280z4me2 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have seen severl threads before that had people saying that 280's werent worth the extra weight. I was just doing some thinking earlier. 95% of 280z owners take off the big bumpers and go with the lighter ones or no bumpers at all. Almost all of the performance 240z builds use the heavier R200 rear which the 280z already has. Whats the difference after considering these? Ive read the 280 has beefier sub-frames. Wouldnt everyone want this?!?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 To get the correct answer you need to find out if anyone has weighed a clean 240Z shell vs a clean 280Z shell. The 280Z has a lot more stuff you can take off, other than the bumpers. It's all about the accessories, HVAC, noise control, emissions, door design, harnesses, electronics......... Shell to shell would be the only fair comparison. Me, I turn up the boost to forget about a few extra pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 exactly^^ the easiest way to lose weight in ANY car is to start by yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1noel Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I've read that just the reinforcements for the bumper/bumper-shock mounting points added 65 LBS to the weight of the later S30's. Like said above, you would have to weigh the shells with any mods to see a real comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Me, I turn up the boost to forget about a few extra pounds. EXACTLY what I did to my 75 280Z.... went to 10lbs. boost on the roots blower. Get an as rust free shell as you can and plan your build... LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Get an as rust free shell as you can and plan your build. Exactly. For racing classes where weight is an issue, then the 240Z is the better choice. For a street car it doesn't matter and the cleanest, rust free chassis you can afford it the car to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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