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Midnight Run · 12-02-2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Quantum

The US market BRZ will weigh 2770lbs.

Cheers,
Hong

:happy0180:

speed_demon · 12-02-2011, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Soravia

I assume the drive shaft is steel and will go around 40-70lb just like 240SX. That can be saved by aluminum drive shaft for around 20-25lb of savings. After light weight wheels and better Y split dual muffler, that'll be my next performance upgrade. Since header is equal length, it won't need to be touched. Scion will have very few interior parts other than seats with airbags that can be removed for significant savings.

The factory steel two piece driveshaft on my 1990 Nissan 240sx 5MT weighed in at 20 pounds. Aftermarket aluminum units are 11-13 pounds. Carbon fiber units are right around 8.

The weight lost from a racing battery is much cheaper per pound than nearly any other weight reduction part you can purchase. The most expensive on my list is wheels.

My own post of cost to weight reduced for S13 240's. This does apply as a general picture to many other cars too.
http://nissanroadracing.com/showthread.php?t=2880

S14 driveshafts are very similar in weight as well.

LionZoo · 12-02-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Quantum

The US market BRZ will weigh 2770lbs.

Cheers,
Hong

I was looking at Ed's twitter, but I didn't notice a reference to the US market. I guess it makes sense since the Japanese market weight is 2690, but I'd like solid confirmation.

(At 2770, it is, sadly, too heavy for me...)

Z_Rocks · 12-02-2011, 07:36 AM

With a full tank a drive (normal condition), it should be around 3,000 lb.

Kostamojen · 12-02-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LionZoo

(At 2770, it is, sadly, too heavy for me...)

2770 is probably a fully loaded model, possibly even with the automatic.

c0rbin · 12-02-2011, 03:23 PM

Lightweight battery + lightweight seats + CF hood + CF trunk lid + cleaned up engine bay + aluminum driveshaft + forged wheels + coilovers = ~120 lbs of weight savings? I bet the doors are really heavy because of the safety regulations...

ryude · 12-02-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by c0rbin

Lightweight battery + lightweight seats + CF hood + CF trunk lid + cleaned up engine bay + aluminum driveshaft + forged wheels + coilovers = ~120 lbs of weight savings? I bet the doors are really heavy because of the safety regulations...

You don't even need to do that, just drive with 1/4 tank of gas and you'll save about 40 lbs. Remove the spare tire/trunk organizer and you'll save another 30-40 lbs. But yes, with moderate weight reduction I can see this car under 2600 lbs.

Jeff_DML · 12-02-2011, 03:28 PM

I would like to move the battery to the trunk, decent chunk of weight to remove off the nose, they should of done it from the beginning like BMW does

brillo · 12-02-2011, 05:53 PM

are the FR-S standard wheels 16'' or 17''? I only ask as the BRZ appears to have 18''s in some of the reviews which makes me think base is 17'' and upgrade is 18'' as they appear to share the same wheels.

Wheels and tires can make a material difference in weight. I assume the FR-S will be lighter than the BRZ but I'm still seeing all kinds of weights thrown around on the reviews which makes me kinda nervous.

LionZoo · 12-02-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by brillo

are the FR-S standard wheels 16'' or 17''? I only ask as the BRZ appears to have 18''s in some of the reviews which makes me think base is 17'' and upgrade is 18'' as they appear to share the same wheels.

Wheels and tires can make a material difference in weight. I assume the FR-S will be lighter than the BRZ but I'm still seeing all kinds of weights thrown around on the reviews which makes me kinda nervous.

I'm not sure if we know which wheels are stock. The ones at the reveal were 17", but 16" are available in Japan. For sure we will get the 17", but I'm not sure if we will get the 16". If you put a gun to my head and forced me to predict, I would say perhaps we won't get the 16" wheels, but that's more a gut feel thing.

alex87f · 05-01-2020, 10:16 AM

I'm a little late to the party, but being both a sucker for precise data and bored, I though this would be interesting:

In case the image goes dead, it gives a verified weight of 1235kg (2 722lbs) for a RHD pre-FL euro-spec 86, with GPS / Leather / HIDs / etc. That's with all fluids and 50% of the tank. No luggage or driver.

I was also wondering if anyone had data on the FL vs. non-FL weights?

ichitaka05 · 05-01-2020, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alex87f

I'm a little late to the party, but being both a sucker for precise data and bored, I though this would be interesting:

In case the image goes dead, it gives a verified weight of 1235kg (2 722lbs) for a RHD pre-FL euro-spec 86, with GPS / Leather / HIDs / etc. That's with all fluids and 50% of the tank. No luggage or driver.

I was also wondering if anyone had data on the FL vs. non-FL weights?

FYI there are 5 updates went into current 86 (A~E). Each one became heavier. So not sure 2,722lbs is E model or A model.

& if you're wondering A model is the lightest one of all.

Spuds · 05-01-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

FYI there are 5 updates went into current 86 (A~E). Each one became heavier. So not sure 2,722lbs is E model or A model.

& if you're wondering A model is the lightest one of all.

Final drive is 4.1, so it's an early model at least.

Mike_ZN6 · 05-01-2020, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

FYI there are 5 updates went into current 86 (A~E). Each one became heavier. So not sure 2,722lbs is E model or A model.

& if you're wondering A model is the lightest one of all.

How can I find out which model I have A-E?

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12-02-2011, 07:36 AM	#32
Z_Rocks Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Import Location: Fla, USA Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With a full tank a drive (normal condition), it should be around 3,000 lb.

12-02-2011, 03:23 PM	#34
c0rbin Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: 97' 240SX Location: US Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lightweight battery + lightweight seats + CF hood + CF trunk lid + cleaned up engine bay + aluminum driveshaft + forged wheels + coilovers = ~120 lbs of weight savings? I bet the doors are really heavy because of the safety regulations...

12-02-2011, 03:28 PM	#36
Jeff_DML Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan(last motor vehicle) Location: San Diego Posts: 31 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would like to move the battery to the trunk, decent chunk of weight to remove off the nose, they should of done it from the beginning like BMW does

12-02-2011, 05:53 PM	#37
brillo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 506 Thanks: 18 Thanked 77 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	are the FR-S standard wheels 16'' or 17''? I only ask as the BRZ appears to have 18''s in some of the reviews which makes me think base is 17'' and upgrade is 18'' as they appear to share the same wheels. Wheels and tires can make a material difference in weight. I assume the FR-S will be lighter than the BRZ but I'm still seeing all kinds of weights thrown around on the reviews which makes me kinda nervous.

05-01-2020, 10:16 AM	#39
alex87f Meow Join Date: Aug 2017 Drives: GT86, Volvo 996 Location: France Posts: 527 Thanks: 310 Thanked 441 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm a little late to the party, but being both a sucker for precise data and bored, I though this would be interesting: In case the image goes dead, it gives a verified weight of 1235kg (2 722lbs) for a RHD pre-FL euro-spec 86, with GPS / Leather / HIDs / etc. That's with all fluids and 50% of the tank. No luggage or driver. I was also wondering if anyone had data on the FL vs. non-FL weights?

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