djtimo Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Nice work Tim. Been there and done with a full strip earlier this year. It makes a big difference as even the plastics weight cumulatively but the car is so raw that so you need to be committed. I've got my zed done to 1380kg now with quarter tank fuel and all the other fluids. I believe the UK spec GT weighs 1600kg with fluids. It's a shame I didn't weight individual parts for reference but this has been done before on my 350z US. The only areas left for me is the window motors, AC compressor and lines and lean replacement for all the glass except windscreen. There probably just under 100kg there but I'll loose about 25kg to my full roll cage and when I get the sc back on. Fwiw I would have done an initial corner weight and put the battery in the best spot to roughly even the weights to make full corner weghting easier. Hi mate, I have not had the car corner weighted yet but i see what you mean regarding battery placement. My thinking was getting weight over the back axle and keeping it neutral for the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Bennet Im still after a poly gearbox bush and New LSD over winter. If you about I would love a ride in your beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hey Tim, if you are passing through before it starts to snow just give me a call and you can have a drive yourself though it maybe misleading since I'm on full solid bushes, solid mounts and wide R888s. My car is going in for a full cage during winter so give me a head up. I would recommend the urethane gb mount and LSD 100%. 2way is way better than I thought but I use my car predominantly for track or driving to track. If you have doubts get the 1.5-2way Cusco or Kaaz so you can adjust it to suit. Get urethane engine mounts and diff to tie the whole driveline together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Had a spare hour this afternoon so Ive whipped the now unused from door speakers out More weight go from the front end now Passenger door card off. Ready to go Drivers door done. 2 x speakers and bolts Also removed the rear cargo net and an eye bolt that was not needed. TOTAL WEIGHT REMOVED = 1.1KG TOTAL SO FAR = 10.57KG Edited December 3, 2015 by djtimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Today @ Oulton Park 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I like the red touchs on it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) More work today on reducing front end weight. This one was kind of weight reduction/Because race car etc etc... Have always like the old skool drag cars with boys panel that have been gun drilled so I though Id have a go! Bumper off Dirty OEM brace Tops row cut.. Start of 2nd row and brace has been wire brushed clean. Alu disc's that have been removed from front end. Disc's on scales. I've stopped now as its dark and Im knackered! lol.. Load's more to come out the bottom and back so I think it will be just under 1KG saved in total. TOTAL SO FAR 11KG Edited December 15, 2015 by djtimo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Junior Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 This thread is heroic! Good work sir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Nice work mate "the wrench time" is certainly going in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Love all the drilling of the crash bar, ...such a shame it will be hidden but definitely worth doing in the quest for a better power to weight ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Love all the drilling of the crash bar, ...such a shame it will be hidden but definitely worth doing in the quest for a better power to weight ratio. Doesn't need to be hidden 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 ^^ Wouldn't look quite so cool with the front bumper missing though Grundy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Grundy you should sooooo do this to tours on show. I'll be doing the same if not more to the rear brace soon Finished it off today Little arty black and white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 ^^ Pretty cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Grundy you should sooooo do this to tours on show. I'll be doing the same if not more to the rear brace soon Finished it off today Little arty black and white I'll come pay a visit Can work on some media footage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Is it wrong to get exited over ordering some new fat R888 rubber for the back? LOL.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Is it wrong to get exited over ordering some new fat R888 rubber for the back? LOL.. Don't worry, when my arches come I can't wait for bigger rubber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Is it wrong to get exited over ordering some new fat R888 rubber for the back? LOL.. Don't worry, when my arches come I can't wait for bigger rubber What arches mate?? I keep looking at the carbon doluck ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Is it wrong to get exited over ordering some new fat R888 rubber for the back? LOL.. Don't worry, when my arches come I can't wait for bigger rubber What arches mate?? I keep looking at the carbon doluck ones... JDM flares I think, as If I got the Star dust ones I'd need new wider wheels. With these I can lose the camber, raise it a little and get bigger tyres. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) More work on the zed for a few hours this afternoon. The diet is progressing My fist thing was to clear the crap out the transition tunnel cubby I totally forgot I even had anything in!!! 0.8KG Before we make a start on removing the carpet the seats have had to come out. Sitting super low down on the floor! lol.. Drivers side view. Drivers footwell. Passenger side view as carpet comes out. Quite lot of sound deadening to come out that should save a good amount of weight still! OEM front 350z floor mats out 1.8KG Air bag ECU removed as I now have no airbags so this is a waste to carry around lol... Has 4 14mm bolts that hold it down and I've forgot to put those in so its 50g heaver than this i think. 0.3KG My body weight (A lot i know haha I will lose a few KG and help the Power to weight haha) Floor carpet out. Me holding the floor carpet. 4.3KG Driver vs. passenger Passenger seat balanced on scale. 21.8-22KG (I was holding it so not quite full weight) OEM driver seat is just about 25kg as it has extra motors and more adjustments. Driver seat with all mounting brackets 14.7KG Possible saving when new passenger seat is in = 7.1KG TOTAL SO FAR 18.2KG Edited December 15, 2015 by djtimo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Next job it so remover the tar sound deadening plus some other bits of deadener. Im then looking to cut down the wiring loom as most bits in the cabin are not used now to save more weight. The dash trim and centre console covering the trans tunnel are going back in to keep it looking nice and the seam sealer is being removers and floor wells painted in body colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) Looking forward to parking my TT350 up next to this at some meets etc in the summer. Edited December 15, 2015 by TT350 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 djtimo you got Syvecs fitted and tuned yet on the Zed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Hi Mark, no mate still running well on your tune. I think I may go to syvecs at some point when I wind some more boost on though. Why do you ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Made a start on cleaning up the over spilled seam sealer Passenger side before. After scraping off most of it and wire wheeling it. Drivers side during. Decided to try and see if the tar deadener would come off with out dry ice and it did!! The closest place to me that i can get dry ice from is 30 mins away and its £60 for 10kg minimum order I may just take it off with out using dry ice as thats £80 for ice and fuel just to get the tar off!! Just the small section of tar removed from the side of the driver trans tunnel in a bag TOTAL SO FAR = 18.9KG Edited December 16, 2015 by djtimo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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