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C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06General info about GM’s Corvette Supercar, LS9 Corvette Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Suspension Setup for Street or Track
Ron, thanks for the great spread sheet...just downloaded the most updated version and is one of the most valuable peices of information on the forum! Currently dropped about 434 Lbs and counting!
That's huge !!
Can you quantify some of the largest pieces of your reduction?
But .. like I have said before a couple of times in earlier posts, I am merely the messenger who happens to maintain the spread sheet.
Nevertheless, thank you for the kind words of course!
Not true, I remember when you took this thread over, Im sure there was a significant amount of work involved in setting up the original
Originally Posted by db2xpert
That's huge !!
Can you quantify some of the largest pieces of your reduction?
Note:
The spreadsheet contains an embedded file on the first page, titled "2006 Corvette Vehicle Dismantling Manual". That manual shows the weights of many more OEM parts.
Right click the icon if you want to to open it.
Note:
The spreadsheet contains an embedded file on the first page, titled "2006 Corvette Vehicle Dismantling Manual". That manual shows the weights of many more OEM parts.
Right click the icon if you want to to open it.
I just recieved this email from Hotchkiss about their sway bars:
"" I currently only have weights for packaged items. The 2284 kit which includes front and rear bars with all the hardware and packaging is 27lbs. The rear bar only with hardware and packaging is 12lbs. The biggest benefit from our bars is stiffness over stock. Our front Z06 bar is 20% stiffer than stock and the rear bar is 15% and 30% stiffer than stock. I hope this helps, if you need anything else please let me know, and Have a Great Day!""
and this one from Sam Strano @ stranoparts.com
""Mine are slightly lighter overall. Fronts are about the same as I use a 34.9mm bar with .250” wall to their 36.5mm bar with 4mm wall. My rear bar is lighter @ 22mm with a .156” wall they use a 25.4mm bar (which is too big anyway and promotes oversteer) with a similar sized wall. ""
So no solid #'s on Sam's bars but thats a decent idea of what the Hotchkiss weigh. Ill put the Strano bars on a scale to get exact #'s later this spring when I get them.
I just recieved this email from Hotchkiss about their sway bars:
"" I currently only have weights for packaged items. The 2284 kit which includes front and rear bars with all the hardware and packaging is 27lbs. The rear bar only with hardware and packaging is 12lbs. The biggest benefit from our bars is stiffness over stock. Our front Z06 bar is 20% stiffer than stock and the rear bar is 15% and 30% stiffer than stock. I hope this helps, if you need anything else please let me know, and Have a Great Day!""
and this one from Sam Strano @ stranoparts.com
""Mine are slightly lighter overall. Fronts are about the same as I use a 34.9mm bar with .250” wall to their 36.5mm bar with 4mm wall. My rear bar is lighter @ 22mm with a .156” wall they use a 25.4mm bar (which is too big anyway and promotes oversteer) with a similar sized wall. ""
So no solid #'s on Sam's bars but thats a decent idea of what the Hotchkiss weigh. Ill put the Strano bars on a scale to get exact #'s later this spring when I get them.
Keep us informed. Once you have weighed them without the packaging I'll incorporate them in the spreadsheet.
@2:50 they mention their roof weighing 7lbs vs stock 27lbs
Excellent find, thanks!
I had found (and watched) this video clip on their Facebook page as well, but the remark has completely escaped my attention.
The weight saving of this roof is substantial (although a little less than claimed in the video - see Product Description from their website), even compared to those of MTI Racing's competitors.
I'm curious if anyone has purchased this roof panel and if he/she wants to share his/her experience here.
Product Description This incredible addition to your C6 Corvette. MTI Composites has created the ultimate in light weight 100% carbon Fiber roof panels.
This piece not only is stronger than the original oem roof panel but weights a fraction of the oem weight. This panel only weights 7 lbs total compared to close to 23 for stock.
To get this kind of weight reduction in the highest point on your car lowers the cg dramatically and overall weight of the car.
It comes in a dry carbon finish or can be done in a beautiful clear coat as well for that show car quality look.
Note:
The spreadsheet contains an embedded file on the first page, titled "2006 Corvette Vehicle Dismantling Manual". That manual shows the weights of many more OEM parts.
Right click the icon if you want to to open it.
Did you notice their carbon hood @ 9.5 lbs
""This 100% carbon Fiber MTI Composites Heat Extractor Hood for your C6 Corvette is probably one of the nicest functional hoods on the market today. This hood weights only 9.5 lbs and each of the louvered vents can be removed and replaced with solid panels if the aerodynamic needs change. Drag racers will prefer the solid panel for a slicker less drag application where our Road Race customers will enjoy the heat extraction capabilities of this high performance hood. Can be used with hood pins or OEM hood brackets.""
I would just like to say thank you for all the hard work gone into this thread. Makes mod prioritizing much easier and is just a fascinating read in general.
Did you notice their carbon hood @ 9.5 lbs
""This 100% carbon Fiber MTI Composites Heat Extractor Hood for your C6 Corvette is probably one of the nicest functional hoods on the market today. This hood weights only 9.5 lbs and each of the louvered vents can be removed and replaced with solid panels if the aerodynamic needs change. Drag racers will prefer the solid panel for a slicker less drag application where our Road Race customers will enjoy the heat extraction capabilities of this high performance hood. Can be used with hood pins or OEM hood brackets.""
I didn't notice it until I read your post. The hood has been added.
Originally Posted by gatti-man
I would just like to say thank you for all the hard work gone into this thread. Makes mod prioritizing much easier and is just a fascinating read in general.
My pleasure! For me it's no burden or a punishment in any way.
Thank you for your post to alert me. The addition of this J-hook disk is pending.
I have tried to find a type specification in the thread that encompasses post # 17 that you are referring to, but in vain. I'll be happy to include the weight in the list once you or Jeff Ritter can supply that information.
I find the thread about the AP Racing Pro 5000R Brakes highly interesting, so again thank you.
Please note that the J-hook rotors CP5773 and CP4542 were already included previously.
In the mean time I took the opportunity to add the three calipers that are discussed. See the update form in the spreadsheet or the attached picture below
Note:
The spreadsheet contains an embedded file on the first page, titled "2006 Corvette Vehicle Dismantling Manual". That manual shows the weights of many more OEM parts.
Right click the icon if you want to to open it.
That's huge !!
Can you quantify some of the largest pieces of your reduction?
Thanks.
Hey sorry to leave you guys hanging as I have been spending a lot of time working/working on the car but yes I can throw up my spread sheet. It may cause some confusion as I was bad about pulling out several items and getting a group weight as opposed to individual items. Just ask as I still have most items around to get weights if needed.
-Hatch release/pull down brick, dropped almost 4 Lbs back there.
-Padding behind dash, 5 Lbs 11.6 oz and could not get it all.
-Carpet, over 38 Lbs
-Battery swap, over 27 Lbs
Last edited by C6psi; 03-03-2015 at 06:29 PM.
Reason: More info
-Hatch release/pull down brick, dropped almost 4 Lbs back there.
-Padding behind dash, 5 Lbs 11.6 oz and could not get it all.
-Carpet, over 38 Lbs
-Battery swap, over 27 Lbs
-Hatch release/pull down brick, dropped almost 4 Lbs back there.
-Padding behind dash, 5 Lbs 11.6 oz and could not get it all.
-Carpet, over 38 Lbs
-Battery swap, over 27 Lbs
Awesome job thanks but now I've got some questions for you
1-How did you lighten the hood hinges?
2-How did you get to the firewall sound insulation? I bet its involved
3-What did you do to lighten the headlights?
4-Where did you find all the sound tar and what did you use to get it off?
I love all this weight loss stuff!
Thanks again for doing this!
1st question, mainly because I am not very familiar with US metrics:
You list a weight saving of 125 pounds + 2.2 ounces (exterior) and 310 pounds + 13.6 ounces (interior).
My calculation is as follows:
Interior: 293 pounds + 226.2 ounces * 0.0625 = (293 + 14.1375) pounds = 307.14 pounds
Exterior: 116 pounds + 105.8 ounces * 0.0625 = (116 + 6.6125) pounds = 122.61 pounds
Where do I make a mistake?
2nd question - Do you know how formulas work in a spreadsheet? If you do, you don't have to perform the arithmetic yourself.
3rd question - Do you have a suggestion how we can join forces one way or another, e.g. by merging our spreadsheets?
Awesome job thanks but now I've got some questions for you
1-How did you lighten the hood hinges?
2-How did you get to the firewall sound insulation? I bet its involved
3-What did you do to lighten the headlights?
4-Where did you find all the sound tar and what did you use to get it off?
I love all this weight loss stuff!
Thanks again for doing this!
1-Drill baby Drill!
2-Strip the interior out and slide under the dash with a box cutter and dig in!
3- Who needs lights on a race car!
4- Under the body panels and under the carpet.
1st question, mainly because I am not very familiar with US metrics:
You list a weight saving of 125 pounds + 2.2 ounces (exterior) and 310 pounds + 13.6 ounces (interior).
My calculation is as follows:
Interior: 293 pounds + 226.2 ounces * 0.0625 = (293 + 14.1375) pounds = 307.14 pounds
Exterior: 116 pounds + 105.8 ounces * 0.0625 = (116 + 6.6125) pounds = 122.61 pounds
Where do I make a mistake?
2nd question - Do you know how formulas work in a spreadsheet? If you do, you don't have to perform the arithmetic yourself.
3rd question - Do you have a suggestion how we can join forces one way or another, e.g. by merging our spreadsheets?
1-Your math does not fail you, I started subracting weight without adding items to the list, I need to update the spreadsheet. Felt the individual weights were the key but sorry for the confusion. I have about 17 more pounds to add to the list.
2-I do but I usaully have folks to build these for me!
3-As your spread sheet is much superior I say just let me know if you need any individual weights and I would be happy to supply to add to yours! Great job!
01-04-2015, 10:34 AM
