Nissan 370Z Forum  

Who has the lightest 370z?

Vin Diesels RX-7 in The Fast and The Furious would have been so much faster if he stopped hitting the gym!

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-27-2012, 06:19 PM   #16 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Nick911sc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 1,698
Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R
Rep Power: 20
Nick911sc is a splendid one to beholdNick911sc is a splendid one to beholdNick911sc is a splendid one to beholdNick911sc is a splendid one to beholdNick911sc is a splendid one to beholdNick911sc is a splendid one to beholdNick911sc is a splendid one to behold
Default

Vin Diesels RX-7 in The Fast and The Furious would have been so much faster if he stopped hitting the gym!
Nick911sc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2012, 06:30 PM   #17 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Mandingo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 625
Drives: '10 370z 6spd
Rep Power: 3370
Mandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond reputeMandingo has a reputation beyond repute
Default

You can get rid of all the extra weight added for US safety regulations
__________________
some mods
Mandingo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2012, 09:52 PM   #18 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
nmjaxx9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Middletown, Ct
Posts: 5,853
Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z
Rep Power: 26
nmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud of
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by LakeShow View Post
Maybe you should try a diet or hit the gym, lose some weight there.
nmjaxx9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2012, 10:04 PM   #19 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Who has the smallest belly, who has the lightest Z.
alcheng is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2012, 10:25 PM   #20 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
nmjaxx9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Middletown, Ct
Posts: 5,853
Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z
Rep Power: 26
nmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud ofnmjaxx9 has much to be proud of
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
Who has the smallest belly, who has the lightest Z.
who has the bigger belly, who has the heavier car.

nmjaxx9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2012, 10:33 PM   #21 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by nmjaxx9 View Post
who has the bigger belly, who has the heavier car.

HaaHaaaaaa.....

reminds me flintstones!!
alcheng is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2012, 10:33 PM   #22 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
ImportConvert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SWMO
Posts: 4,454
Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve
Rep Power: 7627
ImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond repute
Default

To lighten up a 370Z without stripping it you will need to 1-off body panels from CF or Fiberglass.
ImportConvert is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2012, 11:12 PM   #23 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Cmike2780's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 5,059
Drives: slowwww
Rep Power: 29
Cmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Is this what you're looking for?

Too expensive, but it works as an inspiration for what you're aiming for. 2,954 pounds

Nissan 370Z Nismo RC for the Track
__________________
[09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R]

Cmike2780 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 08:40 AM   #24 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Shamu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 1,059
Drives: 370Z Racecar
Rep Power: 19
Shamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond reputeShamu has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by pne View Post
It's a track/summer car, but I don't plan to race it and don't want to cage it. I had no plans to turbo the 370 if I bought one, they are pretty quick out of the box and I think if I could get it under 3000 even, it would be enough for me. TravisJB's car looks sick, I can't find if he put that thing on a scale?
Miata is going to be a better and cheaper track car. It's been used in motorsports for years and aftermarket is awesome and well proven. 370z not so much.

Without a cage getting just under 3000 lbs is pretty easy. Lightweight wheels and lighter dot r tires, aluminum hat brake rotors, lightweight flywheel and clutch, aluminum body Coilovers with small springs, lightweight long tube headers and exhuast system, lightweight race seats, lightweight battery, racing steering wheel, remove all engine dressing, CF hood, remove stereo and speakers, lose spare and all associated stuff in the back, replace stock mirrors with lightweight race mirrors, Lightweight engine pullies and belts everywhere, hollow swaybars, use titanium harness bar to replace stock beam behind the seats, replacing steel nuts, bolts, brackets on non load bearing with titanium or aluminum, lightweight intakes.

More radical weight removal would include stripping interior and doors, doing CF rear deck with poly window, poly side windows, cf fenders, remove AC, lightweight radiator, get a racing alternator, remove heater core and all plumbing, strip all undercoating and sealer, remove plastic fender liners, composite fuel cell, remove all sound deadening material, CF doors, replace projection beam headlight buckets etc with lightweight LED headlights, remove crash bars (not advisable), I'm sure theres more.

I have seen a 2650 lb 370z with full cage.
__________________
Grant

Last edited by Shamu; 02-28-2012 at 08:43 AM.
Shamu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 09:42 AM   #25 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Kingbaby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: 2amr.net
Posts: 1,756
Drives: a car I know about..
Rep Power: 19
Kingbaby will become famous soon enough
Default

hammer on head of nail
__________________
07 Silver Alloy Nissan 350Z Nismo #0191 "Lin'da"
2amR--------------------> VQ I.N.C. - Like us!
Quote:
I've been around the world I ain't never seen a girl like that...
Kingbaby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 09:47 AM   #26 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
DIGItonium's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Kansas
Posts: 3,800
Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT
Rep Power: 42
DIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond reputeDIGItonium has a reputation beyond repute
Default

IIRC, Forged Performance brought their Z down to about 2500 lbs.
__________________
http://www.the370z.com/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=950&dateline=13162988  42
DIGItonium is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 10:23 AM   #27 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shamu View Post
Miata is going to be a better and cheaper track car. It's been used in motorsports for years and aftermarket is awesome and well proven. 370z not so much.

Without a cage getting just under 3000 lbs is pretty easy. Lightweight wheels and lighter dot r tires, aluminum hat brake rotors, lightweight flywheel and clutch, aluminum body Coilovers with small springs, lightweight long tube headers and exhuast system, lightweight race seats, lightweight battery, racing steering wheel, remove all engine dressing, CF hood, remove stereo and speakers, lose spare and all associated stuff in the back, replace stock mirrors with lightweight race mirrors, Lightweight engine pullies and belts everywhere, hollow swaybars, use titanium harness bar to replace stock beam behind the seats, replacing steel nuts, bolts, brackets on non load bearing with titanium or aluminum, lightweight intakes.

More radical weight removal would include stripping interior and doors, doing CF rear deck with poly window, poly side windows, cf fenders, remove AC, lightweight radiator, get a racing alternator, remove heater core and all plumbing, strip all undercoating and sealer, remove plastic fender liners, composite fuel cell, remove all sound deadening material, CF doors, replace projection beam headlight buckets etc with lightweight LED headlights, remove crash bars (not advisable), I'm sure theres more.

I have seen a 2650 lb 370z with full cage.

Just curious, how much it will cost for all those upgrade??
alcheng is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 10:34 AM   #28 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
ZMan8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 5,844
Drives: 10 370z 40th M6
Rep Power: 659
ZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
Just curious, how much it will cost for all those upgrade??
Too much!
__________________
2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT | Fast Intentions | Swift Springs | SPC | Z1Motorsports | JWM | Redline Oils | 35% Window Tint
2015 Mazda6 | 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee
ZMan8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 11:31 AM   #29 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
cossie1600's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: californee way
Posts: 5,380
Drives: 370, Leaf
Rep Power: 30
cossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Cost shouldnt be an issue if you are willing to strip a 30k car
cossie1600 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-01-2012, 08:47 PM   #30 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 140
Drives: 370Z
Rep Power: 14
_ace_ is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by cossie1600 View Post
Cost shouldnt be an issue if you are willing to strip a 30k car


If you don't like the Miata, you can look into the new 350Z race class. That would probably be more fun at a lower price. Or an S2000. Get a bolt on supercharger for it and you're at your power to weight target. There are a lot of other good options.

But buying and then stripping a new 370Z would cost you a lot more money for the same fun factor.
_ace_ is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Lightest Weight BBK G37sHKS Brakes & Suspension 20 09-29-2010 03:37 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:35 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2