The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

[RCZ]

Originally Posted by Supergoji

well, replacing the seats with 13lb frp's, two piece rotors, wheels, aluminum race calipers, maybe the hatch with a CF one.
not to mention aluminum drive train mounts. lighter CF driveshaft and carbonetics CF clutch kit (350z one weighs 25 lbs for entire clutch and pressure plate assembly)

then just tack on headers, Titanium Test pipes, Titanium Catback, Dual intakes, Tune. which would lop off another 30lbs+

and you've have yourself quite a quick car. a little noisy but fast and fun.

if money was no option people could have a 2900-3100lb Z with 400bhp

Eh, money no object people could have a 2500lb Z with 1800RWHP.

I'm pretty sure the driveshaft in the Z is already carbon. As far as a carbonetics clutch, thats interesting and will be noted when something is released, but there's easier and cheaper places to take weight off on. The problem of course is how far the average person wants to go on their daily driver.

I'm waiting for Seibon to make a rear hatch, roof and hood in carbon....that will not only reduce weight, but also lower the center of gravity. The Sunline carbon roof is only a cover that will just add weight sadly.