dc2 type-R vs vti-r weight

[_paybk]

i have read on the forum that the type R dc2 is slightly lighty, why is that?

[T-onedc2]

Basically it has no sound deadening or bonnet lining or boot carpet, a thinner windscreen and lighter radiator, and no sunroof unless the original buyer was a moron.

[SHI-FTY]

some1 confirm for me, but i think type r's in general dnt have sound deadening but i would say it could be the complete engine is slightly lighter aswell

[hisoka]

why would the original buy be a moron for getting a sunroof lol.

correct answer but

[SHI-FTY]

lol dere u go

FCUK im slow lol

[SHI-FTY]

wat bout d intake manifold n other bolt ons cause i deff no the vtir intake mani is heavy az

[hisoka]

some1 confirm for me, but i think type r's in general dnt have sound deadening but i would say it could be the complete engine is slightly lighter aswell

yeah lighter flywheel and some other things.

[T-onedc2]

some1 confirm for me, but i think type r's in general dnt have sound deadening but i would say it could be the complete engine is slightly lighter aswell
Yeah flywheel, and the intake manifold would be lighter than the Vti-R dual runner intake.

[T-onedc2]

why would the original buy be a moron for getting a sunroof lol.

correct answer but
Purely IMO, but as a purists car it's unnecessary weight placed high in the chassis.

[SHI-FTY]

:thumbsup: cheers guys!

[markis]

looking at my mates one the windows are thinner too arnt they?

[_paybk]

cheers guys that all i needed to know. :)

[DLO01]

ITR Gain (compared to VTI-R)

Stiffer Suspension/High-grip tires +5.500kg
LSD +1.500kg
Performance Rod & Aluminum Make +3.440kg
Body Stiffening Metal Sheets +1.711kg
Strengthening Wheel Bolts & Bearings +0.704kg
Strengthening Tailgate Area +0.313kg
Stiffer Rubber Exhaust Piping Mounts +0.140kg
Recaro Seats +6.647kg
Front Spoiler +1.034kg
Rear Spoiler +2.900kg
Miscellaneous +1.160kg

Total Increase: +25.049kg



ITR Reduction (compared to VTI-R)

Lighten Flywheel -0.750kg
Lighter Engine, Exhaust Pipings -3.329kg
Aluminum Radiator -1.350kg
Compact Battery -3.000kg
Lighter Aluminum Wheels -5.200kg
Floor Sheetmetal Removed -10.665kg
Dashboard Insulator Removed -3.869kg
Fuel Tank Wave Absorber Removed -0.450kg
Floor Heat Panel Removed -0.272kg
Resin Spare Tire Lid -0.997kg
Aluminum Left-Side "Stopper Bracket" -1.300kg
MOMO Small-Radius Steering Wheel -0.700kg
Rear Wiper Removal -1.851kg
Car Stereo & Antenna Removal (optional) -5.665kg
Air Conditioner Removal (optional) -18.700kg
Miscellaneous -6.919kg

Total Decrease: -65.017kg

[T-onedc2]

Holy crap Dean nice work! :D

[_bORdO_]

the sunroof can add up to 10-20kgs ...


Purely IMO, but as a purists car it's unnecessary weight placed high in the chassis.
T-onedc2 is correct - sunroof being located at the top of the car makes its center of gravity higher and reduces structural rigidity (but i think that's when its open or something annoying like that)

[_bORdO_]

geez!!
and here i was thinking i typed my post up fast.....
bollocks to that...5 post got in between

Good work DL001!

[hisoka]

Purely IMO, but as a purists car it's unnecessary weight placed high in the chassis.

oh ok lol.

off topic, but did you know my wreckers guy, had to get a sunroof model s13 to put a rb26 into, the regular one at that time was knocked back as unable to be modplated

lol the sunroof adds that much wieght

[DLO01]

Google = humble friend. :thumbsup:

[DLO01]

oh ok lol.

off topic, but did you know my wreckers guy, had to get a sunroof model s13 to put a rb26 into, the regular one at that time was knocked back as unable to be modplated

lol the sunroof adds that much wieght

Its not just the weight in general, its where the weight is placed. Sunroof is high causing a higher center of gravity. If you had a choice where to put the weight it would be low down and close to the ground as possible.

[hisoka]

yeah i know that lol, isnt that why we all dump our coilovers, to get lower center of gravity :P

just saying lol~a sunroof was enough back then for you to be able to put a rb26 in ure s13. amazing

[xQuizit]

aren't vti-r seats lighter then dc2r recaros?

[SHI-FTY]

sure are

[DLO01]

Hisoka, I was just making a general comment. :thumbsup:

[hisoka]

yeah i know mate dont take it wrong way lol dont worry iam not one of those guys who gets offended because you know more then me lol.

all good