The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

Equinox · 10-18-2009, 10:28 AM

Base/NISMO Seat with integrated SRS airbag = 42.4 lbs
Airbag assembly from SRS Seat = 1.6 lbs
NISMO Cat-back 'H' Pipe [Midpipe] = 17.2 lbs
NISMO Cat-back Rear Muffler Section [Can] = 35.2 lbs
NISMO Cat-back Front 'Y' Pipe [bolts to cats] = 13.6 lbs
Base/NISMO Headunit/Radio = 2.6 lbs
Rear Under bumper Charcoal Filter Cover/Shield = 0.4 lbs

Charcoal filter is kinda a wild card, but I had to take it off to make room for my passenger muffler can from GTM, Here's a picture

And here is the NISMO CAT-back that I weighed

Rear muffler section, Midpipe or H pipe, and Y pipe that bolts to the cats.

03Z33 · 10-18-2009, 05:36 PM

Just joined the forum and was happy to see this thread already here. Thanks for all the info so far. Just wondering, aren't the doors and hatch on the 370Z aluminum? I thought I remembered reading that somewhere but can't seem to find it again...

Endgame · 10-18-2009, 06:08 PM

You are correct. Doors and hatch are aluminum..

Jason · 10-30-2009, 03:10 PM

i looked through the entire thread and didn't see a weight for the stock hood. i was getting rid of mine (crashed/bent but intact) so i weighed it at the recycler and made a good $5

weee!

The bare stock hood (no latch, weatherstrip, etc) weighs 16 pounds. not sure if you guys need proof. i can scan the slip and post a pic of the f'd up hood, if needed. just lmk.

travisjb · 10-30-2009, 03:59 PM

jason, thx for going to the trouble... + rep

370zForever · 11-11-2009, 08:00 PM

Anyone thinking about some Carbon Fibre parts?? I was thinking about a CF hood until I hound out the CF hoods weigh around 12 pounds and the Z's aluminum hood weighs 16 pounds. 4 pounds isn't that important for me to spend 500 dollars on it. I don't want to replace the hatch due to weight distribution. CF hoods for the 370z aren't out yet (I think)...Well yeah, any other carbon fibre products that could make a significant weight difference??

Equinox · 11-11-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zForever

Anyone thinking about some Carbon Fibre parts?? I was thinking about a CF hood until I hound out the CF hoods weigh around 12 pounds and the Z's aluminum hood weighs 16 pounds. 4 pounds isn't that important for me to spend 500 dollars on it. I don't want to replace the hatch due to weight distribution. CF hoods for the 370z aren't out yet (I think)...Well yeah, any other carbon fibre products that could make a significant weight difference??

wishihadnav · 11-13-2009, 05:36 PM

i like this thread

gladeslvrcoq · 12-23-2009, 08:38 PM

Anybody see the new rules for the T2 Z34 regarding SCCA? Ya'll better start putting the weight back on if you are going to run. Screwed.

page 36

http://www.scca.com/documents/Fastra...strack-jan.pdf

theDreamer · 12-23-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gladeslvrcoq

Anybody see the new rules for the T2 Z34 regarding SCCA? Ya'll better start putting the weight back on if you are going to run. Screwed.

page 36

http://www.scca.com/documents/Fastra...strack-jan.pdf

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kdo2milger · 12-23-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

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Minicobra1 · 01-03-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equinox

Base/NISMO Seat with integrated SRS airbag = 42.4 lbs
Airbag assembly from SRS Seat = 1.6 lbs
NISMO Cat-back 'H' Pipe [Midpipe] = 17.2 lbs
NISMO Cat-back Rear Muffler Section [Can] = 35.2 lbs
NISMO Cat-back Front 'Y' Pipe [bolts to cats] = 13.6 lbs
Base/NISMO Headunit/Radio = 2.6 lbs
Rear Under bumper Charcoal Filter Cover/Shield = 0.4 lbs
Rear muffler section, Midpipe or H pipe, and Y pipe that bolts to the cats.

Did you weigh the factory Nismo rims? or does anyone have the weight for front 9.5 & rear 10.5 Nismo rims? not the S-Tune, the ones on the factory car.

Equinox · 01-03-2010, 12:30 PM

give me until next week when I powdercoat them and I'll let you know. I have heard it's 22 lbs. from Nissan, but not sure if that is front, or back, or what

Minicobra1 · 01-03-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equinox

give me until next week when I powdercoat them and I'll let you know. I have heard it's 22 lbs. from Nissan, but not sure if that is front, or back, or what

Thanks, that would be great

I'm considering picking up a set of these. I would think they the are lighter then the factory sport wheels, at least I'm hoping.

LateralG'z · 01-10-2010, 03:12 PM

Cobra has a whole bunch of seats that are lighter at 8.2-9.5 kg. These seem to be much lighter than Recaro.

10-18-2009, 10:28 AM	#286 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 17	Base/NISMO Seat with integrated SRS airbag = 42.4 lbs Airbag assembly from SRS Seat = 1.6 lbs NISMO Cat-back 'H' Pipe [Midpipe] = 17.2 lbs NISMO Cat-back Rear Muffler Section [Can] = 35.2 lbs NISMO Cat-back Front 'Y' Pipe [bolts to cats] = 13.6 lbs Base/NISMO Headunit/Radio = 2.6 lbs Rear Under bumper Charcoal Filter Cover/Shield = 0.4 lbs Charcoal filter is kinda a wild card, but I had to take it off to make room for my passenger muffler can from GTM, Here's a picture And here is the NISMO CAT-back that I weighed Rear muffler section, Midpipe or H pipe, and Y pipe that bolts to the cats. __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD) Last edited by Equinox; 10-18-2009 at 09:28 PM.

10-30-2009, 03:10 PM	#289 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	i looked through the entire thread and didn't see a weight for the stock hood. i was getting rid of mine (crashed/bent but intact) so i weighed it at the recycler and made a good $5 weee! The bare stock hood (no latch, weatherstrip, etc) weighs 16 pounds. not sure if you guys need proof. i can scan the slip and post a pic of the f'd up hood, if needed. just lmk. Last edited by Jason; 10-30-2009 at 03:30 PM.

10-30-2009, 03:59 PM	#290 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	jason, thx for going to the trouble... + rep __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-03-2010, 12:30 PM	#298 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 17	give me until next week when I powdercoat them and I'll let you know. I have heard it's 22 lbs. from Nissan, but not sure if that is front, or back, or what __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

01-10-2010, 03:12 PM	#300 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Cobra has a whole bunch of seats that are lighter at 8.2-9.5 kg. These seem to be much lighter than Recaro. __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

10-18-2009, 05:36 PM	#287 (permalink)
03Z33 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal Posts: 232 Drives: BRZ Rep Power: 15	Just joined the forum and was happy to see this thread already here. Thanks for all the info so far. Just wondering, aren't the doors and hatch on the 370Z aluminum? I thought I remembered reading that somewhere but can't seem to find it again...

10-18-2009, 06:08 PM	#288 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	You are correct. Doors and hatch are aluminum..

11-11-2009, 08:00 PM	#291 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 15	Anyone thinking about some Carbon Fibre parts?? I was thinking about a CF hood until I hound out the CF hoods weigh around 12 pounds and the Z's aluminum hood weighs 16 pounds. 4 pounds isn't that important for me to spend 500 dollars on it. I don't want to replace the hatch due to weight distribution. CF hoods for the 370z aren't out yet (I think)...Well yeah, any other carbon fibre products that could make a significant weight difference??

11-13-2009, 05:36 PM	#293 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	i like this thread

12-23-2009, 08:38 PM	#294 (permalink)
gladeslvrcoq Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: everglades of OC Posts: 115 Drives: 55 Rep Power: 15	Anybody see the new rules for the T2 Z34 regarding SCCA? Ya'll better start putting the weight back on if you are going to run. Screwed. page 36 http://www.scca.com/documents/Fastra...strack-jan.pdf

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