The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

synolimit · 10-27-2013, 12:51 AM

Just weighed in at 3083 lbs fully fueled. So I'm under 3k with a empty tank (2965) so I can now use DOM 1.75x0.095" steel for the roll cage. However rules say I could also use DOM 1.5x0.12" or DOM 1.625x0.12". But based off of a simple calculation I believe the area of the steel is not only the smallest in the 1.75x0.095" which should be the lightest, but it's also the strongest based off of I(cm^4).

I still want a lighter flywheel and rotors but I'll still be away from 3k fully fueled by 31.5 lbs. I need to find that some where.

O forgot about a racing seat. Might get 10+ pounds there plus the drivers seatbelt minus the difference of a racing seatbelt.

Isamu · 10-28-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Just weighed in at 3083 lbs fully fueled. So I'm under 3k with a empty tank (2965) so I can now use DOM 1.75x0.095" steel for the roll cage. However rules say I could also use DOM 1.5x0.12" or DOM 1.625x0.12". But based off of a simple calculation I believe the area of the steel is not only the smallest in the 1.75x0.095" which should be the lightest, but it's also the strongest based off of I(cm^4).

I still want a lighter flywheel and rotors but I'll still be away from 3k fully fueled by 31.5 lbs. I need to find that some where.

O forgot about a racing seat. Might get 10+ pounds there plus the drivers seatbelt minus the difference of a racing seatbelt.

synolimit · 10-29-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

bleunetizen · 02-13-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Just weighed in at 3083 lbs fully fueled. So I'm under 3k with a empty tank (2965) so I can now use DOM 1.75x0.095" steel for the roll cage. However rules say I could also use DOM 1.5x0.12" or DOM 1.625x0.12". But based off of a simple calculation I believe the area of the steel is not only the smallest in the 1.75x0.095" which should be the lightest, but it's also the strongest based off of I(cm^4).

I still want a lighter flywheel and rotors but I'll still be away from 3k fully fueled by 31.5 lbs. I need to find that some where.

O forgot about a racing seat. Might get 10+ pounds there plus the drivers seatbelt minus the difference of a racing seatbelt.

great stuff, that is a lot of weight saving

what have you changed/removed from a stock form so far? Tried to find out myself by reading your posts but all I can clearly see was the battery..

10-27-2013, 12:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3391	Just weighed in at 3083 lbs fully fueled. So I'm under 3k with a empty tank (2965) so I can now use DOM 1.75x0.095" steel for the roll cage. However rules say I could also use DOM 1.5x0.12" or DOM 1.625x0.12". But based off of a simple calculation I believe the area of the steel is not only the smallest in the 1.75x0.095" which should be the lightest, but it's also the strongest based off of I(cm^4). I still want a lighter flywheel and rotors but I'll still be away from 3k fully fueled by 31.5 lbs. I need to find that some where. O forgot about a racing seat. Might get 10+ pounds there plus the drivers seatbelt minus the difference of a racing seatbelt. __________________ 13 370z- Last edited by synolimit; 10-27-2013 at 03:26 AM.

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