[zero21]

Originally Posted by sl0m0

If I was going to delete the seat I'd get a gt4. Need that for the children. I agree it's gonna be a while to get comfy enough with the car to really get the full potential, that's why I am not even going to consider a tune for a while.
Why would you get a cat back exhaust? I thought we were just trying to remove weight from the front

Equal length exhaust sound

[StickyPickle]

Only thing that sucks about installing a lithium battery for weight savings is the weight distribution is a near 53/47 split f/r so it would be removing weight from the wrong end because the battery is in the trunk.

[sl0m0]

Originally Posted by StickyPickle

Only thing that sucks about installing a lithium battery for weight savings is the weight distribution is a near 53/47 split f/r so it would be removing weight from the wrong end because the battery is in the trunk.

You are starting to sound like zero. This is why the battery will not be my first mod, it's on the list for potential mods though.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by sl0m0

If I was going to delete the seat I'd get a gt4. Need that for the children. I agree it's gonna be a while to get comfy enough with the car to really get the full potential, that's why I am not even going to consider a tune for a while.
Why would you get a cat back exhaust? I thought we were just trying to remove weight from the front

A quality titanium catback will help with performance (especially with the eventual highflow downpipe and tune) and shed overall weight. A larger benefit than worrying to the point of stressing over exact percentage of distribution from front to back.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by Tag

Have you considered getting black emblems? Regardless, I would also create a template before removing them in case if you ever want to add them back.

I’m going to get those along with the front & rear reflector delete: https://ind-distribution.com/product...smetic-package

[sl0m0]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

A quality titanium catback will help with performance (especially with the eventual highflow downpipe and tune) and shed overall weight. A larger benefit than worrying to the point of stressing over exact percentage of distribution from front to back.

I know, I was being facetious with zero21. I am curious if anyone is going for the mperf exhaust.

[JustinHEMI]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

I’m going to get those along with the front & rear reflector delete: https://ind-distribution.com/product...smetic-package

I have that set sitting here waiting for my car to arrive. However, now I'm concerned that the addition of paint and ceramic coating may add weight to the car.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

I have that set sitting here waiting for my car to arrive. However, now I'm concerned that the addition of paint and ceramic coating may add weight to the car.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

I have that set sitting here waiting for my car to arrive. However, now I'm concerned that the addition of paint and ceramic coating may add weight to the car.

Jesus…. You got me rolling.

[JustinHEMI]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

Jesus…. You got me rolling.

That was the intent.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

I have that set sitting here waiting for my car to arrive. However, now I'm concerned that the addition of paint and ceramic coating may add weight to the car.

Maybe remove the paint from the back half of the car?

[sl0m0]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Maybe remove the paint from the back half of the car?

The front half, that's where the excess weight is.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by Tag

Have you considered getting black emblems? Regardless, I would also create a template before removing them in case if you ever want to add them back.

This is now on the options list for me.

[Ghostrider.1127]

Originally Posted by Tag

Have you considered getting black emblems? Regardless, I would also create a template before removing them in case if you ever want to add them back.

Already delivered , but i dunno when the car will be here.

[Lex Templar]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

I’m going to get those along with the front & rear reflector delete: https://ind-distribution.com/product...smetic-package

Even though I will be keeping my rear reflector stock, the rear reflector delete will be a nice option for many.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by aerobod

The front to rear weight will be accurate, but unless they used the scales on a very level floor, you can get considerable diagonal variations. Also it the suspension has some tension in it you can get a similar effect. I wouldn't take the side to side readings as very accurate without taking those effects into account.

The most they moved with a reposition was 2lbs up and down. Shop owner knows what he's doing and equipment is accurate (former legit race car driver and long time mechanic).

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by zero21

The most they moved with a reposition was 2lbs up and down. Shop owner know what he's doing and equipment is accurate (former legit race car driver and long time mechanic).

If the equipment is level, then I would wait a couple of months until the suspension is broken in. the front left and rear right suspension components are currently exerting more downward pressure than the front right and rear left, but bushings not broken in can cause this. It isn't a case of there just being a higher weight on the front left, as otherwise the rear right would be lower and there would be a left to right weight difference.

Assuming besides the floor confirmed as level, all the tyre pressures were at spec before measurement, too? I haven't had dealers be very accurate in setting tyre pressures in the past.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by aerobod

If the equipment is level, then I would wait a couple of months until the suspension is broken in. the front left and rear right suspension components are currently exerting more downward pressure than the front right and rear left, but bushings not broken in can cause this. It isn't a case of there just being a higher weight on the front left, as otherwise the rear right would be lower and there would be a left to right weight difference.

Assuming besides the floor confirmed as level, all the tyre pressures were at spec before measurement, too? I haven't had dealers be very accurate in setting tyre pressures in the past.

Tire pressure was 33psi. I can go back in a couple months and re-check. My trip through downtown last night definitely "broke-in" my suspension

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by zero21

The most they moved with a reposition was 2lbs up and down. Shop owner knows what he's doing and equipment is accurate (former legit race car driver and long time mechanic).

Was Sean (son) around?

[zero21]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Was Sean (son) around?

No but Abbey did the wheels

Karl is awesome

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by zero21

No but Abbey did with the wheels

Karl is awesome

Guessing the E30 M3 there was Brilliant Red? If so, it belongs to a fellow Sandlapper member.

[Tag]

zero21

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