Weight Reduction Thread.

Whitemaro6 · 08-16-2016, 02:04 PM

Hey guys, I wanted to start a Weigh reductions thread. As we start to tear into our cars if anyone comes accross a way to get rid of some weight here and there PLEASE post it here so we can compile the info. Anything from stock wheel weight vrs after market weight. Body pannels, seat changes etc etc... I remeber on my 06 gto you could remove the tow brace and net you 25 pounds right there. Anything like that would be praised i'm sure! THANKS GUYS!

sub_ETCS_ret · 08-16-2016, 02:08 PM

I'm hoping someone comes up with a replacement back seat. I don't plan on using mine but some type of box or something like an indoor trunk or rear pockets. I owned a 91 CRX and it had something similar. On top it was carpeted and when you opened it there were molded pockets.

HumanWiki · 08-16-2016, 02:11 PM

This is going to be interesting for sure. Even on Gen5 you were pretty much limited to wheels/tires and some exhaust before getting in to some serious $$$$ for weight loss. I mean, you could gut the interior some, but it made the DD aspects kinda crappy with heat/noise and creature comfort.

I know it can be done, but I think it'll hold the same like Gen5. Wheels/Tires will probably be your most cost effective in terms of weight and since it's all rotating, you'll feel/see the best returns. Followed by lighter two-piece rotors.

You might save some on dump the manifolds, but I don't know if it'll offset the headers for $$$ you could just throw in to more power, better traction or handling.

With our redesigned rear 5-link, there may be better options now for tubular or such to drop weight while increasing performance.

EDIT -- almost forgot about warm weather folks being able to swap to a Braille battery for a fairly decent weight loss. No good for those of us in actual winter areas though due too poor CCAs.

LesBaer · 08-16-2016, 03:09 PM

The only thing I can think of is the drive shaft I saw from the same company that makes the upgraded rear axles. I was thinking about the back seat as well but my little guy would heart broken lol.

You can also go with titanium lug nuts LOL. Those honestly might be one of the dumbest impulse purchases I've ever made. The real deal Ti lug nuts are about $200 for set. They're definitely lighter and much stronger than the fakes on ebay that have aluminum. A lot $ for how much real performance improvement...I have no idea.

Snowblind · 08-16-2016, 06:23 PM

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=442883

"Charlene" · 08-18-2016, 07:02 AM

Just for grins I looked up a good 18" setup from tirerack. Enkei Kojin wheels in 18x8 and 18x9.5 weighing 82lbs between all 4. Then 255/45/18 Conti DW tires for the front and same tire in the back but in a 285/40/18. All 4 tires combined weigh 102.2 according to their website. Which puts the grand total of weight between all 8 = 184.2 lbs. Stock setup is about 249 combined so that's basically a 65lb rotational mass difference which is enormous. Wonder how that would feel compared to a stock wheel/tire setup??

Whitemaro6 · 08-18-2016, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by "Charlene"

Just for grins I looked up a good 18" setup from tirerack. Enkei Kojin wheels in 18x8 and 18x9.5 weighing 82lbs between all 4. Then 255/45/18 Conti DW tires for the front and same tire in the back but in a 285/40/18. All 4 tires combined weigh 102.2 according to their website. Which puts the grand total of weight between all 8 = 184.2 lbs. Stock setup is about 249 combined so that's basically a 65lb rotational mass difference which is enormous. Wonder how that would feel compared to a stock wheel/tire setup??

Probably night and day. I went to 18lb wheels on my gto and it was amazing. Will def be doing lighter wheels on the camero soon.

SpookShow'84 · 08-18-2016, 04:43 PM

Seems to me there are enough airbags in the car to build a hovercraft. Remove at your own peril though.

JaxChris · 08-23-2016, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpookShow'84

Seems to me there are enough airbags in the car to build a hovercraft. Remove at your own peril though.

Be careful, the seat belt nazi's will have a field day with you.

Gone to the bowtie side · 08-23-2016, 05:41 PM

I'm surprised nobody has tried this yet.

R3DLT1 · 08-23-2016, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LesBaer

The only thing I can think of is the drive shaft I saw from the same company that makes the upgraded rear axles. I was thinking about the back seat as well but my little guy would heart broken lol.

You can also go with titanium lug nuts LOL. Those honestly might be one of the dumbest impulse purchases I've ever made. The real deal Ti lug nuts are about $200 for set. They're definitely lighter and much stronger than the fakes on ebay that have aluminum. A lot $ for how much real performance improvement...I have no idea.

Wnere could someone one buy thise kind of lug nuts......

Whitemaro6 · 08-30-2016, 07:18 AM

Pulled out all the trunk liner and foam today. Bathroom scale says 10 pounds. Not much but its a start.

jp9109 · 09-18-2016, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitemaro6

Pulled out all the trunk liner and foam today. Bathroom scale says 10 pounds. Not much but its a start.

Just did that a few days ago but didn't weigh them. 10 lbs just for those trim pieces seems like a decent amount.

Turbo8u · 10-27-2016, 06:36 AM

08-16-2016, 02:04 PM	#1
Whitemaro6 Drives: 16 Summit white, Ceramic white 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Places Posts: 419	Weight Reduction Thread. Hey guys, I wanted to start a Weigh reductions thread. As we start to tear into our cars if anyone comes accross a way to get rid of some weight here and there PLEASE post it here so we can compile the info. Anything from stock wheel weight vrs after market weight. Body pannels, seat changes etc etc... I remeber on my 06 gto you could remove the tow brace and net you 25 pounds right there. Anything like that would be praised i'm sure! THANKS GUYS!

08-16-2016, 02:08 PM	#2
sub_ETCS_ret Drives: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: WA Posts: 1,390	I'm hoping someone comes up with a replacement back seat. I don't plan on using mine but some type of box or something like an indoor trunk or rear pockets. I owned a 91 CRX and it had something similar. On top it was carpeted and when you opened it there were molded pockets. __________________ "Submariners are a bunch of intelligent misfits that somehow seem to get along, understand each other and work well together." - overheard from a surface officer explaining to another sailor about Submariners

08-16-2016, 03:09 PM	#4
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	The only thing I can think of is the drive shaft I saw from the same company that makes the upgraded rear axles. I was thinking about the back seat as well but my little guy would heart broken lol. You can also go with titanium lug nuts LOL. Those honestly might be one of the dumbest impulse purchases I've ever made. The real deal Ti lug nuts are about $200 for set. They're definitely lighter and much stronger than the fakes on ebay that have aluminum. A lot $ for how much real performance improvement...I have no idea. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

08-16-2016, 06:23 PM	#5
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08-18-2016, 07:02 AM	#6
"Charlene" Drives: Future V6 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 34	Just for grins I looked up a good 18" setup from tirerack. Enkei Kojin wheels in 18x8 and 18x9.5 weighing 82lbs between all 4. Then 255/45/18 Conti DW tires for the front and same tire in the back but in a 285/40/18. All 4 tires combined weigh 102.2 according to their website. Which puts the grand total of weight between all 8 = 184.2 lbs. Stock setup is about 249 combined so that's basically a 65lb rotational mass difference which is enormous. Wonder how that would feel compared to a stock wheel/tire setup?? __________________ Current: Cramped POS 2017 Cruze I'm looking to get rid of so I can get into a V6 Camaro. Previous: 2016 Charger SE 2015 Challenger R/T Scat Pack 2009 Challenger R/T Classic 2009 Challenger SE

08-16-2016, 02:11 PM	#3
HumanWiki Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Place Posts: 3,361	This is going to be interesting for sure. Even on Gen5 you were pretty much limited to wheels/tires and some exhaust before getting in to some serious $$$$ for weight loss. I mean, you could gut the interior some, but it made the DD aspects kinda crappy with heat/noise and creature comfort. I know it can be done, but I think it'll hold the same like Gen5. Wheels/Tires will probably be your most cost effective in terms of weight and since it's all rotating, you'll feel/see the best returns. Followed by lighter two-piece rotors. You might save some on dump the manifolds, but I don't know if it'll offset the headers for $$$ you could just throw in to more power, better traction or handling. With our redesigned rear 5-link, there may be better options now for tubular or such to drop weight while increasing performance. EDIT -- almost forgot about warm weather folks being able to swap to a Braille battery for a fairly decent weight loss. No good for those of us in actual winter areas though due too poor CCAs.

08-18-2016, 04:43 PM	#8
SpookShow'84 Bump in the night Drives: '84 Monte Carlo SS, '15 Optima Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 744 View My Garage	Seems to me there are enough airbags in the car to build a hovercraft. Remove at your own peril though. __________________ https://youtu.be/Acui13Vz5Lk

08-23-2016, 05:41 PM	#10
Gone to the bowtie side Former Ford man Drives: 2016 Red Hot 1SS, NPP. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 190 View My Garage	I'm surprised nobody has tried this yet. Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro 1100 - 8 Jun 09 reordered with new dealer - 31 Aug 09 2000 - 08 Sep 09 3300 - TPW 28 Sep 09 3400 - 28 Sep 09 3800 - VIN 2G1FT1EW9A9153318 5000 - 21 Oct 09 6000 - 22 Oct 09 traded in for 2016 Camaro

08-30-2016, 07:18 AM	#12
Whitemaro6 Drives: 16 Summit white, Ceramic white 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Places Posts: 419	Pulled out all the trunk liner and foam today. Bathroom scale says 10 pounds. Not much but its a start.

10-27-2016, 06:36 AM	#14
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