Littler Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Hi Guys, Recently I've struggled to find the motivation to complete the Supra so I've started to look at different ways of setting the car up, to overall make it 'better' and a bit 'special'. Now I'm not going to unveil all my ideas just yet (as some may not be possible lol) but for the minute I'm after any threads that people know about that listed the weight of Supra parts and also any info on good weight saving quality alternatives. This isn't a thread to display what the weights of different parts are as this already exists but trying to piece all the threads together as I know there are more than the ones I know about Here are a few to start: Mike's Project (miko-supra) Stock Item Weights Engine Part Weights Jay's 1300kg Weight Thread (Jevansio) Ryan's Track Car Build (Now Rich's) Jamie's Weight Saving Stint Edited August 8, 2013 by Littler (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 First question as well is can anyone tell me the stock weight distribution of a TT Supe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Front 54 % Rear 46% IIRC for a TT manual I think it varies between models though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Front 54 % Rear 46% IIRC for a TT manual I think it varies between models though. Cheers dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 http://www.moreboost.org/weights.htm http://www.suprahardtopregistry.com/WeightReduction/car.php http://www.suprahardtopregistry.com/WeightReduction/weightreduction.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Jevansio's thread was full of great info, good guy who knew his stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanisLupus Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Cheers dude I've found 53/47 in an USA Brochure of the MKIV. Don't think that will differ much between Hardopt TTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Dump your 2JZ and go for a 1UZ instead. There'll be a significant weight saving, and it will move a lot of the weight back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Just while on the subject of weight, I know i'll prob get flamed for it but there is some info on NA lightening here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?240416-Another-Supra-for-the-Toyota-Sprint-Series&highlight=sprint+series and i havent time to check but I think alex wrote something on his NA in this thread too but havent time to check: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?197788-NA-Supra-Sprint-Track-setup&highlight=sprint+series i know most will say "buy a TT" but for those few of us that do like to run NA's, thought this could be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Unless you are building a race car I would not bother Adam, you will only make the car less enjoyable IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Unless you are building a race car I would not bother Adam, you will only make the car less enjoyable IMO. Yeah I'm not going full on race car by any means, trying to drop the weight without compromising street trim (not 100% sure if that's doable though). Is that what you found when you had you weight loss stint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Yeah I'm not going full on race car by any means, trying to drop the weight without compromising street trim (not 100% sure if that's doable though). Is that what you found when you had you weight loss stint? I didn't seem to make much difference to the performance, weight certainly don't hinder my GTR. Some areas of weight reduction can work well without hindering the car, seats for one, nice light set of wheels, the carbon panels was a waste of money IMO, and I certainly would not consider stripping the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 I didn't seem to make much difference to the performance, weight certainly don't hinder my GTR. Some areas of weight reduction can work well without hindering the car, seats for one, nice light set of wheels, the carbon panels was a waste of money IMO, and I certainly would not consider stripping the interior. Yeah the first things that spring to mind are the seats and any unsprung weight, I was surprised how heavy the stock leather electric seats and UK callipers were. The Advans seem nice and light (haven't weighed them) so unless I decide to get a set to increase rear grip with the added power I can;t see me changing them now. The aim in my head was to lose as much weight without visually comprising the stock look bar a subtle rear seat delete, beyond that I want to make it look as stock as possible, again not sure if my goal is slightly unrealistic lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakey Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Remove your legs and fit hand controls. Keeps the car stock and makes it 30 kg lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Rear seats weigh next to nothing and keep the road noise down, I'd keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Remove your legs and fit hand controls. Keeps the car stock and makes it 30 kg lighter. And getting out the car?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakey Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Can't think of everything for you Littler, that part is down to you and some pulleys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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