The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

370zForever · 09-14-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

As promised, stock touring package seat weighed. Result = 47 lbs. each.

And a bonus, I weighed a BRIDE Zeta III and rail (for 350Z). Result = 26 lbs. each.

And even threw the seat in the car for a few shots

. *No the 370Z brackets aren't here yet, they will be here 5-7 weeks.

Dude you are freakin awesome Man!!!
Where the heck did you find the rails for the Z, I looked all over and just can't find it.....HELP ME I AM A POOR AND WEARY SOUL

M.Bonanni · 09-15-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zForever

Hey looks great, but I was just wondering do you guys know what is the best all around battery as in light weight, performance, and daily driving. The Odyssey 680 just doesn't seem good enough for daily driving...

The PC680 works fine for daily driving. I daily drive my Z and haven't had any problems with it whatsoever. There are others on this forum with the same experience as well.

370zForever · 09-15-2009, 10:41 PM

Hey guys, I'm probably gonna get Bride seats, but I'm just wondering if all the wires and connections to the power seats need to be ripped out or something (SO CLUELESS) And uhh I'm short on cash after all the upgrades Im gonna do so how good is the Vios III

M.Bonanni · 09-16-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zForever

Dude you are freakin awesome Man!!!
Where the heck did you find the rails for the Z, I looked all over and just can't find it.....HELP ME I AM A POOR AND WEARY SOUL

Thanks

. BRIDE USA used my car to see if the JDM BRIDE rails fit on the USDM Z, which they do. Right now there have only been two sets brought to the US, one was sold, and the other I have here with me waiting to be sold

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Originally Posted by 370zForever

Hey guys, I'm probably gonna get Bride seats, but I'm just wondering if all the wires and connections to the power seats need to be ripped out or something (SO CLUELESS) And uhh I'm short on cash after all the upgrades Im gonna do so how good is the Vios III

The wires connect to the seat with plugs which obviously need to be un-plugged to remove the seat. The aftermarket seat won't have the motor or heaters or stuff like that so you won't be plugging them back in to anything. You can just leave them there or completely remove them, which would be a pain in the ***. As for the Vios III and any other seat, everyone is shaped differently and has their own idea of comfort so really you just have to sit in a few different seats yourself to be positive you like the way they feel.

370zForever · 09-16-2009, 04:21 PM

thanks man

370zForever · 09-17-2009, 06:40 PM

Guys, I've found another lightweight seat option for the Z! The name of the company is Buddy club. They made racing seats for the 350z and have the ones for the 370z. They are a U.S. motorsport organization, so they are based in California. They seats are very light (according to the site, the seats weigh around 5 kg (12 lbs) each). They were designed for safety, lightness, and comfort. Unfortunately, for all you people who want a fully comfortable racing seat, this is a fixed bucket seat, so no reclining. Buddy club is not as popular or respected as Bride, Sparco, or Recaro, but I think the seats are really good. Very light...Carbon Fibre or FRP (Fiber reinforced plastic). Carbon Fibre seats costs $900 each, but the FRP only costs $500 dollars each. Here's the site..

---Buddy club OFFICIAL USA WEB SITE---
Go to products, then racing seats..

The site shows the rails for the 350z, but they are advertising the seat for the 370z, so I think they have the rails. Correct me if I'm wrong...

Supergoji · 09-18-2009, 11:25 PM

does unbolting the 370z seat cause a CEL because they have an airbag inthem?

Endgame · 09-19-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

for stock wheels you must use the washer style like these wheel locks...

So, just for me to be clear here. Aftermarket RAYS lugs will not work on the 370. Is this correct?

kdo2milger · 09-19-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

So, just for me to be clear here. Aftermarket RAYS lugs will not work on the 370. Is this correct?

do you have the sport package rays?

Endgame · 09-20-2009, 03:24 PM

I plan to pick up some VOLK CE28ns

kdo2milger · 09-20-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

I plan to pick up some VOLK CE28ns

check this thread out...

Broken wheel stud and lug nut.

Endgame · 09-20-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

check this thread out...

Broken wheel stud and lug nut.

Thx KDO.. I should mention that I am intending to get the Rays lug/lock set. Will I be o.k. with those?? Or did I still miss something..?

370zForever · 09-21-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 370sed

I have relocated batteries and also have used the PC680. Eventually I got back to just replacing OEM bat w/PC680 for weight savings in place. Why? Relocating means heavy gauge wire ('0' - '2') to carry the heavy starter current without voltage drop. Aside from the inconvenience of installing the wire, the potential voltage drop of extra connections, and PITA of stuffing the battery somewhere where it was not designed to be, but the bigger issue is weight.

The heavy cable actually weighs a considerable amount per ft, the new mounting bracket weighs more. Add that up and the battery and you'll find actual total weight saving diminished significantly. Leaving the battery in its original gets you the most static weight lost. The only downside is there is not fore to aft weight change.

The PC680 works good, but tends to discharge quicker over time than stock, and I've found they need replacing about every 2 yrs as they lose charging capacity.

Hold on, how much does the cable actually weigh and does the line has to run down the passenger side because, if you're right, then that would throw off the right and left weight distribution a bit..The weight on the right side is a very small amount more than the left...Is there a better way because I want to get the Braille B3121, which is 21 pounds and can be used for daily driving. Is there a better way to relocate the battery??

NewYorkJon34 · 09-21-2009, 07:44 PM

Ya that Braille B3121 is a pretty nice, do u need a special bracket for it?

370zForever · 09-27-2009, 10:38 PM

Braille sell the aluminum bracket for it.

What's the best way of lightening the Z's front. I know about the battery relocation and lightweight pulleys, but what about forged pistons and connecting rods from GTM. Do they lighten the front signficantly?? Any better ideas to lighten the Z's front or its engine?

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370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Guys, I've found another lightweight seat option for the Z! The name of the company is Buddy club. They made racing seats for the 350z and have the ones for the 370z. They are a U.S. motorsport organization, so they are based in California. They seats are very light (according to the site, the seats weigh around 5 kg (12 lbs) each). They were designed for safety, lightness, and comfort. Unfortunately, for all you people who want a fully comfortable racing seat, this is a fixed bucket seat, so no reclining. Buddy club is not as popular or respected as Bride, Sparco, or Recaro, but I think the seats are really good. Very light...Carbon Fibre or FRP (Fiber reinforced plastic). Carbon Fibre seats costs $900 each, but the FRP only costs $500 dollars each. Here's the site.. ---Buddy club OFFICIAL USA WEB SITE--- Go to products, then racing seats.. The site shows the rails for the 350z, but they are advertising the seat for the 370z, so I think they have the rails. Correct me if I'm wrong...

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370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Braille sell the aluminum bracket for it. What's the best way of lightening the Z's front. I know about the battery relocation and lightweight pulleys, but what about forged pistons and connecting rods from GTM. Do they lighten the front signficantly?? Any better ideas to lighten the Z's front or its engine?