Weight reduction discussion

cahilj · Last edited by cahilj on Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:34 pm; edited 1 time in total

This is the discussion thread for the weight reduction sticky. Please post any new weights in here.

cavvy_boy_69 · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:40 am Post subject:

this should be made into a sticky. really good information for power to weight ratios

g-u-not · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:20 pm Post subject:

x2 for the STICKY!!

I was always wondering what everything would weigh and if its actually worth pulling anything out of my car!
Good start bro!

americanz24 · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:50 am Post subject:

I thought this was another less gut my car to make it faster and what can i remove to do so post

Good info though...kinda shocked at what most of it weighs

zmods · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject:

Searching for weight reduction 45 topics came up in the performance forum, 31 in general j body and 4 in suspension & chassis. Thats the reason I posted in performance, though the topic could be posted in any of the forums.

blackwidowz24 · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject:

Yes, definately good information...should definately be a sticky...hint, hint!!!! ZMODS....You Da Man!!!!

zmods · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject:

Update on weights; JSP carbon fiber hood w/ latch 22 lb. Phase 2 dash w/ all hardware 26 lb. Phase 2 center console w/ all hardware and side attachments 8 lb. Phase 2 door panels (top & bottom) w/ all hardware 11 lb. each. Door w/ window & seat belt, no door panel or mirror 83 lb.

Does anyone have a trunk lid they could weigh.

macneil · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject:

hey what happen to the everything else that was posted?

zmods · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject:

Its a sticky now

cahilj · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:30 am Post subject:

It is a sticky now. I re-arranged the info to make it easier to follow. I'm going to do some looking around for other stuff to put in there thats relevant. If anyone else has stuff, just post it in here.

booboo · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject:

just woundering what interest would be a set of fiberglass doors cuz i'm lookin at makin a mold of mine and then build a set out of eigther fiberglass or carbon fiber they would have all the stock mounting points this is just and idea i have been tossin around

zmods · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:14 pm Post subject:

I've thought of the same thing. The problems though are 1.) that the doors are part of the structure, would need to add sub frame braces. 2.) how much would you trust those doors in a side collision (so they wouldn't be for everyday street cars). 3.) it would be difficult to mold the actual frame of the door as I believe that is where most of the weight is. The exterior sheet metal might weigh 10-15 lb.

If you can build them and they are fairly sturdy, hell yeah I would be in for a set.

booboo · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

ya i'm still tossing around the idea i think they would have an small steel bracing in them but i haven't worked it all out yet

macneil · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject:

x2 I would be in, if they would be good structural wise and what not, no more worrying about rusting doors, that would be awesome, Fiberglass FTW!

booboo · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

i'm still not sure how i'm going to do the top of door where the window track is

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