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And Weighing in at the Right Corner.....


ZDrifter

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Yep!! Got the Z on the scales today and I have to say I am very pleased!!! 1978 Datsun 280z RB25DET, no bumpers, full interior, including spare tire. Only thing thats off the car are the bumpers.

 

Without me in the car.

 

LF: 644lbs. RF: 753lbs.

 

LR: 700lbs. RR: 672lbs. Total: 2,770lbs.

 

Me in the car.

 

LF: 695lbs. RF: 750lbs.

 

LR:759lbs. RR: 672lbs. Total: 2,907lbs.

 

According to the scales weight distribution front to rear is: 50.8% to 49.2%

I was very happy to see that. My car isn't the lightest but for a full interior car Im very happy with it. Also the gas gauge was on empty.

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awesome, 50/50 weight distribution with an RB25 turbo.

that should be the equivalent of an RB30DE, sans-turbo, no?

 

tell us about what other weight additions would find themselves in your car. any that are easily removable?

 

btw, I think the side mouldings on your car make it so much more sexy in the silver colour with those wheels you have =)

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Hmm other weight additions I can remove? Indeed.

 

All glass can be changed to Lexan.

Remove Carpet.

Remove Door Panels.

Remove center console.

Remove Headliner.

Remove Passenger seat.

Remove All plastic interior pieces.

Remove Heater.

Remove Spare tire/air canister/tool kit/jack.

Remove rear wood cover over the spare tire.

Remove rear bumper mounts.

 

Thats what I can think of. Any other input is appreciated.

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You can get a smaller battery and you can swiss cheese the metal plate behind the seats CF hood FBG fenders (not so light compared to stockers) Aftermarket A-arms light wheels helps alot ... cant think of more without going hardcore swiss cheesing it .

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Id take you up on that but I need to get my clutch in and then its on to wiring the wolf in on my car. I probably wont start weight reduction until I move back to Oregon. Then I will start prepping the car for track days and time attack.

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