Is the 370Z a very light car?

Organik · 07-29-2009, 02:32 PM

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So by that logic, if I can shave 20lbs off of my gut (which I could use.). I can realistically reach 150lbs of weight savings.
But really, how much does 150lbs matter in the 1/4 mile or even a curved track? Not that much I imagine.

theDreamer · 07-29-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Organik

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So by that logic, if I can shave 20lbs off of my gut (which I could use.). I can realistically reach 150lbs of weight savings.
But really, how much does 150lbs matter in the 1/4 mile or even a curved track? Not that much I imagine.

Weight is more about balancing the car, not just about removing it. You can take out the 150lbs but you have to make sure the car is balanced for what you plan to do with it.

Ryan@Forged · 07-29-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

^Yep, you can take things out but something is going to replace it and add some weight back.
Wheels - probably will save 3-4 pounds each (16 total)
Seats - probably 20 pounds
Spare plus tools - About 50 pounds
Ti exhaust - probably takes off another 45 pounds
So you save a total of 131 about, you might get even less with seats depending on which you go with.

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Weight is more about balancing the car, not just about removing it. You can take out the 150lbs but you have to make sure the car is balanced for what you plan to do with it.

Exactly

Keep in mind around the corners (time attack/road racing) weight is significant. Dropping weight improves your acceleration, braking, and cornering. In time attack/road racing last year I edged out one of the cometitors by .02 seconds. Imagine if I added 150 pounds to the car. Think I still would have beat him? 150 pounds is pretty significant in competition IMO.

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07-29-2009, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Organik Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: $an Francisco Posts: 7 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 17	^ So by that logic, if I can shave 20lbs off of my gut (which I could use.). I can realistically reach 150lbs of weight savings. But really, how much does 150lbs matter in the 1/4 mile or even a curved track? Not that much I imagine.