Official Fit "lightweight" thread
#121
How is that so... aren't eh 16" Konig heliums far from the 11lbs the 15" heliums are? Stock rims weight est: 15-16lbs. 16" Konig Heliums weight 16.4lbs. Which is why I'm kind of torn on the heliums...
#122
I finally had a chance to install my new DEKA ETX 14 BATTERY (FIG.1),it cost me $ 62 shipped,it's verry light only 12 LBS,the adaptor cost me $ 24 shipped,altogether $ 86 bucks,not bad for a 10 LBS weight reduction,plus it create extra space on my engine bay,the OEM battery weighs approximately 22 LBS (FIG.2),i did'nt use the OEM cheap plastic battery cover,i just paint my battery with a ceramic thermal barrier paint,heres some pictures,FIG.1
#123
I know somebody already posted the weight of the Australian Fit's stock front seat weight (w/o airbags, about 35 lbs?), does anybody have a measurement of the USDM stock front seat weight? Or a guess? Thanks..
#124
USDM drivers seat and airbag is 43.5 pounds without mounting bolts, without the seat belt, and without the seat position sensor (all of which moved to the replacement seat so it's not a change in vehicle weight and won't be counted as saved weight).
#126
stock flywheel: 17lbs
fidanza lightened flywheel: 7lbs.
Last edited by kancerr; 08-29-2008 at 11:19 PM.
#127
my lightweight mods are:
spoon battery
recaro seats
tein basic damper suspension
nardi steering wheel
spoon cf hood
volk wheels
T1R forged lugnuts
ac removal
quarter tank of gas fillup everytime
mind you, i have added weight with my indash navi, pedals, turbo kit, gauge pod, hid headlights, etc.
spoon battery
recaro seats
tein basic damper suspension
nardi steering wheel
spoon cf hood
volk wheels
T1R forged lugnuts
ac removal
quarter tank of gas fillup everytime
mind you, i have added weight with my indash navi, pedals, turbo kit, gauge pod, hid headlights, etc.
#130
Light weight wheels are probably the only light weight mod that you can get that will "feel" right off the bat. 16lbs, 30lbs. isn't that much in relation to the whole car. Now if you remove 100lbs or more then you are going to "feel" a difference. But there is not point in doing that unless you want to sacrifice daily usage. in order to do that you are going to have to remove the rear seats and some interior paneling, or spend hundreds of dollars on cf parts. for a street car, wheels and a cf hood and/or cf rear hatch is probably the most you can do unless you want to loose some daily usage out of your fit. Now if you where building a race car i would say otherwise but few if anybody on these boards are making there fits track only cars.
#134
I posted this in another thread, but figured it may be helpful here as well.
Here is the weight reduction I achieved on my car:
*Removed & weighed several rear interior components, including:
-rear wiper assembly - 2.3
-rear child seat tether covers - 0.1
-rear spare tire cover - 6.2
-rear seat strikers - 1.1
-rear seatbelt assemblies (left, right, middle) - 9.5
-rear seatbelt buckles - 1.3
-rear left & right seat w/ bolts - 64.6
-spare tire & jack - 24.3
-Spoon axleback weight savings - 3.5 [stock 10.5 minus Spoon 7.0]
-Recaro SPG + Nagisa Auto weight savings - 20.5 [stock 43.5 minus bucket & slider 23]
-Braille B14115 weight savings - 9.5 [stock~21 minus Braille 11.5]
Total: 142.9 lbs
Theoretically, since last time I weighed my car it was 2550 with me, 1/4 tank, no spare and jack, 9.5 lb Enkei RPF1 w/ Falken Azenis...
2550
- 150 (me)
- 118.6 (since spare & jack already counted)
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2281.4 (about?)
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Additional weights of trim I did not remove:
rear left lower panel - 3.4
rear right lower panel - 3.0
rear hatch panel - 1.0
When I weigh my car next time I go to the shop, I will post the actual figures here.
Here is the weight reduction I achieved on my car:
*Removed & weighed several rear interior components, including:
-rear wiper assembly - 2.3
-rear child seat tether covers - 0.1
-rear spare tire cover - 6.2
-rear seat strikers - 1.1
-rear seatbelt assemblies (left, right, middle) - 9.5
-rear seatbelt buckles - 1.3
-rear left & right seat w/ bolts - 64.6
-spare tire & jack - 24.3
-Spoon axleback weight savings - 3.5 [stock 10.5 minus Spoon 7.0]
-Recaro SPG + Nagisa Auto weight savings - 20.5 [stock 43.5 minus bucket & slider 23]
-Braille B14115 weight savings - 9.5 [stock~21 minus Braille 11.5]
Total: 142.9 lbs
Theoretically, since last time I weighed my car it was 2550 with me, 1/4 tank, no spare and jack, 9.5 lb Enkei RPF1 w/ Falken Azenis...
2550
- 150 (me)
- 118.6 (since spare & jack already counted)
-----------
2281.4 (about?)
__________
Additional weights of trim I did not remove:
rear left lower panel - 3.4
rear right lower panel - 3.0
rear hatch panel - 1.0
When I weigh my car next time I go to the shop, I will post the actual figures here.
#135
Under the carpet of both front seats is a very thick pad, almost like firewall mat that probably weighed a couple of pounds. I removed the driver side mat due to mildew from a previous water leak. Noise did not increase noticeably and I hate noise.
#136
My Jazz is supposed to weigh 2175lbs as stock.
I havent had it on the scales yet but will to see what the real weight is. I purposely chose a base spec here in the UK. There is no AC, height adjustable seat, side airbags etc etc
The easiest and most cost effective weight saving will be wheels and tyres. It retains all the functionality of the car. Anybody ever fitted light weight wheels and tyres to their mountain bike and felt the difference?
I havent had it on the scales yet but will to see what the real weight is. I purposely chose a base spec here in the UK. There is no AC, height adjustable seat, side airbags etc etc
The easiest and most cost effective weight saving will be wheels and tyres. It retains all the functionality of the car. Anybody ever fitted light weight wheels and tyres to their mountain bike and felt the difference?
#137
I'm bumping this thread because it is one of my favorites. Also, I will be weight my fit once the 8 point cage is installed this weekend. Ill post pics and weight. thanks
Keep this thread going! post guys!
Keep this thread going! post guys!
#139
when i go to get my car soon after the caging, they will re weigh it to take in the latest weight changes listed above. The estimated the cage weighing 60 lbs ish.
Ill keep you guys updated