The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

[Joebarchuck]

Originally Posted by travisjb

I'll post corner weights next couple weeks... previously at 3,250 with driver and safety gear and full tank of gas... Long-term goal is 3,100 with same... seems crazy, but we're taking it one pound at a time at this point

How much weight do you think you could gain by changing body parts to dry carbon fiber parts such as the hood, fenders, roof, etc...

[jnaut]

Originally Posted by Joebarchuck

How much weight do you think you could gain by changing body parts to dry carbon fiber parts such as the hood, fenders, roof, etc...

your wallet will be very light.

[RCZ]

Originally Posted by travisjb

FYI -

Removed ebrake and related handle, cables and assemblies for savings of 8-9 pounds

There are brackets supporting the front fascia that are over-built, removed about 5 pounds of brackets

Was previously using aftermarket dual oil coolers and now going down to one but adding shrouding to increase effectiveness - will be net weight savings of 5 pounds

Will be replacing headlights with covers for any day time events for net weight savings of 10 pounds

Have another 80-100 pounds we are targeting and will report back here later

Thanks for those travis. I will check those out! Did you find that running two coolers was not that much more effective than one with a shroud or are you just doing it for weight savings?

Great suggestions!

[SPOHN]

I just saved one pound with lug nuts. I belived I saved about 6 to 8 pounds on my wheels also.

[travisjb]

two coolers = -15F versus one cooler... my belief is that I will gain back those 15F by adding the shroud... with two coolers I was able to run in AZ summer heat, goals is to do that with one

[RCZ]

Which cooler are you using? What are the dimensions of the core and the lines?

Also please let us know how the shroud turned out and post lots of pictures man.

[theDreamer]

RCZ, you order that battery yet?

[RCZ]

Nope, not yet.

[NewYorkJon34]

RCZ, you put that lip on yet? lol

[RCZ]

nope haha, I promise I'll get it done this weekned...

[kkruel55]

Anything on brake kits? Rotors/calipers etc...

[NewYorkJon34]

I recently had my calipers powdercoated by Mike, so I decided to weigh the sport package calipers before I get them installed. The front calipers weigh 12lbs & the rear weighs 6lbs.

[Z eliminator]

I have the 15 lb braile bat. I have to keep a battery tender on it or it will not start the car , My garage temp is between 38 and 47 degress F. Its a pain. In the summer if do not drive it for a week i have to put a 2 amp tricle charge on it for 40 min before it will start.
At the drag stip i accidently left the ignion switch in the on postion with the moter off and it killed the battery in less that 30 min.
it saved me 20 lbs.
I bought the 1.75 amp charger from a GM dealer, its the one he sells for the corvette.
Z.

[spearfish25]

Quick question:

How much of a benefit do you guys think there would be for getting a 50/50 weight distribution from the stock 53/47? It's certainly doable, but I'm curious about how beneficial the change would be.

[SPOHN]

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Quick question:

How much of a benefit do you guys think there would be for getting a 50/50 weight distribution from the stock 53/47? It's certainly doable, but I'm curious about how beneficial the change would be.

I read on Nissans website that they feel this weight ratio is perfect for the car and the way the suspension is setup. But there's still understeer from the factory. But that's to keep it somewhat safer for novice drivers. But I Still feel there plenty of benefit from a 50/50 setup if you set your suspension properly.