my question of the year, weigh in!
03-17-15, 07:49 PM
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my question of the year, weigh in!
A general question for all. What is the total weight of your FC build, Vert or Coupe? The more stripped the better. I would like to know this to see how my Vert compares to others alike, and also Coupes. Main reason why I would like to know about a Coupes comparison is I got a lot of **** for building a vert the way I did, and was told I could never get it lightened like a Coupe for possibilities. The vert IMO came out lighter then a Coupe with everything I did, but please share if I'm wrong. I know we are not identically the same, but same chassis. Any input would be appreciated. Here is a pic of my scaled numbers of my Vert.
03-18-15, 10:59 AM
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The main reason for the weight reduction is for me to drag race my car. With the weight down to what it's at and power I will be making, theoretically should be a 9 sec ET and stress less parts due to the weight. All this is built for is purpose built for 1/4 mile. Nothing else. The car was completely stripped of evert nut and bolt the rebuilt with only the essential parts I needed for drag racing. Even has a 8.5ET certified roll cage.
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03-20-15, 02:00 PM
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2735 lbs, 91 NA, without the driver, but with larger and heavier than stock tires and rims, when I corner weighted it a couple years ago. Sheds about 40lbs with the stock (actually vert BBS) rims. Pretty much a stock car other than the coilover suspension; full interior, AC, sunroof, 6 speaker stereo. It does have an aluminum hood. And no spare when I weighted it, since I don't track it with the spare or jack in.
Obviously, you stripped a lot out of a vert to get down to that weight, especially with a cage. Besides interior and sound deadening, I'd guess the bumpers/supports as big-ticket items, but I'm curious to know a bit more what you found to strip out or replace with lighter items.
Obviously, you stripped a lot out of a vert to get down to that weight, especially with a cage. Besides interior and sound deadening, I'd guess the bumpers/supports as big-ticket items, but I'm curious to know a bit more what you found to strip out or replace with lighter items.
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03-21-15, 08:12 PM
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There is so many big ticket items stripped out that made a considerable difference. Like the entire electrical system wiring/relays, controls. Crazy amount of weight, I did run a new simplified electric harness for light controls, which all work "brake, reverse, ect." But I would say the electronics, exhaust, interior, and the hard top were major weight loss.
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