Ordered a Braille 3121 battery for my C7. I want to cut about 100 lbs from the car. The battery at about 20lbs lighter then the stock. Changed to headers 15 lbs lighter then the stock manifolds and carbon air intake 5lbs. In the spring I'm thinking of going with Burns stainless 2 stage mufflers which should reduce the weight another 45 - 50lbs. and sound better. Any other ideas on weight cutting ideas would be appreciated (that aren't too costly)?
Weight reduction C7
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C7Jake
Won't come anywhere near a 50lb drop with a muffler swap...stock cans are fairly light. CF wheels?
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I thought the mufflers were about 30 lbs each? 
CF wheels $$$$$$$$.
CF wheels $$$$$$$$.
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C7Jake
not even closeI thought the mufflers were about 30 lbs each?
CF Wheels would be awesome!!!!
Did you remove the spare tire?
How deep do you want to get into your car for the weight reduction? The cooled seats in the 2LT are heavy from what I have heard.
Also consider changing from your RF tires to non-RF. Could save up to 20-25lb.
As a joke, what about keeping the tank below half? Fuel capacity is 70 liters so only running 35 liters of fuel will save you 56 lb over a full car. (I would not recommend running the car low on fuel as the fuel pump uses the gas to keep cool).
Did you remove the spare tire?
How deep do you want to get into your car for the weight reduction? The cooled seats in the 2LT are heavy from what I have heard.
Also consider changing from your RF tires to non-RF. Could save up to 20-25lb.
As a joke, what about keeping the tank below half? Fuel capacity is 70 liters so only running 35 liters of fuel will save you 56 lb over a full car. (I would not recommend running the car low on fuel as the fuel pump uses the gas to keep cool).
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CF Wheels would be awesome!!!!
Did you remove the spare tire?
How deep do you want to get into your car for the weight reduction? The cooled seats in the 2LT are heavy from what I have heard.
Also consider changing from your RF tires to non-RF. Could save up to 20-25lb.
As a joke, what about keeping the tank below half? Fuel capacity is 70 liters so only running 35 liters of fuel will save you 56 lb over a full car. (I would not recommend running the car low on fuel as the fuel pump uses the gas to keep cool).
Yeah ... thanks for the suggestions ... not
CF wheels are nice but way too expensive. Having second thoughts on the mufflers if the Burns aren't going to save me much weight. More info gathering on the way.
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C7Jake
Base car is lighter than a Z51...what's the purpose for the diet?
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Lighter, better performance, better mileage and just because. Something I just want to do. Car will not be raced.
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C7Jake
9.3lbs Braille ML30C
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Never let the wife or girlfriend ride in your C7, problem solved. Depending on their eating habits could be a substantial savings 
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Nice battery ... but $1500 + CAN conversion 15% +Duties 10% approx. + shipping $135 US = $2,000++ for a battery:nono: They were willing to include a 2amp lithium charger in the price. They do have one at $1000 US, still too much.
I had the lithium ion battery priced out and decided to get the AGM, $340 landed. It's 21lbs, still less then the 39lbs stock battery.
I don't know how much you weigh but historically Corvette owners have been older and overweight. If this describes you maybe you would be better off losing some weight instead of making all these changes to the car first.
theboss
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If my wife read this tread, she will definitely tell me to go that route, less beer+less food+more exercise= less weight+faster car+fuel economy. They dont understand much about car stuff
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Thanks ... but I train 6 days a week .. tactical combat instructor with over 40 years experience.:nono::coolgleam: My weight is not what i want to reduce.
Thanks ... but I train 6 days a week .. tactical combat instructor with over 40 years experience.:nono::coolgleam: My weight is not what i want to reduce.
But muscle weighs more than fat! I'm working on increasing my fat content and reducing my muscle mass
David
Thanks ... but I train 6 days a week .. tactical combat instructor with over 40 years experience.:nono::coolgleam: My weight is not what i want to reduce.
I guess you have to ride without a passenger.
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But muscle weighs more than fat! I'm working on increasing my fat content and reducing my muscle mass
David
Nice.
Rocky road ice cream really helps.:seeya:
But muscle weighs more than fat! I'm working on increasing my fat content and reducing my muscle mass
David
Hahahaha. Awesome. I also believe it's less work to reduce the weight of my car than to reduce my own weight.
Nice.
At 2K for a new battery, CF wheels, exhaust, headers, etc. it sounds like at least one part of you is going to be a lot lighter by spring... ;-)
Thanks ... but I train 6 days a week .. tactical combat instructor with over 40 years experience.:nono::coolgleam: My weight is not what i want to reduce.
"tactical combat instructor" Yikes! Note to self - do not sneak up on tyho - ever
