Weightloss thread.

[Danb1987]

Just thought id try and get all the info in one place..

How heavy are fibreglass Doors, Bonnet, Boot, Wings etc

In comparison to standard items, Is there a big difference or just minimal??

Also iv got a wide arch kit that I'm thinking about fitting however if it's going to make heavier after all the extra filler and fibreglass it may not be worth it?

[TeddyThom]

I have a fibre glass bonnet, it's exceptionally light compared to the standard bonnet.

[Spudly]

Also iv got a wide arch kit that I'm thinking about fitting however if it's going to make heavier after all the extra filler and fibreglass it may not be worth it?




I wouldnt personally be worrying about the making it heavier aspect, id be worried about the making it look shoite aspect lol

[Danb1987]

That and the boot are the only things that I can see gaining worth while reductions from..

Is yours fastened on with 4 bonnet pins or you used the original rear brackets?

[Danb1987]

I wouldnt personally be worrying about the making it heavier aspect, id be worried about the making it look shoite aspect lol

Agreed I failed on my last attempt at fitting the arches, but the wheels I have apparently won't fit without rubbing.

So It may be cheaper to fit the arches than to get them rolled?

[TeddyThom]

That and the boot are the only things that I can see gaining worth while reductions from..

Is yours fastened on with 4 bonnet pins or you used the original rear brackets?

It was originally attached using six bonnet pins because it was on my nova thanks to the previous owner, needless to say I removed it rather rapidly. But yeah basically it was held on with bonnet pins.

[Daved and Confused]

Fibreglass doors around 5 to 5.5 kg without a window but including hinges and handle / lock mechanism.

[IVI0USEY]

where you getting fibreglass doors from?

am looking for a pair and cant find them anywhere?

[Mike]

My fibreglass bonnet weights about 5kg with intake attached. The standard steel bonnet is about is 11kg (Corsa B though not a Nova)

[Daved and Confused]

Re - Fibreglass Doors - Bought them a while ago secondhand.

[IVI0USEY]

if you ever decide to sell em get intouch please

[Iain]

AG Motorsport fibreglass bonnet just under 5 kg.
Standard steel is about 12kg.

AG Motorsport fibreglass tailgate is 5kg.
Standard steel is aprox 11 to 12kg bare.

The above weights were given to me from the guy at AG Motorsport.

[Danb1987]

Thanks Iain there is a fair bit to be saved if you want to got all out!

How do the doors fit thow? I can imagine them not being very safe?

[Benn]

I've fitted a f28, smoothed more stuff off, so lets say +35kg. lol

[burgo]

dash panel = 1.5kgs
saloon tailgate hinges = 0.9kgs x 2
tailgate springs = 0.3 kgs
winder mechanism = 0.85kgs x2
outer rear front seat mounts = 1kg each
the bit that goes the width of the floor = about 1.5kgs