Engine, Drivetrain & Forced-Induction
Have Technical Questions or Done Modifications to the G37? Find out the answer in here!

information and details to lighten

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-21-2012, 03:43 AM
  #1  
memphis bleek
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
memphis bleek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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
Old 09-21-2012, 04:06 AM
  #2  
Q8y_drifter
Registered User
 
Q8y_drifter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 970
Received 39 Likes on 9 Posts
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
Old 09-21-2012, 04:13 AM
  #3  
G37Sam
Administrator
 
G37Sam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 12,184
Received 243 Likes on 193 Posts
Lightweight wheels, brake rotors..

It can get very expensive very quickly
Old 09-21-2012, 04:20 AM
  #4  
memphis bleek
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
memphis bleek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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?
Old 09-21-2012, 05:17 AM
  #5  
oro
Registered User
 
oro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Posts: 192
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
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.
Old 09-21-2012, 05:54 AM
  #6  
memphis bleek
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
memphis bleek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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?
Old 09-21-2012, 06:25 AM
  #7  
oro
Registered User
 
oro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Posts: 192
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
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.
Old 09-21-2012, 06:46 AM
  #8  
G37Sam
Administrator
 
G37Sam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 12,184
Received 243 Likes on 193 Posts
Doors are pretty heavy too, but they provide structural support
Old 09-21-2012, 08:49 AM
  #9  
soundmike
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
 
soundmike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,193
Received 36 Likes on 29 Posts
Don't forget lighter tires, too. Depending on brand, you can see savings of up to 4lbs./corner of similar sizes.
Old 09-21-2012, 10:33 AM
  #10  
memphis bleek
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
memphis bleek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
yes ok sir its good

someone will have any other suggestions please
Old 09-21-2012, 12:13 PM
  #11  
TeeItHi
Registered Member
 
TeeItHi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
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?
Old 09-21-2012, 02:57 PM
  #12  
soundmike
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
 
soundmike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,193
Received 36 Likes on 29 Posts
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.
Old 09-22-2012, 08:46 AM
  #13  
memphis bleek
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
memphis bleek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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
Old 09-22-2012, 10:53 AM
  #14  
TheLocNar
Registered Member
iTrader: (5)
 
TheLocNar's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Chicagoish
Posts: 2,256
Received 66 Likes on 52 Posts
Z1 driveshaft as well. Depending on what model G37 you have.
Old 09-23-2012, 07:30 AM
  #15  
memphis bleek
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
memphis bleek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
How so? what driveshaft?

thank you

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


Quick Reply: information and details to lighten



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:30 PM.