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    Weight Loss Plans

    Ok, I've done some research regarding the weights of various parts, using Brent Franker's part weights page (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/weights.htm) as a guide. Here are my plans for my car:

    Curb Weight: 3,331 lbs.

    Jack - 10 lbs.
    Spare - 28 lbs.
    Front Leather Passenger Seat - 32 lbs.
    Rear Seats - 29 lbs.
    Rear Seatbelts - 5 lbs.
    Rear Hatch Cover/Divider - 2 lbs.
    Switch from stock 2-pc DS to LS1 alum. DS - 34 lbs. to 11.5 lbs.
    Switch from stock hood to VFN fiberglass hood - 44 lbs. to 18 lbs.
    Floor Mats - 3.6 lbs.

    1 gallon of gas weighs 8.66 lbs. multiply that by a 15.5 gallon tank, and you get 134.23 lbs. Subtract 3/4's of the tank, which is 100.6725 lbs.

    Final weight (without driver): 3072.22 lbs.

    That's 258.78 lbs. lost.

    I chose very simple modifications. This car is my DD, and I don't want to tear it apart or lose creature comforts like A/C. The final step is my fat @ss losing 60 lbs. Race weight, with driver, currently would be 3332.22 lbs. After I lose weight, it'll go down to 3272.22 lbs.

    Questions/comments?
    \'98 Camaro - SOLD<br />Best E/T: 15.489 @ 86.48 MPH<br />60\': 2.131<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/skorpion317\" target=\"_blank\">members.cardomain.com/skorpion317 </a><br />1998 Saturn SL2<br />Official <a href=\"http://www.njdisturbance.com\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Disturbance</a> bracket racer
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  • #2
    Re: Weight Loss Plans

    1 gallon of gasoline only weighs 5.8-6.5 lbs, not 8.66. But it sounds like you have a good plan for a quick, easy diet for your car. :tup: Theoretically that'll knock off .25 seconds in the quarter.
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    2006 Chevy Colorado
    2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6-R

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    • #3
      Re: Weight Loss Plans

      Hmm...i was going off the weight of a gallon of water. I forgot that gasoline is lighter. 6.2 lbs./gallon @ 70 degrees seems to be the general consensus, it doesn't fluctuate too much with normal temperature ranges.

      so, recalculating then....

      a full tank of gas weighs 96.1 lbs. Subtract 3/4's of tank, which weighs 72.075 lbs.

      Final weight w/o driver: 3100.82 lbs.
      W/driver: 3360.82 lbs.
      \'98 Camaro - SOLD<br />Best E/T: 15.489 @ 86.48 MPH<br />60\': 2.131<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/skorpion317\" target=\"_blank\">members.cardomain.com/skorpion317 </a><br />1998 Saturn SL2<br />Official <a href=\"http://www.njdisturbance.com\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Disturbance</a> bracket racer

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      • #4
        Re: Weight Loss Plans

        Some people will remove the front sway bar as well (just for the track, put it back when you are done racing) to shave another few pounds. You could also remove the windshield washer fluid resevoir (or just empty it) for a few more pounds.

        Kudo's to you man. A true racecar driver will go on a diet to cut race weight. Thats true motivation for speed! :rock: :D
        Last edited by Shodown; 10-26-2006, 01:37 PM.
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        2006 Chevy Colorado
        2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6-R

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        • #5
          Re: Weight Loss Plans

          yeah, those are all things to think about.

          as for losing weight, it's not just for racing. I want to get back into shape instead of sitting around doing nothing all day. the weight loss is just an extra benefit while racing :D
          \'98 Camaro - SOLD<br />Best E/T: 15.489 @ 86.48 MPH<br />60\': 2.131<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/skorpion317\" target=\"_blank\">members.cardomain.com/skorpion317 </a><br />1998 Saturn SL2<br />Official <a href=\"http://www.njdisturbance.com\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Disturbance</a> bracket racer

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          • #6
            Re: Weight Loss Plans

            I took off the engine mounts and egr the other day on mine, shaved some weight off the noise, lol
            http://www.bowtiev6.com/

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            • #7
              Re: Weight Loss Plans

              I took the change out of the dispencer lol i havent done much weight loss

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              • #8
                Re: Weight Loss Plans

                We should sticky that site of fbody parts and what they weigh. Good find! :tup:
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                2006 Chevy Colorado
                2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6-R

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                • #9
                  Re: Weight Loss Plans

                  Originally posted by 97rs4life
                  I took off the engine mounts and egr the other day on mine, shaved some weight off the noise, lol
                  Engine mounts?
                  1998 M5 3.8 Mystic Teal Camaro<br />Flowmaster exhaust, Pacesetter headers, 3\" cat, 3\" S-pipe, whisper lid, ram air, Spec Stage 1 clutch, Poly Trans mount, Walbro 255LPH. Numerous appearance mods.<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2130533\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2130533</a>

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                  • #10
                    Re: Weight Loss Plans

                    For the street, I'm also getting these:

                    http://www.speedspecialty.com/store/...duct=rrseatcvr

                    I'm going to buy them today, actually. They look pretty nice, IMO, and they shave about 30 lbs. off.
                    \'98 Camaro - SOLD<br />Best E/T: 15.489 @ 86.48 MPH<br />60\': 2.131<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/skorpion317\" target=\"_blank\">members.cardomain.com/skorpion317 </a><br />1998 Saturn SL2<br />Official <a href=\"http://www.njdisturbance.com\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Disturbance</a> bracket racer

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                    • #11
                      Re: Weight Loss Plans

                      ^^ Those are cool as hell! They would relly clean up the back seat area.
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                      2006 Chevy Colorado
                      2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6-R

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                      • #12
                        Re: Weight Loss Plans

                        yeah, they're pretty cool. I considered getting the ones with the storage hatches, but I don't really need them, and anything I'm carrying in my car is probably gonna be bigger than the hatches. Plus, the solid ones have a cleaner look to them.

                        I'm just not sure if I need to get the black or the graphite colored ones.
                        \'98 Camaro - SOLD<br />Best E/T: 15.489 @ 86.48 MPH<br />60\': 2.131<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/skorpion317\" target=\"_blank\">members.cardomain.com/skorpion317 </a><br />1998 Saturn SL2<br />Official <a href=\"http://www.njdisturbance.com\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Disturbance</a> bracket racer

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                        • #13
                          Re: Weight Loss Plans

                          Originally posted by 98 3.8
                          Engine mounts?
                          lift brackets I ment, lol, sorry
                          http://www.bowtiev6.com/

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                          • #14
                            Re: Weight Loss Plans

                            Originally posted by 97rs4life
                            lift brackets I ment, lol, sorry
                            I hate! those things, not so much the front one, but the rear one on the pass side.!!!!! what a PAI!!!!! mine will never go back on.

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                            • #15
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                              go for the aftermarket K member, shave another 70lbs off of the front end

                              and a battery relocation is a good way to put some more weight over your rear wheels
                              K&N air filter, Whisper air lid, magnaflow LT1 cat back, and magnaflow high flow cat, pacesetter headers, silverstars<br /><br />more to come soon<br />but for now im out of money

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