Who Has The Lightest Cobalt
04-23-2009, 01:35 AM
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Who Has The Lightest Cobalt
Really didnt know where to put a thread like this. So who thinks they have the lightest cobalt out there and what do you think is the most weight reduction in lbs, that can be lost without removing anything serious
04-23-2009, 10:05 AM
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with full interior, a bunch of ****, and a half full tank my car weiht 2860 on the scale. so near empty with the car in race mode id say like hunter said near 2600
04-23-2009, 08:30 PM
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not sure about the exact weight but im sure mine is one of the lightest.. ive got the strip model so i dont have any features like power locks or windows, sunroof, etc
04-23-2009, 08:33 PM
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Here is the link to my Cobalt at the time. I don't know the exact weight of it... but I know it was 206 lbs lighter than stock. Lol
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/drag-racing-52/weight-reduction-list-track-110967/
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/drag-racing-52/weight-reduction-list-track-110967/
04-23-2009, 08:43 PM
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Ive got a zero option LS, with lighter 2.4 manifold,no engine cover, GMPP SRI, lighter FE5 control arms, lighter FE5 endlinks, lighter wheels and tires, lighter header and LSJ DP(not installed at this time) lighter 5 lug drums out back(but slightly heaver front brakes...) lighter black dash and door trim(lol)
05-14-2009, 11:15 PM
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I am tempted by the Trak-Lite rims for weight reduction.
They are like 10lbs a rim for the 15s.
Stock is over 20lbs per steely.
That alone is 40lbs saved in unsprung weight which I hear helps even more than sprung weight.
I might get a carbon fiber hood and trunk.
The hood will be the ram air style that helps the GMPP intake do its job.
I might swap the antennae with the short stubby one, no real loss in weight there, but every ounce counts.
That should be over 60lbs in weight shaved.
Get the lighter alternator pulley and possibly light weight underdrive pulley.
I personally don't like lighter underdrive pulleys because they are supposed to have enough weight to absorb vibration to keep the crank from dying out early.
I probably should clean out my car, I have like 6lbs in garbage like junk mail and empty bottles, lol.
I just lost 10lbs recently, that helped.
Add helium instead of air in the tires. (saw a video on this, not sure how safe it is)
You can also try to get that guy off of Buck Rogers change the molecular structure of your car, just kidding.
They are like 10lbs a rim for the 15s.
Stock is over 20lbs per steely.
That alone is 40lbs saved in unsprung weight which I hear helps even more than sprung weight.
I might get a carbon fiber hood and trunk.
The hood will be the ram air style that helps the GMPP intake do its job.
I might swap the antennae with the short stubby one, no real loss in weight there, but every ounce counts.
That should be over 60lbs in weight shaved.
Get the lighter alternator pulley and possibly light weight underdrive pulley.
I personally don't like lighter underdrive pulleys because they are supposed to have enough weight to absorb vibration to keep the crank from dying out early.
I probably should clean out my car, I have like 6lbs in garbage like junk mail and empty bottles, lol.
I just lost 10lbs recently, that helped.
Add helium instead of air in the tires. (saw a video on this, not sure how safe it is)
You can also try to get that guy off of Buck Rogers change the molecular structure of your car, just kidding.
05-14-2009, 11:34 PM
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I am tempted by the Trak-Lite rims for weight reduction.
They are like 10lbs a rim for the 15s.
Stock is over 20lbs per steely.
That alone is 40lbs saved in unsprung weight which I hear helps even more than sprung weight.
I might get a carbon fiber hood and trunk.
The hood will be the ram air style that helps the GMPP intake do its job.
I might swap the antennae with the short stubby one, no real loss in weight there, but every ounce counts.
That should be over 60lbs in weight shaved.
Get the lighter alternator pulley and possibly light weight underdrive pulley.
I personally don't like lighter underdrive pulleys because they are supposed to have enough weight to absorb vibration to keep the crank from dying out early.
I probably should clean out my car, I have like 6lbs in garbage like junk mail and empty bottles, lol.
I just lost 10lbs recently, that helped.
Add helium instead of air in the tires. (saw a video on this, not sure how safe it is)
You can also try to get that guy off of Buck Rogers change the molecular structure of your car, just kidding.
They are like 10lbs a rim for the 15s.
Stock is over 20lbs per steely.
That alone is 40lbs saved in unsprung weight which I hear helps even more than sprung weight.
I might get a carbon fiber hood and trunk.
The hood will be the ram air style that helps the GMPP intake do its job.
I might swap the antennae with the short stubby one, no real loss in weight there, but every ounce counts.
That should be over 60lbs in weight shaved.
Get the lighter alternator pulley and possibly light weight underdrive pulley.
I personally don't like lighter underdrive pulleys because they are supposed to have enough weight to absorb vibration to keep the crank from dying out early.
I probably should clean out my car, I have like 6lbs in garbage like junk mail and empty bottles, lol.
I just lost 10lbs recently, that helped.
Add helium instead of air in the tires. (saw a video on this, not sure how safe it is)
You can also try to get that guy off of Buck Rogers change the molecular structure of your car, just kidding.
you do that and make sure to come back here and tell us how it goes.
05-15-2009, 01:00 AM
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Why would you put a gas that's way lighter than air in your ******* tires? You deserve whatever is coming to you if you put Helium in your tires and try to go out for a drive.
Nitrogen is better than air cause it's very consistent. There would be no water vapor in the tires so the pressure stays the same for a longer period of time. You probably won't notice any major differences driving under everyday conditions.
Nitrogen is better than air cause it's very consistent. There would be no water vapor in the tires so the pressure stays the same for a longer period of time. You probably won't notice any major differences driving under everyday conditions.
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