Official Fit "lightweight" thread
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: ATL, GA USA
Might I recomend Sport Max style 003 forged wheels? They only weigh about 10 lbs each. Sport Max Wheel - The Pursuit of Lightweight Wheel
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From: Nebraska
I plan on using the Odyssey PC 625 or 680.......
Because I have a 13 lb 680 in my 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5.
Installed in July 03 and living right between Chicago and Milwaukee, no cold starting issues. I also have the Odyssey 680 in my BMW R1100-RT motorcycle, installed summer of 98, just replaced it 2 weeks ago.
The Odyssey batterys are military spec and no other battery comes even close IMHO (except the Optima, which is too heavy)
Great thread, some folks dont get the weight issue.
Because I have a 13 lb 680 in my 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5.
Installed in July 03 and living right between Chicago and Milwaukee, no cold starting issues. I also have the Odyssey 680 in my BMW R1100-RT motorcycle, installed summer of 98, just replaced it 2 weeks ago.
The Odyssey batterys are military spec and no other battery comes even close IMHO (except the Optima, which is too heavy)
Great thread, some folks dont get the weight issue.
I have a PC680 in my SE-R and it works great.
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From: Nebraska
Might I recomend Sport Max style 003 forged wheels? They only weigh about 10 lbs each. Sport Max Wheel - The Pursuit of Lightweight Wheel
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 588
From: Lehigh Valley, PA
I wouldn't suggest going for the lighter flywheel unless you are a serious auto enthusiast. I had a JUN lightened flywheel in my '98 SE-R and there was a drastic change in driveability. Mainly in accelerating from stops and shifting in general.
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I'm way too lazy for something like that. I was just curious. I'm not in the market right now and if I was I'd go with a set of Enkei RPF1s.
I was just curious. I'm not in the market right now and if I was I'd go with a set of Enkei RPF1s.
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 288
From: camarillo,ca,usa
Deka Battery Etx 14
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
Last edited by boyetssilverfit; Jun 29, 2007 at 01:32 AM.
It shows 14.4 volts on my VOLTAGE STABILIZER VOLTMETER.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Los Angeles, CA
I skipped a couple pages...but wanted to contribute.
Hey guys, I tried to read all but there was just too much. I will remove if redundant but, I've resorted to driving with a 1/2 to 1/4 tank. It's cheap and if I suddenly need to do more errands, 60 mile range is fine in urban environments.
Here are my rough calculations.
A full tank of Gas is roughly 64.8 lbs or 2.4% of total vehicle weight (curb) sans my fat ass.
Driving with 1/4 tank drops range to 72 miles on my current average "Mixed Aggression" driving pattern. That I think is plenty for a weight savings of...48.6 lbs.
I payed nothing, and loose maybe 20-30 minutes more for the same distance at gas stations.
p.s. added bonus, you no longer drive a waterbed after fillups.
Here are my rough calculations.
A full tank of Gas is roughly 64.8 lbs or 2.4% of total vehicle weight (curb) sans my fat ass.
Driving with 1/4 tank drops range to 72 miles on my current average "Mixed Aggression" driving pattern. That I think is plenty for a weight savings of...48.6 lbs.
I payed nothing, and loose maybe 20-30 minutes more for the same distance at gas stations.
p.s. added bonus, you no longer drive a waterbed after fillups.
Last edited by stephanpark; Jul 1, 2007 at 07:47 PM. Reason: Waterbed comment.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Sydney Australia
OK just some figures on weight savings:
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- Stock wheels: 7.7kg/wheel x 4 = 30.8kgs
- Buddy club QF: 4.6kgs/wheel x 4 = 18.6kgs
= Weight saving of 12.2kgs (unsprung weight FTW!).
- Rear magic system seats = 30kgs
- Spare wheel + tyre = 15kgs
- Rear spare wheel floor cover/panel = 4kgs
- Rear sliding parcel tray/luggage cover = 2kgs
- Tool kit = 2kgs
- Rear floor mats = 1kg
TOTAL: 66.2kgs!!!
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Some more heavy stuff removed/replaced:
Axle back stock exhaust (8kg's)
Stock Airbox (2.7kgs)
Stock suspension
On the cards:
Bucket seats to replace front seats
Headers
Titanium cat-back
Lightened pulley
:P hahaha I laugh at myself. Honest.
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- Stock wheels: 7.7kg/wheel x 4 = 30.8kgs
- Buddy club QF: 4.6kgs/wheel x 4 = 18.6kgs
= Weight saving of 12.2kgs (unsprung weight FTW!).
- Rear magic system seats = 30kgs
- Spare wheel + tyre = 15kgs
- Rear spare wheel floor cover/panel = 4kgs
- Rear sliding parcel tray/luggage cover = 2kgs
- Tool kit = 2kgs
- Rear floor mats = 1kg
TOTAL: 66.2kgs!!!
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Some more heavy stuff removed/replaced:
Axle back stock exhaust (8kg's)
Stock Airbox (2.7kgs)
Stock suspension
On the cards:
Bucket seats to replace front seats
Headers
Titanium cat-back
Lightened pulley
:P hahaha I laugh at myself. Honest.
