Hi Guys,
I'd like to start an official weight reduction thread. I put it in this section because I figured most people interested in weight reduction were going to be those tracking their car. If the mods deem it more appropriate elsewhere, by all means please move it.
I'd like to break it up by vehicle area, and hopefully come back and consolidate the data occasionally so it's all in one place. I've broken it up along the same lines as the forum is segmented. I'm thinking we can collect all OEM data here, as well as weights for aftermarket parts. That way people can quickly reference it to make decisions when making modifications, without having to dig all over the place in separate areas of the forum.
I'll start it off with some data we've gathered on the OEM components. I have more on the way as we pull our project car BRZ apart. I took all weights on one of our postal scales, and have included photo validation where possible. I'd encourage everyone else to do the same to prevent discrepancies and arguments. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.
Complete Car
OEM BRZ Premium 6MT, full tank of gas, as delivered from dealership= 2,750 lbs.
Wheels/Tires
OEM 17" wheel & tire combo= 41.4 lbs.
OEM Lug nuts (5 pieces, or one wheel set)= 0.2 lbs.
Brakes
OEM front Brake pads= 1.8 lbs.
OEM front brake dust shield and three bolts= 0.4 lbs.
OEM front brake disc= 17.0 lbs.
OEM front brake caliper bracket= 3.8 lbs.
OEM Front Brake Caliper= 7.8 lbs.
OEM Rear brake caliper= 2.8 lbs.
OEM rear brake caliper bracket= 3.0 lbs.
OEM Rear brake disc= 13.2 lbs.
OEM rear brake pads= 0.8 lbs.
Suspension and Chassis
Engine, Exhaust, Drivetrain
Other under hood
OEM battery= 29.6 lbs.
OEM battery tie-down= 0.4 lbs.
Super B 10P Lithium-Ion Battery= 3.9 lbs.
Interior
Driver Seat= 43.6 lbs.
Passenger Seat= 39.2 lbs.
Rear seat bases (2)= 6.2 lbs.
Rear seat back (1-piece)= 15.0 lbs.
Rear side plastic panels= 3.0 lbs. (driver and passenger are same)
Front floor mat= 1.2 lbs.
Rear floor mat= 0.4 lbs.
Cup holder insert= 0.4 lbs.
B-pillar plastic (covers seat belt attachment)= 0.4 lbs.
Exterior, body panels, lighting
OEM Front plastic fender liner= 1.2 lbs.
OEM front driving LED lights= 0.2 lbs.
Miscellaneous
OEM spare tire with liner foam= 25.8 lbs.
OEM trunk tools, jack, tow hook= 5.8 lbs.
OEM trunk rug/liner mat= 2.4 lbs.
Owner's Manual= 2.8 lbs.
OEM front license plate bracket and hardware= 0.4 lbs.
Thanks to JRitt