| 68Cadillac | 02-11-2012 08:28 PM |
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4670.jpg[/IMG]
TGV's, hardware, and gaskets: 2590 grams
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4671.jpg[/IMG]
Intake Manifold: 3404 grams I had to weight the three seperately because it maxed out my scale (>5kg). But altogether the OEM intake/tgv system weighs 5994 grams. Almost 6 kg.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4696.jpg[/IMG]
Reduced mine to 4310 grams. Saved [B]1684 grams[/B]. Those are Grimmspeed phenolic spacers epoxied to the bottom.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4710.jpg[/IMG]
Installed it all. It runs, well. Nice pickup in acceleration too.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4709.jpg[/IMG]
Me looking up torque specs. [B][SIZE="2"]Altogether removed 2256 grams or 4.97 lb[/SIZE][/B]. :ritz:
Side by side photos of the two intakes: [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4689.jpg"]Photo 01[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4690.jpg"]Photo 02[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4691.jpg"]Photo 03[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4692.jpg"]Photo 04[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4693.jpg"]Photo 05[/URL].
And yes it is possible to port match the intake ports on the heads with the engine still in the car. [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4698.jpg"]Photo 01[/URL]. [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4699.jpg"]Photo 02[/URL]. [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4700.jpg"]Photo 03[/URL]. [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4707.jpg"]Photo 04[/URL].
TGV's, hardware, and gaskets: 2590 grams
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4671.jpg[/IMG]
Intake Manifold: 3404 grams I had to weight the three seperately because it maxed out my scale (>5kg). But altogether the OEM intake/tgv system weighs 5994 grams. Almost 6 kg.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4696.jpg[/IMG]
Reduced mine to 4310 grams. Saved [B]1684 grams[/B]. Those are Grimmspeed phenolic spacers epoxied to the bottom.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4710.jpg[/IMG]
Installed it all. It runs, well. Nice pickup in acceleration too.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4709.jpg[/IMG]
Me looking up torque specs. [B][SIZE="2"]Altogether removed 2256 grams or 4.97 lb[/SIZE][/B]. :ritz:
Side by side photos of the two intakes: [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4689.jpg"]Photo 01[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4690.jpg"]Photo 02[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4691.jpg"]Photo 03[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4692.jpg"]Photo 04[/URL], [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4693.jpg"]Photo 05[/URL].
And yes it is possible to port match the intake ports on the heads with the engine still in the car. [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4698.jpg"]Photo 01[/URL]. [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4699.jpg"]Photo 02[/URL]. [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4700.jpg"]Photo 03[/URL]. [URL="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4707.jpg"]Photo 04[/URL].
| bue car | 02-11-2012 09:18 PM |
so sexums
| PD5015 | 02-11-2012 10:08 PM |
wow you guys are determined for max weight reduction, very nice work!
| gtasti | 02-12-2012 12:28 PM |
thats awesome caddy you sir are the new weight king
| u2_m4r1n3 | 02-12-2012 05:08 PM |
[quote="gtasti"]thats awesome caddy you sir are the new weight king[/quote]
I agree with the statement above!
I agree with the statement above!
| gtasti | 02-12-2012 09:57 PM |
caddy u should do a dyi on the evap delete so i dont **** mine up
| u2_m4r1n3 | 02-12-2012 10:21 PM |
[quote="gtasti"]caddy u should do a dyi on the evap delete so i dont **** mine up[/quote]
+1
Did you lose any mpgs?
+1
Did you lose any mpgs?
| 68Cadillac | 02-12-2012 10:42 PM |
[quote=gtasti;36364166]caddy u should do a dyi on the evap delete so i dont **** mine up[/quote]
For the whole system or just the under intake/fuel rail portion? What section should it go in? Here? 2.0 engine? Built Motor? Mewbs:lol:?
[quote=u2_m4r1n3;36364402]
Did you lose any mpgs?[/quote]
I didn't know that was a concern for EVAP delete. I didn't monitor for mileage loss. Is that just a rumor? Why would you lose mileage? What's the reasoning?
For the whole system or just the under intake/fuel rail portion? What section should it go in? Here? 2.0 engine? Built Motor? Mewbs:lol:?
[quote=u2_m4r1n3;36364402]
Did you lose any mpgs?[/quote]
I didn't know that was a concern for EVAP delete. I didn't monitor for mileage loss. Is that just a rumor? Why would you lose mileage? What's the reasoning?
| Splinter | 02-12-2012 11:01 PM |
[quote=68Cadillac;36364581]I didn't know that was a concern for EVAP delete. I didn't monitor for mileage loss. Is that just a rumor? Why would you lose mileage? What's the reasoning?[/quote]
Because evaporated fuel just gets vented to atmosphere instead of being burned.
I've given up weighing every little thing I've taken off my car, because it's hard to do delta-weights (i.e. remove 3lbs of wiring, put in 1lbs of wiring, 2 lbs delta). I'll weigh my car when I'm at a happy plateau.
Current projects include:
Removing carpet and painting floor pan
Another wiring overhaul
Removing fog lights
Removing heater core (pretty much only drive the car in the summer anyway)
Shaving intake manifold
Decomplicating throttle body (that's a trademarked term ;))
Because evaporated fuel just gets vented to atmosphere instead of being burned.
I've given up weighing every little thing I've taken off my car, because it's hard to do delta-weights (i.e. remove 3lbs of wiring, put in 1lbs of wiring, 2 lbs delta). I'll weigh my car when I'm at a happy plateau.
Current projects include:
Removing carpet and painting floor pan
Another wiring overhaul
Removing fog lights
Removing heater core (pretty much only drive the car in the summer anyway)
Shaving intake manifold
Decomplicating throttle body (that's a trademarked term ;))
| 68Cadillac | 02-12-2012 11:15 PM |
[quote=Splinter;36364722]Because evaporated fuel just gets vented to atmosphere instead of being burned.[/quote]
The ECU doesn't lessen the amount of fuel fed to the injectors based on what's coming in from the EVAP charcoal canister. The ECU doesn't even know how much is coming in from the EVAP system. Plus it's only cylinder [B]1[/B] that gets any of the EVAP fuel vapors. I hypothesize that the car (e.i. cylinder 1) would run [U]slightly[/U] richer with the EVAP intact. Delete it and the mileage would stay unchanged according to my hypothesis.
The ECU doesn't lessen the amount of fuel fed to the injectors based on what's coming in from the EVAP charcoal canister. The ECU doesn't even know how much is coming in from the EVAP system. Plus it's only cylinder [B]1[/B] that gets any of the EVAP fuel vapors. I hypothesize that the car (e.i. cylinder 1) would run [U]slightly[/U] richer with the EVAP intact. Delete it and the mileage would stay unchanged according to my hypothesis.
| Splinter | 02-12-2012 11:36 PM |
[quote=68Cadillac;36364827]The ECU doesn't lessen the amount of fuel fed to the injectors based on what's coming in from the EVAP charcoal canister. The ECU doesn't even know how much is coming in from the EVAP system. Plus it's only cylinder [B]1[/B] that gets any of the EVAP fuel vapors. I hypothesize that the car (e.i. cylinder 1) would run [U]slightly[/U] richer with the EVAP intact. Delete it and the mileage would stay unchanged according to my hypothesis.[/quote]
I'm just saying that's the theory, not that I subscribe to it.
I'm just saying that's the theory, not that I subscribe to it.
| 68Cadillac | 02-12-2012 11:52 PM |
[quote=Splinter;36364722]Another wiring overhaul[/quote]
I'm going to look in to this. It really did suprise me how much mass was in the sub-harness attached to the intake manifold. I've got wires everywhere that don't connect to anything anymore because of the amount of systems I've removed.
Examples:
Fog Lights
Cruise Control
Daytime Running Lights
EVAP All the way back
TGV on the Main Harness
PCV detection on the Main Harness
I'm going to look in to this. It really did suprise me how much mass was in the sub-harness attached to the intake manifold. I've got wires everywhere that don't connect to anything anymore because of the amount of systems I've removed.
Examples:
Fog Lights
Cruise Control
Daytime Running Lights
EVAP All the way back
TGV on the Main Harness
PCV detection on the Main Harness
| Splinter | 02-12-2012 11:56 PM |
Just be careful. A lot of wires are joined mid-harness and you might think you're cutting out either end of the same wire, and accidentally cut power to something else!
I've stripped a couple dozen pounds of wiring and modules out of my car, although I am running a full standalone so it's easier to get rid of stuff.
I've stripped a couple dozen pounds of wiring and modules out of my car, although I am running a full standalone so it's easier to get rid of stuff.
| NICO TURBINE | 02-13-2012 01:15 AM |
990kg buy doing nothing. 29,000kms OEM.
[IMG]http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/TURBOEJ22B/1986%20Subaru%20Leone%20Turbo/IMG_3273.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/TURBOEJ22B/1986%20Subaru%20Leone%20Turbo/IMG_3273.jpg[/IMG]
| gtasti | 02-13-2012 11:49 AM |
[quote=68Cadillac;36364581]For the whole system or just the under intake/fuel rail portion? What section should it go in? Here? 2.0 engine? Built Motor? Mewbs:lol:?[/quote]
I guess the whole thing and you can post it here that be cool of you
I guess the whole thing and you can post it here that be cool of you
| nosmo | 02-13-2012 01:10 PM |
Epson salt bath FTW!!!
Just to piss off a certain person. Rasmus I have to say you are so motivated when you want to get something done. I am amazed at how meticulous you are with the weight.
Just to piss off a certain person. Rasmus I have to say you are so motivated when you want to get something done. I am amazed at how meticulous you are with the weight.
| 68Cadillac | 02-13-2012 05:13 PM |
[quote=nosmo;36368438]I am amazed at how meticulous you are with the weight.[/quote]
Thanks Mike.
Well the J.B. Weld failed.
After only 18 miles the car started idling weird. Searching. Boost would only go up to .2 kPa.
Hooked up Learning View and my A/F Trims were running +14.99 in some of the boxes which means I have an air leak somewhere and the car was running lean off boost.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4713.jpg[/IMG]
So hooked up my pressure tester. The white PVC endcap with an air fitting on the end. And ran 1 kPa to the system and started spraying places with soapy water.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4712.jpg[/IMG]
Bingo. Leaks all around the TGV bodies and the intake manifold right where I J.B. Welded them together. On the right side; cylinders 1 and 3.
Sadbanana day:sadbanana:
I'm off to find a GTAW guy.
Thanks Mike.
Well the J.B. Weld failed.
After only 18 miles the car started idling weird. Searching. Boost would only go up to .2 kPa.
Hooked up Learning View and my A/F Trims were running +14.99 in some of the boxes which means I have an air leak somewhere and the car was running lean off boost.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4713.jpg[/IMG]
So hooked up my pressure tester. The white PVC endcap with an air fitting on the end. And ran 1 kPa to the system and started spraying places with soapy water.
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/IMG_4712.jpg[/IMG]
Bingo. Leaks all around the TGV bodies and the intake manifold right where I J.B. Welded them together. On the right side; cylinders 1 and 3.
Sadbanana day:sadbanana:
I'm off to find a GTAW guy.
| bue car | 02-13-2012 05:16 PM |
i sad
| JDwhiteWRX | 02-13-2012 07:39 PM |
That sucks mate, so you are going to weld it now?
| 68Cadillac | 02-13-2012 08:55 PM |
Yep.
GMAW(MIG) with a spool gun. Going to pick up a bottle of argon, some scrap aluminum, and a new stainless steel brush tomorrow. It's all coming off tonight and the old back on. I'll practice for a day or two on the scrap then V groove out the mating line betweenthe TGV bodies and the Intake and weld them together.
GMAW(MIG) with a spool gun. Going to pick up a bottle of argon, some scrap aluminum, and a new stainless steel brush tomorrow. It's all coming off tonight and the old back on. I'll practice for a day or two on the scrap then V groove out the mating line betweenthe TGV bodies and the Intake and weld them together.
| Tylenol Jones | 02-13-2012 11:25 PM |
I hosted a car lightening clinic here for all the honda fan boys. All we did was remove the stickers from their cars. Took a while, but over all each car lost an average of 75 lbs(note, when removing stickers you also remove WHP).
| DamnThatRevLimiter | 02-15-2012 08:20 AM |
has anyone got some [B]door glass [/B]laying around that they can [B]weigh[/B] and post the weights, also the windshield and rear window . it would be nice to get a list of some of the weights that haven't been added to page one added right now it takes some digging.
| bue car | 02-15-2012 11:27 AM |
i have the 3 rear glass parts for a coupe and passenger window..... want those?
| DamnThatRevLimiter | 02-15-2012 01:11 PM |
[quote=bue car;36385571]i have the 3 rear glass parts for a coupe and passenger window..... want those?[/quote]
Sure, i have an 02 wrx so was i was looking for that body style , but i also know some folk would want that info so please post the weights, plus it will give me a good idea of some of mine thanks:)
Sure, i have an 02 wrx so was i was looking for that body style , but i also know some folk would want that info so please post the weights, plus it will give me a good idea of some of mine thanks:)
| thenewrick | 02-24-2012 03:22 AM |
I think an aftermarket exhaust and removing the spare/tools is the best way to drop significant weight. I've got AAA so no biggie if I get a flat. This will save about 50 lbs. After that a lightweight crankpulley, lightweight flywheel, carbon fiber drive shaft, lightweight wheels and tires, lightweight 2 piece rotors and you are safe and good to go!
| bue car | 02-24-2012 10:46 AM |
[quote=thenewrick;36461028]I think an aftermarket exhaust and removing the spare/tools is the best way to drop significant weight. I've got AAA so no biggie if I get a flat. This will save about 50 lbs. After that a lightweight crankpulley, lightweight flywheel, carbon fiber drive shaft, lightweight wheels and tires, lightweight 2 piece rotors and you are safe and good to go![/quote]
light weight seats as well for those who dont go past mild.
light weight seats as well for those who dont go past mild.
| gtasti | 02-24-2012 12:47 PM |
yea jdm seats a lot lighter then usdm ones
also still waiting on the evap delete diy
also still waiting on the evap delete diy
| 68Cadillac | 02-24-2012 01:41 PM |
[quote=gtasti;36463710]still waiting on the evap delete diy[/quote]
I'm sulking.
I'm sulking.
| JDwhiteWRX | 03-01-2012 07:26 PM |
Spec c doors are on their way, I'm going to remove the manual window winders on the rear doors and make brackets to hold the rear windows closed, this should drop a fair bit of extra weight out of them. They have thinner glass too.
| gtasti | 03-01-2012 11:22 PM |
you got all 4 doors spec C whats the difference from usdm ?
| JDwhiteWRX | 03-02-2012 12:04 AM |
[quote=gtasti;36520305]you got all 4 doors spec C whats the difference from usdm ?[/quote]
Yes all four, I can go over them closely when they show up, they are currently in transit. From what I have been told its thinner glass and manual window winders. Also about 10kg in weight savings (will confirm this) but the nice thing is I can leave my original doors in storage and remove some extra metal from the spec c doors.
Yes all four, I can go over them closely when they show up, they are currently in transit. From what I have been told its thinner glass and manual window winders. Also about 10kg in weight savings (will confirm this) but the nice thing is I can leave my original doors in storage and remove some extra metal from the spec c doors.
| DamnThatRevLimiter | 03-05-2012 07:12 AM |
[quote=JDwhiteWRX;36520635]Yes all four, I can go over them closely when they show up, they are currently in transit. From what I have been told its thinner glass and manual window winders. Also about 10kg in weight savings (will confirm this) but the nice thing is I can leave my original doors in storage and remove some extra metal from the spec c doors.[/quote]
Please weigh your glass ,the door as a whole ,but also how that weight is divided up in the door pieces .
found this .
[ame]http://youtu.be/LGqTuexfG0o[/ame]
if the link doesn't work youtube search [B]Mazda Right weight[/B]. It is about mazda trying to reduce 100kg from their total weight on one of their cars .
Please weigh your glass ,the door as a whole ,but also how that weight is divided up in the door pieces .
found this .
[ame]http://youtu.be/LGqTuexfG0o[/ame]
if the link doesn't work youtube search [B]Mazda Right weight[/B]. It is about mazda trying to reduce 100kg from their total weight on one of their cars .
| 68Cadillac | 03-05-2012 04:47 PM |
[quote=DamnThatRevLimiter;36544956]found this.[/quote]
Thanks for that.
[quote=JDwhiteWRX;36518318]Spec c doors are on their way[/quote]
JD upping the ante by dropping the weight.
Thanks for that.
[quote=JDwhiteWRX;36518318]Spec c doors are on their way[/quote]
JD upping the ante by dropping the weight.
| bue car | 03-05-2012 04:59 PM |
awesome video.
| JDwhiteWRX | 03-05-2012 06:08 PM |
I will watch the video when I get home from work.
[quote=68Cadillac;36549868]
JD upping the ante by dropping the weight.[/quote]
Unfortunately I just added a little weight too, these new wheels are only 1kg heavier but with tyres its around 4.5kg per wheel. I'm hoping the extra grip is worth it for the extra weight.
17x9 +42 Mach V Awesome.
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010058-1.jpg[/IMG]
[quote=68Cadillac;36549868]
JD upping the ante by dropping the weight.[/quote]
Unfortunately I just added a little weight too, these new wheels are only 1kg heavier but with tyres its around 4.5kg per wheel. I'm hoping the extra grip is worth it for the extra weight.
17x9 +42 Mach V Awesome.
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010058-1.jpg[/IMG]
| 68Cadillac | 03-05-2012 07:26 PM |
[quote=JDwhiteWRX;36550662]Unfortunately I just added a little weight too[/quote]
Sometimes, I doubt your commitment to [URL="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246578/quotes"]Sparkle Motion[/URL]. :unamused:
Nice wheels and tires. :banana:
Sometimes, I doubt your commitment to [URL="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246578/quotes"]Sparkle Motion[/URL]. :unamused:
Nice wheels and tires. :banana:
| gtasti | 03-05-2012 11:22 PM |
gezz i wish my bumper sat that close to the fender :D
nice wheel and tire
the enkei rpf 1s may have been lighter in 17-9 did u check
nice wheel and tire
the enkei rpf 1s may have been lighter in 17-9 did u check
| A-man07 | 03-06-2012 12:09 PM |
Kosei K1-TS even lighter but it's close.
| 68Cadillac | 03-06-2012 01:16 PM |
Last I looked the Enkei RPF1 and the Kosei K1-TS were the lightest wheels one could buy at a reasonable price. Which one was lightest depended on the size and offset, that's how close they are. I've seen lighter ones but at $850+ per wheel I rolled my eyes and moved on (think, carbon fiber rim with magnesium hub).
And you know what's sad:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/EnkeiRPF117x8PowercoatRed001.jpg[/IMG]
I own both.
And you know what's sad:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/SubaruParts/EnkeiRPF117x8PowercoatRed001.jpg[/IMG]
I own both.
| gtasti | 03-06-2012 03:44 PM |
what size you got in the rpfs there caddy i got 17x8s
| 68Cadillac | 03-06-2012 06:16 PM |
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/RasmusHansen/Solo_Autocross/3481984385_8441e1f35c_o.jpg[/IMG]
Same. Purchased them for STX legality. Wasn't getting the fast times I wanted so I had them power-coated "[COLOR="Red"]Attention-whore Red[/COLOR]". Times didn't get any faster. YMMV.
Same. Purchased them for STX legality. Wasn't getting the fast times I wanted so I had them power-coated "[COLOR="Red"]Attention-whore Red[/COLOR]". Times didn't get any faster. YMMV.
| JDwhiteWRX | 03-06-2012 07:20 PM |
5x100 is the problem, it really limits you on the wheel choice. My 17x7.5 BBS are 7.1kg each and my new 17x9 are 8.1kg each so its not too bad, most of the extra weight comes from the big tyres.
[quote=DamnThatRevLimiter;36544956]Please weigh your glass ,the door as a whole ,but also how that weight is divided up in the door pieces .
[/quote]
I can do that with the spec c doors but I am not stripping down my original doors, they are just coming off and going in storage as is.
[quote=DamnThatRevLimiter;36544956]Please weigh your glass ,the door as a whole ,but also how that weight is divided up in the door pieces .
[/quote]
I can do that with the spec c doors but I am not stripping down my original doors, they are just coming off and going in storage as is.
| gtasti | 03-08-2012 04:50 PM |
hey caddy I can get my hands on a seibon carbon rear hatch would you want it
its pretty much brand new and probably the only 1 left
its pretty much brand new and probably the only 1 left
| JDwhiteWRX | 03-09-2012 01:36 AM |
Doors have arrived
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010003-16.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010003-16.jpg[/IMG]
| gtasti | 03-09-2012 03:05 AM |
that handle looks out of place there
| JDwhiteWRX | 03-09-2012 08:02 AM |
[quote=gtasti;36584663]that handle looks out of place there[/quote]
I couldn't believe the rear doors have speakers and then when I removed them I couldn't believe how light the speakers were!
I couldn't believe the rear doors have speakers and then when I removed them I couldn't believe how light the speakers were!
| gtasti | 03-09-2012 03:56 PM |
oh yea prob just like my 04 sti the speakers are not even good enough for paper weights
| 68Cadillac | 03-09-2012 06:24 PM |
What's the weight savings over all on those doors JD? I'm dying to know.
| JDwhiteWRX | 03-09-2012 06:45 PM |
[quote=68Cadillac;36590951]What's the weight savings over all on those doors JD? I'm dying to know.[/quote]
Its going to take some time for me to swap them over, a friend of mine said his saved about 10kg but then he gutted them out (track car) and saved 35kg but he only left the intrusion bar on the drivers door.
I am gutting the rears only and fixing the windows in place so they no longer go up and down. The front doors will most likely be left untouched but they should still be lighter than the originals as I can confirm the glass is thinner and the spec c mirrors look to be lighter too. I'm not sure yet if the manual window winders are saving much weight.
I'm weighing everything as I go.
Its going to take some time for me to swap them over, a friend of mine said his saved about 10kg but then he gutted them out (track car) and saved 35kg but he only left the intrusion bar on the drivers door.
I am gutting the rears only and fixing the windows in place so they no longer go up and down. The front doors will most likely be left untouched but they should still be lighter than the originals as I can confirm the glass is thinner and the spec c mirrors look to be lighter too. I'm not sure yet if the manual window winders are saving much weight.
I'm weighing everything as I go.
| JDwhiteWRX | 03-09-2012 11:55 PM |
I'm having fun with this, I already pulled 3.5kg out of one of the back doors and thats without touching the intrusion bars which look like they are going to be tricky to remove.
| gtasti | 03-10-2012 12:32 AM |
should take some pics as you go
| JDwhiteWRX | 03-10-2012 04:00 AM |
[quote=gtasti;36593719]should take some pics as you go[/quote]
I always do ;)
This is where I am at after today, this weighs 9kg.
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010027-2.jpg[/IMG]
The door was 19kg before I touched it, all this stuff that came out and won't be going back in weighs 6kg
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010029-3.jpg[/IMG]
I had to use a spot weld removing tool to get the intrusion bar out
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010025-2.jpg[/IMG]
Won't be doing anything tomorrow because I have a time attack on.
I always do ;)
This is where I am at after today, this weighs 9kg.
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010027-2.jpg[/IMG]
The door was 19kg before I touched it, all this stuff that came out and won't be going back in weighs 6kg
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010029-3.jpg[/IMG]
I had to use a spot weld removing tool to get the intrusion bar out
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010025-2.jpg[/IMG]
Won't be doing anything tomorrow because I have a time attack on.
| spoolinsti05 | 03-10-2012 04:45 AM |
[quote=Supraru;36247626]Now that's not very nice. I'm all for weight savings but as I stated shaving intake manifolds, clips, and messing with small things that might only add up to 10 lbs is stupid and a waste of time. I'm sorry if you're one of these people but still won't change my view.[/quote]
for what it's worth removing the little stuff under the hood does look cleaner.
for what it's worth removing the little stuff under the hood does look cleaner.
| TwinscrollGT35R | 03-10-2012 07:04 AM |
[IMG]http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx198/ducati_900_ss/suabru/21801520.jpg[/IMG]
here was mine..
here was mine..
| bue car | 03-10-2012 01:21 PM |
Curious why do you use metric? More universal for others I assume?
| lettucemanatee | 03-10-2012 06:27 PM |
Because 112 grams weight lost sounds cooler than 4 ounces.
| bue car | 03-10-2012 06:52 PM |
:lol:
| DamnThatRevLimiter | 03-11-2012 11:23 AM |
[quote=JDwhiteWRX;36594317]I always do ;)
This is where I am at after today, this weighs 9kg.
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010027-2.jpg[/IMG]
The door was 19kg before I touched it, all this stuff that came out and won't be going back in weighs 6kg
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010029-3.jpg[/IMG]
I had to use a spot weld removing tool to get the intrusion bar out
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010025-2.jpg[/IMG]
Won't be doing anything tomorrow because I have a time attack on.[/quote]
I hate it when i procrastinate and some one does what i am thinking of ,aaahahhaggg.:D
anyway good idea on the gutting ,if you can how much does just the intrusion bar weigh?
This is where I am at after today, this weighs 9kg.
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010027-2.jpg[/IMG]
The door was 19kg before I touched it, all this stuff that came out and won't be going back in weighs 6kg
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010029-3.jpg[/IMG]
I had to use a spot weld removing tool to get the intrusion bar out
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010025-2.jpg[/IMG]
Won't be doing anything tomorrow because I have a time attack on.[/quote]
I hate it when i procrastinate and some one does what i am thinking of ,aaahahhaggg.:D
anyway good idea on the gutting ,if you can how much does just the intrusion bar weigh?
| 68Cadillac | 03-11-2012 12:31 PM |
[quote=bue car;36596151]Curious why do you use metric? More universal for others I assume?[/quote]
If you're asking me it's because metric is better in every way. I'm born and raised in the USA but imperial weights and distances are just vestigial elements of a by-gone era. NASA uses Metric. My Subaru's in Metric. Ford and GM are moving to metric. The world wide scientific community uses metric.
Try adding 11/32, 3/8, 1 3/16, and 3/4 pounds in your head or entering that in to a speadsheet to total up.
Metric is easier. We need to get with the ****ing program before we crash a space probe into Mars. Even your dealer sells you gange in metric.
If you're asking me it's because metric is better in every way. I'm born and raised in the USA but imperial weights and distances are just vestigial elements of a by-gone era. NASA uses Metric. My Subaru's in Metric. Ford and GM are moving to metric. The world wide scientific community uses metric.
Try adding 11/32, 3/8, 1 3/16, and 3/4 pounds in your head or entering that in to a speadsheet to total up.
Metric is easier. We need to get with the ****ing program before we crash a space probe into Mars. Even your dealer sells you gange in metric.
| 68Cadillac | 03-11-2012 12:35 PM |
[quote=JDwhiteWRX;36594317]
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010029-3.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
That's weight loss.
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/P1010029-3.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
That's weight loss.
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