Originally posted by M13
View Post
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Nelsonmxmarc 1993 GTSt Type-M Build / Tips-tricks for HCR32 (Skyleezy!)
Collapse
X
-
my stock one weighed 38lbs. My new red top weighs 31lbs.
Plus, my battery has been relocated to the trunk, so weight balance is better and I like having a piece of mind that I can just start the car anywhere in any conditions. Couldn't justify saving 20 lbs on battery for a street car.
Leave a comment:
-
Hmm maybe mines not stock..? It's about the size of a motorcycle battery and weighs about a quarter the weight
Leave a comment:
-
The redtop I have weighs less than the stock battery....
and cranks all the time with a pint of awesome.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by archaeic_bloke View Postyo walmart ftw, optima redtop for $129!
also, don't forget everyone! mark uses laxitives every morning to keep the weight down, the day we went to the track im pretty sure i saw this guy drinking from a bottle of Helium to lighten his load! LOL...jks
PS anyone ever put helium in their tires? hahah....
LOL I actually laughed outloud that was epic
... I also lightened my "load" in another way a few times that morning.. Even during to stay efficient. HA
That was an expensive day, those damn bottles were expensive to refill.. lol
This was a rather interesting read;
It's a rather good point though; the most efficient mass that can be removed from a vehicle is that of a body.. if you can lighten your own load, you're lightening the load of your car..
... on that note, gotta run to the sh*tter, Metamucil's kicking in.
Tyler and i have a secret bathroom in the PY building - great for unloading that morning demon
Edit; f*ck your redtop! Heavy piece o crap!Last edited by nelsonmxmarc; 11-08-2010, 01:01 PM.
Leave a comment:
-
yo walmart ftw, optima redtop for $129!
also, don't forget everyone! mark uses laxitives every morning to keep the weight down, the day we went to the track im pretty sure i saw this guy drinking from a bottle of Helium to lighten his load! LOL...jks
PS anyone ever put helium in their tires? hahah....
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by M13 View PostI couldn't find that thread.
I have removed A LOT of **** from my car, far more than what you mentioned (except drilling rebar LOL) and I just can't see where I can get rid of 100 kg.
as for the floor brace bar, I wouldn't recommend it if you are weight-conscious because the floor is pretty stiff right behind the seat and I've been told it's redundant. You're better off seam welding the chassis and running a C pillar bar.
I'm too lazy to get into it and write it all up now but i'll eventually get into it all.. Like i said, grams add up.. A lot of what was under my dash is gone (ie. center vent piping and all the brackets) because of the gauges i put in its place, and i think i saved like 2.5 lbs even after adding the weight of the gauges and senders.. but yea, its a long topic to write up..
Ya true, i was actually wondering about that..
I remember looking at the shell i had sitting at work and i was almost certain there was a brace directly under the seats but i couldnt remember off the top of my head..
At any rate, what i may end up doing instead if just welding in some tubing, something like an X where the rear seats go - so normally they sit at an L angle, i'll have the X coming down diagonally \ where the seats normally would be then just cover it with Carbon fibre to hide it all, and incorporate some sort of storage compartment to put stuff.. I donno, like i said, it's all in the air.. other option is to brace from underneath, but i would like to add some structure to this wonky RB frame.. Weight wise, we'll see what i can get my hands on.. Definitely not chromoly cuz its too expeez and heavy, but it's real purty..
It will be heavy - ill need to find something else to tear off to save weight.. I'm using the damn OEM battery because i refuse to get a red/yellow top for the weight; i think this thing has 1 turn-over life, otherwise im out pushing.. Braille is way too expeez for a battery, i can push..
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by nelsonmxmarc View PostPretty sure we covered this in another thread lol
I'll post that all up this winter when i finalize the weight reductions.. But literally just removing crap that isnt necessary; brackets, lighter bolts (90% if not all bolts are steel) drilling out rebar, useless lines (charcoal canister lines) and hicas etc.. Grams add up..
I have removed A LOT of **** from my car, far more than what you mentioned (except drilling rebar LOL) and I just can't see where I can get rid of 100 kg.
as for the floor brace bar, I wouldn't recommend it if you are weight-conscious because the floor is pretty stiff right behind the seat and I've been told it's redundant. You're better off seam welding the chassis and running a C pillar bar.
Leave a comment:
-
I'm assuming by changing the lift profile of the lobe ? Not a freakin clue lol I'm gonna email them this week.
Leave a comment:
-
only reason i replaced my oem rad was because my endtanks cracked ... koyo was the first rad i could get in my car ( i was in a pinch).... i love my koyo.. it gives me a serious "peace of mind" effect... theres nothing thats gonna spring a leak (rad-wise) .. + its hella baaaalllerr..lol
didnt know you can get cams re ground? but how would u increase the lift?
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by M13 View Posthow did you get your car to weigh 1130kg?
this I don't understand. How much fuel in the tank?
My car has lots deleted and weighs like 1230kg. I just don't understand where you lost that 100kg.
I'll post that all up this winter when i finalize the weight reductions.. But literally just removing crap that isnt necessary; brackets, lighter bolts (90% if not all bolts are steel) drilling out rebar, useless lines (charcoal canister lines) and hicas etc.. Grams add up..
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by foxracingcanada004 View Posthey man if you are looking for a floor bar my buddy has cusco one he is selling his username is rush send him a pm if you want
Can pick up a do-luck brace new for less than 200 bucks.. If he's willing to settle for a dec price i'll take it off his hands.
Leave a comment:
Leave a comment: