nikkotyper
09-12-2002, 02:41 PM
Throw some ideas on how we can make our cars lighter for those track days.
We can start with basics (cheap) and then expand to some more expensive stuff.
BASICS
IDEA
1) Wheel+tire combo (stock 38 lb) - 15in Konig Helium wheels+tires for 30 lb [32 lb for all 4 wheels/tires]
2) Throw out the jack and the spare. Carry a fix-a-flat. [40 lb]
GUESSES
3) Change intake. Get aftermarket. Do not know the weights. [5 lb ]
Somebody can fill this in
4) Replace factory exhaust with a lighter (not necessarily titanium) one. [5 lb ]
5) Replace factory header with a lighter (maybe ceramic) one. [5 lb ]
6) Replace factory battery with a lighter one. [10 lb]
...
Most of us will do the 3+4+5 (I/H/E) - we might as well lost some weight.
Oh, yeah, I forgot.
99) Get gym membership. [20 lb]
Basically, we can shave off about 100 lb (remember - this is an estimate) and in
the process up the HP/TQ by carefully choosing our mods.
What do you think? What would you add to the list...
We can start with basics (cheap) and then expand to some more expensive stuff.
BASICS
IDEA
1) Wheel+tire combo (stock 38 lb) - 15in Konig Helium wheels+tires for 30 lb [32 lb for all 4 wheels/tires]
2) Throw out the jack and the spare. Carry a fix-a-flat. [40 lb]
GUESSES
3) Change intake. Get aftermarket. Do not know the weights. [5 lb ]
Somebody can fill this in
4) Replace factory exhaust with a lighter (not necessarily titanium) one. [5 lb ]
5) Replace factory header with a lighter (maybe ceramic) one. [5 lb ]
6) Replace factory battery with a lighter one. [10 lb]
...
Most of us will do the 3+4+5 (I/H/E) - we might as well lost some weight.
Oh, yeah, I forgot.
99) Get gym membership. [20 lb]
Basically, we can shave off about 100 lb (remember - this is an estimate) and in
the process up the HP/TQ by carefully choosing our mods.
What do you think? What would you add to the list...