Who's removed their spare tire?
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From: Cambridge, Ont. Canada
Originally Posted by GP20
The first thing I did after taking delivery of my '05 G35 coupe and driving it home was take out the spare tire and store it in my garage. I then replaced the spare tire with a can of fix-a-flat and a small air-pump.
Advantage: faster acceleration, saves more gas
Disadvantage: upsets the weight balance even more (and while I'm at it, yes, it's STUPID for Infiniti to claim their "superior" front-rear weight ratio on the G35 coupe).
For my driving style, the advantages of driving without a spare tire out-weighs the disadvantage.
Advantage: faster acceleration, saves more gas
Disadvantage: upsets the weight balance even more (and while I'm at it, yes, it's STUPID for Infiniti to claim their "superior" front-rear weight ratio on the G35 coupe).
For my driving style, the advantages of driving without a spare tire out-weighs the disadvantage.
C.
Originally Posted by GeeWillikers
Right on. Don't forget that pesky passengers seat, rear bench, unused seat belts, glove box covers, shift boot, and ashtray.
Originally Posted by g'dup13
also dont forget the radio,center consule, visors, rear view mirror, and uhm door panels.. dont need does either..
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btw, while we're talking about weight saving, can anybody suggest some lightweight forged 17'' rims? i'm looking at those right now, but basically taking any and all suggestions before i make up my mind.
Originally Posted by 99atlantic
btw, while we're talking about weight saving, can anybody suggest some lightweight forged 17'' rims? i'm looking at those right now, but basically taking any and all suggestions before i make up my mind.
I left mine in. Probably take it out when I get my Stoptech BBK and replace it with something. I always like having a spare.
But I did cut my toenails and started skipping meals for added weight reduction for "performance."
But I did cut my toenails and started skipping meals for added weight reduction for "performance."
Originally Posted by Disco_Monkey
But I did cut my toenails and started skipping meals for added weight reduction for "performance."
Don't forget to cut your hair, as well.
Don't forget the heaviest junks in your car are passenger seat and rear seats. The passenger seat weights more than 100lbs and rear seats weights another 50 with the back board. Essentially removing these will make your car weight the same as a 350Z.
Of course, when I want to take passengers I put the seats back in. For one passenger, you will find it's best to put the rear seats in and have the passenger sit in the passenger side. That way you'd get close to 50:50 front/rear, right/left. If you want both performance and practicality, bolt on a couple of those fold up picnic chairs in place of OEM seats, these weight less than 5lbs each.
Of course, when I want to take passengers I put the seats back in. For one passenger, you will find it's best to put the rear seats in and have the passenger sit in the passenger side. That way you'd get close to 50:50 front/rear, right/left. If you want both performance and practicality, bolt on a couple of those fold up picnic chairs in place of OEM seats, these weight less than 5lbs each.