Weight Loss- 150Kg Possible?

370Zsteve · 12-16-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadWarrior

So i've been looking through the weight loss thread, seems that you can drop 65Kg's relatively easily;

Fixed back seats, CBE, HFCs, race battery, remove spare wheel, tools, sub, mats

That lot should cost around £1650 (~$2 - $3 K)

Has anyone managed to drop significantly more weight than this without doing anything too drastic? I'm thinking a 150KG drop would change the 370 from a fast GT into a real sports car.

Rear hatch, anyone know the weight? Plexiglass rear and rear-side windows, savings?

Where is the weight hiding in this car, its a 2-seat sports car yet weighs 1500KGs, there must be plenty to loose somewhere!

Any ideas?

Salad instead of Mickey D's?

wishihadnav · 12-16-2009, 06:17 PM

budlite > guiness

ChrisSlicks · 12-16-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

budlite > guiness

I'd rather give up drinking altogether than drink swill like Bud Light.

SmoothZ · 12-16-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Salad instead of Mickey D's?

Great minds think alike.

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I'd rather give up drinking altogether than drink swill like Bud Light.

nogoodname · 12-16-2009, 09:55 PM

Change front fenders to cf ones whenever they are available.

Spec Jay · 12-17-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

Change front fenders to cf ones whenever they are available.

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

im not sure how much lighter you can get for body panels than the stock aluminum pieces.

???
youd probally loose half a pound by switching to dry carbon fenders for $1000

RoadWarrior · 12-17-2009, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

budlite > guiness

More like; "Anything else" >> "budlite"

ChrisSlicks · 12-17-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

???
youd probally loose half a pound by switching to dry carbon fenders for $1000

The fenders are steel not aluminum, you would save more than that. The only aluminum body panels are the hood (bonnet), doors, and hatch, along with a mostly aluminum suspension.

There are negatives to just about every weight saving technique, so each one needs to be weighed carefully when using the car as a daily driver.

Modshack · 12-17-2009, 10:49 AM

Best weight loss write-up ever here: SCC Technical Assistance Program

ChrisSlicks · 12-17-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Best weight loss write-up ever here: SCC Technical Assistance Program

Love it. Sawsall's are great!

GT Motoring · 12-17-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

???
youd probally loose half a pound by switching to dry carbon fenders for $1000

You will save a decent amount of weight... CF Fenders help out a lot on cars with larger fenders like the 370.

wishihadnav · 12-17-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I'd rather give up drinking altogether than drink swill like Bud Light.

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Originally Posted by RoadWarrior

More like; "Anything else" >> "budlite"

thanks for the input guys...your opinions are greatly appreciated..lolz.

wishihadnav · 12-17-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Best weight loss write-up ever here: SCC Technical Assistance Program

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