What are some other lightweight options?
11-17-2011, 08:07 AM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
What are some other lightweight options?
I know there is an lightweight battery and so on. You can get lightweight rims. What else can we do to lessen the weight of the car?
Is their a lightweight removable top like the ZR-1. I took mine off and it is heavy.
Is their a lightweight removable top like the ZR-1. I took mine off and it is heavy.
11-17-2011, 08:57 AM
#4
depends on how you want the car to function and look
if you want it to look the same there isnt much you can do:
you can take the vanity covers off the engine and remove the hoodliner
there is matting behind the carpeting that can also be removed
there are sound deadening pieces in the rear fenderwells
of course you can get lighter seats
carbon hood
airbox - halltech makes a totally cf version
brakes
tires
the roof can be replaced with a fixed unit like the z06
there are carbon roofs (ZR1 and Z07) that are even lighter
the hoop can also be replaced with the cf version
thread with weights of various stock and aftermarket parts:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ight-list.html
if you want it to look the same there isnt much you can do:
you can take the vanity covers off the engine and remove the hoodliner
there is matting behind the carpeting that can also be removed
there are sound deadening pieces in the rear fenderwells
of course you can get lighter seats
carbon hood
airbox - halltech makes a totally cf version
brakes
tires
the roof can be replaced with a fixed unit like the z06
there are carbon roofs (ZR1 and Z07) that are even lighter
the hoop can also be replaced with the cf version
thread with weights of various stock and aftermarket parts:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ight-list.html
11-17-2011, 09:03 AM
#5
Drifting
Thread Starter
depends on how you want the car to function and look
if you want it to look the same there isnt much you can do:
you can take the vanity covers off the engine and remove the hoodliner
there is matting behind the carpeting that can also be removed
there are sound deadening pieces in the rear fenderwells
of course you can get lighter seats
carbon hood
airbox - halltech makes a totally cf version
brakes
tires
the roof can be replaced with a fixed unit like the z06
there are carbon roofs (ZR1 and Z07) that are even lighter
the hoop can also be replaced with the cf version
thread with weights of various stock and aftermarket parts:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ight-list.html
if you want it to look the same there isnt much you can do:
you can take the vanity covers off the engine and remove the hoodliner
there is matting behind the carpeting that can also be removed
there are sound deadening pieces in the rear fenderwells
of course you can get lighter seats
carbon hood
airbox - halltech makes a totally cf version
brakes
tires
the roof can be replaced with a fixed unit like the z06
there are carbon roofs (ZR1 and Z07) that are even lighter
the hoop can also be replaced with the cf version
thread with weights of various stock and aftermarket parts:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ight-list.html
11-17-2011, 01:23 PM
#6
carbon fiber hood
can also use the lighter weight brake rotors that Zips sells
Hotchkiss i think makes a hollow sway bar
there was lightweight billet valve covers too, forgot who makes em but they were expensive and sweet looking though
remove AC system
lightweight seats (remove all the power features)
msd mini starter
go with a small convertor/aluminum flywheel and LMC clutch (light metal clutch, not sure if Centerforce offers this for the vette)
i'm sure there are other ways too
guess it depends on how much you want removed and what ya wanna loose
like stereo, carpet, etc
motor wise i'm sure you can get a lightened crank and roller lifters, etc...
can also use the lighter weight brake rotors that Zips sells
Hotchkiss i think makes a hollow sway bar
there was lightweight billet valve covers too, forgot who makes em but they were expensive and sweet looking though
remove AC system
lightweight seats (remove all the power features)
msd mini starter
go with a small convertor/aluminum flywheel and LMC clutch (light metal clutch, not sure if Centerforce offers this for the vette)
i'm sure there are other ways too
guess it depends on how much you want removed and what ya wanna loose
like stereo, carpet, etc
motor wise i'm sure you can get a lightened crank and roller lifters, etc...
11-17-2011, 02:48 PM
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Keep in mind that a Corvette has a ratio of about 8 lbs per HP. So in order to "gain" 10HP, you need to remove 80 lbs from the car. That's pretty tough to do, if you want to keep the famous "street practicality" of the Corvette.
Reduced weight is also good for braking and cornering, but again the easy improvements are small.
If you drive with about 8 gals less gasoline in your tank than the other guy, that's about 50 lbs. Think carefully about stuff like floor mats, tools, etc.
Reduced weight is also good for braking and cornering, but again the easy improvements are small.
If you drive with about 8 gals less gasoline in your tank than the other guy, that's about 50 lbs. Think carefully about stuff like floor mats, tools, etc.
11-17-2011, 07:49 PM
#8
One of our FeatherLight Single Adjustable coilover packages will drop about 5 pounds of weight from the car, and more importantly because of their inverted design keep unsprung weight to a minimum for maximum suspension response. 
11-17-2011, 10:39 PM
#9
Tolero Apto Victum
OP: These rotors are lite and should last you a long time. I have a set and like them a lot. Also check out this tread about mesh tops.
http://shop.performanceafx.com/C6-Z51-Corvette_c15.htm
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-mesh-top.html
http://shop.performanceafx.com/C6-Z51-Corvette_c15.htm
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-mesh-top.html
11-18-2011, 12:22 AM
#10
Le Mans Master
The light weight battery is only good for racing and even then you may have to jump it.
I opted to take the pass seat out, remove all the stuff I usually drive around with, use skinnies on the front and run with 1/4 tank of gas vs 1/2 instead of buying the light weight battery.
My 1/4 mile time uncorrected went from 11.383 to 11.202 and with the driver mod went from 11.369 to 11.179 and I picked up almost 5 MPH.
If you correct those times for DA. The car picked up appromimately .30 weight reduction really improves performance
11-18-2011, 04:53 AM
#11
Drifting
Thread Starter
The light weight battery is only good for racing and even then you may have to jump it.
I opted to take the pass seat out, remove all the stuff I usually drive around with, use skinnies on the front and run with 1/4 tank of gas vs 1/2 instead of buying the light weight battery.
My 1/4 mile time uncorrected went from 11.383 to 11.202 and with the driver mod went from 11.369 to 11.179 and I picked up almost 5 MPH.
If you correct those times for DA. The car picked up appromimately .30 weight reduction really improves performance
I opted to take the pass seat out, remove all the stuff I usually drive around with, use skinnies on the front and run with 1/4 tank of gas vs 1/2 instead of buying the light weight battery.
My 1/4 mile time uncorrected went from 11.383 to 11.202 and with the driver mod went from 11.369 to 11.179 and I picked up almost 5 MPH.
If you correct those times for DA. The car picked up appromimately .30 weight reduction really improves performance
11-18-2011, 08:36 AM
#12
Melting Slicks
The light weight battery is only good for racing and even then you may have to jump it.
I opted to take the pass seat out, remove all the stuff I usually drive around with, use skinnies on the front and run with 1/4 tank of gas vs 1/2 instead of buying the light weight battery.
My 1/4 mile time uncorrected went from 11.383 to 11.202 and with the driver mod went from 11.369 to 11.179 and I picked up almost 5 MPH.
If you correct those times for DA. The car picked up appromimately .30 weight reduction really improves performance
I opted to take the pass seat out, remove all the stuff I usually drive around with, use skinnies on the front and run with 1/4 tank of gas vs 1/2 instead of buying the light weight battery.
My 1/4 mile time uncorrected went from 11.383 to 11.202 and with the driver mod went from 11.369 to 11.179 and I picked up almost 5 MPH.
If you correct those times for DA. The car picked up appromimately .30 weight reduction really improves performance
I've done quite a bit of weight reductuction in mine. I'm all about weight savings. Only thing you can tell by looking in my car is a kirkey race seat and no passenger seat. Other than that you can't tell I've done anything else. I'm a under 3000lbs with my 165lb body in the car with an 1/8-1/4 tank of gas at all times.
Weight is something a lot of people don't realize or under estimate.
Last edited by dsp300c; 11-18-2011 at 08:39 AM.
11-18-2011, 11:26 AM
#13
Le Mans Master
Not true about battery. I used my 15lb braille battery for 2 years in my vette as a daily driver. Worked just fine. Light weight battery isn't just for racing. You must have something wrong with yours if you had to possibly jump it at the track.
I've done quite a bit of weight reductuction in mine. I'm all about weight savings. Only thing you can tell by looking in my car is a kirkey race seat and no passenger seat. Other than that you can't tell I've done anything else. I'm a under 3000lbs with my 165lb body in the car with an 1/8-1/4 tank of gas at all times. Weight is something a lot of people don't realize or under estimate.
I've done quite a bit of weight reductuction in mine. I'm all about weight savings. Only thing you can tell by looking in my car is a kirkey race seat and no passenger seat. Other than that you can't tell I've done anything else. I'm a under 3000lbs with my 165lb body in the car with an 1/8-1/4 tank of gas at all times.
Weight is something a lot of people don't realize or under estimate.I was going to borrow one from Dennis but his was dead, so Dennis looked to borrow Mike's and he had to jump it to start it....... so I ended up running with the stock battery. It seems every time we go to the track (cold days) we have to jump them
YUP, weight makes a very big difference in these cars....... I have finally realized that all that stuff in the rear storage boxes, glove compartment and console need to be out of the car
as it makes a very big difference Wow! 3000 pounds with you in the car, great job
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11-18-2011, 12:02 PM
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When the "LOW FUEL" message shows up during the last pass, your weight plan worked. 
11-18-2011, 12:28 PM
#15
Melting Slicks
I was going to borrow one from Dennis but his was dead, so Dennis looked to borrow Mike's and he had to jump it to start it....... so I ended up running with the stock battery. It seems every time we go to the track (cold days) we have to jump them
YUP, weight makes a very big difference in these cars....... I have finally realized that all that stuff in the rear storage boxes, glove compartment and console need to be out of the car as it make a very big difference
Wow! 3000 pounds with you in the car, great job
YUP, weight makes a very big difference in these cars....... I have finally realized that all that stuff in the rear storage boxes, glove compartment and console need to be out of the car
as it make a very big difference Wow! 3000 pounds with you in the car, great job
11-18-2011, 12:33 PM
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11-18-2011, 01:29 PM
#17
Melting Slicks
Yes skinnie shows. My bad. Lol. He was saying the battery was dying at the track. Not after sitting there for a week. That is why I said something was wrong. I drove to the track the weekend in 45 degree weather. I had no problem starting mine after each run.
11-18-2011, 01:35 PM
#18
Team Owner
depends on how you want the car to function and look
if you want it to look the same there isnt much you can do:
you can take the vanity covers off the engine and remove the hoodliner
there is matting behind the carpeting that can also be removed
there are sound deadening pieces in the rear fenderwells
of course you can get lighter seats
carbon hood
airbox - halltech makes a totally cf version
brakes
tires
the roof can be replaced with a fixed unit like the z06
there are carbon roofs (ZR1 and Z07) that are even lighter
the hoop can also be replaced with the cf version
thread with weights of various stock and aftermarket parts:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ight-list.html
if you want it to look the same there isnt much you can do:
you can take the vanity covers off the engine and remove the hoodliner
there is matting behind the carpeting that can also be removed
there are sound deadening pieces in the rear fenderwells
of course you can get lighter seats
carbon hood
airbox - halltech makes a totally cf version
brakes
tires
the roof can be replaced with a fixed unit like the z06
there are carbon roofs (ZR1 and Z07) that are even lighter
the hoop can also be replaced with the cf version
thread with weights of various stock and aftermarket parts:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ight-list.html
11-18-2011, 05:32 PM
#19
Le Mans Master
If you don't use race gasoline it could be a very long trip to a gasoilne station
as I am not a big fan of having a gasoline can inside the car. If you trailer the car then the least amount of gasoline is the way to go
11-18-2011, 06:33 PM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...d-roof-c6.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...5-base-c6.html
Last edited by el es tu; 11-18-2011 at 06:40 PM.