Weight Loss Discussion Thread

[rdss]

I was just hoping the difference in weight would be greater. The good news is the stock hatch is pretty light to begin with.

I hear ya, 50% weight reduction isn't anything to turn your nose up at either. When are you going to pick up the fenders?

 

[Preloader]

Already got'em.
Just waiting for a bigger excuse to pull the bumper...
Perhaps intercooler diverter and custom mesh grille project.

 

[Eric Smit]

Do the mesh! That way I don't have to.


-Eric Smit

 

[Preloader]

Jigsaw a piece of plywood that will loosely fit in the grill opening. Hammer the edges of the mesh around said piece of plywood. Remove wood and install mesh into bumper.

 

[mitdr774]

How much a weight saving is there by switching to CF fenders? I know that on a J body the fenders are very light to begin with.

In the future I may look into a CF hood and hatch for weight savings. That will probably happen when I decide to try some things to really ramp up the economy of the car.

 

[rdss]

Do the mesh! That way I don't have to.


-Eric Smit

Who are you kidding, if he does the mesh it will only make you want to do it more.

Jigsaw a piece of plywood that will loosely fit in the grill opening. Hammer the edges of the mesh around said piece of plywood. Remove wood and install mesh into bumper.

You're wise beyond your many years!

 

[Eric Smit]

probably. ;P


-Eric Smit

 

[Preloader]

I forgot to post these numbers:

The stock Mount and TTR mount both weigh 4 lbs.

The stock Airbox and the DDMW Intake w/shield both weigh 4 lbs.

So, nothing lost, but so much gained.

 

[Preloader]

I'm looking for a place to get my car weighed.
According to my estimations from weighing parts that I've removed and subtracting the difference of lighter parts I've swapped in, I believe I'm down about 95 lbs.

I read somewhere that a stock LTZ weighs 2690. Is that with a manual or a slushie? I should be just below 2600 but I'd like to get hard numbers from a weigh in.

 

[laborsmith]

HB LTZ 2706lbs Not sure but suspect manual (from the online order guide)

Laborsmith

 

[BrianH]

It should be listed on the inside panel on the driver side door.

 

[gdideric]

Why do you need to know the current weight of the car?

 

[seanp1]

I'm looking for a place to get my car weighed.
According to my estimations from weighing parts that I've removed and subtracting the difference of lighter parts I've swapped in, I believe I'm down about 95 lbs.

I read somewhere that a stock LTZ weighs 2690. Is that with a manual or a slushie? I should be just below 2600 but I'd like to get hard numbers from a weigh in.

Tried a truck stop or the local Dump?

 

[BrianH]

Here's mine. This is for a stock LTZ Hatchback that's fully loaded with all the options (Sunroof, 1.4L Turbo, Leather Seats, 17" wheels, etc.).

 

[SSpeckerwood]

Here's mine. This is for a stock LTZ Hatchback that's fully loaded with all the options (Sunroof, 1.4L Turbo, Leather Seats, 17" wheels, etc.).

NO, that is your GVWR- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Gross Volume Weight Rating.



that means how much your vehicle plus the load can way. anything over that weight would be considered unsafe.

that includes cargo, passengers, fluids, vehicle weight.

 

[BrianH]

Ah, I see. Thanks for explaining that. A friend of mine told me that was the gross weight. I didn't think it weighed 3k lbs, but I guess I was wrong for taking his word, lol.

 

[Preloader]

Lost about 2 lbs off the crash beam by "swiss cheesing" it. I did this to offset the 2 lbs I'll gain from the i/c diverter...... because I'll be damned if I'm gonna go backwards.

 

[rdss]

I'll be damned if I'm gonna go backwards.

That's awesome!!

 

[Preloader]

E85 weighs about 1 lbs more per gallon than gasoline!!!

Gotta find a way to lose 10 more lbs.

Or I guess I could just suffer.

 

[Eric Smit]

12.2 pounds. ;P


-Eric Smit