The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

[M.Bonanni]

Originally Posted by 370sed

The whole point of this PC680 battery is to loose maximum weight, not just move similar to normal battery weight somewhere else. Losing vehicle weight is a battle of accrual. A lb here, ounces there, etc., and this is a major win...because 20lb is hard to come by in this game.

In road racing I think that losing weight, and moving weight are just as important as one another. Losing the maximum amount of weight is the ideal situation, but a lot of times, that doesn't work out in production based cars. Most of the weight you are going to be able to easily remove will be off the rear of the car. Eventually the weight difference front & rear will hurt handling more than the weight savings helps it. Moving weight to the places where you need it most while having as little effect on handling as possible can be more beneficial in some situations.

[Zeto]

Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

In road racing I think that losing weight, and moving weight are just as important as one another. Losing the maximum amount of weight is the ideal situation, but a lot of times, that doesn't work out in production based cars. Most of the weight you are going to be able to easily remove will be off the rear of the car. Eventually the weight difference front & rear will hurt handling more than the weight savings helps it. Moving weight to the places where you need it most while having as little effect on handling as possible can be more beneficial in some situations.

I have to disagree here. Coming from an S2K where weight reduction is crucial, I think one member put it best. He also happens to be one of the top S2000 drivers in the US.

Originally Posted by FormulaRedline,Aug 9 2007, 08:09 PM

So cut a hole. No guts, no glory
I personally would take weight loss over weight balance any day. You can at least try to tune out uneven distribution through the suspension and tires. You can't tune out fat.

[M.Bonanni]

Originally Posted by Zeto

I have to disagree here. Coming from an S2K where weight reduction is crucial. I think one member put it best. He also happens to be one of the top S2000 drivers in the US.

If you're building a full race car then yes. Most of us on here wont be trying 10 different sets of springs until we get the right set that offsets weight balance. The purpose of my personal build is to stay within the boundaries of most enthusiast's budget and capabilites.

[Zeto]

Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

If you're building a full race car then yes. Most of us on here wont be trying 10 different sets of springs until we get the right set that offsets weight balance. The purpose of my personal build is to stay within the boundaries of most enthusiast's budget and capabilites.