RICHARDA Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 As my car is only a weekend toy I thought I would get round to some basic weight removal, as a result I removed the following today: 1) Spare wheel (weighed more than I thought) 2) CD multiplayer (as above) 3) All tools and moulded holder 4) Cardboard boot covers 5) Rear floor mats. Now I hav'nt been for a drive yet so I can't compare but I wondered two things. How much weight have I saved (forgot to put on scales) and how this will effect handling if at all? Suppose next stage is to remove rear seats? ps. Can't help thinking I have tempted fate and will now get my first puncture in 15 years of driving:rolleyes: Ta all Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Weight infront of the front axle and aft of the rear will affect the handling way more than weight between the axles... Moving heavy objects like the battery to a low position behind the drivers seat will have a more substantial effect than removing sound proofing. Also don't make the rear too light compared to the front...the supra has a front biased weight distribution and you really want 50:50 to 49:51 IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 About 15 kg's from memory. remove the rear seats and the driver seat and put the passenger seat in its place, thats good for another 20kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 http://www.moreboost.org/weights.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I removed 115kg from my Supra this afternoon.......I got out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAngry Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I removed 115kg from my Supra this afternoon.......I got out! Was it a struggle getting out Col? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Was it a struggle getting out Col? Nothalf as bad as when I was 125kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Get them rear seats out yep. They weigh a lot. As Alex says moving the battery is a good one. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Thanks for replies fellas. So if I just remove the rear seats aswell thats about as far as I should take weight removal from the rear? Heavy leather UK's have already been replaced with aftermarket. That drivers seat weighs alot. I wonder if the rear of the car will sit any higher because of this? Ta Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Thanks for replies fellas. So if I just remove the rear seats aswell thats about as far as I should take weight removal from the rear? Yes, Fitting a small single on tubi mani will save weight, the battery will too... Then you can swap the pulley's on the engine, Greddy, PHR and BL all have kits (NOT THE CRANK DAMPER!). Move the water bottle to the rear of the engine bay near the brake cylinder...and the rad overflow too if you like. Don't know if any rads are lighter than stock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 ABS, air con, front bumper reinforcement, all speakers, door reinforcement bars, electric windows, electric mirrors, bin them all. Door and tailgate gllass changed to Lexan, you ain't even trying Ever picked up a full modern jap car loom? Basic electrics and you could lose a load of weight there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Cripes:blink: Will there be anything left to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 lol - CW goes too far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I've love to build a lightweight Supra racer. The stuff you could junk is amazing as Chris says. Carbon boot, wings, bonnet and doors would be tastey too. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 http://www.suprahardtopregistry.com/WeightReduction/car.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Another interesting linky:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 What you have removed so far will make bugger all difference. Go on a diet, get a thinner bird, etc will work better. Saving 1% weight to gain performance you wont notice, and going without a spare wheel, multiplay (oh yeah they weigh a lot) etc is useless. What is this paranoia with weight and Supra's? Ryan Woon would be an interesting man to talk to on this subject. BTW there is virtually no removable sound deadening in a Supra. Toyota used the foam on the back of the carpet, a bulkhead sheet, and a few bitumen mats as the entire soundproofing of your car. About 4 to 5 kg in total. If you wanna go quicker, then tune it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I did my road car stage I last year. I did the following and notice aloarge performance gain, especially @ 100+:- Speakers Changed electric drivers seat for light weight Glovebox innerds No stereo at all Spare whell, jack and all tools rear spoiler Rear seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 What you have removed so far will make bugger all difference. Go on a diet, get a thinner bird, etc will work better. Saving 1% weight to gain performance you wont notice, and going without a spare wheel, multiplay (oh yeah they weigh a lot) etc is useless. What is this paranoia with weight and Supra's? Ryan Woon would be an interesting man to talk to on this subject. BTW there is virtually no removable sound deadening in a Supra. Toyota used the foam on the back of the carpet, a bulkhead sheet, and a few bitumen mats as the entire soundproofing of your car. About 4 to 5 kg in total. If you wanna go quicker, then tune it ! Interesting comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 The standard electric seats weigh an absolute ton. The standard Recaros are much lighter, and lightweight race seats even lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I challenge anyone to say that their passenger @ say 12 stone made their car feel slower. It's all in the head i tell you, unless you shed substantial weight. The carbon bonnet is worthwhile but the wings weigh little to start with. Recaros help. But you need to add up quite some weight loss before your stop watch times get worthwhile better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Challenge away then. I can always tell when I have someone on or a full tank of fuel. Obviously not as much as a fiesta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 You've lost the plot Martin, I'll bring grapes and lucozade when they lock you in the padded cell lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Really you cant tell. Maybe I need more power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 What you have removed so far will make bugger all difference. Go on a diet, get a thinner bird, etc will work better. Saving 1% weight to gain performance you wont notice, and going without a spare wheel, multiplay (oh yeah they weigh a lot) etc is useless. What is this paranoia with weight and Supra's? Ryan Woon would be an interesting man to talk to on this subject. BTW there is virtually no removable sound deadening in a Supra. Toyota used the foam on the back of the carpet, a bulkhead sheet, and a few bitumen mats as the entire soundproofing of your car. About 4 to 5 kg in total. If you wanna go quicker, then tune it ! Spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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