What Does Your Saxo Weigh?

[Salmon1]

Had mine on Weight Bridge-

859kg.

Yours??

[Foggy]

Will corner weight mine later and let you know.

[spencer_cammedvts]

what you ytaken out of yours so far salmon?

[Toad]

I haven't had the chance to weigh mine, but I've got a rough estimate of about 850kg. There's just nothing left to take out.

[S34MER]

i know a lad called dean who lives in Derby, has a VTR for track days and i have no idea how much it weighs, but its just basically 1 carbon fibre bucket seat a steering wheel, gearstick and an engine, he has literally stripped it right to the shell, looks like shit, but goes like it too!

[VTS_16v_Boy]

i know a lad called dean who lives in Derby, has a VTR for track days and i have no idea how much it weighs, but its just basically 1 carbon fibre bucket seat a steering wheel, gearstick and an engine, he has literally stripped it right to the shell, looks like shit, but goes like it too!

Hardcore Dieting :y: hehehehehe

Im very interested in hearing some figures as Im all for sheading somemore weight in the build up to summer - Maybe having a good dump before you go out in the car might gain me a second or two depending on what Ive eaten :oops:

[Toad]

Hehe, I could do with losing a few pounds myself. A good insentive to diet eh?

[VTS_16v_Boy]

I haven't had the chance to weigh mine, but I've got a rough estimate of about 850kg. There's just nothing left to take out.

You gota a picture of the interior or lack of it should I say :)

Be very interested to see how it looks and ideas for the direction Im trying to head down

Cheers :clapping:

[Toad]

I don't have any latest pictures. (Since I took out the all the front carpet and front door cards) But I'm sure I can dig an older photo up from another forum which shows the rear... Give me a little while mate.

[VTS_16v_Boy]

So I take it you running just: Dash/ Seat/ Steering wheel then?

Id like to take it to that level but still using the car at weekends for me and the missis I cant really lose too much. Saying that Im having a Bucket for my side and lossing the front carpet to match the stripped rear for the summer :y:

[Toad]

There's much more been taken out since, but these pics were taken to show some people my new buckets. They are very light, only 7kgs, and the harnesses are lightweight Sabelts...

http://i18.tinypic.com/2v169fs.jpg


http://i12.tinypic.com/2meejiq.jpg


http://i16.tinypic.com/332qmc8.jpg


http://i5.tinypic.com/30mslg4.jpg

[saxodan]

dont you weigh like 4 stone as well samlon?

haha

[Ryan]

stripped to fuck is the way.

my dash went in the bin about 6 months ago :P

[VTS_16v_Boy]

Impressive stuff my back is almost like that but I still havent got round to losing the rear quater panels (yet)

itsafastworld85 - you got any pic's of your interior? Interested to see what they look like with the dash :) Cheers

[Ryan]

Impressive stuff my back is almost like that but I still havent got round to losing the rear quater panels (yet)

itsafastworld85 - you got any pic's of your interior? Interested to see what they look like with the dash :) Cheers

heres a pic of a car with dash gone.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/itsafastworld85/Photo-0008.jpg

will sort pics of my project next time im where the car is.

[VTS_16v_Boy]

lol Fantastic :)

Does the instruments support their own or did you have to make a bracket to support them?

Bet it make the inside seem HUGE with out all that plastic!

So do reckon your down to about the sam weight as already mentioned around the 850kg mark?

I take it you back to bare metal everywhere else to ie the headlining gone as well, correct?

[VTS_16v_Boy]

Sorry about the questions guys but Im very interested in your views and opiums.

What is your views on wheels?

Do think lighter wheels can not only increase handling performance but also reduce the overall weight of the car?

Im looking to switch the standard 15' S rims to 14' Rallye Steelies as I feel these would be lighter than the standard alloys - Do agree or dissagree?

[Ryan]

Sorry about the questions guys but Im very interested in your views and opiums.

What is your views on wheels?

Do think lighter wheels can not only increase handling performance but also reduce the overall weight of the car?

Im looking to switch the standard 15' S rims to 14' Rallye Steelies as I feel these would be lighter than the standard alloys - Do agree or dissagree?

no probs..

yep it echoes to fuck lol!!

got nothing except a mess of wiring and 2 recaros!

the instrument binacle is erm held on using CABLE TIES :afro: :afro:

wheels, if you want some steelies let me know, im getting rid of my s1 steelies, as ive not got s2 steelies, vtr wheels, td pro race 1.2s and a set of compomotive mos!

so no room for the s1s lol

[Ryan]

steelies way alot less, however are slightly narrower.. but are good if you are doing track days etc.. and if you bend em slightly its nothing a lump hammer usually cant sort out

edit : and 850KG is heavy i want ALOT LESS than that..

[sy_VTR]

heres a pic of a car with dash gone.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/itsafastworld85/Photo-0008.jpg

will sort pics of my project next time im where the car is.

RALLYE STYLEE!!! tidythem wires up a bit and it will look mint! proper track car, lol!

[Ryan]

RALLYE STYLEE!!! tidythem wires up a bit and it will look mint! proper track car, lol!

need to buzz the wires to find out what is needed and what is not...

it is not going to be a road car ;)

[Japman]

Stipped out WHOAR :P

[Ryan]

Stipped out WHOAR :P


init yo!! ;) ;) ;)

[MaRiO89]

You gota a picture of the interior or lack of it should I say :)

Be very interested to see how it looks and ideas for the direction Im trying to head down

Cheers :clapping:

Here's a pic of mine mate..

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i131/James_Bristol/DSC_1581.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i131/James_Bristol/DSC_1559.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i131/James_Bristol/DSC_1278.jpg

:y: :y:

[VTS_16v_Boy]

That last one is spot on.

Got a Momo Bucket just need a harness and Im away - So will the carpet (Front).

Thanks for the offer about the S1 Steelies itsafastworld but like you Im after a set of S2 Steelies as they are slightly wider than S1s if Im correct.

Mine nowhere as near to your two but me and missis still use mine over her Micra at weekends so cant go too mad :)

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/turpin2000ad/SaxoVTS16v29.jpg

This is abit outa date as Ive finally lost the Parcel Shelf supports and someother bits around that area - The wheel could go but again cos we use her at weekends it really needs to stay

[Ryan]

ja s2 steelies are slightly wider.

even if mine do have colways on them LOL!!

the s1 steelies were due to be my mash the fuck up track wheels but now the compos have that duty..

[MaRiO89]

Take the lot out at somepoint mate, all the soundproofing everything.. Cheapest way to go faster is to increase your power-weight ratio.. :)

[Ryan]

Take the lot out at somepoint mate, all the soundproofing everything.. Cheapest way to go faster is to increase your power-weight ratio.. :)

and then add a 16v lump on TBs ;)

[MaRiO89]

If your talking about my engine, i dont think i can be assed with an engine conversion tbh, just waiting until i can get a vts, low mileage one, insurance is a twat at the mo though..

[Ryan]

If your talking about my engine, i dont think i can be assed with an engine conversion tbh, just waiting until i can get a vts, low mileage one, insurance is a twat at the mo though..


no not your engine..

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/itsafastworld85/Picture016.jpg

[VTS_16v_Boy]

ja s2 steelies are slightly wider.

even if mine do have colways on them LOL!!

the s1 steelies were due to be my mash the fuck up track wheels but now the compos have that duty..

So just outa intrest,

How much difference width wise are the S1 steelies compaired to S2 steelies?

And how much would you be looking for them?

[Ryan]

So just outa intrest,

How much difference width wise are the S1 steelies compaired to S2 steelies?

And how much would you be looking for them?

think its .5.. although maybe 1"

ill just check officially for you..

depends on the tyres need to go checking em again think 2 are legal/2 are not.

prob take £65 for em..

[Ryan]

s1 - 5.5x14” steel wheels
175/60/R14 Pirelli tyres
s2 - 6.0x14” steel wheels
175/60/R14 Pirelli tyres

off da rallye reg.

[kenny]

what about bill on ssc his saxo is mentally stripped down. will try and find a pic of it

[Ryan]

what about bill on ssc his saxo is mentally stripped down. will try and find a pic of it

lawrence :clapping:

his vts has had everything removed.. polycarb windows.. hes had more removed he didnt want though! the mice ate into his wiring loom LOL

[VTS_16v_Boy]

s1 - 5.5x14” steel wheels
175/60/R14 Pirelli tyres
s2 - 6.0x14” steel wheels
175/60/R14 Pirelli tyres

off da rallye reg.

Only half an inch thats not too bad and £65 squids for the full set might be interested in them sir.

Cars going in garage in the morning so I cant make a dissison now but I think about it and get back to ya - tyres not a problem as Id have to bu new ones if I bought New steelies so. Are the wheels in good condition?

[VTS_16v_Boy]

lawrence :clapping:

his vts has had everything removed.. polycarb windows.. hes had more removed he didnt want though! the mice ate into his wiring loom LOL

Somebody on here kindly post these pics for me do you know this blokes Sax?

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/turpin2000ad/FCS061121.jpg

[Ryan]

Somebody on here kindly post these pics for me do you know this blokes Sax?

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/turpin2000ad/FCS061121.jpg

lol thats lawrence the bum blasting homo!!

bloody nutter and good laugh he is!

no probs ill dig the steelies out and have a dig of pics...

[KamRacing]

What is your views on wheels?

Do think lighter wheels can not only increase handling performance but also reduce the overall weight of the car?

Im looking to switch the standard 15' S rims to 14' Rallye Steelies as I feel these would be lighter than the standard alloys - Do agree or dissagree?

Use the 6x 14 inch steels from the S2 Rallye.. They work out lots lighter than alloys.. at least 5 kgs a corner off the top of my head.
I used 5.5 x 13 inch steels from the European 205 Rallye on my Track car - With low profile tyres and lowered suspension the ride height was about 2 inches off the ground at the lowest point.

Unsprung weight is a bad thing and reducing it improves the car no end. Same reason why I'm not a big fan of fitting huge discs and calipers unless they really are required.

[Ryan]

Use the 6x 14 inch steels from the S2 Rallye.. They work out lots lighter than alloys.. at least 5 kgs a corner off the top of my head.

Unsprung weight is a bad thing and reducing it improves the car no end. Same reason why I'm not a big fan of fitting huge discs and calipers unless they really are required.

i actually need to weigh my steelies vs the compos...

[MaRiO89]

i actually need to weigh my steelies vs the compos...

Have you got any pics of your car btw, i dont think i have seen it.. :y:

[Toad]

Kam, do you know where I might be able to get my hands on a set of 15" superleggeras for a 106? I can't find any, anywhere! New or second hand, I don't mind. My 16" superturismo's are heavy...

[Mystic]

My 16" superturismo's are heavy...

but much sexier... what would you rather be? light or sexy?

[Ryan]

but much sexier... what would you rather be? light or sexy?

light is sexy!

[MaRiO89]

Light imo, thats why i'm gettin rid of my 16's.. :)

[Ryan]

Have you got any pics of your car btw, i dont think i have seen it.. :y:

no one has seen pics of my track car.

road car is the one pictured

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/itsafastworld85/IMG_5459-vi.jpg

[Toad]

:)

Well, I was planning on fitting some semi-slicks to the superleggera's and using them on the track. Then I can pop the turismo's back on afterwards.

[Ryan]

:)

Well, I was planning on fitting some semi-slicks to the superleggera's and using them on the track. Then I can pop the turismo's back on afterwards.

they in ford fitment? so using spacers?

i personally wouldnt use em on track.

[MaRiO89]

Nice car though, love blue. :y:

[saxodan]

Itsafastworld85 your front tyres look smaller than the rears?

lol

[Ryan]

Itsafastworld85 your front tyres look smaller than the rears?

lol

theyre just more in focus.

[Mystic]

light is sexy!

pah, maybe to the guys over at anorexicsaxos.com.

Sexy is superTs a hearty install & a full leather interior ;)

[Ryan]

pah, maybe to the guys over at anorexicsaxos.com.

Sexy is a hearty install

o dear..........


:homme: :homme:

[Toad]

they in ford fitment? so using spacers?

i personally wouldnt use em on track.

Because of the spacers?

[Ryan]

Because of the spacers?

yep.. alot of people think its fine. just my own personal opinion would be not to run em on my car..

[Toad]

I see where you're coming from... However, a 15" superleggera is half the weight of a 16" superturismo, like mine. I think this would improve things quite nicely!:)

[Ryan]

I see where you're coming from... However, a 15" superleggera is half the weight of a 16" superturismo, like mine. I think this would improve things quite nicely!:)

TD pro race are easy and cheap to find and come in direct offset.
and weigh fuck all!

[Toad]

Seriously? I'll have to investigate! The leggera's do look nice though! ;)

[Ryan]

Seriously? I'll have to investigate! The leggera's do look nice though! ;)

my pro race 1.2s weigh fuck all! everyone will go bla bla name is shit etc..

but if theyre fine to be used in the BTCC then they do for me.

look around seriously.. ill get mine weighed as the shagged tyre one is off the car at a mates atm.

[Toad]

Not impressed... The lightest alloy they do for a 15" is 6.1kg. The 15" superleggera is just 4.7kg.

[Ryan]

Not impressed... The lightest alloy they do for a 15" is 6.1kg. The 15" superleggera is just 4.7kg.

but its in direct offset.

[Toad]

...But they weigh less than 'fu*k all'... ;)

[Ryan]

...But they weigh less than 'fu*k all'... ;)

rolf!!

1.5kilos difference :P

vts wheels are silly theyre about 15kg irc.

[Toad]

yup, 1.5kg indeed... times 4, and that's 6kg of unsprung weight lost. But then again, the spacers + the longer bolts could add a wee bit of weight to that! SO perhaps there's not THAT much to it after all... Except the leggera's look better. The TD's would look spot on if it wasn't for the curved shape of the spokes I reckon.

The VTS rims really that heavy? When I took the standard 14" alloys of my 106 during the swap to turismo's, I noticed that the 14" alloys were definately lighter...

[Ryan]

yup, 1.5kg indeed... times 4, and that's 6kg of unsprung weight lost. But then again, the spacers + the longer bolts could add a wee bit of weight to that! SO perhaps there's not THAT much to it after all... Except the leggera's look better. The TD's would look spot on if it wasn't for the curved shape of the spokes I reckon.

The VTS rims really that heavy? When I took the standard 14" alloys of my 106 during the swap to turismo's, I noticed that the 14" alloys were definately lighter...

off the top of my head i cant remeber as my vts rims went over a year and a half ago! they did weigh a bloody ton though!

get some uber lightweight magneisium wheel bolts if your that anal about it :p

[VTS_16v_Boy]

lol thats lawrence the bum blasting homo!!

bloody nutter and good laugh he is!

no probs ill dig the steelies out and have a dig of pics...


I thank you :clapping:

pm me with the pic's boss and I give you an answer Yah or Nah.

Thanx for the help

[kenny]

aye thats the car, bloody mental the extent hes gone to but what a track toy it is

[Ryan]

aye thats the car, bloody mental the extent hes gone to but what a track toy it is

standard engine still!

he doesnt like spending money does our lawrence lol

[Yates]

hes spent a bit on it lately tho aint he ryANAL? kms and cams?

[Ryan]

hes spent a bit on it lately tho aint he ryANAL? kms and cams?


still guessing?

[Ryan]

lawrence is buying a house as far as im aware. so the kms and cams im no longer sure what hes doing.

[Yates]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[Ryan]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
:homme: :homme:

[Jon_Doe]

haha- 72 replies- no weights of cars!!

I think the vts wheel thing is a misquote- 13Kgs with the rubber on them- add the rubber to the super or ultraleggera's and they go up a lot- when i changed mine over to 15" ultra leggera's fromstandard vts alloys it wasn't "wow, these are so light"- it was more of a "maybe there is a difference, if only i could be arsed to get the scales out".

[Toad]

The 15" Turini alloys I have weigh 8kg. The 195/45 Proxes T1R tyres with air weigh around 7kg, as when I put the complete wheel and tyre in the scales it came to 15kg.

[Scott]

there was a noticeable difference in weigh between my team dynamics pro race 16's and 15" vts wheels. 16" were notably lighter

[Toad]

My original 14" alloys which came with the GTI were lighter than the Turini alloys I have now.

[Barry123]

980kg


said on my mot certificate.

[nazz1]

How much does it cost to use a weigh bridge?

also how much faster or whatever do your cars go when they are stripped~?

[Ryan]

How much does it cost to use a weigh bridge?

also how much faster or whatever do your cars go when they are stripped~?

1. depends on area. as for price
2. how long is a piece of string?

[nazz1]

ok

how much do you guys pay in your area?

[L8R_VTR]

My cars probably heavier than all 3 of them cars put together lol!!!

[SaxoJamie]

According to my saxo handbook my 1.1 only weighs 805KG Standard

[RICKYP-RPM]

my vts has been on a diet. i would like to get mine weighed, it's fully stripped out inside (even the dash)
two carbon kevlar seats, carbon bonnet, fiberglass tailgate with perspex rear window.

[Goodwrench]

995 according to the doc, sounds heavy!

[-Saxo_VTS-]

tbh hardcore people remove dust caps :P