Weight of Stock RX8 Parts
04-12-2006, 04:00 AM
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OE front shock assembly, completely assembled with OE spring, mount, etc. - 11 lbs each
OE cloth manual Base passenger seat with OE slider & mounting frame, airbag, etc. - 37.5 lbs
I was hoping it would weigh more, but it is what it is ...
OE cloth manual Base passenger seat with OE slider & mounting frame, airbag, etc. - 37.5 lbs
I was hoping it would weigh more, but it is what it is ...
04-14-2006, 06:33 AM
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OT: Taka weighs 89.5kg today 
(from 96kg 2 months ago).
On topic:
My stock wheel weighs 10.0kg.
I can weigh the wheel with semi slick (Bridgestone RE55S) for you later.
This is a very good thread
(from 96kg 2 months ago).On topic:
My stock wheel weighs 10.0kg.
I can weigh the wheel with semi slick (Bridgestone RE55S) for you later.
This is a very good thread
04-25-2006, 10:05 AM
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Quick question- do cf hoods provide any function other than looking cool and being slightly lighter than the stock hood? I'm just curious as to why people always see this as some sort of performance upgrade.
05-23-2006, 02:35 AM
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i have a 6spd which i believe has no options. iirc, all 6spd models in america come w/ the 18s and the appearance package...is this correct? is the listed 2960lb base weight for my model?
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05-23-2006, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by scsi
i have a 6spd which i believe has no options. iirc, all 6spd models in america come w/ the 18s and the appearance package...is this correct? is the listed 2960lb base weight for my model?
thanks!
thanks!
05-26-2006, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Vaillant
I see that
"Stock Cat & Midpipe - 23.2lbs"
and
"RX8 Store Cat - 11.31lbs"
so, how much does the midpipe weigh or does the RX8 Store cat include it?
"Stock Cat & Midpipe - 23.2lbs"
and
"RX8 Store Cat - 11.31lbs"
so, how much does the midpipe weigh or does the RX8 Store cat include it?
That's for the resonated/catless midpipe from rx8store, so the one with no cat AND no resonator should be a pound or two lighter.
05-26-2006, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dDuB
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...47&postcount=4
That's for the resonated/catless midpipe from rx8store, so the one with no cat AND no resonator should be a pound or two lighter.
That's for the resonated/catless midpipe from rx8store, so the one with no cat AND no resonator should be a pound or two lighter.
05-26-2006, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Vaillant
Okay, so the RX8Store cat is really catless? Is that right? And it includes the midpipe?
RX8store has 3 midpipes, one with a catalytic converter, one with a resonator, and one that is straight pipe only. All of this is on their site.
The post I linked to is me telling the weight of the RESONATED midpipe.
The rx8store midpipes are all single piece units. The catalytic converter and resonator ones have those pieces welded into the midpipe, all 1 piece. So the weights quoted are the cat/pipe all together.
05-26-2006, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dDuB
No.
RX8store has 3 midpipes, one with a catalytic converter, one with a resonator, and one that is straight pipe only. All of this is on their site.
The post I linked to is me telling the weight of the RESONATED midpipe.
The rx8store midpipes are all single piece units. The catalytic converter and resonator ones have those pieces welded into the midpipe, all 1 piece. So the weights quoted are the cat/pipe all together.
RX8store has 3 midpipes, one with a catalytic converter, one with a resonator, and one that is straight pipe only. All of this is on their site.
The post I linked to is me telling the weight of the RESONATED midpipe.
The rx8store midpipes are all single piece units. The catalytic converter and resonator ones have those pieces welded into the midpipe, all 1 piece. So the weights quoted are the cat/pipe all together.
05-27-2006, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Vaillant
Okay, thank you for the clarification. I wonder what the RX8 Store midpipe with the catalytic converter weighs and if it buys anything in terms of weight savings?
Originally Posted by Vaillant
I see that
"Stock Cat & Midpipe - 23.2lbs"
and
"RX8 Store Cat - 11.31lbs"
so, how much does the midpipe weigh or does the RX8 Store cat include it?
"Stock Cat & Midpipe - 23.2lbs"
and
"RX8 Store Cat - 11.31lbs"
so, how much does the midpipe weigh or does the RX8 Store cat include it?
It weighs 11.31 lbs according to what you found right there...
07-15-2006, 04:14 PM
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Minimum/Maximum weight reduction-Street/competition
I am wondering how much the car's weight could be reduced. Suppose we establish just two categories:1) "Street": How much weight can be reduced with the car still looking more or less normal? How much additional weight loss in "Street" mode if we remove back seets? (And is is hard or easy to do?)
2) "Competition": I f we were going all-out for performance and willing to sacrifice appearance and convenience, how much weight could be lost?
This looks like the right forum for this question. I would like to lose 200-300 pounds if possible--an alternative to adding mods to increase power. Help, please?
Thanks,
Rotorhead335
07-15-2006, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rotorhead335
I am wondering how much the car's weight could be reduced. Suppose we establish just two categories:1) "Street": How much weight can be reduced with the car still looking more or less normal? How much additional weight loss in "Street" mode if we remove back seets? (And is is hard or easy to do?)
2) "Competition": I f we were going all-out for performance and willing to sacrifice appearance and convenience, how much weight could be lost?
This looks like the right forum for this question. I would like to lose 200-300 pounds if possible--an alternative to adding mods to increase power. Help, please?
Thanks,
Rotorhead335
for street comp.... search for team rx8.... i think he got his down to 2600 lbs or something silly like that..
beers
07-15-2006, 04:46 PM
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How much more does the Grand Touring package weight than the base model?
My research shows the Grand Touring weighs right about 3000 pounds with a half tank and the Base is maybe 2900 with a half-tank? Maybe a little less?
So about 100 pounds sound right? I guess I can live with that. Not worth trading down to a sport over that (I'm really getting hooked on autocross).
Now if I could just get a little more headroom....
My research shows the Grand Touring weighs right about 3000 pounds with a half tank and the Base is maybe 2900 with a half-tank? Maybe a little less?
So about 100 pounds sound right? I guess I can live with that. Not worth trading down to a sport over that (I'm really getting hooked on autocross).
Now if I could just get a little more headroom....
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07-15-2006, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by The Mighty Red
How much more does the Grand Touring package weight than the base model?
So the Grand Touring weighs right about 3000 pounds right?
So the Grand Touring weighs right about 3000 pounds right?
i think the sport weight in right at 2900 lbs... it has been a while for this topic...
beers
