View Full Version : The how-much-does-your-car-weigh thread
RalliartRsX
10-04-2006, 06:17 PM
Well, I am very keen on the weight of my car for so many reasons (gas mileage, wear and tear on parts, better response, etc.) Granted. my car is not a stripped down racecar as its going to be a daily. But, I am still conscious of weight when I add certain parts and where that weight goes.
I ended up going to the scales just out of curiosity. Was expecting along the lines of ~ 2700 + lbs. Well to my surprise, the car weighed in right at 2700lbs on the dot! Not bad I thought.
Specs:
Car : 92 Coupe
Trim: SE (sunroof, power locks/windows, power steering, no ABS)
Engine: CA
Gas level: Just below half tank
Weight was done without me in the car and about 1/2 tank of gas. I also had a few miscellaneous crap in the back, so, give or take a few lbs for wet weight without me present (I am about 175)
So, what does your car weigh??
articdragon192
10-04-2006, 06:51 PM
91 Fastback LE
Power everything
Pop up moonroof
Spare tire and jack were removed.
Full interior w/s14 belts.
Gas tank at E.
2670 lbs.
spdfreek0o
10-04-2006, 07:53 PM
91 fastback se
power everything
moonroof
cf hood
rear interior stripped/no back seat
weighed in at 2620 with an empty tank.
sw20>>s14
10-05-2006, 01:40 AM
ive been meaning to weigh my car at a dump site scale or toll scale, but mines a fat fat heffer...
HKsilvia
10-05-2006, 06:12 AM
where can u get the weight tho? i wanna weight it long time ago already
cdlong
10-05-2006, 07:40 AM
'95 base, no spare, maybe 1/4 tank=2740lbs
whooha1217
10-05-2006, 08:25 AM
95 se no sunroof, s13 sr, full size battery, 1/2 tank of gas, with heavy wheels and heavy tires (falken rt615), full interior, no spare or anything in the trunk
2780lbs
i'm the heaviest.... damnit
S13FREEAAK
10-05-2006, 08:55 AM
91 hatch
Power everything
pop up sunroof
rear interior stripped, tar removed
1/2 tank of gas
2680 lbs
Blackparade
10-05-2006, 11:29 AM
My lil bros car
92 hatch
all kinds of crap in there....spare jack, comp, vacuum (LOL)
2730lbs
Im gonna weigh mine soon, to corner balance my car.
Ive got an RB20det
kts
fno1rc 17x9 +20
Stock interior
Will post as soon as i weigh in!
94cc0rd
10-05-2006, 11:58 AM
98 SE, no sunroof, spare tire, jack, cross wrench, 1/4 tank gas
2769 lbs.
Dr.Baby
10-05-2006, 11:59 AM
2440lbs
stock glass
full cage
fully spot welded chassis
painless wiring
all the BS removed
full tank of gas
ive still gotta gut and lighten the doors, put in lexan and some other shit. i want to get it around 2300.
gutting the door on the cressida removed about 10lbs a peice, and this was after ripping off the door cards, i'm just talking about the metal.
lexan will bring it down even more
TurDz
10-05-2006, 03:45 PM
98 SE, no sunroof, spare tire, jack, cross wrench, 1/4 tank gas
2769 lbs.
Thanks man. I needed that number...I have the same car as you.
Where did you get your car weighed?
honduh
10-05-2006, 04:56 PM
back when I first got the car
'98 SE full interior, 5speed, complete stock, with spare and 1/2 tank of gas
2730lbs on truck scale.
Wykydtron
10-06-2006, 04:31 AM
I went to the scale, 2700lbs w/ cusco roll cage
power everything
moon roof
no rear seats
no rear panels
s14 seats
I'd like to ditch the hatch for carbon fiber and lexan... but my pocket would hurt and my bank kick me square in the teeth
AceInHole
10-06-2006, 05:48 AM
1995 S14
KA-T
Full working A/C
1/2 tank gas
17x9 & 17x10.5 AFS Mustang wheel replicas (30+lbs each)
275f 315r Hoosier AS304 tires
Moderate chassis bracing
2750lbs
Stock G35coupe
1/4 tank gas
stock wheels with 245 V710's
3330lbs
blu808
10-06-2006, 02:05 PM
93 rx-7.
2002 ls1/ t56
12 point cage
half tank of gas
2480lbs with 444hp
Power to weight ratio FTW
kuruptR
10-07-2006, 10:54 AM
2447lbs,
removed everything in the back(no wiper antana speakers, speaker brakets, paneling, bolts, brakets)
Front retains carpet, removed sound deadner. Full door panels nothing gutted up front.
Gutted Engine Bay, Retains power Steering, and Front Wipers.
Saftey 21 8 PT.CAGE
18" HEAVY FABULOUS WHEELS all round.
Bastard Ganadors Weigh More than stock.!!!! May Have to Opt for some F1 mirrors.
Will hit 2200lbs no problems, just need some more cash for more carbon parts, differnt windows, lighter brakes, Ti Exhuast, Aluminum Rebar. Gut Doors Replace With Cusco Carbon door Bar.
Shawn_of_the_Dead
10-07-2006, 05:02 PM
Weighed mine @ the track recently and it was 2616lbs. with me in it, and about 1/2 or less of gas.
93 Coupe
SR motor
Silvia Conv.
Full Interior w/S14 seats.
93 SE alloys.
w/spare.
I am hoping when this is no longer my daily driver I can get it down to about 2200lbs. I would be happy with that.
-=RS13=-
10-07-2006, 08:09 PM
I weighed mine a while ago
1220 KG --->2689 lbs
93 Hatch SR20
Stripped back half but had 2 more wheels and tire's in the back, full set of tools, floor jack, full tank of gas.
I am guessing i am close to 2400 lbs with out the extra's.
NeedCAforS13
10-07-2006, 08:30 PM
2550 at the local drag strip
base model s13 coupe w/ ca18det and most of the interior, spare tire, and half tank of gas. 16x8 rota grids w/ azenis (kinda heavy)
RalliartRsX
10-08-2006, 09:15 PM
Dam, it looks like I have a ways to go to compare to some of you folks weight!!
Hmmm, I wanted a target weight of around 2500+ 50 max wet weight without me in the car. Might be a push considering my car is so plush. But, I am not too far off. Still pretty much have loads of stock equipment (spare tie, jack, rear seats, etc.) which I can probably chuck for not being used.
Bah, we will see.............
ChinaManDrift
12-02-2006, 10:13 PM
2550 at the local drag strip
base model s13 coupe w/ ca18det and most of the interior, spare tire, and half tank of gas. 16x8 rota grids w/ azenis (kinda heavy)
that ca18det really lowere the wieght of your car ...hahaha...nice ...and u still have everything in the car
ixfxi
12-02-2006, 10:29 PM
s13.5 hatch = 2280 lbs
come on faig, dont make a claim like this without backing it up.. atleast show some pics or post some specs.
serious.. its nice to actually SEE what people did to lighten their cars. you remind me of these "internet" so-called porno actresses, that never do anything other than show some damn cleavage.
show us some poonanny............ haha
blu808
12-02-2006, 11:00 PM
Stock 2006 GTO 3780 Lbs.
downshift_sideways
12-02-2006, 11:03 PM
We'll my car right now weighs about 2500...lol no motor..
Wykydtron
12-03-2006, 04:30 AM
Specs: s14 Seats, Cusco Roll Cage, Tien HE Coilovers, Tanabe etc etc, URAS Bodykit, no rear interior, no sound ded, A-Tech Weapons 17x9
Car : 93 Hatch
Trim: SE (sunroof, power locks/windows, power steering, no ABS)
Engine: SR
Gas level: Just below half tank
2700lbs
KA-T_240
12-03-2006, 10:17 PM
2660. 90 240sx hatch. 5-speed, KA24det setup with all that mumbo jumbo, full interior, no AC or spair tire stuff,stock suspension ect, 300zx front brakes
hitman
12-04-2006, 02:32 AM
s14- 2495 1/3 tank gas
this was before roll cage
still has heater core blower motor, door panels center consol stock hood etc. not really anything special.
you could get the car super super light, but its kinda dumb becuase then it has no side windows and shit and you cant even leave your car out overnight at the hotel by the track.
hitman
12-04-2006, 02:34 AM
s14- 2495 1/3 tank gas
this was before roll cage
still has heater core blower motor, door panels center consol stock hood etc. not really anything special.
you could get the car super super light, but its kinda dumb becuase then it has no side windows and shit and you cant even leave your car out overnight at the hotel by the track.
sc300turbo
12-06-2006, 09:34 PM
im real curious to get my car to the scales...im very encougaged..i wanted to hit 2500 lb but i should be under that...its an 89 base model coupe,roll up windows...no power anything no sunroof.......
gutted all a/c components including condensor, blower, fans, compressor
swapped in jdm seat belts, all the sound deadening is out.....all spare tire stuff is out.....all stereo and speakers are out.....i have a silvia conversion but going with a cf hood ....even the windshield washer resivoir is out....battery is in the trunk and a 1jz under the hood.....
the weight of the 1j is very minimal from the ka.......
once its running ill weight it in....
Jeff
KA24DESOneThree
01-02-2007, 07:57 PM
Just had to post. Here is the reading as of tonight, since my brother only had a limited time to help me at the shop. This is with my brother (~143.3lbs) and three Porsche 2.2L flywheels (~23.5lbs) on his lap:
DF: 650LBS PF: 680LBS
DR: 600LBS PR: 540LBS
Total: 2470LBS
Total minus added weight: ~2303.2lbs
Crossweights are 1190/1280, or 48.18%/51.82%.
Front/rear is 1330/1140, or 53.85%/46.15%
Side/Side is 1250/1220, or 50.61%/49.39%
Still have a decent amount of tar, haven't relocated my Optima Redtop, no spare, no wing, no sunroof, no panels except driver's side door panel, fiberglass hood, Sparco Pro2000, DC Sports front strut bar, Okuyama Carbing rear bar, all the aftermarket arms, more under bracing, fender braces, 3" aluminized steel cat-back with resonator and Magnaflow muffler, Silvia front, no AC, big brakes, no e-brake assembly, two speakers, about 6 gallons gas.
I'm pretty stoked it's that low. Now I just need to lose more.
UNITEDMASTER
08-16-2007, 09:03 PM
Hello all ,not to bump an old thread,but I just scaled my car on MON(finally have time to do my own.Here we go!!
WITHOUT DRIVER!! TOTAL 2416 lbs a lil less than a QTR tank
LFT=1214/50.2% RT=1202/49.8%
FRONT=1331/55% REAR=1085/45.0
CROSS= 1213/ 50.3%
CORNER WEIGHTS
LF=665 - RF=665
LR=548 -RR=537( 11 lbs differance,I have to move the coilovers to get it on the trailer so ride height is eyeballed with a tape at track,not ideal).
I have no FRP parts,fully gutted ,full cage, manual windows, STD size BATT in stock location , no AC/ heater,all OEM glass ,S13 coupe,SR20,thinwall steel Xaust,full body kit. Fresh off the HTM (GRIP)
My ideal goal is 2200,soooo FRP doors,hood trunk,lexan,FRP roof cap are my next mods . PEACE IMO I think its statically well balanced,I will ADJ corner weights to compensate for driver weight!!!!!!!! I weigh 239 & 6'3"
orange13donkey
08-16-2007, 09:24 PM
91 base model hatch
sr20det
no ps/ac
gutted interior
fiberglass racing seat
1/4 tank of gas
weighed in at 2358
Iceman00
08-17-2007, 09:50 AM
2860 In an Altima. Empty tank of gas, and driver in car.
KA24DESOneThree
08-18-2007, 12:21 PM
Last time I weighed mine, it was ~2250, give or take 5 lbs. Since then I've lost the head unit, speaker, miscellaneous bracketry, wiring, clutch fan, rear strut brace, and replaced the power belts with manual so car is likely about 2230lbs with dash and passenger seat. I'll lose another 8lbs if I ditch the hood I have on the car for the hood in my garage.
I figure there's another 30lbs to be lost by switching to a titanium exhaust, another 9 or so by going with an aluminum driveshaft, and a couple more in excess wiring and switching to a FG race seat for the passenger. Trunk lid could be a couple pounds lighter as well and some time spent with a rotary tool could lose some nonessential bracketry.
I think 2250lbs with a very stout cage, LS1/T56 combo, and 18x12s all around is doable.
Iceman00
08-18-2007, 02:36 PM
What motor was in the car at the time you weighed it?
240AM
08-18-2007, 03:45 PM
haven't weighed it lately but I was getting close 2300 lbs. gutted interior and removed: Ac, headlight motors, egr, heater, fan, ps, trunk lining, spare, radio, speakers, manual belts, custom exhaust. Basically my interior consists of the dash and two seats and it is a 1992 coupe. I will add bucket seats and a cage soon so the weight will go up slightly but I plan to offset this with a carbon fiber hood, trunk and fenders.
UNITEDMASTER
08-19-2007, 01:44 AM
What motor was in the car at the time you weighed it?
Hello Im wondering the same. Because my car is kinda the same , & Im not that light. Is the silvia face that much lighter than pop ups,I have removed the motors too. Anyhow Im just interested cause thats my ideal goal 2220-2250:2f2f:
yokotas13
08-19-2007, 03:11 AM
car:
1996 Nissan Stagea RS
trim
fully loaded (leather power everythign etcetc)
engine
rb25det
GTR transmission
3685
its a fat bitch
rps13drift
08-19-2007, 09:55 AM
I am very curious to see what my 94 convertible weighs? I gutted everything/took out all carpets and panels even the stereo system. I also took off front and rear bumper supports. I know the vert stock weighs as much as an s14. So i wondering how much weight i can drop,
sr20boostn20
08-19-2007, 10:17 AM
89 hatch power windows power mirrors, no sunroof
sr motor no ac/ ps
gutted hatch
no front bumuper suppourt
steelies up front slicks on slipstreams on the back
1/4 tank gas
2550 lbs, 2750 lbs w/ me in it
jobestudios
08-19-2007, 12:36 PM
89 S13 Coupe base
No bumper support, SR swapped, 1/2 tank of gas
2500 on the nose.
KA24DESOneThree
08-19-2007, 01:07 PM
What motor was in the car at the time you weighed it?
KA with intake. Still have all smog-legal parts in place, factory manifold, 3" cat to 3" aluminized mild steel piping to Magnaflow muffler.
Also running 245/40R17 RE01Rs on CE/TE combo.
Switching from heavy Optima or stock-sized battery to a Braille will almost guarantee you at least 20lbs weight savings.
I have both bumper supports.
Here's a nearly complete list of what's been removed or replaced to save weight:
-all interior panels except door panels and dash, no glovebox, head unit, headliner, or center console
-rear seats
-most of the sound deadening except on rear wheelwells and driver's and passenger's footwells ahead of cross bar thing
-AC compressor, compressor bracket, condensor, condensor fan, and most of the lines
-replaced Optima with Braille B14115 and relocated to behind passenger seat
-replaced stock power belts with S14 manual belts
-removed stock power sunroof and riveted sheet aluminum in its place
-replaced stock trunk lid with carbon trunk lid, held shut by 2 pins and 2 latches
-replaced stock hood with FG hood, held shut by 4 pins
-removed cruise control
-removed all speakers
-removed antenna
-removed all unnecessary wiring inside the passenger compartment and currently working my way forward
-lightweight flywheel (it's not much but it counts)
-removed clutch fan
-replaced driver's seat with Sparco Pro2000
-USDM front end replaced with Silvia front end
-removed e-brake assembly (necessitated by braking upgrade)
-removed spare (I live life on the EDGE! :keke: )
-removed all unnecessary bracketry
-removed wheel well liners
-removed flux capacitor
Here's where I've added weight:
-wheel/tire combo (despite the CEs/TEs each being 3/2lbs, respectively, lighter than stock, the much bigger tire increases the weight)
-front DC Sports strut tower brace
-Nams shakitto plates
-Ultra Racing fender braces
-Nismo TC bracket brace
-Koyo radiator
-Whiteline sways
-SPL subframe and rear link braces
-all the rear links
-aftermarket FLCAs
-coilovers with camber plates
-VLSD diff cover
I'm sure I forgot a couple things but that's about it.
racepar1
08-19-2007, 02:18 PM
92' base model coupe pretty much stock W/ all sound deadening removed (still had carpet and all interior panels though) and completely gutted trunk 2804 with 1/4 tank of gas and my fat ass in the driver's seat (2594 w/o my fat ass) Don't know about my hatch yet but will be corner-weighted and aligned next month so if this post is still active then i'll let everyone know.
Z33dori
08-19-2007, 10:24 PM
wtf my door sticker says 3600+
stock 91 hatch se sh
same for my bud who has a 93 base hatch
and my other firned 3400+ in 89 coupe
how yall get such light cars?
KA24DESOneThree
08-20-2007, 12:14 AM
Because what is on your door sticker is the gross vehicle weight, not the curb weight.
Wookie384
08-22-2007, 04:12 AM
2004 Scion xB
All suspension, FN01R-C's, gutted out behind the drivers seat with a bucket seat (Stock seat weighs a ton!) About 2200 Lbs.
trsilvias13
08-22-2007, 12:34 PM
fd3s nothing in trunk, 1/4 tank of gas, nitto 555r drag radial, 2650
evo 9 gsr 3250 stock - no rear seats - 555r all around
rhd silvia s13 stripped rear - 2425,
I still have not weigh my kouki s14 yet.
Andrew Bohan
08-22-2007, 12:52 PM
my camry weighed 3420 with half a tank of gas
1QUICK4
08-22-2007, 10:20 PM
89 s13, 1/4 tank of gas, sr20
2,580 without me in it.
Front weighs 140 lbs more than the rear. some day it will be close to 50/50, i hope
SILVIA_KIDs14.5
10-31-2007, 01:26 PM
well with a full carbonfiber frontend and bodykit stripped interior so around 2500 lbs haven't yet hit the scales, but plan on it
stinky_180
10-31-2007, 02:53 PM
where in southern california do you guys get weighted at? do you guys go to those weigh stations on freeways? my friend jake got his car cornered weighted by Alex at G-Dimensions, but are there any alternative shops that can do this (in orange county)?
KnightRyderx2
10-31-2007, 03:58 PM
Evo 3 - 2800 pounds... Im not sure on how much on pushing, maybe close to 300 hp, but that wieght with the awd is awesome...
Thats with all the extra wieght in there; 6 point cage, sound system, and couple other nicities.
statik
10-31-2007, 04:07 PM
my s14 weighed in at 2950 with me in it (150 at the time =]) full tank of gas, full interior, sub/amps
driftstyre
11-01-2007, 02:00 PM
Evo 3 - 2800 pounds... Im not sure on how much on pushing, maybe close to 300 hp, but that wieght with the awd is awesome...
Thats with all the extra wieght in there; 6 point cage, sound system, and couple other nicities.
Al's Evo II is down to 2550 now with a T45 cage. I think he can take more out but he wants it to stay the way it is.
Wet with me in it, this past year's 240 Maxi weighed in at 2245. Weights are not ideal and should be better after the winter.
When I originally built the car it weighed 1944 dry without sway bars. The front sway bar setup is close to 35 lbs and is outta here. It will be replaced by a Titanium bladed setup from a 96 spec Group A Impreza...4 lbs.
k's_silvia2.0
11-01-2007, 02:05 PM
I gotta hit up the trucker scale by my house ill post weight later.
Nikeboy355
11-01-2007, 04:23 PM
My S13 is down to 2370 lbs. ...
No interior except driver seat, door panels, dash, and center console...
I'm hoping to drop another 100 with some carbon panels and removing the sound deadoning...
http://photos.freshalloy.com/gallery/d/29591-1/2IMG_6217.jpg
azn_romeox
11-01-2007, 04:31 PM
'98 240sx (no sunroof, spare tire, full interior nothing removed)
This is my daily driver so I didn't care about gutting it. I have my track s13 so no need to strip away from a comfy ride.
-ls1/t56
ac compressor still attached (no condencer, it'l have ac in a few weeks so add 5-10 pounds if you want
heavy rays wheels.
2910 Ibs wet ( full tank gas, class books, snap on bag full on crap). w/o driver
Ronald
gsracer
11-01-2007, 09:57 PM
96 s14
heavy ass work meisters
vh45de v8
z32 5 speed
no ac
2760 half tank of gas
turbobrick
11-02-2007, 02:20 PM
I still need to get my s13 weighed, but from reading this thread it will probably be around 2500.
I had volvo weighed a while ago, came out to 3316lbs. Not to bad considering its a big car.
Shakedown
11-02-2007, 02:41 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b163/imafreeskier/sentrastripped.jpg
i'd suggest keeping the windscreen tho
Andrew Bohan
11-02-2007, 02:54 PM
with a chassis that floppy, the windshield would just break though.
zsimp
11-02-2007, 08:45 PM
I betcha that bad boy would be like a wet noodle. Light though!
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