Weight Reduction
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Here's the latest chart including aftermarket parts with their weights....those are in red. Stock values are in black.
Thanks to those who are contributing data for this!
Thanks to those who are contributing data for this!
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Every once in awhile, I'm going to update my post further back with the info in the PDF, because this PDF won't be searchable via the forum search, which is something I was hoping would be possible for this.
And we may eventually want to change the title of the thread to "Weight Reduction: Stock Parts Weight" or something similar. Apparently, we are gathering stock weights, not so much gathering weight savings of aftermarket parts. Which, at some point, we may want to create a thread on that.
And we may eventually want to change the title of the thread to "Weight Reduction: Stock Parts Weight" or something similar. Apparently, we are gathering stock weights, not so much gathering weight savings of aftermarket parts. Which, at some point, we may want to create a thread on that.
Originally Posted by Ole Spiff
What I think I want to do is create a list of the stock weights of items so we have a baseline for comparison.
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I can save it as an html file, but I can't figure out how to post it so it's viewable (other than as source text). Is there a way to upload an html file?
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ive seen stock weights posted in other threads, but this one seems to be the most organized so I'll post my info here.... volk ce28n 8.5 x 18 front wheel.....13lbs.... 18 x 9.5 rear wheels 13.5lbs...weighed on a digital scale......racingbrake calipers....6lbs...racingbrake front rotors...14.5lbs...racingbrake rear rotors....9lbs..........so in summary unsprung wieght from the front of the car mostly rotational ......about 36lbs give or take .5 of a lb., .....from the rear....about 23lbs.......do I notice a difference........heck yes I do ...
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Here's another 3 pounds saved for $500:
http://www.aj-racing.com/catalog/pro...0&cat=6&page=1
http://www.aj-racing.com/catalog/pro...0&cat=6&page=1
Last edited by savedsol; 06-12-2007 at 03:31 PM.
#33
I'll snap his neck.
Those of you that have saved weight on wheels, brake rotors, etc. - when you say you notice a difference, is this in handling or in acceleration? Or both?
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Thanks!
#34
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But there is a change in acceleration, and its noticible.
I would say go for the wheels & brakes, before you go flywheel.
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my old rims were 26 lbs each. New ones are 17.8 lbs each. Can't say that I notice an increase in speed, but it feels more nimble on turns.
I also don't think lightweight lugs will help enough to matter. They're close to the center of the wheel.
I also don't think lightweight lugs will help enough to matter. They're close to the center of the wheel.
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what about coilovers are they sprung or unsprung weight?
changing to a set of coilovers from stock would save u about 8 kg at least.
my impressions after changing, the car is awhole lot more responsive and acceleration has improved drasticly also, could be due to the hardness setting, or weight reduction, im not sure.
changing to a set of coilovers from stock would save u about 8 kg at least.
my impressions after changing, the car is awhole lot more responsive and acceleration has improved drasticly also, could be due to the hardness setting, or weight reduction, im not sure.
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this thread is not just old, it's outdated x 10
please close this and force people to use the current appropriate thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-racing-25/weight-stock-rx8-parts-81791/
please close this and force people to use the current appropriate thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-racing-25/weight-stock-rx8-parts-81791/
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