1LE - stripping weight (list/comparison)

[MaverickLS7]

I’m in the process of stripping my car for dedicated track, safety, and factory component weight loss.

Weight list of parts that I have taken off my 2015 2SS RS 1LE and comparison.

Still digging into it! Stay tuned.

Rounded down < 0.7lbs
Rounded up > 0.7lbs

LBS:
130 front seats (Recaros)
29 upper rear seat/bracket
13 lower rear seat
9 center console/gauges/bezel
18 carpet
4 floor mats
6 front seatbelts
4 rear seatbelts
6 A/B/C pillar panels
9 rear side panels
7 rear speaker cover
2 front kick panels
2 running board panels
7 trunk carpet mat
3 trunk side carpet panels
1 trunk front carpet panel
3 trunk rear plastic panel
7 trunk battery cover
6 battery foam/air pump cover
46 OEM battery
2 deck lid carpet panel
1 deck lid struts
1 taillight covers
4 hardware/clips/fasteners
6 steering wheel
2 steering wheel airbag
8 headliner
8 curtain airbags
18 door panels
10 all speakers
3 amp
6 passenger dash airbag
1 horns
44 dash cover (fully assembled w/o airbag)
17 front crash support
26 rear crash support
62 Z/28 NPP catback
24 exhaust manifolds
22 catted downpipes
8 motor mounts
28 front windshield
15 back glass
5 quarter windows
9 driver headlight assembly (RS package)
51 ac/heater core complete system
24 backseat/rear deck structure
6 hood insulation/drain vent
28 door windows
12 door regulator assemblies

763lbs ^

Misc:
28 front bumper cover (RS/1LE package)
18 rear bumper cover (RS/1LE package)
240 wheels/tires (1LE wheels/slicks)
26 dash cover (stripped w/HUD)
7 taillight assemblies (RS package)
32 Sparco PRO ADV QRT/(steel-plate/side mounts)
3 Sparco L360 steering wheel w/NRG QR/Hub
19 ARH long tube headers
7 ARH high flow cats
6 COPO motor mounts
26 dash bar

Comparison:
(8) OE steering w/airbag - Sparco L360 steering wheel w/NRG QR/Hub (3) -5lbs*
(65) OE Recaro SS/1LE seat - Sparco PRO ADV QRT/(steel-plate/side mounts) (32) -33lbs*
(50) dash cover fully assembled w/airbag - dash cover stripped w/HUD (26) -24lbs*
(46) exhaust manifolds/catted downpipes - ARH long tubes/hfc (26) -20lbs*
(8) motor mounts - COPO motor mounts (6) -2lbs*
(48) OE windows - polycarbonate windows (17) -31lbs*
(3) front driver seat belt - Schroth 6pt harness (7) +4lbs*

228bs(OEM) / 117lbs(replacement) / 111lbs(difference) ^

3,870-763+117=3,224bs*

To be continued..

[MaverickLS7]

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[CamaroDreams76]

Is the car a 1SS or 2SS? Wondering how much of a difference the heating elements add..... in the seats

[Rons1le]

Are the racaros for sale? Sorry had to ask..

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[_Onyx_Wolf_]

doing weight reduction as well I like where this thread is going!

[MaverickLS7]

Originally Posted by Rons1le

Are the racaros for sale? Sorry had to ask..

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no sorry

Originally Posted by _Onyx_Wolf_

doing weight reduction as well I like where this thread is going!

how far are you going with it?

[_Onyx_Wolf_]

Originally Posted by MaverickLS7

no sorry



how far are you going with it?

as far as I can take it lol it’s still a daily street car so some stuff has to stay like airbags and such per state inspection but interior is gutted,2pc racing brakes, lightweight steering wheel etc looking at maybe cutting the trunk well out and removing crash bars as well.

[Chevyjk33]

Cool thread. I'll be curious to see where she nets out when the race car parts start going in.

[Jayjellyfish212]

A/C system removal will help you also. I pulled my A/C system out 3 years ago. I can not remember what it all totaled up to for pounds since its been so long. One thing you have to add or subtract is parts needed to go on for upgrades like exhaust, suspension etc., crash bars removed or swapped with light weight ones help to.

Rotation weight reduction is where you will gain the most as you do reduce weight. New clutch and flywheel saves about 30-38 lbs if you do aluminum flywheel. Drive shaft change to aluminum and light weight race wheels and rotors are huge changes too.

My car is currently at 3598 with my 17" drag pack race star wheels on. Little higher when i swap back to the stock 20's.

I am still on OEM drive shaft, have rear OEM crash bar on and have my Recaro's in. Planning to attack these 3 items next after i put FI on the car first. Should definitely get my car into 3300 ish at that point and still have stock glass in and usual typical OEM style battery. I been trying not to go in any specific direction with the car so i can still street, drag and auto/ road course the car. Nice thing is it only takes a quick wheel swap and alignment to switch from the drag set up to say auto X or road course.

[MaverickLS7]

Originally Posted by Jayjellyfish212

A/C system removal will help you also. I pulled my A/C system out 3 years ago. I can not remember what it all totaled up to for pounds since its been so long. One thing you have to add or subtract is parts needed to go on for upgrades like exhaust, suspension etc., crash bars removed or swapped with light weight ones help to.

Rotation weight reduction is where you will gain the most as you do reduce weight. New clutch and flywheel saves about 30-38 lbs if you do aluminum flywheel. Drive shaft change to aluminum and light weight race wheels and rotors are huge changes too.

My car is currently at 3598 with my 17" drag pack race star wheels on. Little higher when i swap back to the stock 20's.

I am still on OEM drive shaft, have rear OEM crash bar on and have my Recaro's in. Planning to attack these 3 items next after i put FI on the car first. Should definitely get my car into 3300 ish at that point and still have stock glass in and usual typical OEM style battery. I been trying not to go in any specific direction with the car so i can still street, drag and auto/ road course the car. Nice thing is it only takes a quick wheel swap and alignment to switch from the drag set up to say auto X or road course.

Nice! I don't plan on streeting mine anymore. Did you remove the heater core/evaporator - all that crap under the dash? Also did you remove MyLink and the OnStar module? Any issues with car starting/running etc..?

[MaverickLS7]

Nvm, just found some OnStar BS.. Ugh to many electronics passing through each other these days. Can't get rid of anything like the old days.

[MaverickLS7]

Updated*

[MaverickLS7]

Updated*

[MaverickLS7]

Updated*

Removing complete a/c system as well as heater core assembly. Also all windows hopefully by next weekend. Doors will be removed and weighed beginning of April, the CF doors will arrive by then.