Master Thread - Weight Savings Tips
#47
Well I know this mod wont interest the racers, but I saved a few kilos maybe just under 10 kgs with an air cond mod. I converted my car to 134a gas and used a parallel flow Jaycar condensor weighing 2 kgs. I then used a Toyota Tarago dryer (alloy) with alloy pipes and bracket and that weighed 500 grams. So total weight saved there was 4 kgs over a S2 equivelant.
I also went to a late style compressor with pad fittings (90 model onwards) and that also saved. The old compressor weighed 13 kgs. The the late style one weighs only 7.5 kgs, that's almost 10 kgs gone from the front end of the car and no sacrifices have been made.
Cheers Greg
I also went to a late style compressor with pad fittings (90 model onwards) and that also saved. The old compressor weighed 13 kgs. The the late style one weighs only 7.5 kgs, that's almost 10 kgs gone from the front end of the car and no sacrifices have been made.
Cheers Greg
Last edited by slate blue; 04-20-2006 at 04:30 AM.
#49
Thanks FBIII, does anybody know what those more modern design alternators weigh? Like the ones on Toyotas and Hondas, I'm sure they put out a few amps, what with all those electrical accessories.
Cheers Greg
Cheers Greg
#51
For a race car, Carl, that is a must-removal, but 32lbs for having power windows instead of the rollers, is a good trade off.
I think a few of us could easily lose 32lbs off of our wasteline.
I will need to get you those pics and weights of my swiss cheese bumper!
I think a few of us could easily lose 32lbs off of our wasteline.
I will need to get you those pics and weights of my swiss cheese bumper!
#53
Developer
Thread Starter
I think a few of us could easily lose 32lbs off of our wasteline.
I will need to get you those pics and weights of my swiss cheese bumper!
#54
Nordschleife Master
Short list - Track car
1. Front Bumper Delete
2. Rear Wiper Delete
3. Insulation Delete
4. Wiper Motor Delete
5. HVAC Blower Delete
6. Stock Seats Deleted
7. Everything in the Wheel Well deleted
8. Mechanical Fan Delete
9. Power Windows Deleted
10. Door Panels Cut
11. Pop-up headlamp delete
12. Pod-Dash Delete
13. Stock Seat Belts Deleted
14. Fuse Panel Cover Plate Deleted
On My To-do List
1. Rear Windows Deleted - replaced with Lexan
2. Rear Bumper Delete - havent decided 100% on this yet
3. Paint Job
Here's a few shots of my track shark. All work performed by Exotic MotorWerks - Phoenix, AZ.
2. Rear Wiper Delete
3. Insulation Delete
4. Wiper Motor Delete
5. HVAC Blower Delete
6. Stock Seats Deleted
7. Everything in the Wheel Well deleted
8. Mechanical Fan Delete
9. Power Windows Deleted
10. Door Panels Cut
11. Pop-up headlamp delete
12. Pod-Dash Delete
13. Stock Seat Belts Deleted
14. Fuse Panel Cover Plate Deleted
On My To-do List
1. Rear Windows Deleted - replaced with Lexan
2. Rear Bumper Delete - havent decided 100% on this yet
3. Paint Job
Here's a few shots of my track shark. All work performed by Exotic MotorWerks - Phoenix, AZ.
Last edited by Drewster67; 12-30-2012 at 11:15 AM.
#57
Developer
Thread Starter
Drewster - thats a damn pretty interior. Anybody who has scraped sound deadening for a couple of hours can appreciate what it takes to get it to that point.
#59
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by Carl Fausett
Drewster - thats a damn pretty interior. Anybody who has scraped sound deadening for a couple of hours can appreciate what it takes to get it to that point.
Thanks again!
#60
Developer
Thread Starter
The aluminum diamond-plate sheet on the floor under the drivers heel is a handsome solution to cover the damn holes in the floor right there. Do the bumps bother your heel-toe or shoe placement at all?