cost-free, DIY methods for BRZ weightsaving
 

We all know how the ft86 is different from most cars out there-- its engineers were primarily focused on decreasing the following's denominator:

power/mass

Many of us on the forum have showed great interest in further lightening the car by replacing major parts such as the wheels, exhaust, and seats. Considering how obsessed we are about weight-savings, I find it interesting how the following free and simple modifications have yet to appear in a discussion:

1.Diet
2.Exercise

Are you kidding, in America we pay for weight reduction, we don't work for it. NOTE: this is a joke.

I plan on gutting the whole interior and driving it via remote control from a truck behind it

Don't forget to pump the inside with helium first.

While some will benefit more than others in regards to diet and exercise, I totally agree with the underlying message here.

I think we can all come to an agreement that this is, first and foremost, a "driver's car". So in that respect, the car will only perform as well as the driver. If you're in tip-top shape mentally and physically, it will translate into better performance when you take to the wheel.

BAHAHAHA

Yeah I always say the most cost effective performance upgrade for some of my friends would be a salad ... (hold the ranch dressing)

This is new and interesting

I exercise 4 times a week with a healthy eating habbit and im considered overweight at 5"11 and 180lbs. your plan is faulty, good sir.

I don't know. Im way out of shape but I'm pretty sure I could beat Arnold in a street race:bonk:.

Aronold in his prime...

I'm 6' 2" and weigh 145lbs soaking wet. If I lost any weight, I'd look emaciated. Not all of us are overweight, but I see your point. No offense to anyone, but I've seen at least a few "large" people buying these cars, and I gotta say you're putting the lightweight car at a disadvantage.

You gotta treat yourself to a cheeseburger! :)

Dude, I eat like it's my job, lol. It's a blessing and a curse that I can't gain weight to save my soul! I tried doing the P90x workout twice, ate 3,000+ calories and 200g of protein every day for months, I gained like 7lbs.

How old are you? I was really skinny into my 20s and then when my wife got pregnant and started gaining weight I started putting some on too.

I think everything happened at once. Became really busy at work so less time for sports, metabolism just completely changed on me and wife got pregnant. I think the main thing for me is just cutting out the late night snacks. But, for now, I'll settle with my car being a little less torquey than the skinny guys down the street! :P

I think im the lightest adult on this forum.. 5'6 110lb

and i thought i was skinny:eyebulge:

Leave all of the owner's manuals at home!

Are you sure you are an adult? I can't remember the last time I saw that weight.. maybe 12? 14? who knows lol

You skinny guys be glad you can't gain weight. I just went though the P90X cycle and lost 35lbs! LOL Best weight saving ever!

Jeezus, ya'll are skinny and flimsy mothertruckers! ;)

I'm 5'6 and 180 lbs. That's heavy! I do lift a lot of weights. I bench more than my weight too: 225 lbs, which is starting to scare the hell outta me so I've cut back on weights.

I plan to switch out the hood into a carbon fiber one eventually.

Maybe I'll chuck the back seats. I could even get rid of the spare tire. There's some DIY weight savings.

I'm 5'5" and weigh 135 lbs. 28 years old.

I've read a couple of posts regarding people not using the seat belt loop in fear of tearing out eventually. I guess if your a small person it might not put so much "stress" on the loop. Taller/bigger guys make the seat belt extend more than shorter/skinnier fellows. Does that makes sense?

Or that height, lol.

Sounds like we are about the same size (although I'm maybe 0.5 to 1.0 inches taller). 9 months ago I had you by 85lbs though! That's how I made the car lighter.

I'm no expert on CF weight, but how much can we gain by doing this if the hood is already made out of Aluminum?? I understand if its just for aesthetics because it would look pretty sweet, but those things are pricey.

I'm 6'1, 225-230. This car doesn't stand a chance. Not much to do for weight loss either, other than quit working out. And congrats on the weight loss @Dadhawk!

im pretty close to naz's weight, 6'1" but at a ridiculous 255lbs. It's slowly dropping but I have to cut back on the drinking because the hang overs making going to the gym before impossible haha. It will be fun to see how the car will react once I get to 200. On top of all the other mods

Ive always been skinny, so has my mom, and brother. In middle school I weighed 80-99 pounds. Freshman year I was 100, Senior year I graduated at 110. Right now i fluctuate between 110-114 I have an overactive thyroid which does its part in keeping me from gaining weight.

Hehehehehe...

Eyes? Bro!