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at what point does weight reduction become a significant factor? I know that every pound counts.. but as far as handling, accelleration..
can you feel 20 lbs? 40 lbs? 100 lbs?
cat pipes -20lbs
lightweight battery -20lbs
titanium exhaust - 40lbs
ive already lost some weight on my wheels -??lbs
personal diet -5lbs
when needed i can pull out the subs -100lbs
what else can be done and what are the approximate weight losses ?
some carbon fiber hatches are in the works -??lbs
inputs everyone!
Looking for stock weights. Here is a start. Post what you have and I will edit this post.
OEM Weights
Full tank of gas: 6.5 lbs. x 20 gallons = 130
Removable:
Strut Bar: 7
Rear Speakers: 1lb x 2 = 2
Cat Brace: 2.5
Rear Wiper Motor: 1.5
Trunk Weight: 2.5
Floor Mat: 2.3lb x 2 = 4.6
Diffuser: 2.8
Sub Bracket: 4
Pads in glove box: 5
Rear Trunk Mat: 7
Spare Tire: 35
Spare Tire Cover: 1.5
Tools: 6
Total Removable Weight: 81.4lbs
Replaceable
Upper Plenum: 9
Lower Plenum: 12
Rear Sway: 3.6
Front Sway: 14.4
Hood: 22.8
Stock 17" wheels and tires: 52lb x 4 = 208
Muffler: 34
Mid Pipe: 12
Y Pipe: 16
Cats: 23lb x 2 = 46
Fabric Seats: 37lb x 2 = 74
Battery: 36
Clutch: 22.2
Flywheel: 23
Aftermarket weights:
Odyssey PC 680 battery: 15 lbs.
Odyssey PC 545 battery: 11.5lbs
JIC 3" Titanium Exhaust: 9lbs
Bride Gias Seats: 24.2lb x 2 = 48.4
can you feel 20 lbs? 40 lbs? 100 lbs?
cat pipes -20lbs
lightweight battery -20lbs
titanium exhaust - 40lbs
ive already lost some weight on my wheels -??lbs
personal diet -5lbs
when needed i can pull out the subs -100lbs
what else can be done and what are the approximate weight losses ?
some carbon fiber hatches are in the works -??lbs
inputs everyone!
Looking for stock weights. Here is a start. Post what you have and I will edit this post.
OEM Weights
Full tank of gas: 6.5 lbs. x 20 gallons = 130
Removable:
Strut Bar: 7
Rear Speakers: 1lb x 2 = 2
Cat Brace: 2.5
Rear Wiper Motor: 1.5
Trunk Weight: 2.5
Floor Mat: 2.3lb x 2 = 4.6
Diffuser: 2.8
Sub Bracket: 4
Pads in glove box: 5
Rear Trunk Mat: 7
Spare Tire: 35
Spare Tire Cover: 1.5
Tools: 6
Total Removable Weight: 81.4lbs
Replaceable
Upper Plenum: 9
Lower Plenum: 12
Rear Sway: 3.6
Front Sway: 14.4
Hood: 22.8
Stock 17" wheels and tires: 52lb x 4 = 208
Muffler: 34
Mid Pipe: 12
Y Pipe: 16
Cats: 23lb x 2 = 46
Fabric Seats: 37lb x 2 = 74
Battery: 36
Clutch: 22.2
Flywheel: 23
Aftermarket weights:
Odyssey PC 680 battery: 15 lbs.
Odyssey PC 545 battery: 11.5lbs
JIC 3" Titanium Exhaust: 9lbs
Bride Gias Seats: 24.2lb x 2 = 48.4