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Hotrodz 09-26-2017 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackElectric (Post 3696122)
If you're not shy, drive naked. T-Shirt, Jeans, Shoes, Socks = 4 ibs:

https://i.imgur.com/b2GN5xO.jpg?1

In all seriousness though the driver mod is one of the best mods you can do. I am 6'0 currently weighing in at 190. I can stand to lose 20-30ibs and still be at a healthy weight.

Lol, I am 6'1" and in July I weighed 226. This morning I was an even 200. My goal is 195...because race car!

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josemartinrea 09-26-2017 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by josemartinrea (Post 3612613)
If anyone is still looking for a lightweight battery that won't break the bank; I just purchased the Duracell Ultra AGM powersport battery for less than what the PC680 costs. Haven't tried it yet but I will on Thursday and let you guys know. Here's the weight.





How is this battery performing for you so far?



Forgot entirely about this thread. The battery has held up nicely since I've installed it. I've gone as long as a week and a half without turning the car on and it still cranks just fine.


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BlackElectric 10-02-2017 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3696169)
Lol, I am 6'1" and in July I weighed 226. This morning I was an even 200. My goal is 195...because race car!

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Nice! I'm trying to make some changes as well, would like to get down to 165 or so.

Hotrodz 10-02-2017 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackElectric (Post 3697376)
Nice! I'm trying to make some changes as well, would like to get down to 165 or so.

Do it, I feel so much better now that the weight is gone. I also fit more comfortably into my race seat lol...and I need to move my seat closer to the steering. Driver mods are the best!

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Rusty 11-19-2017 08:45 PM

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Any of you guys who gutted your interior have a dash cubby piece that you want to get rid of? I have a project that I want to do.

Here's a picture of what I want.

vadonchez 12-01-2017 12:04 AM

hi

Z1 test pipe weights 4,85 lbs each

have invidia gemini at home too. I will weight it and post results on forum:hello:

vadonchez 12-02-2017 11:23 AM

invidia catback weights 56,6lbs alone (without gaskets and screws):

- Tips: 1,3lbs
- Muffler: 25,8 lbs
- Resonator pipes: 13,2lbs for both
- X pipe (thats not really, an Xpipe just two straight line): 6,6 lbs
- Straight pipe: 9,7lbs for both
- gaskets and screws:2,4 lbs

So the invidia catback weigths a little bit more than stock catback , 2,6 lbs more not bad for a full dual pipes catback with dual muffler.

street2soul 10-15-2020 09:55 PM

I'm sure these were covered but I scaled them today:

2009-2014 Nismo Parts:
-Nismo Front sway bar: 9.4 lb
-Nismo Catback exhaust total weight: 66lb

Nismo H pipe: 13.6 lb
Nismo Midpipe: 17.4 lb
Nismo muffler: 35lb

Meisterschaft Axleback Muffler (370Z Nismo version with 130mm tips): 30.4 lb

Enkei RPF1 9.5 x 18 with 275/35/18 Toyo RR : 45.2lb
Enkei RPF1 10.5 x 18 with 275/35/18 Toyo RR : 46lb

NorthStyle 10-16-2020 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3708473)
Any of you guys who gutted your interior have a dash cubby piece that you want to get rid of? I have a project that I want to do.

Here's a picture of what I want.

Rusty did you want just the cubby and inside felt area? I have one I can send you since I was going to request your assistance with modifying a Bell diff brace

OptionZero 10-16-2020 03:20 PM

i only need to lose 50 lbs or so and maybe i can fit into a Bride racing seat

Hotrodz 10-16-2020 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero (Post 3965772)
i only need to lose 50 lbs or so and maybe i can fit into a Bride racing seat

I have lost 20 and still not happening if I lose 20 more!

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Rusty 10-16-2020 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle (Post 3965691)
Rusty did you want just the cubby and inside felt area? I have one I can send you since I was going to request your assistance with modifying a Bell diff brace

Just what I have pictured. Let me know on the brace.

Rusty 10-16-2020 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero (Post 3965772)
i only need to lose 50 lbs or so and maybe i can fit into a Bride racing seat

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3965787)
I have lost 20 and still not happening if I lose 20 more!

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Are you guys saying that yinz have wide bottoms?

Hotrodz 10-16-2020 04:34 PM

I have athletic rear end. Just like my car made for speed!

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Rusty 10-16-2020 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3965793)
I have athletic rear end. Just like my car made for speed!

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Fat azzez. :rofl2:

Hotrodz 10-16-2020 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3965801)
Fat azzez. :rofl2:

Baby got back, you just jealous because you lost your azz. If someone presses on your bellybutton your legs would fall off. LMAO!

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Rusty 10-16-2020 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3965820)
Baby got back, you just jealous because you lost your azz. If someone presses on your bellybutton your legs would fall off. LMAO!

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Yea.....my azz done vanished long ago. LMAO Just boney now.

JARblue 10-16-2020 05:50 PM

I found a bunch of weights glued to the inside of my wheels :icon14:

Removing them should save me a couple of pounds of unsprung weight :tup:

redondoaveb 10-16-2020 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3965828)
I found a bunch of weights glued to the inside of my wheels :icon14:

Removing them should save me a couple of pounds of unsprung weight :tup:

Give them to Rusty, he needs to put them on his azz :rofl2:

Rusty 10-16-2020 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3965833)
Give them to Rusty, he needs to put them on his azz :rofl2:

Need a brick in each back pocket.

-ZS-Carpenter 10-16-2020 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3965828)
I found a bunch of weights glued to the inside of my wheels :icon14:

Removing them should save me a couple of pounds of unsprung weight :tup:

Those are not weights. It's a guberment tracking device. Make sure to check all your wheels, sometimes the put them all over

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sirnixalot 10-18-2020 11:04 AM

http://www.the370z.com/members/sirni...59ff504c4.jpeg
This was the easiest 30lbs I’ve lost on the car yet. Starts the hateful bitch right up

Sway 11-27-2020 06:34 PM

^^^ Any modification required to use it in the stock location?
Also is it good for a car with a system? My baby still needs to lose the weight of an added sub system (52 lbs)

Spooler 11-27-2020 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sway (Post 3973413)
^^^ Any modification required to use it in the stock location?
Also is it good for a car with a system? My baby still needs to lose the weight of an added sub system (52 lbs)

I have one in the stock location. Got if from CJ Motorsports. The stock hold down will hold it as is. Phunk is supposed to make me one that fits perfect.

Mr.K 11-01-2021 01:26 PM

Sorry to revive an old thread but does anyone know how much weight I could save out of curiosity going with lightweight pistons, rods and billet crank if any?

Rusty 11-01-2021 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.K (Post 4012580)
Sorry to revive an old thread but does anyone know how much weight I could save out of curiosity going with lightweight pistons, rods and billet crank if any?

You'll save a few grams of weight in the motor and lose a bunch in your wallet. The crank will set you back about $3,200, and about $16,000 for the motor build.

Mr.K 11-01-2021 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 4012582)
You'll save a few grams of weight in the motor and lose a bunch in your wallet. The crank will set you back about $3,200, and about $16,000 for the motor build.

LOL wow that's definitely not worth the effort and money :wtf2: Unless going FI or some other more involved build

DarkJak 12-24-2021 05:18 PM

Not a reduction, but IS a weight:
The Racebred 4 inch splitter for the Nismo V1 bumper weighs 18 lbs and 12 oz

It extends back to the rear of the front bumper at the sides, straight across on the rear.

Will be weighing the 9LR splitter eventually, which extends much further back.

Rusty 12-24-2021 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak (Post 4016638)
Not a reduction, but IS a weight:
The Racebred 4 inch splitter for the Nismo V1 bumper weighs 18 lbs and 12 oz

It extends back to the rear of the front bumper at the sides, straight across on the rear.

Will be weighing the 9LR splitter eventually, which extends much further back.

Sounds like the APR splitter I have.

macek007 10-22-2024 01:57 AM

Guys concerning weight distribution and engine bay heat reduction. Did anybody relocate radiator to the trunk of the car?

Spooler 10-22-2024 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by macek007 (Post 4053175)
Guys concerning weight distribution and engine bay heat reduction. Did anybody relocate radiator to the trunk of the car?

Don't need to. If you are a track car and worried about oil temps, then a dry sump is the way to go. Otherwise, just do proper ducting and install hood vents. Move the oil cooler to the side

macek007 10-23-2024 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 4053181)
Don't need to. If you are a track car and worried about oil temps, then a dry sump is the way to go. Otherwise, just do proper ducting and install hood vents. Move the oil cooler to the side

thanks for reply.

Oil temperature isnt issues. Issue is weight and engine bay temperature.

I have two oil coolers in the rows and I will most probably relocate them to the centre because brakes and tires are overheating after several laps.

Over winter I will gutt my nismo and thinking about realocating some of the weight to the rear of the car. Thats why I´m asking is somebody did this with 370z. I know about many people doing this to BMW´s but none with Z.

cybuch 11-07-2024 05:47 PM

If you're from Prague then if I were in your shoes I'd contact https://www.thunderlane.eu/ and talk with him about custom suspension for yourself, so you can mitigate the heavier front with proper setup

macek007 01-27-2025 09:21 AM

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Questions to the extreme weight saving projects.

Concerning doors gutting. Did you remove reinforcements(door bars)? If yes, how you remove upper at the edge of the doors? Is this reinforcement welded to doors or not?

BillyBoy 07-12-2025 09:35 PM

Just to chime in, I just designed some 3d printed tweeter delete panels which can be found on makerworld here:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/160...fileId-1687607

The tweeters weighed in at ~370g for the pair, and these panels are 26.85g for both. Every gram counts!


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