C4 weight
09-16-2013, 04:37 PM
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C4 weight
Every time I think about how much my car weighs I always hope that its like 3000lbs even but I know its supposed to be like 3268 or something along those lines. (1990 z51 6 speed)
Anyways, I weighed my car today... with 4 gallons of gas in it. 3250lbs. I felt like I accomplished something.
Anyways, I weighed my car today... with 4 gallons of gas in it. 3250lbs. I felt like I accomplished something.
09-17-2013, 09:51 PM
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09-17-2013, 10:25 PM
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No I dont, just have access. You know how it is. If you are around something that spits out numbers or stats you gotta do something crazy with it. (At least I do) I know. Not that crazy. But it was 500lbs over the gross weigh :p
I am just glad my spring didn't snap
I am just glad my spring didn't snap
09-18-2013, 12:05 AM
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09-18-2013, 07:18 AM
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09-20-2013, 07:39 PM
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How much non-essential easy stuff can you remove to really get that weight down even further? Maybe, owners manual, jack, targa wrench, lug nut covers, roof, air filter, drain a couple quarts of oil, lower coolant level, windshield washer tank, quarters under the seat, cigar lighter and ashtray,...
09-21-2013, 10:07 AM
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About as often as I think about how I think my stock car has more power than stock... but I know it is stock lol.
so anyways. I filled my car full of my books and stuff. I am moving so I figured ill see how heavy I can get it.
4280lbs. Filled the tank and I had 900lbs worth of junk in my car. I felt bad. But n ow we know. If you fill your car with a lot of junk and you have a stock spring... the exhaust will constantly touch the ground. I am just glad I havent got my new exhaust yet!
so anyways. I filled my car full of my books and stuff. I am moving so I figured ill see how heavy I can get it.
4280lbs. Filled the tank and I had 900lbs worth of junk in my car. I felt bad. But n ow we know. If you fill your car with a lot of junk and you have a stock spring... the exhaust will constantly touch the ground. I am just glad I havent got my new exhaust yet!
The cargo weight is important so you don't overload the car. Most C4's have a max cargo weight of around 450 lbs. By loading a half-ton in the car, you could very well have broken a spring or created a very bad handling condition.
09-23-2013, 05:15 PM
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