Did you check out af_1132s page? He is down to 2400 ish. This is going to be a nice weight battle. lol
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Originally posted by domesticated View PostSo now it's time to cut some weight. Starting with the interior and the AC system.
MRT
14.38 @ 98.66mph
The quest for 9s ceased, now the goal is a circuit track monster!
Current fastest Laguna Seca Lap: 1:52.346
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I'm getting rid of as much weight as possible. But fundamentally my car will be heavier than AFs. He's going for straight line performance, I'm not. So he doesn't need heavy, stiff sidewall tires. He's running much smaller wheels than me. Also I have an H22 with power steering that I'm keeping. I mean, it sounds like it could be fun to battle, but idk how he is already down to 2400lbs. I've done this once before with my Neon. Got it pretty low. Well see I guess.
On a side note alternator belt number for non AC H22?
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Originally posted by domesticated View PostI'm getting rid of as much weight as possible. But fundamentally my car will be heavier than AFs. He's going for straight line performance, I'm not. So he doesn't need heavy, stiff sidewall tires. He's running much smaller wheels than me. Also I have an H22 with power steering that I'm keeping. I mean, it sounds like it could be fun to battle, but idk how he is already down to 2400lbs. I've done this once before with my Neon. Got it pretty low. Well see I guess.
On a side note alternator belt number for non AC H22?
No battle, man. You've helped me find ways to shed more weight than I already have. I owe any future weight loss to you.
MRT
14.38 @ 98.66mph
The quest for 9s ceased, now the goal is a circuit track monster!
Current fastest Laguna Seca Lap: 1:52.346
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So this I where I gave up:
Without driver
Front 904 863 63%
Back 536 491 37%
50% 52% 48% 2794
With driver
Front 1018 892 62%
Back 645 527 38%
50% 54% 46% 3082
Loaded height (Inches from wheel center to fender)
Left Right
Front 13.9 13.9
Back 13.3 13.6
Good news. I lost 160lbs and the there's now zero wedge in it. But gaining a cross weight to 50%, I lost fore aft distribution a bit along with taking so much weight out of the rear front/rear distribution also took a mild hit. I still have a lot of work ahead of me. AV system, other random stuff under then hood. Move the battery, sound damping material (alot). The just little stuff after that. I also did a toe alignment. 0.9 total toe out. I'll do some fine adjusting when I can get on a rack. But at least it's better than the 2.2 toe in I had from changing the camber. Now it's time to drive it!
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Originally posted by domesticated View PostOnly 25lbs for the glass, motor, and the huge case that covers the whole roof?
I took mine out of my old '90 ex sedan. I remember it being lighter than i expected. The huge case is just an aluminum box that holds the glass tracks and allows for water runoff.
It's definitely worth removing that weight from the top of the car. I just don't remember it being as heavy as i figured before i took it out.
I'm keeping the sunroof in my new car ('91 lx coupe) because it's my daily but i've already removed the cruise control, power steering system, trunk paneling/sound deadening, spare tire and tools, glovebox(it was crooked anyway), roof and rear deck interior paneling(roof panel will be reupholstered). The real weight savings without sacrificing too much for me comes in customizing/resizing engine brackets to remove material, lighter body panels and seats.
I think on this chassis, the most noticeable mods would be the body, finding lightweight 17's that fit your tires and going on with your re-distribution of the weight.
If you wanted to get nuttier you could remove the front sway bar for whatever it weighs and change the rear sway and suspension settings to make up for the oversteer and tilt.
Saving weight is one of my favorite things to think of with these cars because you can accomplish quite a bit for free and it's HUGELY noticeable in the car's behavior which is fun for daily or track cars. /rant #sorry
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Originally posted by domesticated View PostSo for the first time in my life my car is in a garage! Found a garage 5 minutes from my house that is 50/month. Can't wait to actually tackle done big projects, like pulling the engine and replacing seals lol.
MRT
14.38 @ 98.66mph
The quest for 9s ceased, now the goal is a circuit track monster!
Current fastest Laguna Seca Lap: 1:52.346
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