has anybody used this mod for weight reduction in the front?

[AriuSen]

I was just wondering if someone uses this as well. Its the air conditioner filter. So basically you get rid of all the big plastic parts and OEM filter.

I removed so much weight from the rear that I wanted to know what I could do to remove from the front. Its not much lol about 10-15lbs but at least its from the front.

If anyone has any other suggestion to remove weight from the front, please do so!

[pbonsalb]

I'd get water in there from rain, snow, car washes, etc. For a car that is a toy rather than a driver, the BMS filters would work, but there is no need for AC in such a car, so you might as well pull the whole AC to save weight.

[Disturbed]

Just pull the motor. 😀. Just kidding.

That's a good idea for a track day mod. How long does it take?

[mermar]

I'm curious what you have done to remove weight from the back. I have the MPE - I think that removes 20-25 lbs. What else can I do. Would love to remove 100lb total (without being crazy (like removing rear seats). My M is not a daily driver - an extra (nice day) car for me.

[Petros]

If you are worried about a 10 lb weight loss, how about a gym membership? lol. We're not racing drivers and these aren't F1 cars. Removing a couple of plastic covers won't make your car handle like a Ferrari. There isn't much you can do to reduce weight at the front. The fenders are already plastic. Perhaps a CF hood would save a few pounds. That's it. If you're building a racecar then you can get rid of the AC system, and maybe the headlights.

[Petros]

Originally Posted by mermar

I'm curious what you have done to remove weight from the back. I have the MPE - I think that removes 20-25 lbs. What else can I do. Would love to remove 100lb total (without being crazy (like removing rear seats). My M is not a daily driver - an extra (nice day) car for me.

100lb is doable, but that's probably as much weight cut as you can do without going crazy. Full exhaust system, front seats, and maybe wheels/tires can probably get you to the 100 lb target.

[pbonsalb]

Probably a lighter battery is on the OP's list. I think if you could get one of these cars down below 3500, that would be a good target.

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by mermar

I'm curious what you have done to remove weight from the back. I have the MPE - I think that removes 20-25 lbs. What else can I do. Would love to remove 100lb total (without being crazy (like removing rear seats). My M is not a daily driver - an extra (nice day) car for me.

Yea not sure what you can do. I removed my rear seats as nobody ever seats on them. I removed pretty much everything from the back including adding a mini cooper battery which saves 30lbs.

Originally Posted by Petros

If you are worried about a 10 lb weight loss, how about a gym membership? lol. We're not racing drivers and these aren't F1 cars. Removing a couple of plastic covers won't make your car handle like a Ferrari. There isn't much you can do to reduce weight at the front. The fenders are already plastic. Perhaps a CF hood would save a few pounds. That's it. If you're building a racecar then you can get rid of the AC system, and maybe the headlights.

Well actually you wont remove anything in the car except the seats that weights 100lbs. The logic is, you dont work out to lose 100 lbs in the next day. you work out to lose 10lbs a day
But its pretty hard indeed to remove weight from the front. I got a lot of weight saved already, only waiting for recaro seats and then thats pretty much it to make a track/street car.

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Probably a lighter battery is on the OP's list. I think if you could get one of these cars down below 3500, that would be a good target.

Already got that one I actually think that with akra, wheels, seat delete, recaro, you can get around 3300.

[M3Bimmer77]

Dashboard and all inside the doors would be better. I don't really think that taking away a few plastic will make a difference, but if it makes you feel that the car is lighter......just do it. Who mention body weight?

[MrPrena]

Great idea, but I would start with useless stuff out of trunk first.
I will probably go with changing out the seat second.

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by MrPrena

Great idea, but I would start with useless stuff out of trunk first.
I will probably go with changing out the seat second.

yea those are done.

Seats I ordered and coming next month only.

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by Petros

100lb is doable, but that's probably as much weight cut as you can do without going crazy. Full exhaust system, front seats, and maybe wheels/tires can probably get you to the 100 lb target.

Akra Evo (55), BBS FIs (37), Brembo GT 365/345 (18), Voltphreaks Li battery (50), and Recaro Sportsters (40), should result in 200 lbs. weight loss.

After that, it becomes very tough. Full suspension upgrade should shed another 8-10. Front subframe modification another 8-10. A quality engine build maybe 8-10 lbs. Cowl filters are another 10. Secondary air pump another 7 lbs. This might get you to ~250.

A rear seat delete would shed 40 lbs. and get you to 300, but then f/r weight bias may be thrown off too much.

[pbonsalb]

Originally Posted by Hujan

Akra Evo (55), BBS FIs (37), Brembo GT 365/345 (18), Voltphreaks Li battery (50), and Recaro Sportsters (40), should result in 200 lbs. weight loss.

After that, it becomes very tough. Full suspension upgrade should shed another 8-10. Front subframe modification another 8-10. A quality engine build maybe 8-10 lbs. Cowl filters are another 10. Secondary air pump another 7 lbs. This might get you to ~250.

A rear seat delete would shed 40 lbs. and get you to 300, but then f/r weight bias may be thrown off too much.

Strip down the interior and remove sound deadening and then put the carpeting back. Delete the rear seat and reinstall just a cushioned panel. Delete the AC.

[Petros]

Originally Posted by Hujan

Akra Evo (55), BBS FIs (37), Brembo GT 365/345 (18), Voltphreaks Li battery (50), and Recaro Sportsters (40), should result in 200 lbs. weight loss.

After that, it becomes very tough. Full suspension upgrade should shed another 8-10. Front subframe modification another 8-10. A quality engine build maybe 8-10 lbs. Cowl filters are another 10. Secondary air pump another 7 lbs. This might get you to ~250.

A rear seat delete would shed 40 lbs. and get you to 300, but then f/r weight bias may be thrown off too much.

what do you mean by front subframe modification? and how would an engine build reduce weight? lighter pistons?

[BrewRifle]

I've been running those BMS filters on mine for over year without any issues. You get a bit more engine noise, which is welcomed in my book and sheds some minor weight. They are also pretty inexpensive for how long they last compared to stock filters.

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Strip down the interior and remove sound deadening and then put the carpeting back. Delete the rear seat and reinstall just a cushioned panel. Delete the AC.

Is the sound deadning a foam looking thing glued to the carpet?
How do you remove them? I thought they are glued.

[mxa121]

Remove the windshield washer fluid/reservoir.
Delete cold start, then remove the air pump.

[elim11]

Are you planning on turning your car into a full blown track car?


You'll prob save like ~10 lbs, but in the grand schemes of things will you actually be able to tell a difference? I'm sure it won't hurt but I don't know if it will help that much either...Unless you are a pro driver who is chasing every .00001 seconds and trying to shed off every oz of weight.

[flipmeraz]

Lost 60 lbs from switching to Pole Positions and 45+ lbs from the rear seats

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by elim11

Are you planning on turning your car into a full blown track car?


You'll prob save like ~10 lbs, but in the grand schemes of things will you actually be able to tell a difference? I'm sure it won't hurt but I don't know if it will help that much either...Unless you are a pro driver who is chasing every .00001 seconds and trying to shed off every oz of weight.

cant you see my avatar? im senna.

Jk. I dont want a full track car. that is in maybe a year. for now a both duty car.

Those options are good to know, but not thinking of doing them now. Its too much.

but thanks for the infos!

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by flipmeraz

Lost 60 lbs from switching to Pole Positions and 45+ lbs from the rear seats

ok you need to tell me how to make those seat delete!!!

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by flipmeraz

Lost 60 lbs from switching to Pole Positions and 45+ lbs from the rear seats

Super nice! Is that a custom setup? Looks great.