Braille Batterys

[Miker]

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/527899_466099970110032_282711064_n.jpg

Tray I am making.
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/884587_483519481701414_1398629760_o.jpg

15lbs is more then enough to crank a high compression LS motor; could probally get away with a 11lbs.

I will be putting a battery tender on it tho when it is in the garage because I have a feeling all the battery draws my car has will kill it while it sleeps.

[slowgreen99]

Why?

[LXtasy]

Less weight is my guess

[Miker]

Less weight is my guess

Can you say sub-3400lbs with out me in the car? While having full interior, ac, radio, skidplate, etc.


Currently going on a 225lbs diet.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/524506_483691395017556_1423035426_n.jpg

[bwelch]

Take the bumper supports out...but i would take the ctsv brakes off first!

[Miker]

Take the bumper supports out...but i would take the ctsv brakes off first!

Bumper supports connect frame rails.

Cts-v brakes saved a ton of weight. 8lbs front calipers 6lbs rear

[bwelch]

Bumper supports connect frame rails.

Cts-v brakes saved a ton of weight. 8lbs front calipers 6lbs rear

I know they are lighter but the stopping better part I question!

[Miker]

I know they are lighter but the stopping better part I question!

I'll take you for a ride with my race pads installed at SSS. It makes your insides hurt.

[tkklemann]

Braille batteries are old news. Be a baller and get one of these...

http://lithiumpros.com/new-product-xs-power-c680-lithium-powerpack/

5.5 lbs.

:)

[oldskoolstang]

$846 msrp.......did i read that right? Man weight loss is getting expensive these days.....Jenny Craig's a deal.

[Matts94Z28]

$75 bucks for a miata battery. win-win.

[03SVTCOBRA]

How much does a monaro battery weigh?

[BIRDMAN]

Start doing cardio?

[Miker]

How much does a monaro battery weigh?

Mine was 42 on my shit bathroom scale.

[Miker]

Start doing cardio?

I got a fat boy "EVO 2", as long as I stay under 240lbs I'll fit in my car.

[DIGGLER]

because racecar

[RoadconeTuning]

wtf do you do for a living?

[ForceFed4g63]

wtf do you do for a living?

Says the guy that just bought a G8 GXP...

[bambooi]

:owned2:Says the guy that just bought a G8 GXP...

[Miker]

Says the guy that just bought a G8 GXP...

+rep

[Miker]

wtf do you do for a living?

Take pictures of hot chicks and/or weddings.

I'm also at Bosch now.

[GreebeanZ28]

No bumper or skid plate here. Or fuel tank brace. Been dat way fo yearz. No probs. Shit's still heavy lol.

[Miker]

No bumper or skid plate here. Or fuel tank brace. Been dat way fo yearz. No probs. Shit's still heavy lol.

I busted an oil pan at oem ride height so I run a skidplate. It is all scrapped up and it is a great jack point.

I've never scrapped my front bumper tho.

Tank brace connects rear shock towers.

[Miker]

because racecar

Just wait till I have a 6ft span GT wing (kognition) and a 6in splitter.

[Carlrx7]

base model corvette 3300 with me in it.

P.s. can you make a carbon fiber tray?

[DIGGLER]

http://www.racingjunk.com/NASA-American-Iron/181759354/1998-Pontiac-Trans-Am.html
http://www.racingjunk.com/NASA-American-Iron/181779381/98-cobra-mustang-.html

[Miker]

base model corvette 3300 with me in it.

P.s. can you make a carbon fiber tray?

I really suck with fiberglass so I doubt I could pull of carbon. Aluminum is light enough while not letting the battery flop about.

I would be happy to hit z06 weights.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/534239_483794055007290_158504517_n.jpg

[Miker]

http://www.racingjunk.com/NASA-American-Iron/181759354/1998-Pontiac-Trans-Am.html
http://www.racingjunk.com/NASA-American-Iron/181779381/98-cobra-mustang-.html

I was always told racecars cost too much money; so I have to DD my money pit.

[GreebeanZ28]

.

I would be happy to hit z06 weights.



I has a Z06 I'll sell lol.

[Miker]

I has a Z06 I'll sell lol.

I've thought about buying a z06 many a time. I love them.

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[Carlrx7]

I has a Z06 I'll sell lol.

nobody wants a c5

[DIGGLER]

base model z06

[BIRDMAN]

I'm on to you Miker...

In this thread [Making My Car Slower] (http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13558&page=2)] LXtasy said you had small hands after seing this pic:

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/305975_428836973836332_1254056293_n.jpg

So now..many months later you post this pic:

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/527899_466099970110032_282711064_n.jpg

You were hoping to redeem your man-pride, weren't you!

Well not on my watch!

lol

[Miker]

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552962_484439478276081_1926942497_n.jpg

[GreebeanZ28]

Racecar.

[FRDnemesis]

I would be happy to hit z06 weights.



http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a389/FRDnemesis/2006%20Corvette%20Z06/af1c9606.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/FRDnemesis/media/2006%20Corvette%20Z06/af1c9606.jpg.html)

car weighed 3,150 bone stock, weighed 3,080 in this pic and should now be somewhere around 3,000 maybe less, when I'm done. Short of lexan windows and taking a hole-saw to the car, is it even achievable to get a Goat down to 3,0xx pounds, Mike?

jeff

[RoadconeTuning]

helium in the tires?

[RoadconeTuning]

I busted an oil pan at oem ride height so I run a skidplate. It is all scrapped up and it is a great jack point.

I've never scrapped my front bumper tho.

Tank brace connects rear shock towers.


What are you monster trucking over to do that? I can see taking out an armadillo or something and causing an issue but not around here...

[FRDnemesis]

$75 bucks for a miata battery. win-win.

What is this secret miata battery you speak of? :D

[1998ta__1991rs]

What is this secret miata battery you speak of? :D

it probably wouldn't have the power to turn over your 16:1 ls7.......:)

[FRDnemesis]

it probably wouldn't have the power to turn over your 16:1 ls7.......:)

:finger:

[RoadconeTuning]

so does the GTO use a weird stock battery size too? I'm having a helluva time finding something better than a normal wet battery in 94R

[BIRDMAN]

so does the GTO use a weird stock battery size too? I'm having a helluva time finding something better than a normal wet battery in 94R

Don't worry about weight, you should upgrade your bumper first.

[Miker]

so does the GTO use a weird stock battery size too? I'm having a helluva time finding something better than a normal wet battery in 94R

Yes. You have to special order them from ACDelco.

I took my OEM battery into a parts store and found a yellow top (35 or 38 can't remember) that was almost the same size. It fit in the stock tray perfectly.

[Miker]

car weighed 3,150 bone stock, weighed 3,080 in this pic and should now be somewhere around 3,000 maybe less, when I'm done. Short of lexan windows and taking a hole-saw to the car, is it even achievable to get a Goat down to 3,0xx pounds, Mike?

jeff

That car is beautiful.

Currently ~3400.

Stock catback to something lighter. -50lbs
Front/Rear Steel crash bars to aluminum - 30lbs
Remove crash bars from doors - 13lbs a side.
CF Roof - 25lbs
CF Trunk- 30lbs
CF Hood - 30-40lbs

[Miker]

What are you monster trucking over to do that? I can see taking out an armadillo or something and causing an issue but not around here...

Roll of aluminum at highway speed?

[GreebeanZ28]

Mine is still factory height, no road race mode here.

[Miker]

Mine is still factory height, no road race mode here.

I like showing up to car meets having a car that tucks more tire in fender then the cars on air bags.


http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/526919_430462363673793_158757660_n.jpg

[FRDnemesis]

Currently ~3400.

Stock catback to something lighter. -50lbs
Front/Rear Steel crash bars to aluminum - 30lbs
Remove crash bars from doors - 13lbs a side.
CF Roof - 25lbs
CF Trunk- 30lbs
CF Hood - 30-40lbs


Are those things you have done already or are on the list of "to do"? Looks like an extensive list, but expen$$ive to do.

Until I bought the car I have now, I never really realized how big a factor weight really was. I've had faster cars (f-bodies) but none ever moved or braked like what I have now because they were 700 lbs. heavier. Go for it Mike, drop all the weight you can, you'll be amazed. There are some guys on the vette forum who have even changed over to 4lb. Lithium batteries in their car. That will never be an option for me ($300-1,700 for a battery) but i have considered an AGM lightweight battery for events where I want it to matter.

[GreebeanZ28]

My goat is 3550 without me.

[Miker]

Are those things you have done already or are on the list of "to do"? Looks like an extensive list, but expen$$ive to do.

Stuff I haven't done.

Yup; they are the big bucks ones.

[Miker]

My goat is 3550 without me.

Auto/Manual? (I want to say Manual)

Auto weights a good bit more.

[GreebeanZ28]

Manual.

[Miker]

Manual.

That would be some good weight reduction for me. :-P