The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

SPOHN · 11-11-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

For all the Nismo guys... Removing the front and rear body dampers saves 8.4lbs. I can't hear/feel any noises/vibrations or anything after I removed them.

Our standered cars don't have them so I see no reason why there absolutly need. I feel if you have most suspension upgrades (coilover/springs, sways) they more than make up for the body dampners.

I really think now I'm going to remove the crash beam up front.

Dustin@Z1 · 11-11-2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Our standered cars don't have them so I see no reason why there absolutly need. I feel if you have most suspension upgrades (coilover/springs, sways) they more than make up for the body dampners.

I really think now I'm going to remove the crash beam up front.

i will have to look into it, but some of the past models of the Z have had fiberglass crash beams in non-US versions. The 300zx has a 100% fiberglass Crash beam on the JDM models, but has a heavier, aluminum version in the US that meets the 5 mph DOT crash test requirements.

I will check tomorrow to see if there are any differences.

Update:Nevermind. The JDM bars are indeed different. But they actually appear to be heavier duty than the US models. They have some extra crash beam protruding off of it.

DEpointfive0 · 11-13-2012, 10:51 PM

DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

MJB · 11-18-2012, 02:03 PM

I took out the interior plastics and yesterday minus the center console, the dash, and the roof liner. I was able to shed 66lbs, thats including the carpet and radio as well. Add the spare tire (35lbs), passenger seat (39lbs) and that puts you at 140lbs. Which is awesome because all that stuff can be put back in within a couple hours

. I'm sure the roof liner(with airbags), center console and parts of the dash can get you another 30lbs or so.

Shamu · 11-18-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

I took out the interior plastics and yesterday minus the center console, the dash, and the roof liner. I was able to shed 66lbs, thats including the carpet and radio as well. Add the spare tire (35lbs), passenger seat (39lbs) and that puts you at 140lbs. Which is awesome because all that stuff can be put back in within a couple hours

. I'm sure the roof liner(with airbags), center console and parts of the dash can get you another 30lbs or so.

Welcome to the club!

SPOHN · 11-18-2012, 06:00 PM

Getting it done. ^^

MJB, did you get my pics?

MJB · 11-18-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Getting it done. ^^

MJB, did you get my pics?

Sure did

Thanks alot, they were very useful.

wstar · 11-19-2012, 07:53 AM

At one point I took out the interior roof stuff as an experiment temporarily. The headliner, the super-duper-garage-door-opener-mirror and its wiring, the upper airbags, etc. Drove it around like that for a week or so. It's not a ton of raw weight, and it could've all been in my head, but I swear I could feel the difference in the handling (and that was after most of the rear interior was stripped out like MJB's talking about). My theory is that being so high up on the car, the weight up there counts for more than you'd think. Ended up putting it all back for now because the car's still on the street

MJB · 11-19-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

At one point I took out the interior roof stuff as an experiment temporarily. The headliner, the super-duper-garage-door-opener-mirror and its wiring, the upper airbags, etc. Drove it around like that for a week or so. It's not a ton of raw weight, and it could've all been in my head, but I swear I could feel the difference in the handling (and that was after most of the rear interior was stripped out like MJB's talking about). My theory is that being so high up on the car, the weight up there counts for more than you'd think. Ended up putting it all back for now because the car's still on the street

That's good info. THanks. Was it hard to remove the liner?

wstar · 11-19-2012, 08:10 AM

It's pretty easy to remove all the inner roof stuff. Having the seats out helps a lot though

Shamu · 12-02-2012, 06:56 AM

In addition to weight for us tall guys having headliner out gives us much needed helmet clearance.

bergkamp · 01-25-2013, 12:01 PM

The problem I find with lightweight wheels is that they just don't look as good as full size ones. Low profile tyres weigh less but are quite uncomfortable on the road

SteveBad · 02-20-2013, 08:17 PM

Do we really need TWO horns ?

From the shop manual:

Horn (HIGH)
1. Remove the fender protector LH (front). Refer to EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View".
2. Disconnect the horn (HIGH) connector.
3. Remove the horn mounting bolt, and remove the horn (HIGH) from the vehicle

SPOHN · 02-20-2013, 09:44 PM

What till you guys see what I'm doing this weekend. No one has cut weight here.

KaienZ34 · 02-21-2013, 09:33 AM

Do tell...

11-18-2012, 02:03 PM	#649 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	I took out the interior plastics and yesterday minus the center console, the dash, and the roof liner. I was able to shed 66lbs, thats including the carpet and radio as well. Add the spare tire (35lbs), passenger seat (39lbs) and that puts you at 140lbs. Which is awesome because all that stuff can be put back in within a couple hours. I'm sure the roof liner(with airbags), center console and parts of the dash can get you another 30lbs or so. Mr&Mrs and Shamu like this. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

11-18-2012, 06:00 PM	#651 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Getting it done. ^^ MJB, did you get my pics? __________________

11-19-2012, 07:53 AM	#653 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	At one point I took out the interior roof stuff as an experiment temporarily. The headliner, the super-duper-garage-door-opener-mirror and its wiring, the upper airbags, etc. Drove it around like that for a week or so. It's not a ton of raw weight, and it could've all been in my head, but I swear I could feel the difference in the handling (and that was after most of the rear interior was stripped out like MJB's talking about). My theory is that being so high up on the car, the weight up there counts for more than you'd think. Ended up putting it all back for now because the car's still on the street __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

11-19-2012, 08:10 AM	#655 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	It's pretty easy to remove all the inner roof stuff. Having the seats out helps a lot though __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

12-02-2012, 06:56 AM	#656 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	In addition to weight for us tall guys having headliner out gives us much needed helmet clearance. RoshDawg likes this. __________________ Grant

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01-25-2013, 12:01 PM	#657 (permalink)
bergkamp Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 10 Drives: 2011 370Z Coupe GT Rep Power: 249	The problem I find with lightweight wheels is that they just don't look as good as full size ones. Low profile tyres weigh less but are quite uncomfortable on the road __________________ Car Service http://www.servicingstop.co.uk/mercedes_service.html Servicing Stop

02-20-2013, 08:17 PM	#658 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	Do we really need TWO horns ? From the shop manual: Horn (HIGH) 1. Remove the fender protector LH (front). Refer to EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View". 2. Disconnect the horn (HIGH) connector. 3. Remove the horn mounting bolt, and remove the horn (HIGH) from the vehicle __________________ "Take the cannollis..." Last edited by SteveBad; 02-20-2013 at 08:24 PM.

02-20-2013, 09:44 PM	#659 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	What till you guys see what I'm doing this weekend. No one has cut weight here. TerribleONE and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________

02-21-2013, 09:33 AM	#660 (permalink)
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