyone know the weight difference between FE4 sway bars and BMR SB039 sway bars?

62nalide · 12-04-2019, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSammy

Anyone know the weight difference between FE4 sway bars and BMR SB039 sway bars?

Most us don't run a sway bar.

Pro Stock John · 12-04-2019, 04:01 PM

I have the BMR rear drag bar, probably heavier than stock.

11-25-2015, 02:49 PM	#128
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	bump any more good ideas? __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

02-23-2016, 01:16 PM	#129
KyWildcats Z Bowman Drives: 2010 2SS (SOLD), 2016 2SS, 2007 Z71 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 222 View My Garage	Anybody came up with anymore ideas? __________________ 2016 2SS M6 Bo White Ported MSD, Bo White Ported TB, Flex Fuel Kit, Drag Pack, Rotofab, Ryan Stevens GPI tune, 15” conversion Fastest Bolt On N/A M6 Record Holder 11.268 @ 120.268 2010 2SS/RS A6 (sold)Mods: Borla Atak Catback, Stainless Power 1 7/8 Headers, TSP VVT-3 Cam, 3200 Yank Stall, CAI Inake, Ported TB, 18" MT ET STREETS

02-23-2016, 01:35 PM	#130
RaceFuel Drives: A boring sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Medford,Oregon Posts: 196	Well it's not really a removal..but more a replacement. The aFe Control series coilovers, the Featherlites, remove about 30lbs off the stock suspension weight. they're right about $3,000, but you'll be picking up a better, adjustable suspension and losing 30lbs at the same time. __________________

07-11-2016, 04:24 AM	#131
Todd808 ANTI-MATTER Hawaii band Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS, manual,Kooks, Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HONOLULU Posts: 88	Perfect thread. Here's how much my car weights with me in it and a 1/2 tank gas. Stock rims. My supercharger weights 125lbs. I guess first is remove the hotchkins race pack. All kinds of frame connecting bars under the car. Gut the trunk. Wonder how much the mufflers weigh. Borlas. Already have long tubes. What about carbon fiber axle and drive shafts? Can they handle 600 + rwhp? I just traded in a cammed and header c6 that weighed 3160. Low 11's on street tires. Weight is a huge deal. Also, heavy ass car with lots of power is murder on the axles. Attached Images __________________ 2010 SS LS3 6speed. Supercharged, kooks Lt heeders, 3" exhaust,monster clutch, 1000 hp axles, peeders drop springs, hurst short throw, borla. Hotchkins race pack, all lights blacked out. 1.2" front 1.5" rear drop

04-06-2017, 08:35 PM	#134
Garrett3190 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 48	My car was 3880 with me in it. After that put on skinnies and took out passenger seat __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS Auto...TSP Headers....Vararam Intake....GPI Tuned by Rhino

05-06-2019, 03:03 PM	#135
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	Is there any chassis stiffening issues when removing the front bumper? __________________ 2015 1LE, TSP 225/236 113+3, VMAX Throttle Body, CAI with race scoop, GPI Ported Intake, Land Speed Stage 2 Heads, 1-7/8 headers, NPP exhaust, 25% Fluidampr, LT1-S Monster Clutch, 485 RWHP & 444 TQ

05-09-2019, 05:28 PM	#136
WEISHAAR37 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Jacksonville AR Posts: 93 View My Garage	my car was 3150 with me (210) in it last time out to the track...

11-30-2019, 08:31 PM	#137
saluki Drives: 2017 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Muncie Posts: 217	Sealant in drivers compartment is worth about 8 pounds. This is just what we scraped with a torch and scrapers. Took a wire wheel to get more out. Attached Images __________________ '14 2SS A6, CAI, 2" TSP Headers and tune: SOLD '13 SS @ Burkhart Chassis

12-01-2019, 08:49 PM	#138
SSammy Drives: 2015 2SS A6 Commemorative Edition Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Utah Posts: 433 View My Garage	Anyone know the weight difference between FE4 sway bars and BMR SB039 sway bars?

12-04-2019, 04:01 PM	#140
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I have the BMR rear drag bar, probably heavier than stock. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

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