Who has the lightest G87?

Bumpinjeep · 11-03-2023, 09:40 AM

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I was lurking at the wheels and and brakes section (waiting for the black Friday sale at Apex lol) and saw a post from Essex Racing on their new brake package for our cars. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=30619621
We'll, jritt@essex weighed a G87 on their scale and got 3635 lbs. I'm assuming this is the lightest configuration, carbon everything with a manual. Considering G82/83 owners are getting similar numbers on their cars, this makes total sense.

Anyone with a lighter car than that?

Squidget · 11-03-2023, 10:34 AM

I've seen nothing lighter than that. PhD I think is currently at 3680 or so.

M_Power Rob · 11-03-2023, 11:07 AM

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2043282.

NewToM · 11-03-2023, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?t=2043282.

Winner

Lagunatic · 11-03-2023, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NewToM

Winner

I had to chuckle.

DailyDownshift · 11-03-2023, 07:32 PM

This is a super cool thread, lets just make sure that everyone is weighing their cars with the same amount of fuel as that makes a big difference. Full tank or very near full tank would be ideal to get a sense of how much weight was shaved versus manufacturers listed curb weight.

M2PDX · 11-15-2023, 08:52 AM

6MT, carbon roof standard.

Lithium battery (-38 lbs)

825M wheels (-20 lbs)

More to come!

VIERsr · 11-15-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by M2PDX

6MT, carbon roof standard.

Lithium battery (-38 lbs)

825M wheels (-20 lbs)

More to come!

Any tangible driving benefit, or just placebo effect?

M2PDX · 11-15-2023, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VIERsr

Any tangible driving benefit, or just placebo effect?

Battery was negligible, but I could tell a difference when I swapped out the wheels.

Combo of HAS and wheels was definitely noticeable, and improved the steering feel too.

I could save another 15 or so lbs if I went with 963M or Apex wheels. But I like the look of the 825s with the G87 design.

m20e3087 · 11-15-2023, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by M2PDX

6MT, carbon roof standard.

Lithium battery (-38 lbs)

825M wheels (-20 lbs)

More to come!

Was it a easy swap for the battery with coding? Or do we have to take it to the dealer.

Ravenseal · 11-15-2023, 03:01 PM

JackiePhD is at 3,609lbs last I checked, but he's basically stripped the car an added a roll cage with race buckets. He also has the auto.

Me personally, so far:

6MT
CF Roof

That should mean the car weighs around 3,715lbs +/- fuel.

Future plans to get to around 3,620:

AA Single Midpipe (-30 lbs)
Apex VS-5RS (-35 lbs)
M3/M4 OEM Lithium Battery (- 30 lbs)

I don't want to upset the weight balance or practicality of the car too much, so doubt I'll do a rear seat delete. I'd love to get to 3,600.

Swapping carbon ceramic brakes from the M3/M4 would shed some more weight, but they're way too expensive.

M2PDX · 11-15-2023, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by m20e3087

Was it a easy swap for the battery with coding? Or do we have to take it to the dealer.

I had it coded by my independent BMW shop.

mzimand · 11-15-2023, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2PDX

Battery was negligible, but I could tell a difference when I swapped out the wheels.

Combo of HAS and wheels was definitely noticeable, and improved the steering feel too.

I could save another 15 or so lbs if I went with 963M or Apex wheels. But I like the look of the 825s with the G87 design.

I went with Apex and H&R VTF and can confirm a big improvement all around. Especially in steering feel. Apex are really high quality.

Smilodon · 11-16-2023, 09:43 AM

Un-sprung weight loss is always the most noticeable. Particularly with a powerful street vehicle, it takes a lot of sprung weight removal to make a noticeable difference.

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Ravenseal Lieutenant Colonel 2885 Rep 1,808 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 6MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	JackiePhD is at 3,609lbs last I checked, but he's basically stripped the car an added a roll cage with race buckets. He also has the auto. Me personally, so far: 6MT CF Roof That should mean the car weighs around 3,715lbs +/- fuel. Future plans to get to around 3,620: AA Single Midpipe (-30 lbs) Apex VS-5RS (-35 lbs) M3/M4 OEM Lithium Battery (- 30 lbs) I don't want to upset the weight balance or practicality of the car too much, so doubt I'll do a rear seat delete. I'd love to get to 3,600. Swapping carbon ceramic brakes from the M3/M4 would shed some more weight, but they're way too expensive. __________________ 2023 G87 M2 - Toronto Red \| 6MT \| M HAS \| CF Roof \| BMW 826M Forged Wheels \| Mishimoto Skid Plate \| Active Autowerks Single Midpipe Retired: 2022 M240i xDrive \| 2021 Audi RS5 \| 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE 6MT \| 2016 428i GC \| 2011 BMW 335is Last edited by Ravenseal; 11-15-2023 at 03:07 PM..
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Smilodon Private 136 Rep 77 Posts Drives: '24 M2 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Space Coast Florida iTrader: (0)	Un-sprung weight loss is always the most noticeable. Particularly with a powerful street vehicle, it takes a lot of sprung weight removal to make a noticeable difference.
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