Let`s cut some weight
11-17-2003, 11:28 AM
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Let`s cut some weight
if anyone has any great ideas to cut weight, lets get it going. Less weight=increased Hp. Besides lighter wheel/tire combo what else can we do?
11-17-2003, 11:35 AM
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It all depends what your intents are. If you want a full blown race car there's all kinds of places to shave pounds.
It will be hard to retain the original feel of the car when you start chopping weight but I would start at replacing the seats with some lightweight buckets. From there, the hood weighs a lot so if you can find a CF part that would be good.
It will be hard to retain the original feel of the car when you start chopping weight but I would start at replacing the seats with some lightweight buckets. From there, the hood weighs a lot so if you can find a CF part that would be good.
11-17-2003, 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by larchmont
FDL's kidding, right?
BTW, NJ, IMHO if you do much more than just what you said, I don't see why you wouldn't wanna just have a different car....
FDL's kidding, right?
BTW, NJ, IMHO if you do much more than just what you said, I don't see why you wouldn't wanna just have a different car....
Would I ever dream of doing any of this? Heck no! I don't have a death wish.
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11-17-2003, 03:19 PM
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That SVT kicking your ass has really shaken your confidence it seems. You'll solve all of your weight concerms by simply not racing 
, or start racing Non-SVT Focus's and Geo Metro's
, or start racing Non-SVT Focus's and Geo Metro's
11-17-2003, 04:37 PM
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You can save tremendous amount of weight by doing what these guys did to the Sentra.
It costed 0$ and they were able to bring down the 1/4mile time by 2 seconds. The 0-60 was down by 3 seconds!
Follow the link
http://www.nerocam.com/SCC_TAP.asp
cheers
It costed 0$ and they were able to bring down the 1/4mile time by 2 seconds. The 0-60 was down by 3 seconds!
Follow the link
http://www.nerocam.com/SCC_TAP.asp
cheers
11-17-2003, 05:52 PM
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lgregoir: classic link. I can never see it enough.
Plus another prime example of wheel weight effecting track times. 13lbs per corner lost, increase of .5 seconds 0-60 and .3 in the quarter mile
The tsx wheels are tanks at 48lbs wheel + tire...going down to 36lbs or so would not be too hard nor expensive.
Plus another prime example of wheel weight effecting track times. 13lbs per corner lost, increase of .5 seconds 0-60 and .3 in the quarter mile
The tsx wheels are tanks at 48lbs wheel + tire...going down to 36lbs or so would not be too hard nor expensive.
11-17-2003, 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by sauceman
If you want to keep your car on the road, don't do it at least in Quebec, it's not legal.
If you want to keep your car on the road, don't do it at least in Quebec, it's not legal.
11-17-2003, 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by lgregoir
You can save tremendous amount of weight by doing what these guys did to the Sentra.
It costed 0$ and they were able to bring down the 1/4mile time by 2 seconds. The 0-60 was down by 3 seconds!
Follow the link
http://www.nerocam.com/SCC_TAP.asp
cheers
You can save tremendous amount of weight by doing what these guys did to the Sentra.
It costed 0$ and they were able to bring down the 1/4mile time by 2 seconds. The 0-60 was down by 3 seconds!
Follow the link
http://www.nerocam.com/SCC_TAP.asp
cheers
11-17-2003, 08:48 PM
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remember, if you replace the front seats, you risk having none of your airbags working.... I know this is exacly what happens in the RSX's. I'd hate to be the guy who found that out...
11-18-2003, 07:00 AM
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Re: Let`s cut some weight
Originally posted by NJtsx
if anyone has any great ideas to cut weight, lets get it going. Less weight=increased Hp. Besides lighter wheel/tire combo what else can we do?
if anyone has any great ideas to cut weight, lets get it going. Less weight=increased Hp. Besides lighter wheel/tire combo what else can we do?
11-18-2003, 05:11 PM
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Re: Re: Let`s cut some weight
[QUOTE]Originally posted by DEVO
[B]Well your premise is correct but your conclusion is wrong.... less weight does not equal to increased HP... what it does offer is better power to weight ratio.... i take it that's what you meant. I know people who get rid of their spare tire... then they go with lighter alloy rims/tires on all fours... remove the passenger seat if you are going to a track. [/
thats exactly what i meant. I was just stating in a simple manor
[B]Well your premise is correct but your conclusion is wrong.... less weight does not equal to increased HP... what it does offer is better power to weight ratio.... i take it that's what you meant. I know people who get rid of their spare tire... then they go with lighter alloy rims/tires on all fours... remove the passenger seat if you are going to a track. [/
thats exactly what i meant. I was just stating in a simple manor
11-18-2003, 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by domn
That SVT kicking your ass has really shaken your confidence it seems. You'll solve all of your weight concerms by simply not racing , or start racing Non-SVT Focus's and Geo Metro's
That SVT kicking your ass has really shaken your confidence it seems. You'll solve all of your weight concerms by simply not racing
, or start racing Non-SVT Focus's and Geo Metro's
11-18-2003, 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by domn
That SVT kicking your ass has really shaken your confidence it seems. You'll solve all of your weight concerms by simply not racing , or start racing Non-SVT Focus's and Geo Metro's
That SVT kicking your ass has really shaken your confidence it seems. You'll solve all of your weight concerms by simply not racing , or start racing Non-SVT Focus's and Geo Metro's
11-18-2003, 06:33 PM
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Originally posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Or little old women with walkers?
Or little old women with walkers?
11-18-2003, 11:08 PM
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It's quite funny actually. The guy is so upset he lost a race he desperately wants to figure out how to shed weight off the car. Meanwhile he was racing with 2 passengers. :shakehd: 
11-19-2003, 12:08 AM
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turn off the heated seats, heated mirrors (if you have a canadian version) and AC... These accesories suck power like crazy...
My car seem to be bogging (a dip in power for .05 second) in second gear at around 3,500RPM when the heated seats are turned on. I don't know if it's normal but when those accesories are turned off, the bogging does not occur.
You can remove the brake rotors and calipers to save weight but don't ask me to get in your ride for a spin
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My car seem to be bogging (a dip in power for .05 second) in second gear at around 3,500RPM when the heated seats are turned on. I don't know if it's normal but when those accesories are turned off, the bogging does not occur.
You can remove the brake rotors and calipers to save weight but don't ask me to get in your ride for a spin
Regards
11-19-2003, 07:13 AM
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Originally posted by lgregoir
turn off the heated seats, heated mirrors (if you have a canadian version) and AC... These accesories suck power like crazy...
My car seem to be bogging (a dip in power for .05 second) in second gear at around 3,500RPM when the heated seats are turned on. I don't know if it's normal but when those accesories are turned off, the bogging does not occur.
You can remove the brake rotors and calipers to save weight but don't ask me to get in your ride for a spin
Regards
turn off the heated seats, heated mirrors (if you have a canadian version) and AC... These accesories suck power like crazy...
My car seem to be bogging (a dip in power for .05 second) in second gear at around 3,500RPM when the heated seats are turned on. I don't know if it's normal but when those accesories are turned off, the bogging does not occur.
You can remove the brake rotors and calipers to save weight but don't ask me to get in your ride for a spin
Regards
Seat heaters, heated mirrors, and pretty well anything electric doesn't draw horsepower when you use them.
11-19-2003, 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by fdl
It's quite funny actually. The guy is so upset he lost a race he desperately wants to figure out how to shed weight off the car. Meanwhile he was racing with 2 passengers. :shakehd:
It's quite funny actually. The guy is so upset he lost a race he desperately wants to figure out how to shed weight off the car. Meanwhile he was racing with 2 passengers. :shakehd:
My mission wasnt to race my car....I dont go out looking to race anyone like some punk 18 year old....how old are you?
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