The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

RCZ · 01-21-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Now what about this.... If we remove the spare tire in the rear, will that throw the weight distribution off more so??

I think we talked about this a little bit back..

Endgame · 01-21-2009, 09:05 AM

My bad... I will go back and look for the comments...

RCZ · 01-21-2009, 01:28 PM

haha relax, I PM'ed you back.

Hey Mike, did you weigh the stock airbox or the stock front strut brace?

M.Bonanni · 01-21-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Hey Mike, did you weigh the stock airbox or the stock front strut brace?

No sir, but I can.

Namir · 01-21-2009, 02:22 PM

Mike is the man. Now taking requests??

This one is a little off the wall but can you get the volume of windshield washer fluid? I know some BMW guys that dump an easy 10-12 pounds by emptying the washer fluid before they track. (BMW's have large washer reservoirs).

M.Bonanni · 01-21-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Namir

Mike is the man. Now taking requests??

This one is a little off the wall but can you get the volume of windshield washer fluid? I know some BMW guys that dump an easy 10-12 pounds by emptying the washer fluid before they track. (BMW's have large washer reservoirs).

I have no idea how to measure that. If its something that I can un-bolt and put on a scale, I'm good too go.

Maybe its in the owner's manual...

Chupacabra · 01-21-2009, 02:26 PM

or just unbolt it, take general x,y,z dimensions, and the rest is just a matter of knowing the density of the washer fluid and its a done deal.

M.Bonanni · 01-21-2009, 02:35 PM

Sorry guys, just went and looked and it seems like the washer fluid bottle will be a royal PITA to get to and the capacity isn't listed in the owner's manual. Maybe if I get REALLY bored one day I will pull it out, but I am not committing myself to that one.

RCZ · 01-21-2009, 04:22 PM

haha, no worries, theres a slightly simpler way...empty it...see how much water goes into it till its full...done. You guys are silly. haha

Namir · 01-21-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

haha, no worries, theres a slightly simpler way...empty it...see how much water goes into it till its full...done. You guys are silly. haha

^What he said.

I also checked the owner's manual, didn't find it.

Also, if you end up changing the brakes, can we get a weight on the rotors and calipers?

M.Bonanni · 01-21-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Namir

Also, if you end up changing the brakes, can we get a weight on the rotors and calipers?

Yes. I will weigh the calipers/rotors when I do my brake fluid & pads before my baseline road course test coming up

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SnakeBitten · 01-21-2009, 06:12 PM

Any significant weight to be saved by going to an aftermarket radiator? I know you track rats will save lbs anywhere thats feasible. Koyo or Misimoto et al make some sweet ultra light weight radiators for the 350z....Wonder what the stock radiator weights

edobear: hint hint

M.Bonanni · 01-21-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SnakeBitten

Any significant weight to be saved by going to an aftermarket radiator? I know you track rats will save lbs anywhere thats feasible. Koyo or Misimoto et al make some sweet ultra light weight radiators for the 350z....Wonder what the stock radiator weights

edobear: hint hint

Stock radiators are rediculous light, or at least they were for the 350Z. No I will not take the stock radiator out unless I have an aftermarket one to put in its place.

I am working on that though so hopefully soon...

M.Bonanni · 01-22-2009, 05:33 PM

The flimsy looking stock rear camber arms got weighed today. Probably not going to get any lighter than that with aftermarket stuff, but here you go...

TerribleONE · 01-22-2009, 05:35 PM

at least the after markets look much nicer..

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