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Liftcontrol 12-08-2011 06:35 PM

Weight saving measures?
 
Since the main strength of the BRZ/FRS is really being light with great handling, reducing weight further would only improve upon the handling, braking and overall performance.

How much weight can you save by removing the spare tire /jack etc. and replacing the battery with a dry cell light Odyssey battery, removing the rear seats and using light weight 16" wheels?

Dark 12-08-2011 06:51 PM

40-60lb?

tranzformer 12-08-2011 06:52 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ghlight=Weight

:search:

DuMa 12-08-2011 06:52 PM

50-80lbs. might as well delete the AC.
and i find it funny that this car needs a 8 speaker stereo system. remove 4 of those speakers and the wiring.

old greg 12-08-2011 06:52 PM

You could probably save at least 10 lbs by searching first.

:search:

suprachica79 12-08-2011 06:54 PM

Not to go off topic but OP, does it say you drive an 09 GTR and a 12 optima? Did I read that correctly? Does not compute.

RRnold 12-08-2011 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by old greg (Post 93918)
You could probably save at least 10 lbs by searching first.

:search:

:lol::clap:

KidWonder 12-08-2011 07:18 PM

Yea I agree. If you own a freaking GT-R you should somewhat already know about weigh savings!

Navi 12-09-2011 12:08 PM

How much do you weigh yourself?

WolfpackS2k 12-09-2011 12:41 PM

A good quality stainless steel exhaust system could shave off 20lbs. Even more if you went full titanium and/or replaced the exhaust headers with stainless steel pieces. Lightweight wheels could easily save you 5lbs per corner.

Levi 12-09-2011 01:30 PM

I think I'll get it under 1100 kg. I'll remove everything inside except dash and door panels. No navi, no A/C, lightweight rims, exhaust, CF roof. 1000 kg if no roll cage.

Longhorn248 12-09-2011 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Navi (Post 94419)
How much do you weigh yourself?

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NorCalRider 12-09-2011 03:18 PM

LOL

Liftcontrol 12-09-2011 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by suprachica79 (Post 93920)
Not to go off topic but OP, does it say you drive an 09 GTR and a 12 optima? Did I read that correctly? Does not compute.

What does not compute?:thumbup:
The GTR is for fun weekends; the Optima SX Turbo is a great daily driver and the FJ is a about as good as it gets for a 4 wheel drive sporting SUV.


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