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    Various weights (bolts, wheels, spacers etc)

    Today I got some pics of various stuff.
    I think it's good to know the weights.

    To start with, here is the weight of an HR 12mm spacer for the CSL. 401g quite heavy



    Here is a BBS bolt (normal length, I would say 2mm longer threads that OEM BMW bolts). 78g - heavy compared to the OEM ones



    Here is the OEM BMW bolt. 67g


    Here is a longer bolt from Turner Motorsport (+15mm). 77g // lighter than the BBS bolts.




    Here is the engine rocker cover. 1027g
    No one quotes how heavy are these carbon covers that are being sold everywhere.
    As far as I am concerned, the carbon should be lighter to justify the money otherwise it's just pointless to replace it.



    Cheeky detail.
    The 'gold' 3d-effect BBS wheel caps from the BBS RS-GT are heavier than the carbon look of the BBS CH. 40g vs 33g
    So I removed the heavy gold ones and put the carbon look ones in my RS-GTs.





    Here is the BBS RS-GT 19 x 8.5J with 245/35/19 Hankook tyres. 20.2kg
    I believe they will be lighter with cups



    The BBS RS-GT 19 x 10J with 275/30/19 Hankook tyres. 21.7kg



    The BBS CH 19 x 8.5J with 235/35/19 Vredestein winter tyres. 21.7kg
    Note that these winter tyres are very light, still the RS-GT is 1.5kg lighter with significantly heavier tyres (also 245/35 on the RS-GTs).



    The BBS CH 19 x 10J with 265/30/19 Vredestein winter tyres. 23.2kg
    Again the winter tyres are light and the RS-GT is 1.5kg lighter with heavier/bigger tyres.


    #2
    Whilst marginally interesting I cannot help that you either have too much time on your hands or are single perhaps divorced or soon to be... :whistle:. My wife thinks that I am obsessed with my cars but I told her I could have someone on the side instead. She did not follow that arguement :-D .

    Anyway I am going to point her to this post on the 'nerdy site' and hope that she sees I am 'normal' after all :119: .

    Pip
    Ps Anything on wet and dry weights of the car? :-D

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      #3
      Some time ago I weighted my CSL on a scale. Full tank and nothing taken out (I have the mobility kit, fire extinguisher etc) 1420kg .
      That is with AP racing front/rear and SS race lightweight backbox.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Pip1968 View Post
        Whilst marginally interesting I cannot help that you either have too much time on your hands or are single perhaps divorced or soon to be... :whistle:. My wife thinks that I am obsessed with my cars but I told her I could have someone on the side instead. She did not follow that arguement :-D .

        Anyway I am going to point her to this post on the 'nerdy site' and hope that she sees I am 'normal' after all :119: .

        Pip
        Ps Anything on wet and dry weights of the car? :-D
        :hahaha:

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          #5
          I have never gone to the extreme of weighing wheel bolts but certainly interesting.
          Although OEM bolts at 67g = 1.34kg per set of 20x, I cant see why some go as far as buying aluminium open ended lugs for wheel studs, substituting safety with a few grams saving only.

          I also have plenty of data for various parts which were measured when they were all removed permanently. soon adds up!

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            #6
            I can't agree more Alex. It just doesn't make sense when there are other alternatives to save weight.

            I guess you know the Poggipolini titanium bolts (the Gallardo Superleggera has these).
            They are nice but there are better things to spend 1200 EUR.

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              #7
              More weights coming.

              An Eibach 12mm spacer, 477g

              It is 76g heavier than the H&R 12mm spacer !
              So if you have to choose between the two of them, buy the H&R ones !!!



              Here is an H&R 20mm spacer (with the extra bolts).

              Together with the extra bolts 1037g
              That's heavy !



              Without the bolts 805g




              The bolts on their own 231g



              Now I need to get the Turner motorsport spacers and weight them.

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                #8
                Alex, as I promised recently - below is some of the data I collected whilst I put mine on a diet. Some I have refrained from posting as I cannot confirm an accurate weight and some of which would have not been useful for others to know.


                REAR SEATS
                Rear Backrest - 6.7kg + 3.8kg = 10.5kg
                Rear Cushion/ Hardware - 7kg + 0.7kg = 7.7kg
                Rear Headrest - 0.55kg x 2 = 1.1kg
                Rear Bolters - 1kg x 2 = 2kg
                Rear Matts - 0.35kg x 2 = 0.7kg
                Rear Speakers/ Carriers - 0.55kg x 2 = 1.1kg
                Rear Seatbelts - 0.85kg x 2 = 1.7kg

                TOTAL Saving: 24.8kg
                (54.7lbs)



                BOOT
                Triangle/ Rear Trays/ First Aid kit = 2.3kg
                Tyre Pump/ Foam Carrier = 3.4kg
                Boot Board = 2.2kg
                Boot Liner x3 (1.1kg + 0.7kg + 0.7kg) = 2.5kg
                Boot Sound Deadener x1 = 3kg
                Boots Lights x2 = 0.2kg

                TOTAL Saving: 13.6kg (29.98lbs)



                BATTERY
                OEM Battery - 15.6kg / Braille Lightweight - 7.7kg

                TOTAL Saving: 7.9kg (17.4lbs)



                SUSPENSION
                OEM Suspension – 25.2kg / Nitron – 17.2kg

                TOTAL Saving: 8kg (17.64lbs)



                EXHAUST
                OEM Backbox – 25.4kg/ Supersprint Lightweight Race – 11.5kg

                TOTAL Saving: 13.9kg (30.64lbs)

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                  #9
                  Brake kit weights Alex? (swissAlex or southernAlex :whistle

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by northernjim View Post
                    Brake kit weights Alex? (swissAlex or southernAlex :whistle
                    Yes, I have OEM CSL Brake weights but removed from the list because I do not have AP Racing to compare.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by alexk View Post
                      I guess you know the Poggipolini titanium bolts (the Gallardo Superleggera has these).
                      They are nice but there are better things to spend 1200 EUR.
                      paid 400€ for the Poggipolinis :banghead:, i know ....

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                        #12
                        Roland > please weight one ! If its half the weight I will get a set. 400 eur are a bargain !

                        AlexKarbonkid > put the OEM brake weights, I have the AP racing weights.
                        By the way, your Nitron suspension is anchor-heavy, my ohlins is just 14 kilos :blalalala:

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by alexk View Post
                          Roland > please weight one ! If its half the weight I will get a set. 400 eur are a bargain !

                          AlexKarbonkid > put the OEM brake weights, I have the AP racing weights.
                          By the way, your Nitron suspension is anchor-heavy, my ohlins is just 14 kilos
                          :blalalala:
                          I thought you had both Alex?


                          Yes my Nitrons are made from lead compared to your paperweight Ohlins :-D
                          But I have lighter wheel spacers! :smokin:

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                            #14
                            68.2 kg is impressive weight saving mate :thumbs: how heavy is your half roll cage again ? :-D

                            Originally posted by karbonkid View Post
                            Alex, as I promised recently - below is some of the data I collected whilst I put mine on a diet. Some I have refrained from posting as I cannot confirm an accurate weight and some of which would have not been useful for others to know.
                            REAR SEATS
                            Rear Backrest - 6.7kg + 3.8kg = 10.5kg
                            Rear Cushion/ Hardware - 7kg + 0.7kg = 7.7kg
                            Rear Headrest - 0.55kg x 2 = 1.1kg
                            Rear Bolters - 1kg x 2 = 2kg
                            Rear Matts - 0.35kg x 2 = 0.7kg
                            Rear Speakers/ Carriers - 0.55kg x 2 = 1.1kg
                            Rear Seatbelts - 0.85kg x 2 = 1.7kg

                            TOTAL Saving: 24.8kg
                            (54.7lbs)


                            BOOT
                            Triangle/ Rear Trays/ First Aid kit = 2.3kg
                            Tyre Pump/ Foam Carrier = 3.4kg
                            Boot Board = 2.2kg
                            Boot Liner x3 (1.1kg + 0.7kg + 0.7kg) = 2.5kg
                            Boot Sound Deadener x1 = 3kg
                            Boots Lights x2 = 0.2kg

                            TOTAL Saving: 13.6kg (29.98lbs)


                            BATTERY
                            OEM Battery - 15.6kg / Braille Lightweight - 7.7kg

                            TOTAL Saving: 7.9kg (17.4lbs)


                            SUSPENSION
                            OEM Suspension – 25.2kg / Nitron – 17.2kg

                            TOTAL Saving: 8kg (17.64lbs)



                            EXHAUST
                            OEM Backbox – 25.4kg/ Supersprint Lightweight Race – 11.5kg

                            TOTAL Saving: 13.9kg (30.64lbs)

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by mattCSLnut View Post
                              68.2 kg is impressive weight saving mate :thumbs: how heavy is your half roll cage again ? :-D
                              :birdman: Listed are not all my savings. I calculated around 130kg savings one year :-D

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