1st gen. rx7 wieght???
04-08-16, 09:31 AM
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its negligible, its less than 25lbs, and it is in the back where you want it.
we've learned from racing that it is better to have good weight distribution than it is to have less weight, although it might depend on what you're doing.
our example is a spec E30 BMW, which is an 80's 3 series with a cage and modest suspension, its a fun class because the cars are easy to build and the competition is close.
the minimum weight for the class when we ran one, was 2750lbs with driver. the weight distribution of these things is like 60/40 because the BMW engine is easily 1000lbs.
our car weighed in at 2550lbs, with driver, so for the actual race we put #200lbs of weight in the trunk.
you'd think adding 200# would make the car much slower, but it was actually the same, because the improvement in weight distribution more than offset any penalty in a straight line...
we've learned from racing that it is better to have good weight distribution than it is to have less weight, although it might depend on what you're doing.
our example is a spec E30 BMW, which is an 80's 3 series with a cage and modest suspension, its a fun class because the cars are easy to build and the competition is close.
the minimum weight for the class when we ran one, was 2750lbs with driver. the weight distribution of these things is like 60/40 because the BMW engine is easily 1000lbs.
our car weighed in at 2550lbs, with driver, so for the actual race we put #200lbs of weight in the trunk.
you'd think adding 200# would make the car much slower, but it was actually the same, because the improvement in weight distribution more than offset any penalty in a straight line...
As a comparison, the AE86 weighs ~100lbs less but I've read the handling is considerably worse in stock form due to body roll, and again where the weight is placed. But don't quote me I have no idea what I'm talking about I'm just hypothesizing about my new hobby
TL;DR: I think I'll ditch the A/C but keep the spare.
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