| Crash477 | 10-02-2005 08:28 PM |
02 WRX weight reduction
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I am keeping the car in STX for next season as well, and I want to keep my A/C. How else (besides removing spare tire and jack) can I loose some weight on the car? I already weigh 172lbs, so I cant really loose much weight myself.
I currently have a catless downpipe, gutted up-pipe, custom aluminized mid-pipe with hiflow cat, Greddy EVO2 axle back, Megan Racing coilovers, 32mm hollow FSB, 22-24mm RSB, endlinks, bunch of bushings, and slotted rotors and other brake parts. I use 17x7.5" rota T2's with Falken Azenis 225/45/17.
I am thinking about a seat too, now that I have gotten in to track events!
Thanks alot!
Steven
I currently have a catless downpipe, gutted up-pipe, custom aluminized mid-pipe with hiflow cat, Greddy EVO2 axle back, Megan Racing coilovers, 32mm hollow FSB, 22-24mm RSB, endlinks, bunch of bushings, and slotted rotors and other brake parts. I use 17x7.5" rota T2's with Falken Azenis 225/45/17.
I am thinking about a seat too, now that I have gotten in to track events!
Thanks alot!
Steven
| deegan42 | 10-02-2005 08:31 PM |
instead of clothes just wear a trashbag. that will save 3 pounds.
Ryan
Ryan
| Crash477 | 10-02-2005 08:33 PM |
hmm... good Idea
<----- Looks for uber light weight trash bag
<----- Looks for uber light weight trash bag
| Dutch | 10-02-2005 09:03 PM |
aftermarket parts i guess. what do u mean u cant lose weight? i weigh 145.
| Warp3 | 10-02-2005 10:02 PM |
Like I mentioned at the autocross today...seats, flywheel, battery, and wheels are some of your better bets. Unfortunately, you said you didn't want to lose the side-airbags, though, which kills the seat idea (and you can save a pretty big chunk of weight replacing those, too...more than the other three I listed).
You already have a hollow front bar as well, IIRC, so that wouldn't help either.
Shane -- SM 729
You already have a hollow front bar as well, IIRC, so that wouldn't help either.
Shane -- SM 729
| DrBiggly | 10-02-2005 10:07 PM |
Steven,
The only way to lighten your car further at this point is to make it notably more undriveable (less exhaust weight, remove radio and speakers) and spend lots of money (Seats, light-weight wheels.) :)
-Biggly
The only way to lighten your car further at this point is to make it notably more undriveable (less exhaust weight, remove radio and speakers) and spend lots of money (Seats, light-weight wheels.) :)
-Biggly
| Beanboy | 10-02-2005 11:31 PM |
Drill holes and toss some acid on it? :D
| mykrrrr | 10-03-2005 04:07 AM |
How competitive are you in class? Are you placing in the top three on a consistent basis?
Lightweight battery, SSR's, race seats, radio/speakers will all net you minor weight savings.
-mykr.
Lightweight battery, SSR's, race seats, radio/speakers will all net you minor weight savings.
-mykr.
| Crash477 | 10-03-2005 11:30 AM |
Shane: Flywheel is out cause that would move me to ESP..
Dutch: I am 6'4"
I do plan on getting some light weight wheels. ANy sugguestions??
mykrrrr: well as of this weekend with the addition of my new FSB, I am very competative in STX locally. I won this weekend at the Subaru Challenge, and would have come in 2nd yesterday, but I am running Novice STX for the season.
Dutch: I am 6'4"
I do plan on getting some light weight wheels. ANy sugguestions??
mykrrrr: well as of this weekend with the addition of my new FSB, I am very competative in STX locally. I won this weekend at the Subaru Challenge, and would have come in 2nd yesterday, but I am running Novice STX for the season.
| GlenCastleberry | 05-08-2006 05:59 PM |
Instant 100 lbs of weight reduction
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I've done about 100 lbs of lightweight work on my car. However insiginificant this may seem, do not underestimate it. The weight reduction was actually a result of modding parts here and there, and removing a few things.
Here's where my ~100lbs of reduction comes from:
Volk Le37 17X7.5 - 13.5lbs each = 2.5X4 lbs reduction over stock
Removal of my stock 16" tire (can't use it anyways if I get a flat) 25-30 lbs
Megan Racing coilovers - each is around 6lbs lighter. 6x4 =~25lbs
Removal of rear seats - around 30 lbs.
Yes I can tell the difference in the "pull" of the car during power band.
Bam instant 100lb reduction without compromise of safety and or amenities!
Here's where my ~100lbs of reduction comes from:
Volk Le37 17X7.5 - 13.5lbs each = 2.5X4 lbs reduction over stock
Removal of my stock 16" tire (can't use it anyways if I get a flat) 25-30 lbs
Megan Racing coilovers - each is around 6lbs lighter. 6x4 =~25lbs
Removal of rear seats - around 30 lbs.
Yes I can tell the difference in the "pull" of the car during power band.
Bam instant 100lb reduction without compromise of safety and or amenities!
| Crash477 | 05-08-2006 06:11 PM |
You cannot remove teh rear seat in STX. I've replaced parts with lighter ones as well. Downpipe, uppipe, exhaust, coilovers, and more.. The car without me in autox trim weighs about 3000lbs
| mccanixx | 05-08-2006 06:40 PM |
[QUOTE=DrBiggly]( remove radio and speakers) :)
-Biggly[/QUOTE]
Wait a minute, wait a minute. Can this be done in ST?
Waits for teh yes. :)
[QUOTE=Crash477]You cannot remove teh rear seat in STX. I've replaced parts with lighter ones as well. Downpipe, uppipe, exhaust, coilovers, and more.. The car without me in autox trim weighs about 3000lbs[/QUOTE]
That's right where I was last year, with similar parts, 3,016lbs without me. I'd have to agree with Biggly, you'll start sacrificing drivability, or you'll be getting out your wallet for some unobtanium.
-Biggly[/QUOTE]
Wait a minute, wait a minute. Can this be done in ST?
Waits for teh yes. :)
[QUOTE=Crash477]You cannot remove teh rear seat in STX. I've replaced parts with lighter ones as well. Downpipe, uppipe, exhaust, coilovers, and more.. The car without me in autox trim weighs about 3000lbs[/QUOTE]
That's right where I was last year, with similar parts, 3,016lbs without me. I'd have to agree with Biggly, you'll start sacrificing drivability, or you'll be getting out your wallet for some unobtanium.
| Skibum4444 | 05-08-2006 07:07 PM |
get some wheels. 3000 lb cars huh, you have some more to go.
| grippgoat | 05-08-2006 07:29 PM |
Tubular header, like the borla, will save you some good weight, and I believe is legal in STX. A titanium catback section on the exhaust will be worth some weight, but might be too loud for your tastes. I really like the sound of my GP Moto.. it's loud but so mellow it's much less obtrusive than many cars that would show less on the db meter. Unfortunately, GP Moto only mates to their catless DP, which I think makes it STX illegal.
At 6'4", I think you should reconsider the seat option. It'd be good weight savings, and being that tall, you can afford to sit much lower and get your contribution to the CG height down.
EDIT: If you can change the rear seat to an STI rear seat, without the cutout, that would save some weight. The WRX seat is noticeably heavier.
EDIT2: I don't see any mention of aluminum pulleys on the motor. That's gotta be worth a few pounds, but I don't know if it's STX legal.
-Mike
At 6'4", I think you should reconsider the seat option. It'd be good weight savings, and being that tall, you can afford to sit much lower and get your contribution to the CG height down.
EDIT: If you can change the rear seat to an STI rear seat, without the cutout, that would save some weight. The WRX seat is noticeably heavier.
EDIT2: I don't see any mention of aluminum pulleys on the motor. That's gotta be worth a few pounds, but I don't know if it's STX legal.
-Mike
| line | 05-08-2006 08:15 PM |
AutoX NAKED....pulling the A/C is going to be the biggest gain and will really help with your front to rear weight ratio. Most things you can do will end up making he car less DD friendly.
| Corn-Picker | 05-08-2006 08:25 PM |
[QUOTE=GlenCastleberry]
Removal of my stock 16" tire (can't use it anyways if I get a flat) 25-30 lbs
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Why not? If you're running 225/45/17 on you 17x7.5, that's the same outer diameter as 205/55/16 on the stock rims, to within ~1mm. You should certainly remove the tire at the auto-x's, but I would keep it in the trunk as a spare. Fix a flat is good, but if you slice a sidewall you'll be screwed.
Removal of my stock 16" tire (can't use it anyways if I get a flat) 25-30 lbs
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Why not? If you're running 225/45/17 on you 17x7.5, that's the same outer diameter as 205/55/16 on the stock rims, to within ~1mm. You should certainly remove the tire at the auto-x's, but I would keep it in the trunk as a spare. Fix a flat is good, but if you slice a sidewall you'll be screwed.
| Crash477 | 05-08-2006 08:32 PM |
[QUOTE=grippgoat]Tubular header, like the borla, will save you some good weight, and I believe is legal in STX. A titanium catback section on the exhaust will be worth some weight, but might be too loud for your tastes. I really like the sound of my GP Moto.. it's loud but so mellow it's much less obtrusive than many cars that would show less on the db meter. Unfortunately, GP Moto only mates to their catless DP, which I think makes it STX illegal.
At 6'4", I think you should reconsider the seat option. It'd be good weight savings, and being that tall, you can afford to sit much lower and get your contribution to the CG height down.
EDIT: If you can change the rear seat to an STI rear seat, without the cutout, that would save some weight. The WRX seat is noticeably heavier.
EDIT2: I don't see any mention of aluminum pulleys on the motor. That's gotta be worth a few pounds, but I don't know if it's STX legal.
-Mike[/QUOTE]I probably wont get headers. The stock ones are designed very well for low end grunt. My midpipe is aluminized pipe, and it is very light! I am thinking abotu a seat now that I am in to track days too! I will edit teh original post, since it was last year, with my current set up.
At 6'4", I think you should reconsider the seat option. It'd be good weight savings, and being that tall, you can afford to sit much lower and get your contribution to the CG height down.
EDIT: If you can change the rear seat to an STI rear seat, without the cutout, that would save some weight. The WRX seat is noticeably heavier.
EDIT2: I don't see any mention of aluminum pulleys on the motor. That's gotta be worth a few pounds, but I don't know if it's STX legal.
-Mike[/QUOTE]I probably wont get headers. The stock ones are designed very well for low end grunt. My midpipe is aluminized pipe, and it is very light! I am thinking abotu a seat now that I am in to track days too! I will edit teh original post, since it was last year, with my current set up.
| abaxter34 | 05-08-2006 09:09 PM |
ditch the axleback section of your exhaust when you get to the site. wingless trunklid. are we allowed to remove the foglights in stx? lightweight front bumper cover. ive even thought of sourcing really lightweight, super crappy sounding stereo equipment(think smaller magnets) since we cant lose that.
| wobbletop | 05-08-2006 09:38 PM |
Did someone already mention those Braile batteries? They are 25lbs lighter than the stock battery, and all that weight is over the front bumper.
| kwh29 | 05-08-2006 10:14 PM |
[QUOTE=abaxter34]ditch the axleback section of your exhaust when you get to the site. wingless trunklid. are we allowed to remove the foglights in stx? lightweight front bumper cover. ive even thought of sourcing really lightweight, super crappy sounding stereo equipment(think smaller magnets) since we cant lose that.[/QUOTE]
Just double-stick tape an iPod to the dash. It's a stereo. (Didn't someone do this last year?)
Why is your 2002 so heavy? My '03 in DS trim was 3005 lb - it would have been easy to drop another 20 or so in Stock, (still had stock exhaust!) easily I could have dropped well over a hundred in STX.
--Kevin H.
Just double-stick tape an iPod to the dash. It's a stereo. (Didn't someone do this last year?)
Why is your 2002 so heavy? My '03 in DS trim was 3005 lb - it would have been easy to drop another 20 or so in Stock, (still had stock exhaust!) easily I could have dropped well over a hundred in STX.
--Kevin H.
| DrBiggly | 05-08-2006 10:51 PM |
[QUOTE=abaxter34]ditch the axleback section of your exhaust when you get to the site. wingless trunklid. are we allowed to remove the foglights in stx? lightweight front bumper cover. ive even thought of sourcing really lightweight, super crappy sounding stereo equipment(think smaller magnets) since we cant lose that.[/QUOTE]
Foglights: No, all cars had them and they weren't optional. Standard equipment. Wing you can remove since it was an option. Bumper cover...uh, I don't believe so. You'd have to find where in the rules it allows a bumper cover to be changed to make that legal. (Basically if you can find a rule that says you can do it, then you can.) :)
-Biggly
Foglights: No, all cars had them and they weren't optional. Standard equipment. Wing you can remove since it was an option. Bumper cover...uh, I don't believe so. You'd have to find where in the rules it allows a bumper cover to be changed to make that legal. (Basically if you can find a rule that says you can do it, then you can.) :)
-Biggly
| abaxter34 | 05-08-2006 11:45 PM |
[QUOTE=DrBiggly] Bumper cover...uh, I don't believe so. You'd have to find where in the rules it allows a bumper cover to be changed to make that legal. (Basically if you can find a rule that says you can do it, then you can.) :)
-Biggly[/QUOTE]
section 14.2F
"Addition of spoilers, splitters, body kits, rear wings and nonfuntional scoops/vents is allowed. The intent of this allowance is to accomodate commonly available apperance kits, and replicas thereof, which have no significant aerodynamic funtion at Solo speeds. Body kits are limited to bumper covers, valences, side skirts, and fender flares. Standard parts may not be removed except for the substitution of spoilers, rear wings, bumper covers and valances...The drilling of holes for the purpose of mounting these pieces is permitted."
-Biggly[/QUOTE]
section 14.2F
"Addition of spoilers, splitters, body kits, rear wings and nonfuntional scoops/vents is allowed. The intent of this allowance is to accomodate commonly available apperance kits, and replicas thereof, which have no significant aerodynamic funtion at Solo speeds. Body kits are limited to bumper covers, valences, side skirts, and fender flares. Standard parts may not be removed except for the substitution of spoilers, rear wings, bumper covers and valances...The drilling of holes for the purpose of mounting these pieces is permitted."
| Crash477 | 05-08-2006 11:47 PM |
Mine is wingless anyway.
| shadyrex | 05-09-2006 12:30 AM |
I know this doesn't answer your question, sorry, but if you don't have any cats you should be in the SM class. In STX you must have at least one high flow cat.
| Crash477 | 05-09-2006 03:23 AM |
[QUOTE=Crash477]I currently have a catless downpipe, gutted up-pipe, [B]custom aluminized mid-pipe with hiflow cat[/B], Greddy EVO2 axle back, Megan Racing coilovers, 32mm hollow FSB, 22-24mm RSB, endlinks, bunch of bushings, and slotted rotors and other brake parts. I use 17x7.5" rota T2's with Falken Azenis 225/45/17.
Steven[/QUOTE]
Reading pwns jo! jk manq
Steven[/QUOTE]
Reading pwns jo! jk manq
| jcroy66 | 05-09-2006 09:30 AM |
And even if he was catless, he would be allowed to be catless in ESP. He wouldn't have to go to SM.
And gripgoat, there is no allowance in ST to do ANYTHING with the rear seat. OE only.
And gripgoat, there is no allowance in ST to do ANYTHING with the rear seat. OE only.
| DrBiggly | 05-09-2006 10:22 AM |
[QUOTE=abaxter34]section 14.2F
"Addition of spoilers, splitters, body kits, rear wings and nonfuntional scoops/vents is allowed. The intent of this allowance is to accomodate commonly available apperance kits, and replicas thereof, which have no significant aerodynamic funtion at Solo speeds. Body kits are limited to bumper covers, valences, side skirts, and fender flares. Standard parts may not be removed except for the substitution of spoilers, rear wings, bumper covers and valances...The drilling of holes for the purpose of mounting these pieces is permitted."[/QUOTE]
Ah, so bumper covers are legal under the bodykit allowance. Cool. Good find! :)
-Biggly
"Addition of spoilers, splitters, body kits, rear wings and nonfuntional scoops/vents is allowed. The intent of this allowance is to accomodate commonly available apperance kits, and replicas thereof, which have no significant aerodynamic funtion at Solo speeds. Body kits are limited to bumper covers, valences, side skirts, and fender flares. Standard parts may not be removed except for the substitution of spoilers, rear wings, bumper covers and valances...The drilling of holes for the purpose of mounting these pieces is permitted."[/QUOTE]
Ah, so bumper covers are legal under the bodykit allowance. Cool. Good find! :)
-Biggly
| jcroy66 | 05-09-2006 10:31 AM |
OK, sure, they are. But bumper covers weigh, what, 5 pounds total?
| Homemade WRX | 05-09-2006 10:32 AM |
I don't know if anyone mentioned lightened flywheel....saw pulleys mentioned though...
then there's stuff you would want to keep (i.e. underchassis coating, sound deadening, etc...)
then there's stuff you would want to keep (i.e. underchassis coating, sound deadening, etc...)
| jcroy66 | 05-09-2006 10:41 AM |
Flywheel was mentioned. But as also mentioned, aftermarket flywheels are not legal in ST. OE only.
| Bundyboyz | 05-09-2006 10:44 AM |
only run with 1 or 2 gallons of gas... that stuff is heavy.
| WRX8XB | 05-09-2006 11:37 AM |
what are the allowances for ST in regards to intercoolers and radiators (including over flow tanks)?
the PE V-mount setup is suppose to work with the stock bumper beam (all though you need to bend some of it to fit) the cores for the V-mount are lighter than stock, and the coolant overflow is small = less plastic, less coolant.
this is one of those pull out your wallet things (assuming intercoolers and radiators are legal in ST)
the PE V-mount setup is suppose to work with the stock bumper beam (all though you need to bend some of it to fit) the cores for the V-mount are lighter than stock, and the coolant overflow is small = less plastic, less coolant.
this is one of those pull out your wallet things (assuming intercoolers and radiators are legal in ST)
| Crash477 | 05-09-2006 11:42 AM |
[QUOTE=WRX8XB]what are the allowances for ST in regards to intercoolers and radiators (including over flow tanks)?
the PE V-mount setup is suppose to work with the stock bumper beam (all though you need to bend some of it to fit) the cores for the V-mount are lighter than stock, and the coolant overflow is small = less plastic, less coolant.
this is one of those pull out your wallet things (assuming intercoolers and radiators are legal in ST)[/QUOTE]
They have to remain OE in STx.
the PE V-mount setup is suppose to work with the stock bumper beam (all though you need to bend some of it to fit) the cores for the V-mount are lighter than stock, and the coolant overflow is small = less plastic, less coolant.
this is one of those pull out your wallet things (assuming intercoolers and radiators are legal in ST)[/QUOTE]
They have to remain OE in STx.
| Crash477 | 05-09-2006 11:42 AM |
[QUOTE=Bundyboyz]only run with 1 or 2 gallons of gas... that stuff is heavy.[/QUOTE]
I do. Sometimes I even run with the light on. :lol:
I do. Sometimes I even run with the light on. :lol:
| tuskenraider | 05-09-2006 12:08 PM |
[QUOTE]only run with 1 or 2 gallons of gas... that stuff is heavy.
[/QUOTE] If you're lucky enough to have a car that doesn't suffer from fuel starvation during aggressive right hand turns.....I have to run a half tank to keep this from happening. :(
[/QUOTE] If you're lucky enough to have a car that doesn't suffer from fuel starvation during aggressive right hand turns.....I have to run a half tank to keep this from happening. :(
| Crash477 | 05-09-2006 12:18 PM |
My WRX can run with the light on no problems. My old RS had to have more than 1/4 tank in or it would fuel starve.
| EarlQHan | 05-09-2006 12:19 PM |
Lighter battery, lighter seats, jdm bumper beam, spec c aluminum trunk (wingless), lighter wheels + tires, lighter flywheel, lighter driveshaft, lighter exhaust (mani, up, down, catback). Don't know what's legal and what's not for your auto-x class.
| Crash477 | 05-09-2006 12:21 PM |
[QUOTE=EarlQHan]Lighter battery, lighter seats, jdm bumper beam, spec c aluminum trunk (wingless), lighter wheels + tires, [B]lighter flywheel, lighter driveshaft[/B], lighter exhaust (mani, up, down, catback). Don't know what's legal and what's not for your auto-x class.[/QUOTE]
those are ilegal.
those are ilegal.
| jcroy66 | 05-09-2006 12:25 PM |
From EarlQHan's list:
Battery - legal, with some restrictions
Seats - legal, with restrictions
JDM bumper beam - illegal
Aluminum trunk - illegal
Wheels + tires - legal, with some restrictions
Flywheel - OE only allowed
Driveshaft - illegal
Exhaust - legal, with some restrictions
Battery - legal, with some restrictions
Seats - legal, with restrictions
JDM bumper beam - illegal
Aluminum trunk - illegal
Wheels + tires - legal, with some restrictions
Flywheel - OE only allowed
Driveshaft - illegal
Exhaust - legal, with some restrictions
| WRX8XB | 05-09-2006 01:55 PM |
you can cut ~ 1lb away from the bumper beam and still be legal.
extreme but hey the little #'s add up. :D
extreme but hey the little #'s add up. :D
| jcroy66 | 05-09-2006 03:36 PM |
Prove it. Which allowance allows you to cut a pound off your bumper beam?
| DrBiggly | 05-09-2006 03:58 PM |
[QUOTE=jcroy66]Prove it. Which allowance allows you to cut a pound off your bumper beam?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I was wondering that myself. :confused:
-Biggly
Yeah, I was wondering that myself. :confused:
-Biggly
| WRX8XB | 05-09-2006 04:03 PM |
I'm not finding it in the ST allowances.
I remember reading it for SP.
I'm batting 0-2 with this ST stuff. Good thing i'm in BSP.
I remember reading it for SP.
I'm batting 0-2 with this ST stuff. Good thing i'm in BSP.
| jcroy66 | 05-09-2006 04:17 PM |
OK where in the SP allowances is it allowed?
| WRX8XB | 05-09-2006 04:34 PM |
I looked for that too, couldn't find it in the 2006 rule book.
I'm trying to track down where I read it. I could've imagined it too.
I'm trying to track down where I read it. I could've imagined it too.
| AUTOwrXER | 05-09-2006 04:57 PM |
It's the SM 1# catch-all that you are thinking of. No such thing exists in SP.
| AUTOwrXER | 05-09-2006 04:58 PM |
[QUOTE=WRX8XB]
the PE V-mount setup is suppose to work with the stock bumper beam (all though you need to bend some of it to fit) the cores for the V-mount are lighter than stock, and the coolant overflow is small = less plastic, less coolant.
this is one of those pull out your wallet things (assuming intercoolers and radiators are legal in ST)[/QUOTE]
Do you have a link to that product? Also, any idea what the weight savings is over the OEM radiator?
the PE V-mount setup is suppose to work with the stock bumper beam (all though you need to bend some of it to fit) the cores for the V-mount are lighter than stock, and the coolant overflow is small = less plastic, less coolant.
this is one of those pull out your wallet things (assuming intercoolers and radiators are legal in ST)[/QUOTE]
Do you have a link to that product? Also, any idea what the weight savings is over the OEM radiator?
| WRX8XB | 05-09-2006 05:03 PM |
I'll PM it to you to keep this on topic
| richde | 05-09-2006 10:39 PM |
Cruise Control?
| TypeR | 05-09-2006 11:10 PM |
[QUOTE=AUTOwrXER]Also, any idea what the weight savings is over the OEM radiator?[/QUOTE]
I've been looking into this for the 14/114 car, and the folks that I spoke to at C&R thought that we could trim about 10 lbs off (dry) with their aluminum piece, and obviously more with a smaller amount of coolant (smaller volume unit). Comes at a price though...
I've been looking into this for the 14/114 car, and the folks that I spoke to at C&R thought that we could trim about 10 lbs off (dry) with their aluminum piece, and obviously more with a smaller amount of coolant (smaller volume unit). Comes at a price though...
| greg donovan | 05-09-2006 11:19 PM |
go to the bathroom before you run.
| Pacobeagle | 05-10-2006 06:54 AM |
"go to the bathroom before you run."
HEY, I do that! Not like I need it much, due to the fact I only weigh-in at 130lbs!
+1 for the 1/4pounder!!!!! Oh, with cheese
Jose
HEY, I do that! Not like I need it much, due to the fact I only weigh-in at 130lbs!
+1 for the 1/4pounder!!!!! Oh, with cheese
Jose
| AUTOwrXER | 05-10-2006 03:41 PM |
[QUOTE=TypeR]I've been looking into this for the 14/114 car, and the folks that I spoke to at C&R thought that we could trim about 10 lbs off (dry) with their aluminum piece, and obviously more with a smaller amount of coolant (smaller volume unit). Comes at a price though...[/QUOTE]
10 lbs is better than the V-mount kit, but that's also the manufacturer talking...
Do they have a fitment for our cars? I'd like to see it on the scale.
10 lbs is better than the V-mount kit, but that's also the manufacturer talking...
Do they have a fitment for our cars? I'd like to see it on the scale.
| REXLR8 | 05-10-2006 04:07 PM |
strip out the trunk, and remove the sound detoning material from behind the rear seats. buy a lightweight battery and buy a reloaction kit from summit to mount it in the trunk. even though you mentioned you had aftermarket rotors, look into two peices rotors with aluminum hats. also, how about a set of STI lateral links and trailing arms, LCA's, and i believe DO-luck sells a light ass subframe for the wrx. and of course a lighter set of wheels and tires. a titanium cat-back would shave off some weight too. aaaaaand thats all i can think of now. i tried to come up with as many things that haven't been mentioned yet. alot of this stuff is kind of overlooked IMO. and all this little stuff counts big time in the end. good luck
| jcroy66 | 05-10-2006 04:18 PM |
And "alot of this stuff is kind of" illegal too.
| REXLR8 | 05-10-2006 04:19 PM |
really? what? im not a STX guy, im not really sure whats legal and what isnt
| DrBiggly | 05-10-2006 04:27 PM |
[QUOTE=REXLR8]really? what? im not a STX guy, im not really sure whats legal and what isnt[/QUOTE]
Most of the stuff you mentioned isn't legal for STX. This thread is really an autox-centric thread and not a general street car thread. The things that are legal for STX I believe were all covered in previous posts. :)
-Biggly
Most of the stuff you mentioned isn't legal for STX. This thread is really an autox-centric thread and not a general street car thread. The things that are legal for STX I believe were all covered in previous posts. :)
-Biggly
| AUTOwrXER | 05-12-2006 10:29 AM |
Sorry if I'm dragging this off-topic. I'm looking at it for SP. I thought the radiator could be replaced (I have seen it on a few older SP cars), but I can't find the allowance...
| treicoaie | 06-08-2006 01:26 PM |
CRAP, I just weighted my car yesterday and It's at 3200 with me in it .... :(( I also run STX ...
That is with some seats and a Braille Battery ... and all the stuf fin tre truck out ....
CRAP, that SUX (for me)
That is with some seats and a Braille Battery ... and all the stuf fin tre truck out ....
CRAP, that SUX (for me)
| Butt Dyno | 06-08-2006 03:22 PM |
[QUOTE=treicoaie]CRAP, I just weighted my car yesterday and It's at 3200 with me in it .... :(( I also run STX ...
That is with some seats and a Braille Battery ... and all the stuf fin tre truck out ....
CRAP, that SUX (for me)[/QUOTE]
How much gas do you have in it?
How much do you weigh?
I've heard gas weighs about 7 lbs/gallon ([email�protected] told me that once, but I never bothered to factcheck it)... you can do the math from there :)
I'm really curious what my car weighs... with just standard STX stuff and 3 gallons of gas, it's got to be in the low 29's worst case.
john
That is with some seats and a Braille Battery ... and all the stuf fin tre truck out ....
CRAP, that SUX (for me)[/QUOTE]
How much gas do you have in it?
How much do you weigh?
I've heard gas weighs about 7 lbs/gallon ([email�protected] told me that once, but I never bothered to factcheck it)... you can do the math from there :)
I'm really curious what my car weighs... with just standard STX stuff and 3 gallons of gas, it's got to be in the low 29's worst case.
john
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