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Minty_Fresh

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Registered: 1st May 08
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8th Oct 10 at 16:01

im trying to loose some weight out of my mx5..

1080kg with 130bhp as standard.

not sure how to put this but was wondering how much bhp you gain (in theory) to every kg you loose?

im going to try and get it under a tonne and up the power by 10bhp (decat/filter etc)

Robin

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8th Oct 10 at 16:13

Current bhp/ton is 120

You need to lose 5kg to 'gain' your first bhp, after that, it's slightly less kg to find another bhp.

Get it set up on a rolling road, it will have lost a few of the bhp over the years and someone who knows what they're doing will find some of that back, which will work better than an exhaust and filter.

You're aiming for 140bhp/ton, 2 ways to do that, either need to get 151bhp or get the weight down to 930kg

Or meet in the middle like you say

Kano

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8th Oct 10 at 16:18

[Edited on 08-10-2010 by Kano]

Minty_Fresh

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8th Oct 10 at 16:29

cheers robin, i know what you mean, not sure whats on them to 'setup' though but i know it benefited from a full service (picks up a lot better now)

not sure what to remove off it, dont want to go all out track look inside, want to keep some comfort but loose what i can..

spare wheel, jack and carbon canister have gone, also i dont have AC or electric windows (so that saves me a little)

Steve

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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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8th Oct 10 at 16:40

you dont gain any bhp in theory or reality

Ian

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8th Oct 10 at 16:47

Depends on many things, if you want to keep it looking fairly standard you could still find some weight in the sound-proofing and not notice that if you put the trim back in around it.

Depending on budget you could swap stuff for lighter parts, ie. seats/panels.

Problem is, you won't get much unless you don't mind noticing.

antnee

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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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8th Oct 10 at 16:48

Wheels, how heavy are standard items?

sc0ott

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8th Oct 10 at 17:10

Also what is your BMI?

3CorsaMeal

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8th Oct 10 at 17:12

screenwash weighs a kilo per litre, so ditch half of that

Alex_Rally

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Registered: 6th Sep 09
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8th Oct 10 at 19:06

if your a fat lad go on diet as well

wear shorts and flip flops instead of shoes and long trousers everylittle helps

chris_uk

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8th Oct 10 at 19:07

change your seats, im swapping mine for some lighter ones and i save 12kg from just them.

depends how far you want to go really.

Ben G

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8th Oct 10 at 19:16

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
screenwash weighs a kilo per litre, so ditch half of that

i swear i used to notice a difference when i had low screenwash in my focus

the fucker took about 7 litres to fill up

Kieran

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8th Oct 10 at 19:38

quote:
Originally posted by chris_uk
change your seats, im swapping mine for some lighter ones and i save 12kg from just them.

depends how far you want to go really.

I changed my seats. From standard sport seats to some lightweight omp ones. Il felt a Lil bit quicker. Just like striping out the interior. May be a illusion tho lol

chris_uk

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8th Oct 10 at 19:59

i thinkive shed nearly 60kg from my car now.

JaffaTB

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8th Oct 10 at 23:43

i would remove my passenger seat and rear seats if i didnt have a girlfriend and baby to carry about

Gareth F

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9th Oct 10 at 07:45

quote:
Originally posted by JaffaTB
i would remove my passenger seat and rear seats if i didnt have a girlfriend and baby to carry about

Buy her a cheap fiesta then do it

gez bay

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Registered: 14th Feb 08
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9th Oct 10 at 10:13

ive saved quite a few kg's in my 172
ive taken the sound deadner out and removed the A/C, spare wheel, jack box, wiper and motor (put a grommet in the window) and a decat back straight through exhaust system, so ive lost the weight of the middle boxes and the twin cats.

i'd say ive saved around 40kg maybe 45kg with all of the above.

I could go as far as putting the cup pack cloth interior in aswel but i still want comfort, ive just lost all the weight which no one will notice looking at the car.

Im probably just under a tonne, 995kg's or something. which im happy with considering ive got 185'ish bhp

[Edited on 09-10-2010 by gez bay]

Gareth F

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9th Oct 10 at 10:19

I own a 1780kg Golf so theres no point me trying to skim a few k's off it

gez bay

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9th Oct 10 at 10:37

how much

Firestate88

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9th Oct 10 at 11:34

thats a heavy golf, my Astra only weighs 1170kg as standard

Gareth F

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9th Oct 10 at 11:47

1661kg for a normal 1.6 golf and mine is 1815kg for a 130 deisel according to autotrader

Then with me in it it goes up to 1910kg

Firestate88

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9th Oct 10 at 12:40

blimey thats 2 tons with 2 adults in

mike56gte

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9th Oct 10 at 12:45

they surely cant weight that much i know they are heavy but that alot.

Eck

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9th Oct 10 at 12:46

Bolt on a turbo.

Corsa_Sport21

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9th Oct 10 at 12:48

I dont for 1 minute believe thats what a MK4 Golf weighs.Maybe full with passengers and a boot full yes,but the "kerb" weight,no chance.

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