Weight and ET's

Quadcams · 24-07-2005, 02:22 PM

I had a look under my car the other day and noticed my heavy duty tow pack
is massive, took it off today man its heavy should be good for about 50+kg.
What difference do you guys think it would make to my ET if anything.

SpoolMan · 24-07-2005, 02:36 PM

Hi Wade, 50kg is 50kg every bit you get rid of will help.
I have seen many weight reduction measures..
just depends how far you want to go with weight reduction, i have seen cars on the start line and an official is taping on his window to tell him something, but the driver couldn't wind the window down because he had removed all the window mechanisms and motor from inside the door.
Some take off power steering pump and A/C Pump, its how dedicated and how you choose to run.
I have taken off my tailgate a few times, but couldn't be bothered removing my aftermarket AMP and larger speakers.

ratter · 24-07-2005, 02:46 PM

Most racers used to think every 100 lbs was worth approx 1 tenth, not sure if this theory is still relevant

jonbays · 24-07-2005, 02:47 PM

Weight is the enemy. The more you can get rid of the better your power to weight ratio and your ET.

I have seen cars with no back or passenger seats, spare wheel, and or anything else that can be unbolted in a mornings work and isn't need on the strip.

Of course you have to ask yourself is it worth the hassle?

Quadcams · 24-07-2005, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Hi Wade, 50kg is 50kg every bit you get rid of will help.
I have seen many weight reduction measures..
just depends how far you want to go with weight reduction, i have seen cars on the start line and an official is taping on his window to tell him something, but the driver couldn't wind the window down because he had removed all the window mechanisms and motor from inside the door.
Some take off power steering pump and A/C Pump, its how dedicated and how you choose to run.
I have taken off my tailgate a few times, but couldn't be bothered removing my aftermarket AMP and larger speakers.

Hey Mark,
I have thought about taking my tailgait off but a 5am thursday(after drags) morning its bad enough changing my tyres and putting all my tools back in let alone trying to put my tailgate back on by myself(yeh right).
Thanks for your input mate.

Quadcams · 24-07-2005, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ratter

Most racers used to think every 100 lbs was worth approx 1 tenth, not sure if this theory is still relevant

So 50+kg(110+pounds) should see another PB on wednesday (if conditions are good)

xdclevo · 24-07-2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowride260

So 50+kg(110+pounds) should see another PB on wednesday (if conditions are good)

Yep.
Go with low fuel too and your up for a PB.

PhantomXR8 · 24-07-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowride260

So 50+kg(110+pounds) should see another PB on wednesday (if conditions are good)

Come on Wade, go for it! Spare tyre, jack, towbar and tailgate, if you get them all off I'll be there to see you go for it again...

Quadcams · 24-07-2005, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

Come on Wade, go for it! Spare tyre, jack, towbar and tailgate, if you get them all off I'll be there to see you go for it again...

Trying to knock off that guy with the 13.293 ET fogot his name LOL.

PhantomXR8 · 24-07-2005, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowride260

Trying to knock off that guy with the 13.293 ET fogot his name LOL.

Forget about that idiot, it's your turn.

Quadcams · 24-07-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

Forget about that idiot, it's your turn.

Ok your forgotten lol.