Car Weight Thread

TheSt|G · 08-09-2014, 12:44 PM

Seeing as I just dropped into a weigh station(nice idea Axiom), I figured it would be a good idea to kick off a car weight thread.

Weight: ~3030lbs
Scale: Highway weigh station
Car: 128i
Options: M-Sport, xenons, comfort access
Transmission: Manual
Sunroof delete: Yes
Fuel: 7/8ths tank
Weight savings: BBS RG-Rs and PSS

The slight estimation comes from subtracting my weight, passenger weight, and the few bits in the car. Still, shouldn't be more than +/-10lbs.

Fume · 08-09-2014, 12:47 PM

How does that work? Aren't those for the big 18-wheelers? Nobody hassles you if you drive your car in there to get it weighed?

andrey_gta · 08-09-2014, 12:56 PM

Niice. Did you have to notify the station operator before you rolled on?

Fume · 08-09-2014, 01:31 PM

Oh, forgot to say 3030lb is fantastic. I'm really curious about my own car weight now. It won't be nearly as light since I have sunroof, idrive, and hk speakers but I'm curious anyways.

TheSt|G · 08-09-2014, 06:42 PM

I just rolled up. No one seemed to mind. The weigh station displayed the number on the side of the building.

kobeballer96 · 08-09-2014, 07:04 PM

i Love this Thread already! Nice @thestig

Taskmaster · 08-09-2014, 07:48 PM

Damn that's light!

BTXP.XD · 08-09-2014, 08:29 PM

Dayum this makes me really curious now :@ Time to google!

Kgolf31 · 08-09-2014, 08:51 PM

OP I think your weight estimate is a bit on the low side.

Anyways, my weight

Model: EZ-Weigh Scale (model # pictured)
Weight: 3052 lbs
Stock Options: M-Sport, No Sunroof, Manual Heated Seats
Transmission: Manual
Gas: 1/4 Tank
Windshield Tank: Essentially empty
Lightweight mods: Apex ARC8 17x8.5 with 245/40 Dunlop Z2s

[img]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps05ef056a.jpg[/IMG]

That was past, Now I have a muffler delete and will be installing Recaro SPGs this week. I'll be able to get weight at the beginning of September on the same scales

Taskmaster · 08-09-2014, 10:01 PM

Oh, truck scales will round the number (from what I saw) so, that could be why the weights may be off from what you've recorded. Still, that's light as hell, glad to see someone else tried using the truck scales besides me.

TheSt|G · 08-09-2014, 11:23 PM

Any idea how much rounding they do?

But yeah, as I said, probably +/-10lbs or so. My weight was assuming no passengers/luggage. And KGolf31, you are N51 right?

kobeballer96 · 08-10-2014, 01:26 AM

damn makes me want to try to make the 128i around 2700-800 lbs range and be as light as the BRZ

Kgolf31 · 08-10-2014, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Any idea how much rounding they do?

But yeah, as I said, probably +/-10lbs or so. My weight was assuming no passengers/luggage. And KGolf31, you are N51 right?

correct, N51. are the engine weights different?

I'm figuring after seats to hopefully be around 2950.

I think it is impossible to be FRS/BRZ weight in street trim.

TheSt|G · 08-10-2014, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

correct, N51. are the engine weights different?

I'm figuring after seats to hopefully be around 2950.

I think it is impossible to be FRS/BRZ weight in street trim.

N51 does use a different gas tank, has a secondary air pump for emissions, and other random bits. No idea on the total impact.

Taskmaster · 08-10-2014, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Any idea how much rounding they do?

But yeah, as I said, probably +/-10lbs or so. My weight was assuming no passengers/luggage. And KGolf31, you are N51 right?

not sure.

JimD · 08-10-2014, 05:56 PM

Another way you may be able to get the weight is at the dump. I've only gone to the actual local county dump once. I was disposing of dock floats which I couldn't do at the local trash centers. I am a county resident so they didn't charge me but normally it is by weight. The weigh the vehicle going in and coming out. You get out first - so you wouldn't have to adjust for that. I was driving my SUV when I went. Maybe I should go back in the e88.

Kgolf31 · 08-10-2014, 07:09 PM

In case anyone is wondering what Races seats will save, it is 32.5 lbs per seat

OEM, manual, heated sport seats weigh 57.8 lbs

pj.rodriguez · 08-11-2014, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

In case anyone is wondering what Races seats will save, it is 32.5 lbs per seat

OEM, manual, heated sport seats weigh 57.8 lbs

Wow. That is significant.

Obioban · 08-11-2014, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

In case anyone is wondering what Races seats will save, it is 32.5 lbs per seat

OEM, manual, heated sport seats weigh 57.8 lbs

Arguably that depends on which race seat you go with

TheSt|G · 08-11-2014, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez

Wow. That is significant.

Remember, they are fixed back. So that opens a whole other can of worms.

Kgolf31 · 08-11-2014, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez

Wow. That is significant.

Indeed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obioban

Arguably that depends on which race seat you go with

Well, in my case it is Recaro SPGs w/VAC floor Mounts, Side Mounts and Sliders.

Better?

TheSt|G · 08-11-2014, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

Indeed

Well, in my case it is Recaro SPGs w/VAC floor Mounts, Side Mounts and Sliders.

Better?

Don't you need harnesses then? So add in the weight of those, harness bar and/or a half cage in the rear?

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Fume First Lieutenant 52 Rep 374 Posts Drives: '19 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Oh, forgot to say 3030lb is fantastic. I'm really curious about my own car weight now. It won't be nearly as light since I have sunroof, idrive, and hk speakers but I'm curious anyways.
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 461 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	OP I think your weight estimate is a bit on the low side. Anyways, my weight Model: EZ-Weigh Scale (model # pictured) Weight: 3052 lbs Stock Options: M-Sport, No Sunroof, Manual Heated Seats Transmission: Manual Gas: 1/4 Tank Windshield Tank: Essentially empty Lightweight mods: Apex ARC8 17x8.5 with 245/40 Dunlop Z2s [img]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps05ef056a.jpg[/IMG] That was past, Now I have a muffler delete and will be installing Recaro SPGs this week. I'll be able to get weight at the beginning of September on the same scales
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Taskmaster Banned 2466 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	Oh, truck scales will round the number (from what I saw) so, that could be why the weights may be off from what you've recorded. Still, that's light as hell, glad to see someone else tried using the truck scales besides me.
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TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	Any idea how much rounding they do? But yeah, as I said, probably +/-10lbs or so. My weight was assuming no passengers/luggage. And KGolf31, you are N51 right? __________________ 2005 E46 M3 Interlagos/Cinnamon with Sunroof Delete
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kobeballer96 Major 177 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: 6SPD E82 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (4)	damn makes me want to try to make the 128i around 2700-800 lbs range and be as light as the BRZ __________________ Black Wrapped Roof, BFG Rivals, Dinan Camber plates, M3 Steering wheel, Matte Black kidney Grills, H&R Sport springs, Sparco assetto gara,Pagid sport Brakepads,STOPTECH Slotted Rotors, DISA STG3,EURO BOX
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JimD Brigadier General 369 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Another way you may be able to get the weight is at the dump. I've only gone to the actual local county dump once. I was disposing of dock floats which I couldn't do at the local trash centers. I am a county resident so they didn't charge me but normally it is by weight. The weigh the vehicle going in and coming out. You get out first - so you wouldn't have to adjust for that. I was driving my SUV when I went. Maybe I should go back in the e88. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 461 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	In case anyone is wondering what Races seats will save, it is 32.5 lbs per seat OEM, manual, heated sport seats weigh 57.8 lbs
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