The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

[M.Bonanni]

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]

at least the after markets look much nicer..

[M.Bonanni]

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

at least the after markets look much nicer..

And stronger! Not to mention they are adjustable. The SPL Rear Camber Arms came in at 5 lbs.

[TerribleONE]

I had some SPCs on my G37.. now slam that baby ;]

[RCZ]

please dont slam it...

[RCZ]

Alrightt we got stickied!

[Supergoji]

well, replacing the seats with 13lb frp's, two piece rotors, wheels, aluminum race calipers, maybe the hatch with a CF one.
not to mention aluminum drive train mounts. lighter CF driveshaft and carbonetics CF clutch kit (350z one weighs 25 lbs for entire clutch and pressure plate assembly)

then just tack on headers, Titanium Test pipes, Titanium Catback, Dual intakes, Tune. which would lop off another 30lbs+

and you've have yourself quite a quick car. a little noisy but fast and fun.

if money was no option people could have a 2900-3100lb Z with 400bhp

[frost]

Originally Posted by Supergoji

well, replacing the seats with 13lb frp's, two piece rotors, wheels, aluminum race calipers, maybe the hatch with a CF one.
not to mention aluminum drive train mounts. lighter CF driveshaft and carbonetics CF clutch kit (350z one weighs 25 lbs for entire clutch and pressure plate assembly)

then just tack on headers, Titanium Test pipes, Titanium Catback, Dual intakes, Tune. which would lop off another 30lbs+

and you've have yourself quite a quick car. a little noisy but fast and fun.

if money was no option people could have a 2900-3100lb Z with 400bhp

If money was no option, I'd prolly be in a GTR

[RCZ]

Originally Posted by Supergoji

well, replacing the seats with 13lb frp's, two piece rotors, wheels, aluminum race calipers, maybe the hatch with a CF one.
not to mention aluminum drive train mounts. lighter CF driveshaft and carbonetics CF clutch kit (350z one weighs 25 lbs for entire clutch and pressure plate assembly)

then just tack on headers, Titanium Test pipes, Titanium Catback, Dual intakes, Tune. which would lop off another 30lbs+

and you've have yourself quite a quick car. a little noisy but fast and fun.

if money was no option people could have a 2900-3100lb Z with 400bhp

Eh, money no object people could have a 2500lb Z with 1800RWHP.

I'm pretty sure the driveshaft in the Z is already carbon. As far as a carbonetics clutch, thats interesting and will be noted when something is released, but there's easier and cheaper places to take weight off on. The problem of course is how far the average person wants to go on their daily driver.

I'm waiting for Seibon to make a rear hatch, roof and hood in carbon....that will not only reduce weight, but also lower the center of gravity. The Sunline carbon roof is only a cover that will just add weight sadly.

[TerribleONE]

can the roof of this car even be replaced? the hatch may save some weight.. but sadly the hood only saves MAYBE 3 pounds.. because it is already aluminum.. at least this is the case on the G37 and the 370z also has an aluminum hood.. but every pound counts in the long run..

[RCZ]

I was fearing that, good call thanks for the info.. its the same story on the STI... Might end up getting a vented hood for various purposes..

[frost]

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

can the roof of this car even be replaced? the hatch may save some weight.. but sadly the hood only saves MAYBE 3 pounds.. because it is already aluminum.. at least this is the case on the G37 and the 370z also has an aluminum hood.. but every pound counts in the long run..

True, but obviously your money accounts for something. a $600 dollar hood saving you 3lbs will not be as good of an investment as investing that money in a performance part.

[Supergoji]

the reason i say carbon fiber driveshaft is because an aftermarket version will weigh less then the OEM one ussually

[tvfreakazoid]

Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by Namir

Here are the weights of the stock Sport package wheels/tires (19")
Fronts

If someone ever plans on uping their hp on their car, would they need a different set of batteries other than the pc680? Or will that batter work fine?

Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

PC680 works fine for daily use. It weighs in at 14 lbs. and I can get you one for $121.95 + Shipping.

How comfortable are those seats?

Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

As promised, stock touring package seat weighed. Result = 47 lbs. each.
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And a bonus, I weighed a BRIDE Zeta III and rail (for 350Z). Result = 26 lbs. each.
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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.
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Edited by AK.

[M.Bonanni]

tvfreakazoid - To answer both your questions...

The PC680 works fine for high horsepower applications. My time attack 350Z puts down 700+whp and runs off a PC680.

I assume you are talking about the BRIDE Zeta III seats? They are very comfortable once you are in them, but I daily drove my Evo IX with a set of Zeta IIIs for a long time and it was a pain in the *** getting in & out of the car, or getting your wallet or cell phone out of your pockets. Not recommended for a daily driver.