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Ive searched for a thread on weight reduction for the skyline, but not really found what im looking for.id like to shed 100kg off the r32, 200kg if possible, i have a target weight of the car to be 1250-1350kg. As of course weight reduction improves braking/handling/fuel consumption/speed and puts less stress on certain parts of the car.
im going to take it to a weigh plate at a builders yard to find out the actual weight of the car with me in it as a starting point. The car will stay comfortable inside which includes keeping the standard seats and roof lining/carpet and dash as is. I may carefully remove the rear seats if it doesnt increase noise too much.
Would be usefull to have a detailed thread on how to reduce weight for the r32gtr [as well as seperate threads on the R33 & R34 as all weights will vary]. Including exactly how many KG's saved, for what cost removing each item and replacing. This is also to find out which parts are the best value for money,
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weight reducing items:-
Carbon doors £600 - 5.5Kg each / xxKg less than standard
Carbon Bonnet £600 - ?Kg / xxKg less than standard
Carbon Boot lid £400 - ?Kg / xxKg less standard
Carbon spoiler £? - Kg[various]/ standard spoiler weight xkg?
Carbon Mirrors £ - ?Kg / xxkg less than both standard mirrors.
Lightweight Battery - Kg / xxKg less than standard
cusco perspex windows £ - saving xKg over standard (all except windscreen)
Lightweight Front headlights- saving xxkg (legal?,Dip+Vent lights, trade 4sale )
remove spare wheel saving xxkg
Remove rear seats - saving xxKg
standard wheels weigh xxkg each?
standard brakes, front xxkg each, rear xxkg each
please add more items i have missed........
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Can anyone continue the boxed list and fill in the cost, item make and XXkg gaps with as accurate details as possible. not guesstimates!
im going to take it to a weigh plate at a builders yard to find out the actual weight of the car with me in it as a starting point. The car will stay comfortable inside which includes keeping the standard seats and roof lining/carpet and dash as is. I may carefully remove the rear seats if it doesnt increase noise too much.
Would be usefull to have a detailed thread on how to reduce weight for the r32gtr [as well as seperate threads on the R33 & R34 as all weights will vary]. Including exactly how many KG's saved, for what cost removing each item and replacing. This is also to find out which parts are the best value for money,
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weight reducing items:-
Carbon doors £600 - 5.5Kg each / xxKg less than standard
Carbon Bonnet £600 - ?Kg / xxKg less than standard
Carbon Boot lid £400 - ?Kg / xxKg less standard
Carbon spoiler £? - Kg[various]/ standard spoiler weight xkg?
Carbon Mirrors £ - ?Kg / xxkg less than both standard mirrors.
Lightweight Battery - Kg / xxKg less than standard
cusco perspex windows £ - saving xKg over standard (all except windscreen)
Lightweight Front headlights- saving xxkg (legal?,Dip+Vent lights, trade 4sale )
remove spare wheel saving xxkg
Remove rear seats - saving xxKg
standard wheels weigh xxkg each?
standard brakes, front xxkg each, rear xxkg each
please add more items i have missed........
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Can anyone continue the boxed list and fill in the cost, item make and XXkg gaps with as accurate details as possible. not guesstimates!