Weight reduction list... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DietCoke · 09-12-2011, 07:13 PM

Since I was harassed to type it out in the other forum

, here you go. Additional numbers courtesy of BMR

-6 Airbags (Side Curtain, Seats, dash) (-13.4 pounds)
Dash removed, lightened, tubular steel loop cut off of cross brace, cross brace lightened, sound deadening removed from backside of FW (-30 lbs)
Removed rear seats, belts and brackets, and sheet metal holding bracket mounts (-45.4 pounds)
Weld RT-S & tires vs stock 20s (-85 pounds)
Headers/X/Dumps at axle for weight (-60 pounds)
Tubular front crash support (-12 pounds)
Remove rear crash support (-26 pounds)
!Evap (9.7 pounds, not including evap line, which I left in)
!A/C (-49 pounds)
!Wiper Motor Assy (-9 pounds)
!Junk Block Oil Cooler/Heater, unnecessary (-7 pounds)
Lightweight Billet clutch vs. stock (-12 pounds)
Sound deadening removed from under seats, backseats, trunk, including hood/trunk liner (-8 pounds)
Braille battery (-29 pounds)
Windshield Washer Tank + Pump and lines empty weight (4 pounds)

ITEM
WEIGHT (LBS.)
LOWER REAR SEAT
10.2
UPPER REAR SEAT
28
DRIVERS SEAT
54.6
PASSENGER SEAT
44
A/C EVAPORATOR CORE ASSY.
13.4
A/C COMPRESSOR
13.2
A/C CONDENSER
6.4
A/C-HEAT BLOWER MOTOR ASSY
4.2
A/C LINES AND DUCTING
7.6
A/C FIREWALL COVER
3.6
DRIVERS AIR BAG
1.6
PASSENGER AIR BAG
5.4
SIDE AIR BAG (EACH)
3.2
FIREWALL INSULATION
2.8
FLOOR INSULATION
12
TRUNK CARPET AND WELL COVER
15.2
TRUNK COMPRESSOR
6
TRUNK-LID STRUTS (PAIR)
1
FRONT BUMPER
14.6
REAR BUMPER
26.4
RADIO
4
DOOR SPEAKERS (PAIR)
3.6
FLOOR MATS (FRONT PAIR)
4.8
CENTER CONSOLE
8.2
EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER W/CABLES
6.2
FRONT SEAT BELTS (PAIR)
6
REAR SEAT BELTS (PAIR)
3.6
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS (EACH)
25.4
REAR BRAKE ROTORS (EACH)
24
FRONT CALIPERS (EACH)
11.4
REAR CALIPERS (EACH)
7.4
HOOD
25.3
HOOD INSULATION
1.2
HORNS (PAIR)
1.4
WIPER ASSEMBLY W/MOTOR
8.6
WINDSHIELD COWL PLASTIC
3.6
DRIVESHAFT – 6 SPEED MANUAL
24
FUEL TANK SHIELD
2.8
DRIVE SHAFT HEAT SHIELD
.8
STOCK AIR BOX
7
ENGINE COVER
4.4
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING FLYWHEEL)
57

jasycz28 · 09-12-2011, 07:16 PM

PICS???

DietCoke · 09-12-2011, 07:18 PM

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.

Squintz Palladoris · 09-12-2011, 08:01 PM

Thanks for this Diet. Mods should make this a Sticky

Supercharged SS · 09-12-2011, 08:04 PM

I'd love to loose 400 lbs from my car. That would do the trick!!

*SSE 4 2SS* · 09-12-2011, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

I'd love to loose 400 lbs from my car. That would do the trick!!

Let PQ drive it...

Supercharged SS · 09-12-2011, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Let PQ drive it...

So you're saying I have a weight problem:( On chemo I'm only 150, down from 175 so I guess you can say that I am reducing weight. I picked up .025 just from that!!!!!!!!!! That brings the car with me and 4 Bogarts to 4170#. 3500 would be sweet!

HufferSS · 09-12-2011, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Let PQ drive it...

usa1camaro1969 · 09-12-2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

So you're saying I have a weight problem:( On chemo I'm only 150, down from 175 so I guess you can say that I am reducing weight. I picked up .025 just from that!!!!!!!!!! That brings the car with me and 4 Bogarts to 4170#. 3500 would be sweet!

I thought he was sayin' PQ would lop a 670lb chunk of your car off...

Black5thgen · 09-12-2011, 10:20 PM

Are the tubular crash supports available to buy or were they fabricated?

DietCoke · 09-12-2011, 11:42 PM

They were fabbed from 1 1/8" OD chromoly and some basic 3/16" plate (leftover roll cage tubing). Nothing fancy, just functional. Surprised no one offers a manufactured piece, but it's also a liability for a MFR as technically you are modifying the car's crash structure, even if you're making a stronger and lighter part.

I did add a few pounds back to the car with the rear drag bar (necessary) and the DSS/Hendrix axles (also necessary). A 6 point is going to add another 40-45 pounds, which is unfortunate, but I'll find that weight elsewhere.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 09-13-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

I thought he was sayin' PQ would lop a 670lb chunk of your car off...

This,^^^ wheels, bumpers, oil pan.... etc... lol,,, It just struck me...

Jaime, I'm sure with a little bit of cooler weather, you'll be in the nines, without any further weight loss...

I hope everything is headed your way in re the Chemo... My brother in law just went through a long term battle... That was a roller coaster I don't wish on anyone...

DietCoke · 09-13-2011, 12:09 AM

Didnt put engine cover, intake cover, or tire inflator/foam on the list, but I didnt weigh those either. Maybe another 6-7 pounds there.
Front swaybar I'm still up in the air about. May keep it may ditch it, depends on how the car behaves with the drag bar in the back.

Squintz Palladoris · 09-13-2011, 08:18 AM

If you are runnin around on Skinnies I dot think you will run into a problem with oversteer

Wide tires up front different story.

09-12-2011, 07:13 PM	#1
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Weight reduction list... Since I was harassed to type it out in the other forum , here you go. Additional numbers courtesy of BMR -6 Airbags (Side Curtain, Seats, dash) (-13.4 pounds) Dash removed, lightened, tubular steel loop cut off of cross brace, cross brace lightened, sound deadening removed from backside of FW (-30 lbs) Removed rear seats, belts and brackets, and sheet metal holding bracket mounts (-45.4 pounds) Weld RT-S & tires vs stock 20s (-85 pounds) Headers/X/Dumps at axle for weight (-60 pounds) Tubular front crash support (-12 pounds) Remove rear crash support (-26 pounds) !Evap (9.7 pounds, not including evap line, which I left in) !A/C (-49 pounds) !Wiper Motor Assy (-9 pounds) !Junk Block Oil Cooler/Heater, unnecessary (-7 pounds) Lightweight Billet clutch vs. stock (-12 pounds) Sound deadening removed from under seats, backseats, trunk, including hood/trunk liner (-8 pounds) Braille battery (-29 pounds) Windshield Washer Tank + Pump and lines empty weight (4 pounds) ITEM WEIGHT (LBS.) LOWER REAR SEAT 10.2 UPPER REAR SEAT 28 DRIVERS SEAT 54.6 PASSENGER SEAT 44 A/C EVAPORATOR CORE ASSY. 13.4 A/C COMPRESSOR 13.2 A/C CONDENSER 6.4 A/C-HEAT BLOWER MOTOR ASSY 4.2 A/C LINES AND DUCTING 7.6 A/C FIREWALL COVER 3.6 DRIVERS AIR BAG 1.6 PASSENGER AIR BAG 5.4 SIDE AIR BAG (EACH) 3.2 FIREWALL INSULATION 2.8 FLOOR INSULATION 12 TRUNK CARPET AND WELL COVER 15.2 TRUNK COMPRESSOR 6 TRUNK-LID STRUTS (PAIR) 1 FRONT BUMPER 14.6 REAR BUMPER 26.4 RADIO 4 DOOR SPEAKERS (PAIR) 3.6 FLOOR MATS (FRONT PAIR) 4.8 CENTER CONSOLE 8.2 EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER W/CABLES 6.2 FRONT SEAT BELTS (PAIR) 6 REAR SEAT BELTS (PAIR) 3.6 FRONT BRAKE ROTORS (EACH) 25.4 REAR BRAKE ROTORS (EACH) 24 FRONT CALIPERS (EACH) 11.4 REAR CALIPERS (EACH) 7.4 HOOD 25.3 HOOD INSULATION 1.2 HORNS (PAIR) 1.4 WIPER ASSEMBLY W/MOTOR 8.6 WINDSHIELD COWL PLASTIC 3.6 DRIVESHAFT – 6 SPEED MANUAL 24 FUEL TANK SHIELD 2.8 DRIVE SHAFT HEAT SHIELD .8 STOCK AIR BOX 7 ENGINE COVER 4.4 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING FLYWHEEL) 57 __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet Last edited by DietCoke; 10-26-2011 at 05:15 PM.

09-12-2011, 07:16 PM	#2
jasycz28 J.Sick Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 958	PICS??? __________________ "J.Sick" 2010 Camaro 2SS

09-12-2011, 07:18 PM	#3
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	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. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet Last edited by DietCoke; 12-28-2011 at 01:03 PM.

09-12-2011, 11:42 PM	#11
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	They were fabbed from 1 1/8" OD chromoly and some basic 3/16" plate (leftover roll cage tubing). Nothing fancy, just functional. Surprised no one offers a manufactured piece, but it's also a liability for a MFR as technically you are modifying the car's crash structure, even if you're making a stronger and lighter part. I did add a few pounds back to the car with the rear drag bar (necessary) and the DSS/Hendrix axles (also necessary). A 6 point is going to add another 40-45 pounds, which is unfortunate, but I'll find that weight elsewhere. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

09-13-2011, 12:09 AM	#13
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Didnt put engine cover, intake cover, or tire inflator/foam on the list, but I didnt weigh those either. Maybe another 6-7 pounds there. Front swaybar I'm still up in the air about. May keep it may ditch it, depends on how the car behaves with the drag bar in the back. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet Last edited by DietCoke; 09-13-2011 at 01:08 AM.

09-12-2011, 08:01 PM	#4
Squintz Palladoris Drives: 2010 IOM 1SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 557	Thanks for this Diet. Mods should make this a Sticky

09-12-2011, 08:04 PM	#5
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	I'd love to loose 400 lbs from my car. That would do the trick!!

09-12-2011, 10:20 PM	#10
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	Are the tubular crash supports available to buy or were they fabricated?

09-13-2011, 08:18 AM	#14
Squintz Palladoris Drives: 2010 IOM 1SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 557	If you are runnin around on Skinnies I dot think you will run into a problem with oversteer Wide tires up front different story.

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