How Much Does It Weigh?

[Matt D]

Anyone know if the larger Fx1 Seats fit without issues?

they have issues... where the shoulder support is will hit the door pannel

 

[jeostang]

Guess I'll go with Kirkey

 

[1996lasercobra]

Guess I'll go with Kirkey

I have the Kirkey pro drag seats (I think they are called) in my daily driver and it's a mixed bag for me. I should have kept my stock seats because getting in and out of the car is comparable to having a cage in your car (wife hates them). Also if you have a stock steering wheel (big) leg clearance could be an issue and sliding your legs under the steering wheel will wear out the material faster. With that said I don't mind the ride they actually have some pretty thick foam in the bottom. I'm new here, hope this helps. If not over look the new guy.

 

[1996lasercobra]

How much does the stock fenders and front bumper cover weigh?

I did a search on this thread and the question has been asked, but I don't anyone has put a number on it. How much does the fenders weigh? Also how much does the front bumper cover weigh? I am actually looking at a fiberglass front clip (25 pounds for fenders and front). My friend owns a body shop so it shouldn't be to bad for the work and paint. Thanks

 

[foolio2k4]

stock 2010+ gt500 wheel (non perf-package) 19x9.5 = 34.9

 

[DusterRT]

stock 2010+ gt500 wheel (non perf-package) 19x9.5 = 34.9

Dear lord baby jesus...

 

[Matt D]

I did a search on this thread and the question has been asked, but I don't anyone has put a number on it. How much does the fenders weigh? Also how much does the front bumper cover weigh? I am actually looking at a fiberglass front clip (25 pounds for fenders and front). My friend owns a body shop so it shouldn't be to bad for the work and paint. Thanks

I have had the front bumper off so many times just never weighed it -_-


Fenders are pretty light... going to fiber glass might save you 5 lbs each...

 

[Matt D]

Dear lord baby jesus...

they can be an anchor for a cruise liner

 

[kings2006]

this is a great weight reduction thread, actually the best I've read for any car. A few questions here, does anyone know of a carbon fiber intake manifold. I know they make one for the corvette but I've been looking for a mustang one and can't find it. Also I think the idea of a carbon fiber flywhelel would also be awesome, any input on that.

 

[explict]

I think the carbon fiber intake manifold is just wrapped. A carbon fiber flywheel would not hold up to its job. Just starting the car would wreck it.

 

[JeremyH]

this is a great weight reduction thread, actually the best I've read for any car. A few questions here, does anyone know of a carbon fiber intake manifold. I know they make one for the corvette but I've been looking for a mustang one and can't find it. Also I think the idea of a carbon fiber flywhelel would also be awesome, any input on that.

There is not weight savings to be had there the intake manifold is already light at that point its just a show thing and there are cf coating processes, i think theres a cf intake in the classifieds that someone had done up.

 

[darkstar november]

just weighed my car in at 3420 with 1/3 tank of gas

 

[kings2006]

Thanks for the input. I need more. Does anyone know where I can buy:
Billet Block
Billet Heads
Titanium exhaust
titanium headers

I know there expensive but If I bought a pair of carbon fiber brakes for the front then I'm willing to save some cash up for any of the above.

 

[JeremyH]

Thanks for the input. I need more. Does anyone know where I can buy:
Billet Block
Billet Heads
Titanium exhaust
titanium headers

I know there expensive but If I bought a pair of carbon fiber brakes for the front then I'm willing to save some cash up for any of the above.

What the fuck are you talking about?

Do you know what billet means?

And your not going to find titanium exhuast for a mustang, thats about the dumbest thing i have heard in awhile.

 

[kings2006]

your the one that doesn't you what your talking about. First read and then post because right know you are sounding like an Idiot. Anyways, the corvette Z06 comes equippe with a titanium exhaust, the reason is because it is lighter than aluminum and steel.

 

[DusterRT]

your the one that doesn't you what your talking about. First read and then post because right know you are sounding like an Idiot. Anyways, the corvette Z06 comes equippe with a titanium exhaust, the reason is because it is lighter than aluminum and steel.

You don't know what you're talking about either. Titanium is ~67% heavier than aluminum.

Ti = 4.51 g/cm^3

Al = 2.70 g/cm^3

 

[explict]

Lol Carbon Fiber Flywheel, Billet block...

billet2n1. a chunk of wood, esp for fuel
2. (Engineering / Metallurgy) Metallurgya. a metal bar of square or circular cross section
b. an ingot cast into the shape of a prism



Our blocks are already Aluminum and so are our heads if that is what you want to know.

 

[foolio2k4]

Sadly no one makes titanium exhaust/headers for our cars. Theres just no market for extremely expensive exhausts here.

@dusterRT: I dont think u can make exhausts from aluminum? Its too soft. Titanium is MUCH lighter than the typical stainless steel used while holding heat and strength well. And it also gives it that sexy ass burn coat after its exposed to heat.

 

[kings2006]

I mean lighter than stainless steel. You know what, I'm not going to argue. It's funny when you ask for some serious input there is someone smack talking, but no offense taken. Anyways thanks for the input.

 

[explict]

Sadly no one makes titanium exhaust/headers for our cars. Theres just no market for extremely expensive exhausts here.

@dusterRT: I dont think u can make exhausts from aluminum? Its too soft. Titanium is MUCH lighter than the typical stainless steel used while holding heat and strength well. And it also gives it that sexy ass burn coat after its exposed to heat.

Yup I have seen guys with Aluminum exhaust on their race cars. I am not sure how the system works like if it is SS headers AL glass back? But I do know Aluminum wont melt until after 3600*f because of the oxides on it. After the oxides are burned off it melts at 1200*F...