miko_supra Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 (edited) List in progress of the weight of everything I'm taking off of the car and info i've gathered off of the forum. Figured it would be helpful to anyone thinking about weight loss on their car. People please add what you have aswell, I will continue to update. Stock car weights: N/A= 1,460 kg (Aero + 18kg, Auto + 25kg) TT (UK/Euro/US)= 1,550 kg (Aero + 18kg, Auto + 4.5kg) TT (J-Spec)= 1,510 kg (Aero + 18kg, Auto + 4.5kg) Weight distribution: N/A= 51:49 (F:R) TT= 53:47 (F:R) Drivers seat: 22kg (8-12kg with lightweight seats and rails) Passenger seat: 15kg (8-12kg with light weight seats and rails) Rear seats and seatbelts: 15kg Glass headlights: 4.2kg Plastic headlights: 2.8kg Drivers door card: 3kg Passenger door card: 1.5kg Active spoiler: 8kg Double din head unit: 2.5kg Front and rear speakers including speaker brackets: 4kg Jacking kit: 2.5kg Spare wheel: 17.5 kg Floor mats: 3kg Stock catback exhaust: 19kg (10kg for stainless steel catback) 1st cat: 4kg 2nd cat: 7kg Stock front wheels (no tyres): 22kg (approx 16kg for lighter wheels) Stock rear wheels(no tyres): 24kg (approx 17kg for lighter wheels) Bonnet: 12kg (9kg Carbon fibre bonnet) Aircon pump: 7kg Aircon fan: 2kg Aircon heat exchanger: 3kg Front bumper: 5kg (4kg aftermarket fibre glass) Rear hatch and glass: 25kg (11kgCarbon fibre with perspex) Steering wheel with airbag: 3.2kg Heater matrix: 10.5kg Battery: 15kg (3-5kg for a light weight battery) Aerial: Rear wiper and motor: Door glass: Front Uk Brakes (caliper and disc): 15.3kg per corner (10.6kg for light weight alternative K-sports) Twin Turbo system: Doors: 20kg each (6kg each for fibreglass doors) Engines: 1jzgte= 217kg, 2jzgte= 270kg, 2jzge=? Sound proofing= 3kg Dash (not including glove box)= 8kg Fuel= 7.3kg per 10 litres Airbox= ABS= Flywheel= Airbags= Tow hooks= Front impact bar= Roof Lining= Carpet= When i start putting it back together I'll start documenting some of the lighter weight alternatives. Edited May 25, 2010 by miko_supra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 It will be helpful for those that want to go down tha route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanv6 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Can you add doors and boot-glass to the list also please Subscribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I've got the entire j-spec braking system in a box for Ash's car, I can weigh that lot.... Carriers, pads, discs and calipers. Just need to find a set of scales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I've got the entire j-spec braking system in a box for Ash's car, I can weigh that lot.... Carriers, pads, discs and calipers. Just need to find a set of scales. That'll be good, cheers Gav. I tested the accuracy of my scales by putting a dumbbell weight on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Doors: 20kg each (6kg each for fibreglass doors) Do the fibre glass doors have side impact bars inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Do the fibre glass doors have side impact bars inside? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 No Not something I'd sacrifice for the sake of saving a few kgs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I weighted my euro-spec brakes when I went for the Stoptech's. Euro-spec setup (calipers, discs and pads) : 52.5 kg Stoptech's : 53.8 kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acakoning Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Is it really important to lose some weight from the front or high end of the car, or can i just remove the spare wheel without sacrificing the weight ratio to much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Is it really important to lose some weight from the front or high end of the car, or can i just remove the spare wheel without sacrificing the weight ratio to much? Always good to even out the weight loss front to rear. But if your removing the spare wheel for performance gains I wouldn't bother. You simply wont notice anything with just that removed. On a stock TT it takes losing 100kg to gain around 7% more power to weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Very interesting, great thread Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'll get the weight of a stock 2JZ-GE flywheel and clutch in a few days for you and the weights of the shiny new alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 I'll get the weight of a stock 2JZ-GE flywheel and clutch in a few days for you and the weights of the shiny new alternatives. Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great thread Mike Is it worth me swapping my leather electric seats out for Recaro seats (off an Evo/Civic) as a weight reduction mod (assuming Recaro's weigh less)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great thread Mike Is it worth me swapping my leather electric seats out for Recaro seats (off an Evo/Civic) as a weight reduction mod (assuming Recaro's weigh less)? Its all in the seat rails. The stock ones especially the motorised ones weigh a hell of allot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Its all in the seat rails. The stock ones especially the motorised ones weigh a hell of allot. Ok I get it now, thanks miko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Soundproofing weighs about 3kg, removed mine the other day. Stock bare dash about 8kg with no glove boxes/etc attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Also, stock bootlid with glass 25kg, carbon/perspex 11kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) Nice one Paul! Hopefully once I get a bit more information I can make a decent weight loss and power to weight ratio calculator. Edited February 9, 2010 by miko_supra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Passenger mate 90kg bird 60kg kick them out is the best weight reduction ! Every notice how much quicker the car is with no passenger? (loaded question btw). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Passenger mate 90kg bird 60kg kick them out is the best weight reduction ! Every notice how much quicker the car is with no passenger? (loaded question btw). I certainly do in my fiat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rapture Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 thanks miko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Heater Matrix is 10.5kg dry (that's the big white box with fans etc not just the matrix itself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) For those chasing down the last grams, some extra data. OME spark cover 0.520kg CF Spark cover 0.376kg OME PS pulley 0.605kg Ali PS pulley 0.411kg OME boot tools brace 0.423kg jack handle 0.305kg wedge 0.411kg jack/ bolt 2.146kg hand tools no screwdriver 0.277kg boot screen 0.559kg OME rear mat 0.317kg OME ariel 0.812kg Does anyone know the percentage accuracy of public weigh bridges? I hope to get my car weighed this week. Edited May 31, 2010 by Terminator (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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