37 replies to this topic

[palmer]

Is there any significant way to reduce weight on a Vx? Or is it just loads of little bits? Cheers

[The Batman]

Off course it just depends on how much cash you want to spend

[Zoobeef]

Go on a diet. Obviously will be better for some than others

[rob999]

Is it going to be a road/track car or just track only? If the latter, there's plenty you can shed.

[aronb220]

I read a really good post a while back,the guy stripped everything and replaced with carbon and allsorts.. must have spent some big money1 Im sure he shed around 150kg.Someone should dig it out as i am a noob

[rob999]

There's quite a few threads where people have stripped out their cars, have a look at this one.. http://www.vx220.org...o-on-the-forum/

[Noodle1791]

Go on a diet. Obviously will be better for some than others

Now you tell me!! After I've just ordered the mixed special kebab!!!!!!!

[Simonk0_0]

Wheels are probably first, rotating mass makes a huge difference to any vehicle Carbon trim saves a few kg. Sound proofing removal about 5-6 kg including whats behind the rear bulkhead. Carbon seats saves 10kg plus Subframes 2-4 kg Floor mats are a kilo The list is endless..... How deep are your pockets ???? And I have lost 7 kilos this year.... It's much cheaper...

Edited by Simonk0_0, 01 April 2011 - 07:04 PM.

[The Batman]

I think your carbon trim and sound proofing weights are a bit exaggerated to be honest.... I would love a set of your subframes though!!!

Edited by joe_589, 01 April 2011 - 07:05 PM.

[FLD]

I'd be careful on removing all the sound deadening on anything other than a track dedicated car. Its loud enough and it gets freekin' loud if you remove all that.

[Sticky]

I'd be careful on removing all the sound deadening on anything other than a track dedicated car. Its loud enough and it gets freekin' loud if you remove all that.

[2-20]

You can have a look here
My link

In French but the pictures speak for themselves.
Chris (V) and Rapidos (Rugissante) (involved in above topic) are on this forum.

Edited by 2-20, 01 April 2011 - 07:34 PM.

[Simonk0_0]

I think your carbon trim and sound proofing weights are a bit exaggerated to be honest....

I would love a set of your subframes though!!!

Joe,
I weighed ever bit I removed, the rear bulkhead sticky was over 3/4 kg , let alone the foam.
Boot carpet and soundproofing too

There was 224 grams of sticky goo and filler below my drivers sill alone.
Rear speakers gone

I have removed everything but the plAstic bulkhead and thats going now..... But the car is a toy not for transport, so we can live with the added, very nice noise.....
Stereo is going, sorted the bluetooth apple Thingy, that's another 2 kg

Watch this space for subframes.........

I have found a source .....looking at £30 each....

Edited by Simonk0_0, 01 April 2011 - 07:51 PM.

[Kev S]

Is there any significant way to reduce weight on a Vx? Or is it just loads of little bits?

Cheers

Get an NA, they are lighter

[FLD]

That weight reduction thread is extreme! Some serious effort expended there. It did make me realise how much extra sound deadening there is in a tubby. Its a thin piece of sheet wadding behind my parcel shelf not the proper moulded foam bit I saw there.

[slindborg]

Carbon TRIM still weighs more than NO trim

[Simonk0_0]

Carbon TRIM still weighs more than NO trim

Yeah but I love shiny carbon stuff......

[slindborg]

Carbon TRIM still weighs more than NO trim

Yeah but I love shiny carbon stuff......

No point backing weight out if you are going to be half arsed about it

[The Batman]

Hmm tubbies must have a different sound proofing setup to the nas then!! Bloody lard arses

[Simonk0_0]

Hmm tubbies must have a different sound proofing setup to the nas then!! Bloody lard arses

Oh god yes loads more.....

It's to dampen the noise from the extra power

Na's don need it as they are so quiet and ........ gay.......