| BIGSKYWRX | 10-15-2008 11:22 PM |
[QUOTE=scby rex;24091923]You sell the wagon Mike?^[/QUOTE]
yes sir, have a new 09 though :)
yes sir, have a new 09 though :)
| GHK | 11-24-2009 10:28 PM |
took out the rear center seat belt, that's about 5lbs; hehehe.
| wrx5door | 11-25-2009 08:17 AM |
just a suggestion...dont even know if its possible...maybe those of you thinking to remove tar sound deadening can sandblast? seal and tape entire dash,any other panels you dont want sand in, park it somewhere outside,rent a gas compressor and pressure tank sand blaster???
| 128d | 11-25-2009 11:18 AM |
[quote=wrx5door;28947867]just a suggestion...dont even know if its possible...maybe those of you thinking to remove tar sound deadening can sandblast? seal and tape entire dash,any other panels you dont want sand in, park it somewhere outside,rent a gas compressor and pressure tank sand blaster???[/quote]
The cold and a rubber mallet will take care of most of the stuff on the inside of the cabin.
The cold and a rubber mallet will take care of most of the stuff on the inside of the cabin.
| 2shea | 11-30-2009 07:47 PM |
I think you all would consider me a feak as I have added at least 150 lbs of sound deadening and stereo to my car but I drive it every day and love to rock out. I just added a bunch of torque and horesepower to my car to make up the difference. Never been to the track though I would love to try it. I think if I got serious about the track I would buy a second car and make it track only. Having a street / track car waters both of them down like a dual sport bike which does neither dirt nor street well. Just my 2 cents.
| fallehero_08 | 01-05-2010 02:44 AM |
has everyone dropped this hunk of metal yet??
[url]http://www.northursalia.com/modifications/drivetrain/weight/weight.html[/url]
[url]http://www.northursalia.com/modifications/drivetrain/weight/weight.html[/url]
| BIGSKYWRX | 01-05-2010 09:53 AM |
I haven't as that's what I use for a jacking point from the front- it isn't really heavy, but if your not using it- I'd say get rid of it (and the four bolts) :)
| fallehero_08 | 01-05-2010 07:04 PM |
i dropped mine as soon as i found out about it. i use the front subframe with a 2x4 when im changing the oil. other then that, all work is done on a drive on lift, or a 2 post. both of which i can use as i please.
i also just started removing my tar today. i will be replacing it with lightweight dynamat. i also have a carbon fiber hood on the way and my c west front bumper is being painted. along with that install they will be putting in a oswald rear bumper bar and a jdm front. i have whiteline steering rack bushings sitting right here which all around should make for a sick feel. i relocated the battery about a month ago too. that really made a difference.
i also just started removing my tar today. i will be replacing it with lightweight dynamat. i also have a carbon fiber hood on the way and my c west front bumper is being painted. along with that install they will be putting in a oswald rear bumper bar and a jdm front. i have whiteline steering rack bushings sitting right here which all around should make for a sick feel. i relocated the battery about a month ago too. that really made a difference.
| dobie0791 | 01-18-2010 05:14 PM |
[quote=BIGSKYWRX;24082929]that is the reason the USDM beams are larger/heavier
Japan does have low speed impact standard, but not as stringent as the US one
on the GC/GF the Japan models replace heavier beams for lighter ones front and rear, on the GD/GG the Japan models a lighter front beam is used and no beam in the rear
not sure on the newest GH/GR[/quote]
What about the EDM Impreza (GD)? Did they get the JDM bumper beam or the USDM one? If EDM Imprezas get the JDM one, the USDM one is just for parking lot bumps, not higher speed crashes.
Does anyone know the answer?
Japan does have low speed impact standard, but not as stringent as the US one
on the GC/GF the Japan models replace heavier beams for lighter ones front and rear, on the GD/GG the Japan models a lighter front beam is used and no beam in the rear
not sure on the newest GH/GR[/quote]
What about the EDM Impreza (GD)? Did they get the JDM bumper beam or the USDM one? If EDM Imprezas get the JDM one, the USDM one is just for parking lot bumps, not higher speed crashes.
Does anyone know the answer?
| BIGSKYWRX | 01-18-2010 07:14 PM |
not sure which one they got, maybe something even in between??????????
| fallehero_08 | 01-19-2010 01:13 AM |
why not go with oswald ones?? there a bit steep but you get what you pay for.
| 68Cadillac | 04-22-2010 09:02 PM |
The weight reduction bug has me.
Did a lot of work and kept track of most things i've done thus far. I wont' bother with the list because you've all read it before. The only really "big" thing I have left to do is the sound deadening tar.
I wanted to figure out exactly where I was at so I headed down to a CATS and weighed my roller-skate:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2425.jpg[/IMG]
That's 3180 lbs [B]with me[/B] and 3/8 tank of fuel.
I weigh 234 lbs according to the doctors electric scale 2 days prior.
So without me she weights 2946 lbs.
"Dry" she'd be 2897 lbs. Now by dry I mean no fuel at all. I've only ever been able to pump 12.9 gallons in when the fuel gauge reads 0 and the lights been on a while. But the tank is rated for 15.9. Looks like she still has 3 gallons at 0/8 fuel gauge indication. Assuming gasoline fuel weights about 6.2 lbs per gallon. ( (3/8 * 12.9gal) + 3gal) * 6.2lbs/gal = 48.6 lbs.
A full tank of fuel would weigh 15.9gal * 6.2lbs/gal = 98.6 lbs
I read a thread once where the OP wanted to know the rare weight reduction modifications people did. After the weigh-in I got to thinking about the mounting points for the front subframe brace that has long since been removed. Did I really need those anymore?
So one 4 1/2" grinder, a spot weld remover bit, and several hours later:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2416.jpg[/IMG]
Just finished removing the [B]Rail Fang[/B]. I don't know what else to call it. Useless weight: gone.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2418.jpg[/IMG]
OMGWTFBBQ!
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2420.jpg[/IMG]
The official weigh-in on the shop food scale. For both sides that's [B]3.25 lbs[/B]!
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2422.jpg[/IMG]
Then I got to thinking about the captured nut bracket just behind the Rail Fang that's no longer in use for the same reason. It's welded to the front anti-sway bar mounting horn on the front x-brace/engine cradle.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2423.jpg[/IMG]
This guy was a bitch to get off. The welds are in funny locations making it difficult to get the grinder in. I eventually had to cut it in two to make the job easier.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2424.jpg[/IMG]
Weigh-in. For both that's 1.125 lbs.
So I'm now down to 2941[SIZE="1"].625[/SIZE] with 3/8 tank fuel or 2892[SIZE="1"].625[/SIZE] dry.
Did a lot of work and kept track of most things i've done thus far. I wont' bother with the list because you've all read it before. The only really "big" thing I have left to do is the sound deadening tar.
I wanted to figure out exactly where I was at so I headed down to a CATS and weighed my roller-skate:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2425.jpg[/IMG]
That's 3180 lbs [B]with me[/B] and 3/8 tank of fuel.
I weigh 234 lbs according to the doctors electric scale 2 days prior.
So without me she weights 2946 lbs.
"Dry" she'd be 2897 lbs. Now by dry I mean no fuel at all. I've only ever been able to pump 12.9 gallons in when the fuel gauge reads 0 and the lights been on a while. But the tank is rated for 15.9. Looks like she still has 3 gallons at 0/8 fuel gauge indication. Assuming gasoline fuel weights about 6.2 lbs per gallon. ( (3/8 * 12.9gal) + 3gal) * 6.2lbs/gal = 48.6 lbs.
A full tank of fuel would weigh 15.9gal * 6.2lbs/gal = 98.6 lbs
I read a thread once where the OP wanted to know the rare weight reduction modifications people did. After the weigh-in I got to thinking about the mounting points for the front subframe brace that has long since been removed. Did I really need those anymore?
So one 4 1/2" grinder, a spot weld remover bit, and several hours later:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2416.jpg[/IMG]
Just finished removing the [B]Rail Fang[/B]. I don't know what else to call it. Useless weight: gone.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2418.jpg[/IMG]
OMGWTFBBQ!
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2420.jpg[/IMG]
The official weigh-in on the shop food scale. For both sides that's [B]3.25 lbs[/B]!
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2422.jpg[/IMG]
Then I got to thinking about the captured nut bracket just behind the Rail Fang that's no longer in use for the same reason. It's welded to the front anti-sway bar mounting horn on the front x-brace/engine cradle.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2423.jpg[/IMG]
This guy was a bitch to get off. The welds are in funny locations making it difficult to get the grinder in. I eventually had to cut it in two to make the job easier.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2424.jpg[/IMG]
Weigh-in. For both that's 1.125 lbs.
So I'm now down to 2941[SIZE="1"].625[/SIZE] with 3/8 tank fuel or 2892[SIZE="1"].625[/SIZE] dry.
| u2_m4r1n3 | 04-22-2010 09:07 PM |
Nice, I'm working on dropping weight as well. I was at 3150 (officially) before I put my carbon shell seats in. I'm thinking I'm around 3120 or so. That's without me in the car, full tank. So I guess dry, I would be at about 3015 lbs.
Oh, looking to get a FMIC, which will add a tad bit, but it weights about as much as the front bumper beam, so in reality at least I'm lowering the center of gravity. With that, it will remove the stock BOV, so whatever all that weighs.
Also throwing a carbon hood on, scoopless. 21lbs off there.
then get a lightweight battery, brallie 21lb'er. Not sure what stock weights. Thinking I might relocate to the back of the car, but I'm not sure exactly how much the wires running back there will add to the weight. Any idea there?
Crank pulley, weighing in at 3.2 lbs, stock being 5.7 lbs.
Girodisc rotors, dropping 5.5 lbs on each front wheel and 4.5 lbs on each rear wheel.
Carbon hatch, 16lbs off.
Carbon WRC style mirrors... not sure how much, but I'm guessing around 3-5 lbs each side. (maybe more)
Not too sure about this yet, but thinking of getting a brake servo kit (from rallispec.com), should cut 5-10 lbs off.
And I'm looking into lexan windows (scratch resistant with outside protection film). Just the rear windows, not the windshield of course.
I want to do a custom rear bumper beam, but not sure where to start. I'm not so sure I just want to take it off.
Plan is to have all that done When I get back from working at the end of the year, into early next year. I should be sitting around 2990 lbs (guessing on the weight of each item). So far all my guesses before I do the weight reduction, have been higher than what it actually is, so hopefully I'm lower than that. Do you have any other suggestions?
[url]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-members-journals/190470-u2_m4r1n3s-09-sti-working-some-weight-loss-increasing-power-just-bit.html[/url] thats my thread in IWSTI.
Oh, looking to get a FMIC, which will add a tad bit, but it weights about as much as the front bumper beam, so in reality at least I'm lowering the center of gravity. With that, it will remove the stock BOV, so whatever all that weighs.
Also throwing a carbon hood on, scoopless. 21lbs off there.
then get a lightweight battery, brallie 21lb'er. Not sure what stock weights. Thinking I might relocate to the back of the car, but I'm not sure exactly how much the wires running back there will add to the weight. Any idea there?
Crank pulley, weighing in at 3.2 lbs, stock being 5.7 lbs.
Girodisc rotors, dropping 5.5 lbs on each front wheel and 4.5 lbs on each rear wheel.
Carbon hatch, 16lbs off.
Carbon WRC style mirrors... not sure how much, but I'm guessing around 3-5 lbs each side. (maybe more)
Not too sure about this yet, but thinking of getting a brake servo kit (from rallispec.com), should cut 5-10 lbs off.
And I'm looking into lexan windows (scratch resistant with outside protection film). Just the rear windows, not the windshield of course.
I want to do a custom rear bumper beam, but not sure where to start. I'm not so sure I just want to take it off.
Plan is to have all that done When I get back from working at the end of the year, into early next year. I should be sitting around 2990 lbs (guessing on the weight of each item). So far all my guesses before I do the weight reduction, have been higher than what it actually is, so hopefully I'm lower than that. Do you have any other suggestions?
[url]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-members-journals/190470-u2_m4r1n3s-09-sti-working-some-weight-loss-increasing-power-just-bit.html[/url] thats my thread in IWSTI.
| 68Cadillac | 04-23-2010 02:14 PM |
[quote=68Cadillac;30503989]
So I'm now down to 2941[SIZE="1"].625[/SIZE] with 3/8 tank fuel or 2892[SIZE="1"].625[/SIZE] dry.[/quote]
I looked up the official curb weight of my wagon right off the ship: 3165. I actually had to look up what curb weight included. You think you know something? :rolleyes:
[I][INDENT][B]Curb weight[/B] (US English) or Kerb weight (UK/Commonwealth English) is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (e.g. motor oil and coolant), [B]a full tank of fuel[/B], while not loaded with either passengers or cargo.[/INDENT][/I]
Source: Wikipedia
So my calculated curb weight is now: 2991[SIZE="0"].225[/SIZE] so I've lost 173.775 lbs of curb weight. Double. Dancing. Banana. :banana::banana:
Now how am I going to lose 92 lbs?
So I'm now down to 2941[SIZE="1"].625[/SIZE] with 3/8 tank fuel or 2892[SIZE="1"].625[/SIZE] dry.[/quote]
I looked up the official curb weight of my wagon right off the ship: 3165. I actually had to look up what curb weight included. You think you know something? :rolleyes:
[I][INDENT][B]Curb weight[/B] (US English) or Kerb weight (UK/Commonwealth English) is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (e.g. motor oil and coolant), [B]a full tank of fuel[/B], while not loaded with either passengers or cargo.[/INDENT][/I]
Source: Wikipedia
So my calculated curb weight is now: 2991[SIZE="0"].225[/SIZE] so I've lost 173.775 lbs of curb weight. Double. Dancing. Banana. :banana::banana:
Now how am I going to lose 92 lbs?
| TEK112 | 04-23-2010 03:43 PM |
[quote=68Cadillac;30511405]
Now how am I going to lose 92 lbs?[/quote]
NutriSystem
Now how am I going to lose 92 lbs?[/quote]
NutriSystem
| juanmedina | 04-23-2010 03:49 PM |
[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/juanmedina/wheels134-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/juanmedina/test2.jpg[/IMG]
Muuuhaha :devil:
This days I am at around 2840lbs :disco:
[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/juanmedina/test2.jpg[/IMG]
Muuuhaha :devil:
This days I am at around 2840lbs :disco:
| Mechie3 | 04-23-2010 04:49 PM |
I took the oem manifolds and ground off all the tabs used to mount heat shields. Some of them are thin and not much mass, others are about 3/4" diameter at the end flaring out to over an inch and about 2 inches long.
| 68Cadillac | 04-23-2010 10:16 PM |
Lost a bit more.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2426.jpg[/IMG]
Took the transmission vibration damper off. [B]1 3/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2432.jpg[/IMG]
Because my Green Brackets of Death are long gone having the mounting tab on the upper coolant tank bugged me. So..
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2428.jpg[/IMG]
It's 2 pounds even (empty) and without the cap.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2429.jpg[/IMG]
Cup-o-Coolant
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2433.jpg[/IMG]
In process.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2434.jpg[/IMG]
****. All that effort and only lost [B]3/16 lbs[/B]. :diaf:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2426.jpg[/IMG]
Took the transmission vibration damper off. [B]1 3/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2432.jpg[/IMG]
Because my Green Brackets of Death are long gone having the mounting tab on the upper coolant tank bugged me. So..
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2428.jpg[/IMG]
It's 2 pounds even (empty) and without the cap.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2429.jpg[/IMG]
Cup-o-Coolant
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2433.jpg[/IMG]
In process.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2434.jpg[/IMG]
****. All that effort and only lost [B]3/16 lbs[/B]. :diaf:
| 68Cadillac | 04-23-2010 10:18 PM |
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2436.jpg[/IMG]
These hoses had some slack in them that could be removed.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2438.jpg[/IMG]
Extra upper coolant tank hose slack removed. And one plastic coupler. [B]2/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2439.jpg[/IMG]
Realized this this part of the right front fender liners was still on. With out the Rail Horns it was just flapping 'round. Surprisingly heavy at [B]3/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2440.jpg[/IMG]
Rear cross member vibration dampers were next.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2441.jpg[/IMG]
A little hard to get a socket in there with it still on the car.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2443.jpg[/IMG]
[B]1 11/16 lbs[/B]. WOW.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2445.jpg[/IMG]
And last in my weight loss adventure the front cross member jacking plate. [B]1 1/16 lbs[/B]. I recall that someone else took this off their car and said it weighed 5 lbs. **** if I didn't use a scale everything that came off would weigh at least 5 lbs.
All together that's 4 7/16 lbs (4.4375) removed.
Which means my curb weight (full of fuel) is down to [B]2986[/B][SIZE="0"].7875[/SIZE]. Dry weight would be: [B]2888[/B][SIZE="0"].1875[/SIZE]
These hoses had some slack in them that could be removed.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2438.jpg[/IMG]
Extra upper coolant tank hose slack removed. And one plastic coupler. [B]2/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2439.jpg[/IMG]
Realized this this part of the right front fender liners was still on. With out the Rail Horns it was just flapping 'round. Surprisingly heavy at [B]3/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2440.jpg[/IMG]
Rear cross member vibration dampers were next.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2441.jpg[/IMG]
A little hard to get a socket in there with it still on the car.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2443.jpg[/IMG]
[B]1 11/16 lbs[/B]. WOW.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2445.jpg[/IMG]
And last in my weight loss adventure the front cross member jacking plate. [B]1 1/16 lbs[/B]. I recall that someone else took this off their car and said it weighed 5 lbs. **** if I didn't use a scale everything that came off would weigh at least 5 lbs.
All together that's 4 7/16 lbs (4.4375) removed.
Which means my curb weight (full of fuel) is down to [B]2986[/B][SIZE="0"].7875[/SIZE]. Dry weight would be: [B]2888[/B][SIZE="0"].1875[/SIZE]
| spoolnbugeye | 04-23-2010 10:54 PM |
i took the sound denting material out under my carpet, removed my carpet, took back seat out, all the spare tire and jack and all that jazz, cover over spare tire, middle seat belt & buckle. handles better.. gonna remove the sound denting material under the door sills, look into a lightweight battery, and carbon fiber hood & trunk. and then see what all else I can do. i got catless up & downpipes, catback exhaust, intake silencer delete.
| TuTudtee | 04-24-2010 11:44 AM |
[quote=living4surf;17899776]tar and sound deadening material comes out to almost 30 pounds in the 02's and i would assume the later years are about the same[/quote]
My legacy bg 30+lbs came out !
My legacy bg 30+lbs came out !
| spinnaker226 | 04-24-2010 05:09 PM |
ripped out the power steering, AC, cruise control, ABS, back seat, sound deadening material/tar, spare tire, almost all of the plastic covers on and around the motor......
sold the heavy rs hood and got a wrx one for cheap (somewhat lighter and i get the cool factor with a functional hoodscoop), lightweight flywheel, lightweight pulleys...
cant tell how much poundage has been ripped out because i can always find something else to remove. :banana:
sold the heavy rs hood and got a wrx one for cheap (somewhat lighter and i get the cool factor with a functional hoodscoop), lightweight flywheel, lightweight pulleys...
cant tell how much poundage has been ripped out because i can always find something else to remove. :banana:
| Deuce Cam | 04-24-2010 10:21 PM |
I just read through this whole thing and I'd like to comment on a few things:
1. The STI does not have any sound deadening tar on the inside of the vehicle - something to consider if you were worried about removing yours.
2. The front bumper beam is not needed to support the bumper, at least on 06-07 models (I can't say for certain on other years). I just installed the 06-07 jdm front bumper beam with the foam energy absorber and it doesn't touch the inside of the bumper whatsoever when installed.
3. Although expensive nobody has mentioned getting a carbon fiber roof. AMS has one for $1300 that shaves 16lbs. off the very top of the car.
4. Switching to an oil cooled only turbo will allow you to delete the upper coolant tank.
4. To the dude who got the floor mounted tilton pedals: I realize you posted many years ago but holy **** that's awesome. How much was that setup? Pics?
Edit: Bozz speed makes a lightweight replacement floor bar for the piece that goes under the rear seat. Japanparts.com sells it for $205 but unfortunately no details are listed, and the bozz website is all in Japanese.
1. The STI does not have any sound deadening tar on the inside of the vehicle - something to consider if you were worried about removing yours.
2. The front bumper beam is not needed to support the bumper, at least on 06-07 models (I can't say for certain on other years). I just installed the 06-07 jdm front bumper beam with the foam energy absorber and it doesn't touch the inside of the bumper whatsoever when installed.
3. Although expensive nobody has mentioned getting a carbon fiber roof. AMS has one for $1300 that shaves 16lbs. off the very top of the car.
4. Switching to an oil cooled only turbo will allow you to delete the upper coolant tank.
4. To the dude who got the floor mounted tilton pedals: I realize you posted many years ago but holy **** that's awesome. How much was that setup? Pics?
Edit: Bozz speed makes a lightweight replacement floor bar for the piece that goes under the rear seat. Japanparts.com sells it for $205 but unfortunately no details are listed, and the bozz website is all in Japanese.
| Dr. Ill | 04-25-2010 05:37 PM |
youve probably already saw this thread but it is the bible of weight loss.
[url]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gd-members-journals/65805-anorexicsti-05-sti-lightweight-w-full-interior-2660lbs-62-lbs-2598-a.html[/url]
[url]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gd-members-journals/65805-anorexicsti-05-sti-lightweight-w-full-interior-2660lbs-62-lbs-2598-a.html[/url]
| u2_m4r1n3 | 04-26-2010 10:31 AM |
[quote=Deuce Cam;30522550]I just read through this whole thing and I'd like to comment on a few things:
1. The STI does not have any sound deadening tar on the inside of the vehicle - something to consider if you were worried about removing yours.
2. The front bumper beam is not needed to support the bumper, at least on 06-07 models (I can't say for certain on other years). I just installed the 06-07 jdm front bumper beam with the foam energy absorber and it doesn't touch the inside of the bumper whatsoever when installed.
3. Although expensive nobody has mentioned getting a carbon fiber roof. AMS has one for $1300 that shaves 16lbs. off the very top of the car.
4. Switching to an oil cooled only turbo will allow you to delete the upper coolant tank.
4. To the dude who got the floor mounted tilton pedals: I realize you posted many years ago but holy **** that's awesome. How much was that setup? Pics?
Edit: Bozz speed makes a lightweight replacement floor bar for the piece that goes under the rear seat. Japanparts.com sells it for $205 but unfortunately no details are listed, and the bozz website is all in Japanese.[/quote]
What would I need to do to go oil cooled on my car? (09 STI)
1. The STI does not have any sound deadening tar on the inside of the vehicle - something to consider if you were worried about removing yours.
2. The front bumper beam is not needed to support the bumper, at least on 06-07 models (I can't say for certain on other years). I just installed the 06-07 jdm front bumper beam with the foam energy absorber and it doesn't touch the inside of the bumper whatsoever when installed.
3. Although expensive nobody has mentioned getting a carbon fiber roof. AMS has one for $1300 that shaves 16lbs. off the very top of the car.
4. Switching to an oil cooled only turbo will allow you to delete the upper coolant tank.
4. To the dude who got the floor mounted tilton pedals: I realize you posted many years ago but holy **** that's awesome. How much was that setup? Pics?
Edit: Bozz speed makes a lightweight replacement floor bar for the piece that goes under the rear seat. Japanparts.com sells it for $205 but unfortunately no details are listed, and the bozz website is all in Japanese.[/quote]
What would I need to do to go oil cooled on my car? (09 STI)
| Deuce Cam | 04-26-2010 04:52 PM |
[quote=u2_m4r1n3;30533289]What would I need to do to go oil cooled on my car? (09 STI)[/quote]
Unfortunately I don't have all the details but you'd likely need an oil cooled only turbo, and you'd also need to relocate some coolant lines. (You can run only oil through an oil AND water cooled turbo but it's not recommended.)
Here's a diagram for a Suby cooling system without the upper coolant tank (I'm not sure what year/model this is from):
[img]http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7093/coolant0zb.gif[/img]
Unfortunately I don't have all the details but you'd likely need an oil cooled only turbo, and you'd also need to relocate some coolant lines. (You can run only oil through an oil AND water cooled turbo but it's not recommended.)
Here's a diagram for a Suby cooling system without the upper coolant tank (I'm not sure what year/model this is from):
[img]http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7093/coolant0zb.gif[/img]
| u2_m4r1n3 | 04-26-2010 08:05 PM |
Hmm, interesting. Thanks :)
| XanRules | 04-26-2010 08:08 PM |
There's weight reduction, and then there's [B]ultimate[/B] weight reduction.
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| 68Cadillac | 04-27-2010 05:47 PM |
Did a bit more:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2463.jpg[/IMG]
Since I removed the cruise control I no longer needed the extra throttle cable mount.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2464.jpg[/IMG]
So I ground the extra off. Lost [B]1/16[/B] pound
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2465.jpg[/IMG]
Haven't used the rear wiper in years. The wiper blade was missing the squeegee edge even. Lets over-estimate and call this [B]2 13/16[/B] lbs.:eek:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2467.jpg[/IMG]
Throttle cable support. Replaced with a ziptie (to the oil filler neck). Under-estimate to [B]1/16[/B] lbs
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2468.jpg[/IMG]
Relocated two electrical ground wire points from the intake manifold to existing bolts on the upper coolant tank and intercooler support arm, allowing me to remove two bolts and lose [B]1/16[/B] lbs.
That's another 3 pounds (even) removed. :banana:
Which means my curb weight (full of fuel) is down to [B]2983[/B][SIZE="0"].7875[/SIZE]. Dry weight would be: [B]2885[/B][SIZE="-1"].1875[/SIZE]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2463.jpg[/IMG]
Since I removed the cruise control I no longer needed the extra throttle cable mount.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2464.jpg[/IMG]
So I ground the extra off. Lost [B]1/16[/B] pound
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2465.jpg[/IMG]
Haven't used the rear wiper in years. The wiper blade was missing the squeegee edge even. Lets over-estimate and call this [B]2 13/16[/B] lbs.:eek:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2467.jpg[/IMG]
Throttle cable support. Replaced with a ziptie (to the oil filler neck). Under-estimate to [B]1/16[/B] lbs
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2468.jpg[/IMG]
Relocated two electrical ground wire points from the intake manifold to existing bolts on the upper coolant tank and intercooler support arm, allowing me to remove two bolts and lose [B]1/16[/B] lbs.
That's another 3 pounds (even) removed. :banana:
Which means my curb weight (full of fuel) is down to [B]2983[/B][SIZE="0"].7875[/SIZE]. Dry weight would be: [B]2885[/B][SIZE="-1"].1875[/SIZE]
| ony | 04-28-2010 01:16 AM |
[quote=juanmedina;30512573]
[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/juanmedina/test2.jpg[/IMG]
Muuuhaha :devil:
This days I am at around 2840lbs :disco:[/quote]
and if you got lighter wheels youd be at 2820. and thats being conservative. get some kosei k1's and youd be at 2800 with the right tires.
AND thats rotating mass, lost weight where it counts!
not to mention the 20 lbs of sideskirt, spats, lip, and aeroguard
[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/juanmedina/test2.jpg[/IMG]
Muuuhaha :devil:
This days I am at around 2840lbs :disco:[/quote]
and if you got lighter wheels youd be at 2820. and thats being conservative. get some kosei k1's and youd be at 2800 with the right tires.
AND thats rotating mass, lost weight where it counts!
not to mention the 20 lbs of sideskirt, spats, lip, and aeroguard
| 68Cadillac | 05-12-2010 04:22 PM |
Bit the bullet and decided to take the sound deadening out of the car. That was a job and all those factory zipties under the dash went slasher movie on my skin.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2472.jpg[/IMG]
You can't really get it all out unless you take the dash and HVAC out.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2474.jpg[/IMG]
I took the dash out but left the HVAC in. Too many connections to remove, and it didn't want to risk damaging the refrigerant lines. No AC in the desert is bad times.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2511.jpg[/IMG]
I estimate that there's about 14/16 lbs of padding still behind my HVAC.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2516.jpg[/IMG]
And about 3/16 lbs of the sound deadening tar on the top of the transmission tunnel, under the HVAC.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2515.jpg[/IMG]
Overall I removed:
[B]24.0[/B] lbs of sound padding,
[B]8.6[/B] lbs of sound deadening tar,
[B]1.6[/B] lbs of carpet padding, and
[B]0.1[/B] lbs of all of the above but in dust form. This is an estimate. If you've ever tried to take it all out you know that some of it breaks up into tiny little bits of sound deadening or padding "dust". You just end up vacuuming it out.
So the grand total ended up weighing [B][SIZE="3"]34.3 lbs[/SIZE][/B]. Sweet Neil deGrasse Tyson, that's a lot of mass removed!
If I was able to get the stuff blocked by the HVAC it would have ended up weighing ~35.4 lbs
I didn't get a picture of them but with the carpet up and out I found [B]0.25[/B] lbs of coins, toys, cheerioes, and other detritus/debris
[B][SIZE="1"]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2949[SIZE="1"].2375[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2850[SIZE="1"].6375[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2472.jpg[/IMG]
You can't really get it all out unless you take the dash and HVAC out.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2474.jpg[/IMG]
I took the dash out but left the HVAC in. Too many connections to remove, and it didn't want to risk damaging the refrigerant lines. No AC in the desert is bad times.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2511.jpg[/IMG]
I estimate that there's about 14/16 lbs of padding still behind my HVAC.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2516.jpg[/IMG]
And about 3/16 lbs of the sound deadening tar on the top of the transmission tunnel, under the HVAC.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2515.jpg[/IMG]
Overall I removed:
[B]24.0[/B] lbs of sound padding,
[B]8.6[/B] lbs of sound deadening tar,
[B]1.6[/B] lbs of carpet padding, and
[B]0.1[/B] lbs of all of the above but in dust form. This is an estimate. If you've ever tried to take it all out you know that some of it breaks up into tiny little bits of sound deadening or padding "dust". You just end up vacuuming it out.
So the grand total ended up weighing [B][SIZE="3"]34.3 lbs[/SIZE][/B]. Sweet Neil deGrasse Tyson, that's a lot of mass removed!
If I was able to get the stuff blocked by the HVAC it would have ended up weighing ~35.4 lbs
I didn't get a picture of them but with the carpet up and out I found [B]0.25[/B] lbs of coins, toys, cheerioes, and other detritus/debris
[B][SIZE="1"]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2949[SIZE="1"].2375[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2850[SIZE="1"].6375[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
| ricerocket123 | 05-12-2010 04:34 PM |
All these... and to gain them back, it takes just 1 friend to sit next to you on a track day.........
| 68Cadillac | 05-12-2010 04:41 PM |
More mass removed:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2519.jpg[/IMG]
Heating duct tunnels for rear of cabin. [B]1 5/16[/B] lbs.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2524.jpg[/IMG]
Cargo tie down anchors from rear hatch area. [B]2/16[/B] lbs
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2525.jpg[/IMG]
Cruise Control Brain [B]4/16[/B] lbs. CC hardware removed months back.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2526.jpg[/IMG]
Child seat anchor, left side. [B]5/16[/B] lbs. The right side remains in the car; I still use it.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2530.jpg[/IMG]
Rear wiper control brain. [B]3/16[/B] lbs.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2532.jpg[/IMG]
Child seats [B]21.4[/B] lbs
Total mass removed: [B]23[SIZE="1"].5875[/SIZE][/B] lbs.
[B][SIZE="1"]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2925[SIZE="1"].6500[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2827[SIZE="1"].0500[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2519.jpg[/IMG]
Heating duct tunnels for rear of cabin. [B]1 5/16[/B] lbs.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2524.jpg[/IMG]
Cargo tie down anchors from rear hatch area. [B]2/16[/B] lbs
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2525.jpg[/IMG]
Cruise Control Brain [B]4/16[/B] lbs. CC hardware removed months back.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2526.jpg[/IMG]
Child seat anchor, left side. [B]5/16[/B] lbs. The right side remains in the car; I still use it.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2530.jpg[/IMG]
Rear wiper control brain. [B]3/16[/B] lbs.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2532.jpg[/IMG]
Child seats [B]21.4[/B] lbs
Total mass removed: [B]23[SIZE="1"].5875[/SIZE][/B] lbs.
[B][SIZE="1"]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2925[SIZE="1"].6500[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2827[SIZE="1"].0500[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
| u2_m4r1n3 | 05-12-2010 04:43 PM |
Yeah, but you're still lighter compared to what it could be: stock weight + driver + passenger= a lot heavier
| 68Cadillac | 05-12-2010 04:52 PM |
[quote=u2_m4r1n3;30709663]Yeah, but you're still lighter compared to what it could be: stock weight + driver + passenger= a lot heavier[/quote]
Thanks for backing me on this.
I've, thus far, removed 239.4 lbs from my car. Which means on the fabled "track day" I could run me and two passengers and still be lighter than Mr. Nay-sayer with his one passenger. :eek:
Thanks for backing me on this.
I've, thus far, removed 239.4 lbs from my car. Which means on the fabled "track day" I could run me and two passengers and still be lighter than Mr. Nay-sayer with his one passenger. :eek:
| Uncle Scotty | 05-12-2010 05:37 PM |
jesus....
some of you idiots need to have your brains removed and recycled :unamused:
some of you idiots need to have your brains removed and recycled :unamused:
| gtasti | 05-12-2010 05:45 PM |
good work to dig this back up
I had my ride on 4 scales i got it down to 3012 forget how much gas
btw 68cadillac what model car do you drive
I had my ride on 4 scales i got it down to 3012 forget how much gas
btw 68cadillac what model car do you drive
| u2_m4r1n3 | 05-12-2010 06:06 PM |
My car should be around 3120 with the back seats and a full tank. Around 2970 lbs without the backs seats and the gas tank empty. Back seats weigh around 40 lbs.
| 68Cadillac | 05-12-2010 06:51 PM |
[quote=gtasti;30710523] 68cadillac what model car do you drive[/quote]
I drive a 1968 Cadillac Coupe deVille @ ~6000 lbs with all 4 ashtrays,
:banana:
and... a 2004 WRX Wagon (USDM) which rolled off the ship at 3165 lbs (curb weight). Currently my roller-skate weighs in at 2925[SIZE="1"].6500[/SIZE] lbs curb (full of fuel).
[quote=Uncle Scotty;30710438]
some of you idiots need to have your brains removed and recycled :unamused:[/quote]
They read my trollin'; they hatin'. :diaf:
I drive a 1968 Cadillac Coupe deVille @ ~6000 lbs with all 4 ashtrays,
:banana:
and... a 2004 WRX Wagon (USDM) which rolled off the ship at 3165 lbs (curb weight). Currently my roller-skate weighs in at 2925[SIZE="1"].6500[/SIZE] lbs curb (full of fuel).
[quote=Uncle Scotty;30710438]
some of you idiots need to have your brains removed and recycled :unamused:[/quote]
They read my trollin'; they hatin'. :diaf:
| 68Cadillac | 06-27-2010 07:21 PM |
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2739.jpg[/IMG]
Relocated my MP3 player to avoid have the [B]2/16 lb[/B] bracket in. Two reasons. 1. weight loss 2. passengers would bump their knee on the player. So out it came.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2736.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2737.jpg[/IMG]
From left to right, top to bottom
Extra hanger welded to left side frame rail just left of the muffler stock location. [B]6/16 lbs[/B].
Extra chassis sheet metal just rear of muffler stock location. [B]5/16 lbs[/B].
Tabs for OEM muffler heat shield. [B]3/16 lbs[/B].
Rear bumper impact foam. [B]1 5/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2740.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2741.jpg[/IMG]
Metal bar for license plate. plate attached differently.
I got hacky wacky and shaved the bottom lip off the rear bumper cover.
Both together weighed [B]9/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2742.jpg[/IMG]
Cosmetic Covers for Tail lights. [B]9/16 lbs[/B] altogether.
Mass removed this session: 3.4375 lbs ( 3 7/16 )
[B][SIZE="1"]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2922[SIZE="1"].2125[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2824[SIZE="1"].6125[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
Total mass removed: 242[SIZE="1"].7875[/SIZE] lbs or ~110[SIZE="1"].13[/SIZE] kg
Relocated my MP3 player to avoid have the [B]2/16 lb[/B] bracket in. Two reasons. 1. weight loss 2. passengers would bump their knee on the player. So out it came.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2736.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2737.jpg[/IMG]
From left to right, top to bottom
Extra hanger welded to left side frame rail just left of the muffler stock location. [B]6/16 lbs[/B].
Extra chassis sheet metal just rear of muffler stock location. [B]5/16 lbs[/B].
Tabs for OEM muffler heat shield. [B]3/16 lbs[/B].
Rear bumper impact foam. [B]1 5/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2740.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2741.jpg[/IMG]
Metal bar for license plate. plate attached differently.
I got hacky wacky and shaved the bottom lip off the rear bumper cover.
Both together weighed [B]9/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2742.jpg[/IMG]
Cosmetic Covers for Tail lights. [B]9/16 lbs[/B] altogether.
Mass removed this session: 3.4375 lbs ( 3 7/16 )
[B][SIZE="1"]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2922[SIZE="1"].2125[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2824[SIZE="1"].6125[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
Total mass removed: 242[SIZE="1"].7875[/SIZE] lbs or ~110[SIZE="1"].13[/SIZE] kg
| CFej257 | 06-27-2010 09:01 PM |
I have a bugeye that weighs about 2900lbs full interior.
[IMG]http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/STigrl2002/DSC02890.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/STigrl2002/DSC02890.jpg[/IMG]
| Smoke | 06-27-2010 09:44 PM |
[quote=Uncle Scotty;30710438]jesus....
some of you idiots need to have your brains removed and recycled :unamused:[/quote]
:lol: And my GC is still lighter at the end of the day!
Now maybe I should do a weight reduction.
some of you idiots need to have your brains removed and recycled :unamused:[/quote]
:lol: And my GC is still lighter at the end of the day!
Now maybe I should do a weight reduction.
| 68Cadillac | 06-28-2010 09:07 AM |
[quote=Da-Risin-Smoke;31160657]:lol: And my GC is still lighter at the end of the day![/quote]
[IMG]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u230/ppcccaps/khan.jpg[/IMG]
GC weight makes me a :sadbanana:
[IMG]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u230/ppcccaps/khan.jpg[/IMG]
GC weight makes me a :sadbanana:
| grzydj | 06-28-2010 09:40 AM |
[quote=68Cadillac;30515881]Lost a bit more.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2426.jpg[/IMG]
Took the transmission vibration damper off. [B]1 3/16 lbs[/B].
[/quote]
Dude, you should mark your tranny vibrator NWS. :eek:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2426.jpg[/IMG]
Took the transmission vibration damper off. [B]1 3/16 lbs[/B].
[/quote]
Dude, you should mark your tranny vibrator NWS. :eek:
| 68Cadillac | 06-28-2010 04:25 PM |
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2745.jpg[/IMG]
Rear Window Sprayer Tubing. The WHOLE length from tank to nozzle. [B]8/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2759.jpg[/IMG]
Jack mounting bracket. [B]12/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2760.jpg[/IMG]
Side impact crash bar for rear passenger area mounting points. Located under rear seat. Bar removed long ago. [B]1 5/16[/B] lbs for both.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2747.jpg[/IMG]
White line rear strut tower brace for wagon. I no longer autox so it's out. [B]3 7/16 lbs[/B].
Mass removed this session: 5 lbs even.
[B][SIZE="1"]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2917[SIZE="1"].2125[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2819[SIZE="1"].6125[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
Total mass removed: 247[SIZE="1"].7875[/SIZE] lbs or ~112[SIZE="1"].39[/SIZE] kg
Rear Window Sprayer Tubing. The WHOLE length from tank to nozzle. [B]8/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2759.jpg[/IMG]
Jack mounting bracket. [B]12/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2760.jpg[/IMG]
Side impact crash bar for rear passenger area mounting points. Located under rear seat. Bar removed long ago. [B]1 5/16[/B] lbs for both.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2747.jpg[/IMG]
White line rear strut tower brace for wagon. I no longer autox so it's out. [B]3 7/16 lbs[/B].
Mass removed this session: 5 lbs even.
[B][SIZE="1"]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2917[SIZE="1"].2125[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2819[SIZE="1"].6125[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
Total mass removed: 247[SIZE="1"].7875[/SIZE] lbs or ~112[SIZE="1"].39[/SIZE] kg
| vicious_fishes | 06-29-2010 08:22 AM |
anybody out there gotten themselves carbon doors?
seibon makes some. apparently the weight savings are pretty hektik yo.
seibon makes some. apparently the weight savings are pretty hektik yo.
| 68Cadillac | 06-29-2010 12:17 PM |
[quote=CFej257;31160331]I have a bugeye that weighs about 2900lbs full interior.
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[quote=vicious_fishes;31173371]anybody out there gotten themselves carbon doors?
seibon makes some. apparently the weight savings are pretty hektik yo.[/quote]
You mean like this guy a few posts up?
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[quote=vicious_fishes;31173371]anybody out there gotten themselves carbon doors?
seibon makes some. apparently the weight savings are pretty hektik yo.[/quote]
You mean like this guy a few posts up?
| HTAutos | 07-01-2010 05:21 PM |
Chop a bit off it..........
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| vicious_fishes | 07-04-2010 10:31 AM |
[quote=68Cadillac;31175362]You mean like this guy a few posts up?[/quote]
i was more interested in finding out how much weight they saved but w/e...
i was more interested in finding out how much weight they saved but w/e...
| kennedye | 07-09-2010 04:53 PM |
[quote=HTAutos;31199271]Chop a bit off it..........
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It's a BRAT for the '90s!
I didn't see this mentioned in the thread yet, but has anyone tried the CF wagon hatch, and if so what was the weight difference?
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It's a BRAT for the '90s!
I didn't see this mentioned in the thread yet, but has anyone tried the CF wagon hatch, and if so what was the weight difference?
| kennedye | 07-09-2010 05:27 PM |
Also, how much weight can be taken out of the drivetrain? Things like magnesium or carbon driveshafts, axles, gearsets, etc. A lighter transmission case? Maybe even removing a gear (if it's a trailered autocrosser only, I guess you could get away with pulling 4th and 5th)?
| stidoc | 07-09-2010 10:22 PM |
[quote=kennedye;31265884]Also, how much weight can be taken out of the drivetrain? Things like magnesium or carbon driveshafts, axles, gearsets, etc. A lighter transmission case? Maybe even removing a gear (if it's a trailered autocrosser only, I guess you could get away with pulling 4th and 5th)?[/quote]
I have one and like it, [URL]http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/acpt-subaru-wrx-0207-carbon-drive-shaft-p-4682.html[/URL]
About 15# weight savings. Don't know about tranny cases, magnesium and such but you could contact RalliSpec. It would be mega dollar.
I have one and like it, [URL]http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/acpt-subaru-wrx-0207-carbon-drive-shaft-p-4682.html[/URL]
About 15# weight savings. Don't know about tranny cases, magnesium and such but you could contact RalliSpec. It would be mega dollar.
| Smoke | 07-09-2010 10:38 PM |
I don't know if a chromoly or aluminum flywheel was mentioned or not.
| fallehero_08 | 07-10-2010 09:28 PM |
took out the cruse control assembly today, and cut back a bunch of hoses, hid a bit of wiring and took off the front subframe and installed a h brace.
does anyone know if its easy to get to the cruise control brain/computer?
also, i have a 9lb aluminum flywheel... its a blast to drive and track, but i would not recommend anything lighter then the name brand lightened ones. it makes traffic even more of a nightmare. i kill it at least once a month and sometimes pulling up to stoplights/stopsigns it will have issues. i feel like im driving my dads elise, just more touchy. i wonder if a lighter drive shaft will make it easier to engage.
does anyone know if its easy to get to the cruise control brain/computer?
also, i have a 9lb aluminum flywheel... its a blast to drive and track, but i would not recommend anything lighter then the name brand lightened ones. it makes traffic even more of a nightmare. i kill it at least once a month and sometimes pulling up to stoplights/stopsigns it will have issues. i feel like im driving my dads elise, just more touchy. i wonder if a lighter drive shaft will make it easier to engage.
| stidoc | 07-10-2010 09:43 PM |
[quote=fallehero_08;31274128]took out the cruse control assembly today, and cut back a bunch of hoses, hid a bit of wiring and took off the front subframe and installed a h brace.
does anyone know if its easy to get to the cruise control brain/computer?
also, i have a 9lb aluminum flywheel... its a blast to drive and track, but i would not recommend anything lighter then the name brand lightened ones. it makes traffic even more of a nightmare. i kill it at least once a month and sometimes pulling up to stoplights/stopsigns it will have issues. i feel like im driving my dads elise, just more touchy. i wonder if a lighter drive shaft will make it easier to engage.[/quote]
I have a light crank pulley and the ACPT CF driveshaft but not yet a lightened flywheel. My experience is that it hangs on to revs too long and I look forward to getting the lightened flywheel as it'll match better. I'll bet the CF driveshaft would improve your situation.
does anyone know if its easy to get to the cruise control brain/computer?
also, i have a 9lb aluminum flywheel... its a blast to drive and track, but i would not recommend anything lighter then the name brand lightened ones. it makes traffic even more of a nightmare. i kill it at least once a month and sometimes pulling up to stoplights/stopsigns it will have issues. i feel like im driving my dads elise, just more touchy. i wonder if a lighter drive shaft will make it easier to engage.[/quote]
I have a light crank pulley and the ACPT CF driveshaft but not yet a lightened flywheel. My experience is that it hangs on to revs too long and I look forward to getting the lightened flywheel as it'll match better. I'll bet the CF driveshaft would improve your situation.
| gtasti | 07-12-2010 12:38 PM |
[quote=68Cadillac;31167815][IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2745.jpg[/IMG]
Rear Window Sprayer Tubing. The WHOLE length from tank to nozzle. [B]8/16 lbs[/B].
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Jack mounting bracket. [B]12/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2760.jpg[/IMG]
Side impact crash bar for rear passenger area mounting points. Located under rear seat. Bar removed long ago. [B]1 5/16[/B] lbs for both.
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White line rear strut tower brace for wagon. I no longer autox so it's out. [B]3 7/16 lbs[/B].
Mass removed this session: 5 lbs even.
[B][SIZE=1]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2917[SIZE=1].2125[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2819[SIZE=1].6125[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
Total mass removed: 247[SIZE=1].7875[/SIZE] lbs or ~112[SIZE=1].39[/SIZE] kg[/quote]
how the hell did you remove the jack plate without messing up the rear quarter
Rear Window Sprayer Tubing. The WHOLE length from tank to nozzle. [B]8/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2759.jpg[/IMG]
Jack mounting bracket. [B]12/16 lbs[/B].
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2760.jpg[/IMG]
Side impact crash bar for rear passenger area mounting points. Located under rear seat. Bar removed long ago. [B]1 5/16[/B] lbs for both.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_2747.jpg[/IMG]
White line rear strut tower brace for wagon. I no longer autox so it's out. [B]3 7/16 lbs[/B].
Mass removed this session: 5 lbs even.
[B][SIZE=1]Current Mass of my Subaru[/SIZE][/B]
2917[SIZE=1].2125[/SIZE] lbs: curb weight (full of fuel), or
2819[SIZE=1].6125[/SIZE] lbs: dry weight (no fuel)
Total mass removed: 247[SIZE=1].7875[/SIZE] lbs or ~112[SIZE=1].39[/SIZE] kg[/quote]
how the hell did you remove the jack plate without messing up the rear quarter
| Splinter | 07-19-2010 11:33 AM |
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Saved 6.5 lbs
Saved 6.5 lbs
| ScoobyTuner92 | 07-20-2010 07:20 PM |
Lightweight battery
| gtasti | 07-22-2010 10:45 AM |
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Saved 6.5 lbs[/quote]
what is this
Saved 6.5 lbs[/quote]
what is this
| Splinter | 07-22-2010 10:50 AM |
[quote=gtasti;31381233]what is this[/quote]
Blower motor replacement
Blower motor replacement
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