CJB

I am using Corbeau GTA Lo Backs for comfort over the KIRKEY selections. Each seat is around 18lbs, if I remember correctly frame guides 5 to 7lbs? Really comfortable good fit.

LT-4 CE

Very cool. I look forward to hearing/seeing how it turns out.

briannutter

Just like the energizer bunny. Up every few weeks just TAUNTING me to rip all the superflous junk out of my car. Someday on Barret-Jackson, somebodies going to be talking about the crazy guy in Cleveland that tore his Corvette apart, BUT-kept all this junk in his basement. Heck, the parts will be worth more than the CAR by then!

1996man

anybody know how much teh actual difference long tube headers vs stock manifolds weigh? or how much cats weigh? im really curious exactly how much those light weight hoods save. i heard on this board a while ago that a guy cut all the exces length off of almost every bolt on his car and saved almost 60lbs. can you buy lightweight hardware(screws/bolts/nuts ect) that is still strong?

bill mcdonald

On some hot rod tv show, they did a thing on a gale banks drag race car. all fasteners/bolts were made of titanuim.

1996man

where can u get titanium bolts?

bill mcdonald

http://www.racebolts.com/

http://www.unitedtitanium.com/bolts/index.html

just what I found on google in 5 seconds.
Im afraid to look at the price.

0ski_dwn_it

mack if you could let me know what sorta seat setup/installation you go with, I would like to perhaps move to some seats also.

I am hoping that removing some possible weight, seats, rear window, and some other goods might let my IRS live a little longer. GD'in motor is eating up my entire years bonus I was planning on putting towards a rear setup. Stil might just start hackin on it and then I will have to complete it, like it or not.

Thanks if you can get me some info.

NitrousSam

I don't remember the exact amount between the manifolds to headers and I am at work right now but I have it on my home computer on a spreadsheet...I do remember that the weight savings did surprise me. I actually have made a table for different weights of stuff I took off and the comparison in weight to what I am putting back on. The table is far from complete but it is a good start and that way when someone gets on the forum a year from now asking the same questions that I have been asking I will have a file I can e-mail them.

NitrousSam

Maybe we can put our heads together and work out a group purchase with one of the forum supporters. Jegs is now a site supporter and their pricing is typically excellent so maybe a seat deal is possible if we can get enough people together.

NitrousSam

New details regarding making your Vette lighter:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...89&forum_id=48

95PoloVert

[QUOTE=1996man]anybody know how much teh actual difference long tube headers vs stock manifolds weigh? or how much cats weigh? [QUOTE]

Hooker 2151's and no cats dropped just over 40lbs on my '95.

Removing spare tire/jack/lugnut wrench dropped 33lbs.

A/C Delete dropped 23lbs, plus the weight of the refrigerant.

JCAIRE2

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1996man

a bit expensive i see!

NitrousSam

That's pretty cool...they are expensive but very stealthy. I wouldn't use them for my entire car but there are some places towards the front that would be cool. It would also save a ton of time rifle drilling some of my existing fasteners.

1996man

rifle drilling? what is that? has anybody here ever tried to lighten their car through hardware like this? even if it is using titanium bolts, cutting excess length off or as you say rifle drilling?

GRX

Lose the spare. I'm going this route...

NitrousSam

Rifle drilling: Kind of like drilling/machining our the center of a bolt or fastener leaving enough material to still be able to use the faster yet hollow out a sizable portion which removes weight. This is ONLY acceptable on non critical areas of the car. There are MANY areas where you would never want to do this but there are some places that would be non issues. Many people who are willing to spend some extra money can buy aluminum fasters non critical areas or titanium for the critical locations where strength and weight reduction are desired.

padrummer1

I may be overstating the obvious, but instead of spending hundreds of dollars on titanium bolts and maching hardware for 5-7 pounds - just go on a diet.

I come from the cycle racing arena and had 220 lb freinds that would spend $400 on titanium rear sets to save 4 lbs. Maybe its not the car that is over weight?

I certainly dont mean to offend anyone! just wanted to chime in. Carry on...

NitrousSam

If I could remove 10 lbs off the nose or remove 10 lbs from my body from a drag race standpoint I would rather lose the 10lbs off the nose of the car. Money is not the primary issue with what I am doing othewise I would be building a different type of car entirely. Nose weight is very important because the lighter you can get your nose weight the easier it is to get the power to your rear wheels and tires and that is typically how you can hook up a car and get it down the track.