The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

travisjb · 04-14-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zvetlana

i had 2nd, 4th and the reverse gears removed.... reduced weight by about 8-10 lbs. I regret removing the reverse a bit, but im getting used to putting it in neutral, opening the door and pushing with my foot, so its not so bad

Smart! But you kept 6th? doh

370Zvetlana · 04-15-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Smart! But you kept 6th? doh

its the only way i can impress my friends with the civics....without the 6th gear, im just like them

k20z3 · 04-15-2010, 12:50 AM

Great info!!

370zForever · 04-15-2010, 09:25 PM

Guys, what do you think is lighter, the hotckis sways or stillen sway bars?? I know that hotchkis say that the sway bars are hollow and lightweight, but I some comments saying that the hotchkis sways bars are heavier than the stillen sway bars and stock sways

wishihadnav · 04-21-2010, 07:26 PM

^^im not a big fan of hollow sways but i do believe it is lighter than both stock and stillen.

Q8y_drifter · 04-26-2010, 06:44 PM

Hotchkis sways are much heavier than stock.

DEVIL_Z · 04-27-2010, 03:45 AM

fat aassss 240, hits the gym 180lbs lost 60 lbs =D

370zForever · 04-27-2010, 06:17 PM

Thanks guys for the replies,

Here's something....CARBON

Seibon's carbon fiber doors for the 370z are out.

Don't know if it's wet carbon or dry carbon or really where to buy it (Probably costs $2000 as I know)... I just posted it cause it looks cool and contributes a little to weight loss. They're outside panels for the doors and yeah.....cooooool

Brazilbro · 04-27-2010, 08:20 PM

I think I shat myself. Those are nice!!!! My guess is 800-900 a door

Scott @ RA · 04-27-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Knives

Damn, 30 lbs. Definitely have to look into getting a two-piece rotor.

Here is your best solution...

http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspen...brake-kit.html

These are single-handedly the best weight reduction you can make to these cars. The weight loss is both rotational and un-sprung. These rotors are the equivalent of removing about 200-220+ lbs of static weight from your car!!

Equinox · 04-27-2010, 11:20 PM

the stock doors are aluminum, so it would be near retarded to switch to carbon. switching glass would net a better savings

370zForever · 04-28-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Equinox

the stock doors are aluminum, so it would be near retarded to switch to carbon. switching glass would net a better savings

Definitely true, I'm pretty sure this doesn't save that much weight per door and it's not worth getting the doors just for weight savings...I've found out the door is wet carbon and that means you'll need to pay like $4,000 for an outcoming dry carbon version...These doors are really more for showing off carbon fiber or cause ur just crazy for carbon

daleks · 05-09-2010, 10:46 PM

FOB is 35 grams.

FOB without key is 21 grams.

So to shave 14 grams, drive without the key in it.

Actually, I just saw a scale and wanted to contribute to the thread.

travisjb · 05-09-2010, 11:41 PM

try remote mounting the key low and to the rear of the car - better cg

Equinox · 05-11-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

try remote mounting the key low and to the rear of the car - better cg

totally stealing your car

04-15-2010, 12:50 AM	#363 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Great info!! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

04-27-2010, 08:20 PM	#369 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	I think I shat myself. Those are nice!!!! My guess is 800-900 a door __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

04-27-2010, 11:20 PM	#371 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 18	the stock doors are aluminum, so it would be near retarded to switch to carbon. switching glass would net a better savings __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

05-09-2010, 10:46 PM	#373 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	FOB is 35 grams. FOB without key is 21 grams. So to shave 14 grams, drive without the key in it. Actually, I just saw a scale and wanted to contribute to the thread. ChristoLaw likes this.

05-09-2010, 11:41 PM	#374 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	try remote mounting the key low and to the rear of the car - better cg __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

04-15-2010, 09:25 PM	#364 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Guys, what do you think is lighter, the hotckis sways or stillen sway bars?? I know that hotchkis say that the sway bars are hollow and lightweight, but I some comments saying that the hotchkis sways bars are heavier than the stillen sway bars and stock sways

04-21-2010, 07:26 PM	#365 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	^^im not a big fan of hollow sways but i do believe it is lighter than both stock and stillen.

04-26-2010, 06:44 PM	#366 (permalink)
Q8y_drifter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 306 Drives: 08 Infiniti G35 5AT Rep Power: 15	Hotchkis sways are much heavier than stock.

04-27-2010, 03:45 AM	#367 (permalink)
DEVIL_Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: richmond tx Posts: 73 Drives: 370z red sport Rep Power: 15	fat aassss 240, hits the gym 180lbs lost 60 lbs =D

04-27-2010, 06:17 PM	#368 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys for the replies, Here's something....CARBON Seibon's carbon fiber doors for the 370z are out. Don't know if it's wet carbon or dry carbon or really where to buy it (Probably costs $2000 as I know)... I just posted it cause it looks cool and contributes a little to weight loss. They're outside panels for the doors and yeah.....cooooool

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