Weight reduction on the new 5.0
01-31-2011, 07:58 PM
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O.K. Jim,, Im talking about the NEW 5.0 not my old 06GT which I dont own anymore but hey thanks for the sarcasm! LOL! I guess when I finally get my NEW 5.0 I will start a weight reduction list for everyone. If anyone is doing this already please let me know!
Aside from what you have already done, which according to your description, is pretty extensive, there isn't much more to do without spending same big time $$$$.
I saw a completely carbon fiber driveshaft, about 19 lbf total weight, but it goes for just under $2000. There is a back seat delete kit, or hell, if you don't mind looking at bare metal behind you, just remove the seat altogether.
And while removing seats, the passenger side front seat can go too.
If you could care less about the radio, dump that and the speakers.
AC? The AC compressor, accumulator, AC plumbing, and even the dash ventworks can go.
These are all I can think of right now.
Oh, you can save a little more too, don't wear shoes and socks, or even clothes. Don't eat 24hrs before you drive, and make sure you take a wiz and a dump before you get into your car. LOL
I saw a completely carbon fiber driveshaft, about 19 lbf total weight, but it goes for just under $2000. There is a back seat delete kit, or hell, if you don't mind looking at bare metal behind you, just remove the seat altogether.
And while removing seats, the passenger side front seat can go too.
If you could care less about the radio, dump that and the speakers.
AC? The AC compressor, accumulator, AC plumbing, and even the dash ventworks can go.
These are all I can think of right now.
Oh, you can save a little more too, don't wear shoes and socks, or even clothes. Don't eat 24hrs before you drive, and make sure you take a wiz and a dump before you get into your car. LOL
01-31-2011, 09:52 PM
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I'm not saying you should or should not buy BMR Suspension, but take a look at this page here:
http://www.bmrsuspension.com/index.c...ts&vehicleid=1
Apparently there is a lot of weight to be saved in the front of the car, nearly one hundred pounds in suspension pieces alone. Have at it
http://www.bmrsuspension.com/index.c...ts&vehicleid=1
Apparently there is a lot of weight to be saved in the front of the car, nearly one hundred pounds in suspension pieces alone. Have at it
02-01-2011, 06:05 PM
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02-03-2011, 12:09 PM
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Thanks guys. Im still in the hunt for one I want. Im looking at the dealships & used lots both. been seeing alot of SS camaros already being traded in. Waiting to find a 5.0. I dont care if there was a previous owner.
02-05-2011, 01:40 PM
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Boy I learned something new today. If I hadn't read this I would have never known that I don't have a spare. At least not until I needed it.
02-05-2011, 04:52 PM
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Fill fuel to not more than half full. 8 gallon less * 7 lbs/gal = 56lbs
Drain washer fluid. Approx 1/2 gal = 4 lbs.
Temporarily remove rear seat (it unclips). ~15 lbs.
Don't eat on race day. ~ 5 lbs.
There's 75 lbs right there at no cost.
Drain washer fluid. Approx 1/2 gal = 4 lbs.
Temporarily remove rear seat (it unclips). ~15 lbs.
Don't eat on race day. ~ 5 lbs.
There's 75 lbs right there at no cost.
02-05-2011, 04:59 PM
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Thanks for the input bro. love the not eating on race day comment! LOL! I did all the other things you mentioned to my 06gt except I just completly removed the windshield washer container & lines. netted about a 6 1/2 lbs saving.