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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 03:43 AM
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information and details to lighten

Hello to you,

I write a new post for information about the lightness of body parts and mechanic ... For our g37

Can be gained for example 150 kg on our car?

Who can help topic this please?

Thank you for repeat

PS: Sorry for my English
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 04:06 AM
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150kg weight loss is possible but will require $$ on aftermarket parts

Things you will definitely need:
After market exhaust and test pipes
Remove the spare tire and tools
Smaller and lighter battery
Aftermarket front seats

More here>

The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread - Nissan 370Z Forum
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 04:13 AM
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Lightweight wheels, brake rotors..

It can get very expensive very quickly
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 04:20 AM
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Thank you for your quick answers

I understand, but the price is not a problem

even if it should change little by little

Can you make an example for our g37 please?
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 05:17 AM
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Jack and tools - roughly 30lbs
Titanium Exhaust - roughly 40lbs assuming the stock exhaust is 55lbs
Passenger seat - roughly 73lbs
Replace Driver seat with racing seat - 50lbs
Light weight wheels assuming 18.2lbs fronts, 19.2 lbs rear - 40lbs
Resonated Test Pipes - roughly 10lbs

243lbs = 110kg's

That's the best I've done while still maintaining comfort and without removing rear seats, I keep my passenger removed because it's easier to ferry my daughter in and out so that's my reasoning. I'm sure you could peel some more weight but thus far that's how much I dropped with parts.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 05:54 AM
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very nice thank you my friend ...

I think if you change some parts mechanic, it should easily gain a few kg

no?

I have the opportunity to gain horsepower (about 55-60 horsepower) and 37-40 newton

no mechanic changing parts

55 horsepower and 200 kg less would be a good performance for the G37S

What do you think? please?
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 06:25 AM
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I wouldnt worry about the power piece, most bolt ons tuned will yield those power results. To shave an extra 100 kg though will be rough. Seats and interior will pretty much have to go, removal of the moonroof and replacement, etc.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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Doors are pretty heavy too, but they provide structural support
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Don't forget lighter tires, too. Depending on brand, you can see savings of up to 4lbs./corner of similar sizes.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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yes ok sir its good

someone will have any other suggestions please
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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if money is not a problem, why not just

Originally Posted by G37Sam
Doors are pretty heavy too, but they provide structural support
has anyone actually open the door panels and see what can be remove without making the door unsafe?

Originally Posted by memphis bleek
Thank you for your quick answers

I understand, but the price is not a problem

even if it should change little by little

Can you make an example for our g37 please?
if money is not a problem then why not just built a killer motor with FI and keep the nice seats and just change to lighter brake rotors and wheels?
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by memphis bleek
yes ok sir its good

someone will have any other suggestions please
If money is not a problem, you could also have the quarter panels replaced with FG or some other composite material.

Also, remove all sound deadening materials.

If you plan on making this a show or track car, remove all interior altogether, replace driver seat with a lightweight racing one and replace the entire dash with a digital speedo/dash.

Also, remove all wheel, trunk and hood liners.

With these and everything else already listed, you should be able to get down to 2,900lbs. if not less.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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if money is not a problem then why not just built a killer motor with FI and keep the nice seats and just change to lighter brake rotors and wheels?
lol yes it is a good idea, a real sports car...

If money is not a problem, you could also have the quarter panels replaced with FG or some other composite material.

Also, remove all sound deadening materials.

If you plan on making this a show or track car, remove all interior altogether, replace driver seat with a lightweight racing one and replace the entire dash with a digital speedo/dash.

Also, remove all wheel, trunk and hood liners.

With these and everything else already listed, you should be able to get down to 2,900lbs. if not less.
Ho yeah

the car is so light
one g37 1000 kg

But frankly without going too far, I do not want to remove the seats or trims ...

But changing rotors, rims, the exhaust, remove the spare wheel, change the flywheel, the pulley with it is already not bad
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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Z1 driveshaft as well. Depending on what model G37 you have.
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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How so? what driveshaft?

thank you

With proper configuration and weight loss we can compete with the Audi R8 hahaahah
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