How would it Weight without . . .

1. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #1 7th February 2007, 13:28

   By the book if a Saxo VTS weights in at: 935kg
   
   What would it weight with bits of interior removed such as rear seats, parcel shelf, boot lining and other rear interior parts?
   
   Plus is there anyway of weighing a car? I think somepeople have done it on the scales at the enterance to a rubbish tip but you have to know the people as its a bit of a strange request
2. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #2 7th February 2007, 13:33

   20kgs or there abouts - those parts aren't all that heavy really
3. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #3 7th February 2007, 14:42

   doubt you would see much
   
   try going to a local weigh bridge they might do it for you if there not busy
4. stevenet15 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 aylesbury buckinghamshire Posts: 4822 Astra Turbo, saxo vts, punto turbo

   #4 7th February 2007, 14:48

   yeah go to local weigh bridge as thats what the rally slags do round here and they dont charge them
5. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #5 7th February 2007, 15:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KamRacing 20kgs or there abouts - those parts aren't all that heavy really

   So in your professional opium, would removing rear seats, parcel shelf, supports and rear quater/door cards improve a cars 0-60mph performance and pick-up?
6. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #6 7th February 2007, 15:33

   it would but the difference may be negligiable.
   
   It all adds up though.
   
   You may find that a set of sticky front tyres would get the times down further.
7. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #7 7th February 2007, 15:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VTS_16v_Boy So in your professional opium, would removing rear seats, parcel shelf, supports and rear quater/door cards improve a cars 0-60mph performance and pick-up?

   it will improve but where not talking seconds here
8. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #8 7th February 2007, 16:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KamRacing it would but the difference may be negligiable. It all adds up though. You may find that a set of sticky front tyres would get the times down further.

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by hesslevtr it will improve but where not talking seconds here

   Yep I totally understand for summer Im looking to switch to Rallye Steelies which should be lighter than my S rims so I reckon that'll help.
   
   And I'll push the boat out for pukka (pies) tyres (at least for the front) when I get em. Thanks KamRacing
9. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #9 7th February 2007, 18:42

   the carpet weighs about as much as those items
10. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

    #10 7th February 2007, 19:04

    Get it all out mate, carpet, sound proofing, all the plastic trim.
    
    Things like the electric mirrors on a vts weigh a reasonable amount too so you can save a couple of pounds by swapping those for something lighter.
    
    Exhaust, wheels, brake callipers all make a big difference as well.
11. user_8040 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts

    #11 8th February 2007, 02:08

    remove the engine, that probally weighs the most in your car
12. JackoSaxAppeal Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2006 B Posts: 245 S

    #12 8th February 2007, 10:49

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13. saxoash Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 East Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6169 VTR

    #13 8th February 2007, 16:52

    http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/CCF-...395744QQsofpZ0
    
    Have a look there, could save you a few kilo's