spider2123 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 cameonetell me the weight savings of these parts carbon tailgate over stock lexon windows over stork- every window apart from windsreen thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'm planned to lose 13kg when replacing my hatch with a cf hatch & lexan Lexan windows are 2.5kg each lighter than stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider2123 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 what other parts can you do without to save weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 what other parts can you do without to save weight? Depends who you talk to lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider2123 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 What would you suggest on an aerotop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Have a look at a thread by a guy called Offland, he put quite a big list of the stuff he's taken off and would be a good starting point. Also check out the Supra Hardtop Registry website for tips & ideas. You can pretty get rid of a load of stuff but how far you go depends on how many creature comforts you can love without Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 You ditched the monstrous sub & amp setup in your boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider2123 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 yeah , all gone . thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 yeah , all gone . thanks for your help No probs, losing weight is as addictive as adding power for me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider2123 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Power to weight baby!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 How heavy are you? If you're overweight, then get to the gym as that'll save some to start with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider2123 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 sorry another question. uk brakes? too heavy? after market better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 sorry another question. uk brakes? too heavy? after market better? I replaced UK fronts with AP 6 pot, even though the 6 pot have aluminium bells the increased size meant the rotors weighed the same as Uk spec (also the pads are a lot heavier). The calipers are lighter, but £2k on a front setup isn't a great way to spend money losing at most 5kg. I bet the rears offer even less of a saving due to the smaller calipers & thinner discs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider2123 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 good advice mate cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaijin Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Doors.Paul Whiffin does ones in fibreglass that weigh 6kg- OE ones are about 20kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 It's unsprung weight, which make a big difference to ride and handling, as do lightweight wheels and tyres. Plus reduced inertia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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