The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

FricFrac · 05-27-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin.z

please update:
Non sport package rims: Enkei 18x8 and 18x9
weight: front:10.1kg (22.2 pounds)
rear:10.8kg (23.8 pounds)
lol almost same with the "super lightweight" Forged rays sport pkg wheels.

The difference between 18 and 19" wheels in weight is significant not to mention the width's are different as well.... not quite comparing apples to apples there....

Jordo! · 06-06-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

The difference between 18 and 19" wheels in weight is significant not to mention the width's are different as well.... not quite comparing apples to apples there....

I would think one of the major advantages to going with a smaller wheel are actually the smaller tires.

Weight further out from the center has a greater affect on performance and sticky rubber tends to get pretty heavy as the diameter goes up...

theDreamer · 06-06-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I would think one of the major advantages to going with a smaller wheel are actually the smaller tires.

Weight further out from the center has a greater affect on performance and sticky rubber tends to get pretty heavy as the diameter goes up...

It depends on your purpose.
With a smaller wheel you run the issue you need a larger side wall thus adding to the weight of your overall wheel/tire setup. Now if this is a pure track setup with no street function then that idea can be thrown out.

Jordo! · 06-06-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

It depends on your purpose.
With a smaller wheel you run the issue you need a larger side wall thus adding to the weight of your overall wheel/tire setup. Now if this is a pure track setup with no street function then that idea can be thrown out.

Good point. I guess I meant if you want to go with an overall slightly smaller diameter. That would still work fine on the street, just the speedo would be a wee bit off...

kevin.z · 05-27-2010, 10:39 PM

Lol i have to agree with u guys. But still, stock 18's is not that bad considering its weight and made by enkei with M.A.T process. lol better than the base 350z wheels

daleks · 06-02-2010, 11:06 PM

SPL rear camber link: 842 grams.

SPL rear traction link: 992 grams (with zip tie).

6" 65mm 12kg Swift spring: 943 grams.

josemartinrea · 04-17-2014, 07:35 AM

Old post I know, but were the SPL rear camber arms actually LIGHTER than stock arms?

DR_ · 04-17-2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by josemartinrea

Old post I know, but were the SPL rear camber arms actually LIGHTER than stock arms?

No.

jnaut · 06-13-2010, 10:18 PM

Has the seats from a base with sports pkg been weighed?

NewYorkJon34 · 06-13-2010, 11:02 PM

^Ya, I believe they are around 42 pounds a seat...
Base/NISMO Seat with integrated SRS airbag = 42.4 lbs
Airbag assembly from SRS Seat = 1.6 lbs

jnaut · 06-14-2010, 09:38 PM

ok ok so i gotta toss those heavy bitches

wishihadnav · 06-20-2010, 08:39 PM

Actually 42lbs for factory seats is light..my recaro speeds weighed that much..reclinable brides are also close to this weight..

jnaut · 06-24-2010, 08:49 AM

has the factory front and rear springs and shocks been weighed? thanks fellow z owners....

cotizi · 06-24-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jnaut

has the factory front and rear springs and shocks been weighed? thanks fellow z owners....

I did this but forgot what it came in at. it was very close to the nismo I weighed.

RCZ · 06-24-2010, 01:18 PM

going on a diet Jay?

06-02-2010, 11:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 16	SPL rear camber link: 842 grams. SPL rear traction link: 992 grams (with zip tie). 6" 65mm 12kg Swift spring: 943 grams. Last edited by daleks; 06-03-2010 at 12:15 AM.

06-13-2010, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	Has the seats from a base with sports pkg been weighed? __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

06-14-2010, 09:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	ok ok so i gotta toss those heavy bitches __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

06-24-2010, 08:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	has the factory front and rear springs and shocks been weighed? thanks fellow z owners.... __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

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