Official Fit "lightweight" thread
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 92
From: Austin, TX
I took the bumpers and bumper shocks off my Alfa GTV6 and saved about 100 lbs!
I think with the Fit though, the weight savings just won't be worth the discomfort, money, effort or time. Although I would LOVE to see a Fit with Alfa-style inboard brakes to save on the unsprung weight!
I think with the Fit though, the weight savings just won't be worth the discomfort, money, effort or time. Although I would LOVE to see a Fit with Alfa-style inboard brakes to save on the unsprung weight!
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: USA
I think one is like, 20lbs and the other one is around 40?
hahaha false
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From: San Diego
wtf... uhh read guys..
As Stock as It Gets:
The cars were prepared to a simple formula. The interiors were gutted, and beefy roll cages, radios, five-point harnesses, race seats, data-acquisition systems, and fire extinguishers were fitted. Mechanical upgrades were few: 15-by-7-inch Spec Miata–size wheels all around with BFGoodrich g-Force R1 racing tires; racing brake pads, fluid, and braided lines; and off-the-shelf, nonadjustable Bilstein coil-overs. Other than a rorty AEM exhaust on the Fit, the engines were left stock. Both cars had some negative camber added up front, but no changes were made to the rear suspension geometry on either. Mazda spokesman Jeremy Barnes says that, if the series happens, the cars’ performance will be equalized by using ballast or by having an electronic control module that can be reflashed at the track. One interesting Fit fact: The street car’s clever rear seat weighs 300 pounds, mass that disappears from the race car.
Got it from here: Thunderhill in a Fit and a 2: Honda Fit and Mazda 2 Review
why don't you guys read.
As Stock as It Gets:
The cars were prepared to a simple formula. The interiors were gutted, and beefy roll cages, radios, five-point harnesses, race seats, data-acquisition systems, and fire extinguishers were fitted. Mechanical upgrades were few: 15-by-7-inch Spec Miata–size wheels all around with BFGoodrich g-Force R1 racing tires; racing brake pads, fluid, and braided lines; and off-the-shelf, nonadjustable Bilstein coil-overs. Other than a rorty AEM exhaust on the Fit, the engines were left stock. Both cars had some negative camber added up front, but no changes were made to the rear suspension geometry on either. Mazda spokesman Jeremy Barnes says that, if the series happens, the cars’ performance will be equalized by using ballast or by having an electronic control module that can be reflashed at the track. One interesting Fit fact: The street car’s clever rear seat weighs 300 pounds, mass that disappears from the race car.
Got it from here: Thunderhill in a Fit and a 2: Honda Fit and Mazda 2 Review
why don't you guys read.
wtf... uhh read guys..
As Stock as It Gets:
The cars were prepared to a simple formula. The interiors were gutted, and beefy roll cages, radios, five-point harnesses, race seats, data-acquisition systems, and fire extinguishers were fitted. Mechanical upgrades were few: 15-by-7-inch Spec Miata–size wheels all around with BFGoodrich g-Force R1 racing tires; racing brake pads, fluid, and braided lines; and off-the-shelf, nonadjustable Bilstein coil-overs. Other than a rorty AEM exhaust on the Fit, the engines were left stock. Both cars had some negative camber added up front, but no changes were made to the rear suspension geometry on either. Mazda spokesman Jeremy Barnes says that, if the series happens, the cars’ performance will be equalized by using ballast or by having an electronic control module that can be reflashed at the track. One interesting Fit fact: The street car’s clever rear seat weighs 300 pounds, mass that disappears from the race car.
Got it from here: Thunderhill in a Fit and a 2: Honda Fit and Mazda 2 Review
why don't you guys read.
As Stock as It Gets:
The cars were prepared to a simple formula. The interiors were gutted, and beefy roll cages, radios, five-point harnesses, race seats, data-acquisition systems, and fire extinguishers were fitted. Mechanical upgrades were few: 15-by-7-inch Spec Miata–size wheels all around with BFGoodrich g-Force R1 racing tires; racing brake pads, fluid, and braided lines; and off-the-shelf, nonadjustable Bilstein coil-overs. Other than a rorty AEM exhaust on the Fit, the engines were left stock. Both cars had some negative camber added up front, but no changes were made to the rear suspension geometry on either. Mazda spokesman Jeremy Barnes says that, if the series happens, the cars’ performance will be equalized by using ballast or by having an electronic control module that can be reflashed at the track. One interesting Fit fact: The street car’s clever rear seat weighs 300 pounds, mass that disappears from the race car.
Got it from here: Thunderhill in a Fit and a 2: Honda Fit and Mazda 2 Review
why don't you guys read.
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 374
From: Gainesville, Florida
That's overly exaggerated. I took the rear seats out of my GE8 for an autox and weighed the pair in at a total of around 70lbs. I actually ended up putting the rear seats BACK in because it ruined the balance of the car and i ended up spinning on cold tires through a "lane-change" set of gates at around 40mph. Car behaved less predictable with MORE weight gone over the back axle. Put the seats BACK IN for the next event and problems solved... i was back to rotating the car as i wanted and beating up on WRX's and Miatas haha
If i were to remove weight from my Fit it's gonna be anywhere on the front end...
here, haz a pic
If i were to remove weight from my Fit it's gonna be anywhere on the front end...
here, haz a pic
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
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
I do. I just choose to believe comments based on logic, not reputation. Seriously, how long did it take for people to believe the world was not flat?
Last edited by Saved; Apr 22, 2011 at 09:22 AM.
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