Reducing E30 weight for fun (not for tracking)

[nando]

driving around with no jack, spare, or tools = LOL

because racecar!

[estoguy]

I think you are referring to the tire well? It's listed at 11lbs I believe.

No, not the well itself... there was a piece of press board, with a melamine finish on the top UNDER the spare tire.

[DEV0 E30]

driving around with no jack, spare, or tools = LOL

because racecar!

To be fair unless I'm on a road trip, I don't have those things either.

1) I won't use the factory jack. I rarely carry a jack that I would use on a car (aluminum floor jack) with jackstands unless I'm going to work on a car on the side of the road or someone needs help and these tools aren't available at said location.

2) I don't carry a spare most of the time. My commute is short, and I don't travel far distances like, almost ever unless it's a special occasion.

3) Tools - same as point 1.

I'd rather call someone to come pick me up or bring me my tools and fix it myself. I also have AAA, if I want to just get the car home I'm always within towing distance. If I'm on a road trip, then I'll be prepared. For my usual driving habits not going to worry about it.

[Holland]

Start with early 318i.

(1984-1985 318i)

Curb weight: 2460 lbs (1984, manual)
2480 lbs (1984, automatic)
2395 lbs (1985, 2 door)
2450 lbs (1985, 4-door)

http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/specifications2.html

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Removing too much has a negative affect on daily drive-ability in my mind. I did it for many years when I was younger. It depends on your climate, but driving a car that is stripped on the road isn't fun for a daily after awhile. Having a car that has strategically lightened parts (not just ditched parts) and some more power with a full interior is a better option in my mind. But that's my 2 cents.

I have this.

[Nick_S]

Umm.........removing anything isn't going to make any change in driveability unless you are driving aound at 9/10ths of the cars ability. If you are driving it like that on anything but a track, you are an ass.

It's just going to make it less comfortable and noisy.

Sorry but I disagree. The weezy little M42 currently in my car has a much easy time getting the car up to speed as well the car feels much better on a nice twisty road. This car was never all that comfortable or quiet to begin with.

[IRON-E]

Paging DCColgrove........ (titanium screws and bolts, anyone?)

[capn]

Umm.........removing anything isn't going to make any change in driveability unless you are driving aound at 9/10ths of the cars ability. If you are driving it like that on anything but a track, you are an ass.

It's just going to make it less comfortable and noisy.

Tell you what, go and drive any twisty road by yourself (you don't have to drive fast) and then try the same road with a 180lbs passenger. Report back your findings in this thread ;D

Lets face it the E30 isn't the quietest car built so removing some (not all) sound deadening material in the rear portion of the car (about 60-70 pounds worth) isn't going to making an already 25 year old car any more noisy then a few decibels louder.

[nando]

meh, my E30 is much quieter than our 15 years newer family car.

[Dj Buttchug]

Srsly Op, the 318is is the lightest of the e30s as is. (except for very early cars)

Dont molest/f*ck up a nice Is. Leave it stock, take care of it and do a timing case overhaul.

Youre not a racer
Youre not going to set lap records at any auto x/ circuit
Youre only going to make your car more uncomfortable.

the end

love buttchug

[joncrz]

Easy... ex lax

[Hooffenstein HD]

Copy pasta from my E30 323i build thread. Daily the car in that condition too. 35km round trip to and from work in mixed road conditions and not once has it felt uncomfortable. I can still hear my music too.

Weight Reduction

Engine bay:
A/C = 18.0KG, P/S = 4.5KG, Carbon Canister = 0.5KG, Washer Bottle(+Water) = 5.5KG, Clutch Fan + Aux Fan = 2.0KG, Firewall/Trans Tunnel Insulation = 5.0KG, Headers/Exhaust = 5.0KG

Total = 40.5KG

In Cabin:
Momo Corse + Bottom Mount Rail = 6.0KG, Momo Prototipo = 0.5KG Sound Tar + Insulation = 20.0KG

Total = 26.5KG

Trunk:
Trunk Tar = 16.0KG, Powered Antenna = 1.0KG

Total = 17.0KG

[e34john]

driving around with no jack, spare, or tools = LOL

because racecar!

I don't carry those in the e30 that car is only driven to work or school. So I am usually within 5 miles of my destination or home. Most road are too unsafe to even change a tire.

[MC Hammered]

Remove all the factory sound deadening and the spare tire and get a 70lb weight savings.

Carpet is about 40lbs.

Then you can hear every rock that hits the underside of the car.

[ak-]

Here, it took me 30 seconds

http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/e30-3-series-prior/114624-e30-weight-loss-guide.html

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8331&highlight=ANOREXIC

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14856

[marshallnoise]

Start with early 318i.

(1984-1985 318i)

Curb weight: 2460 lbs (1984, manual)
2480 lbs (1984, automatic)
2395 lbs (1985, 2 door)
2450 lbs (1985, 4-door)

http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/specifications2.html

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Removing too much has a negative affect on daily drive-ability in my mind. I did it for many years when I was younger. It depends on your climate, but driving a car that is stripped on the road isn't fun for a daily after awhile. Having a car that has strategically lightened parts (not just ditched parts) and some more power with a full interior is a better option in my mind. But that's my 2 cents.

So my 85 Coupe will be PDQ when the m30 is in? :)