weight or power

Dragster · 08-28-2011, 09:53 AM

i have a low college style budget, but do have some money for upgrades. i have the option of adding around 10hp to the wheels, or dropping 150lbs, which would you choose because i can only do 1

Red__Zed · 08-28-2011, 09:53 AM

What's the method of doing these changes?

theDreamer · 08-28-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

What's the method of doing these changes?

This.
Also, a balance of both can be done if you want.

Weight lose:
-Junk in the hatch area
-Relocating the battery to the rear

Both of which are easy DIY projects

bleufiend · 08-28-2011, 11:48 AM

Powerrrrrrrrrrrrrr. As captain slow would say.

esfourteen · 08-28-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bleufiend

Powerrrrrrrrrrrrrr. As captain slow would say.

ugh. captain slow is James May, you are quoting Clarkson.

I would do test pipes/high flow cats and k&n panel filters if I were on a budget.

Alchemy · 08-28-2011, 11:50 AM

Rip out the spare and add the power. Done deal.

Lug · 08-28-2011, 01:01 PM

In this range 10 hp = about 100 lbs.

bleufiend · 08-28-2011, 04:43 PM

Powerrrrrrrr can be both sir. Please reference captain slow performing his first super car review with the zonda targa where he floors it down the air strip

On a real to the op, just add the power and remove the weight. Done deal.

kenchan · 08-28-2011, 06:46 PM

Yah who the hell needs a heavy windshield anyway? Just remove that too.

JrumMusic · 08-28-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Yah who the hell needs a heavy windshield anyway? Just remove that too.

lmfaooooooooo

Dragster · 08-28-2011, 07:43 PM

i can either have fiberglass nrg seats, which only weigh 11lbs each, or install a tuner, which adds about 15hp (on top of other future upgrades). or, i just remembered, new springs

theDreamer · 08-29-2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragster

i can either have fiberglass nrg seats, which only weigh 11lbs each, or install a tuner, which adds about 15hp (on top of other future upgrades). or, i just remembered, new springs

Bold part, not always.
Honestly you are going the wrong way. Get some HFC or TP, then exhaust, drop in filters and finally a tune if you want to add power. For weight reduction I would remove the junk in the hatch area, relocate your battery to the rear (maybe buy a light weight one if you want).

What is the purpose of this build? You say NRG seats but you are a college student so is this your daily driver?

wdkwang · 08-28-2011, 08:12 PM

rip out the back seats

Dragster · 08-28-2011, 09:24 PM

you sir, are an idiot

Red__Zed · 08-28-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragster

i can either have fiberglass nrg seats, which only weigh 11lbs each, or install a tuner, which adds about 15hp (on top of other future upgrades). or, i just remembered, new springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragster

you sir, are an idiot

irony.

08-28-2011, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dragster Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: oklahoma Posts: 31 Drives: about to buy Rep Power: 13	weight or power i have a low college style budget, but do have some money for upgrades. i have the option of adding around 10hp to the wheels, or dropping 150lbs, which would you choose because i can only do 1

08-28-2011, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	Powerrrrrrrrrrrrrr. As captain slow would say. __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

08-28-2011, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Rip out the spare and add the power. Done deal. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

08-28-2011, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	In this range 10 hp = about 100 lbs. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

08-28-2011, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	Powerrrrrrrr can be both sir. Please reference captain slow performing his first super car review with the zonda targa where he floors it down the air strip On a real to the op, just add the power and remove the weight. Done deal. __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

08-28-2011, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	What's the method of doing these changes?

08-28-2011, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Yah who the hell needs a heavy windshield anyway? Just remove that too.

08-28-2011, 07:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dragster Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: oklahoma Posts: 31 Drives: about to buy Rep Power: 13	i can either have fiberglass nrg seats, which only weigh 11lbs each, or install a tuner, which adds about 15hp (on top of other future upgrades). or, i just remembered, new springs

08-28-2011, 08:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	rip out the back seats __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

08-28-2011, 09:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dragster Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: oklahoma Posts: 31 Drives: about to buy Rep Power: 13	you sir, are an idiot

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