The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

RCZ · 08-24-2009, 11:32 AM

Very interesting discussion going on here.. check this out.. kinda funny and really shows the effects of saving weight on performance.

SCC Technical Assistance Program

racerxj17 · 08-24-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Very interesting discussion going on here.. check this out.. kinda funny and really shows the effects of saving weight on performance.

SCC Technical Assistance Program

so i see what your saying......all i need to do is chop off 1,000 lbs of crap off my car, render it useless, but, ill have a 12 second ride at least

great link BTW

37Z · 08-25-2009, 07:50 PM

Alternatively, buy a car design to for the race track if that what's your after.

bullitt5897 · 08-26-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Very interesting discussion going on here.. check this out.. kinda funny and really shows the effects of saving weight on performance.

SCC Technical Assistance Program

DUDE!!!! That was Freaking Hilarious!!!! basically ur left with wheels an engine 1 seat and a floor board!

And the funny things is... They are still slow!

kdo2milger · 09-01-2009, 10:50 AM

^^

sloterg · 09-01-2009, 05:10 PM

this looks like the euro thread.

Shunya · 09-03-2009, 11:50 PM

can't read ****.

NewYorkJon34 · 09-10-2009, 09:48 PM

I plan on using my car for daily driving, would odyssey pc680 be a good battery if I don't plan on going to the track, and how long will it last? And my second question is wouldn't changing to lighter lug nuts help lose some rotational weight & be good for a DD?

M.Bonanni · 09-11-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I plan on using my car for daily driving, would odyssey pc680 be a good battery if I don't plan on going to the track, and how long will it last? And my second question is wouldn't changing to lighter lug nuts help lose some rotational weight & be good for a DD?

The PC680 works fine for a DD. I DD my 370Z as well and have had no problems with it. As for the lug nuts, 99% of aftermarket lugs will not work with the stock wheels. My honest opinion though, both of those mods will not be noticeable when daily driving as far as performance gains from weight savings go.

wstar · 09-11-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

The PC680 works fine for a DD. I DD my 370Z as well and have had no problems with it. As for the lug nuts, 99% of aftermarket lugs will not work with the stock wheels. My honest opinion though, both of those mods will not be noticeable when daily driving as far as performance gains from weight savings go.

I have the PC680 in a DD as well, and with an underdriven alternator to boot, and no problems with regular stuff. I have killed the charge on it twice, but that was from working on it (with the key turned "ON", engine off, and messing with the window buttons repeatedly while working on some door stuff in the garage). So be sure to have a charger or jump ready if you plan to work on the car like that, it drains quick when you run heavy accessories like the windows without the engine running.

NewYorkJon34 · 09-11-2009, 11:31 AM

Why will aftermarket lugs not work? I figured replacing the battery, changing exhaust, removing spare tire + tools, changing to lighter/slotted rotors + lighter tires, plus I figured what ever little things I can remove would help my 370Z.

M.Bonanni · 09-11-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Why will aftermarket lugs not work? I figured replacing the battery, changing exhaust, removing spare tire + tools, changing to lighter/slotted rotors + lighter tires, plus I figured what ever little things I can remove would help my 370Z.

The stock rims and lugs are designed differently than aftermarket lugs and rims. The big flat washer type area on the stock lugs is what is doing all of the work holding the rim on. When you take that away by using an aftermarket lug, the amount of rim that the lugs are actually holding onto is too thin. Kinda hard to explain, but here is what happens...

Aftermarket rims have much more material between the acorn part of the lug and the hub.

ZforMe · 09-11-2009, 11:46 AM

Any new mounting options in stock location for the pc680?

M.Bonanni · 09-11-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ZforMe

Any new mounting options in stock location for the pc680?

This is the nicest universal mount for the PC680 I have come across...

Password:JDM Billet Aluminum Universal Battery Mount

You can just screw this into your stock battery tray very easily. I have mine mounted the exact same way.

NewYorkJon34 · 09-11-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

This is the nicest universal mount for the PC680 I have come across...

Password:JDM Billet Aluminum Universal Battery Mount

You can just screw this into your stock battery tray very easily. I have mine mounted the exact same way.

Thanks for the link, and your right that is a nice looking battery mount, if I buy that would it fit in the stock location and be able to put the battery cover back on? How long would the 680 battery last, is it weaker cus it's smaller?

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09-11-2009, 11:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	Why will aftermarket lugs not work? I figured replacing the battery, changing exhaust, removing spare tire + tools, changing to lighter/slotted rotors + lighter tires, plus I figured what ever little things I can remove would help my 370Z.