1992 Camaro- Road Racing on a budget

[Darren]

1992 Camaro- Road Racing on a budget

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[nascarnate326]

At what point do you lose too much weight?

[Darren]

At what point do you lose too much weight?

I don't think you can in a thirdgen!

[bri2203]

At what point do you lose too much weight?

Is it an illness like anorexia?
I guess that answer will depend on the persons goals and use for the car. A large percentage of enthusiast remove the spare wheel and back seat. From there people might install lighter wheels, fiberglass hood, remove the A/C and further measure to reduce weight. Most weight reduction measures have drawbacks-
no spare= do you have a plan if you get a flat tire or a blow out?
no radio= long drives will get boring if you enjoy listening to music
no side windows= wind noise and will get wet in rain
no impact car= your sacrificing safety
no interior/sound deadening= loud, rattly, it will be like driving a tin can.
etc

*Removing weight affects corner weights and will affect how the car handles.


At some point you start to sacrifice traction and the car will act loose. See the video of Hot Rod magazine where they cut up a C4 corvette.

[WMCC Gary]

Lots of weight saving parts....
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/8292camaro.htm
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/Lexan%20Windows.htm <--- Best Option for reducing weight of hatch.

[bri2203]

Thanks for the links Gary. After I get some lighter parts up front I can consider a lexan rear window. But I doubt I ever will as they are not easy to install and they cost $390-490 by the time you add in shipping.
I did some math and for every 50 pounds I remove from the front axle it will transfer ~1% of the weight distribution to the back. I hope to get the car close to a 55/45 or better.

What wheels should I use?
-Stock 16x8
-Torques Thrust II either 16x8 or 17x8/17x9.5
-C5 Z06 wheels like Austin's 1987 car

[WMCCjames]

Stock IROC's widened an 1.5".

[scholtmj]

My TT2s are heavy, you'd take step backwards in weight savings.

2001 Z06 fronts all around, otherwise stock wheels. Nitto makes the NT-01 in 245/50-16.

[WMCCjames]

I would not road race on spacers.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

If your going to run spacers why not get some vette magnesium wheels, light and I have seen them for relatively cheap.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

If your going to run spacers why not get some vette magnesium wheels, light and I have seen them for relatively cheap.

I was thinking the same thing! Saw some mint ones a while back for a good price.

[bri2203]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I listed wheels that I currently have so I can decide what wheels to sell.
I can make money on the Z06 wheels. I think they look the best but I can use that money towards buying hoop for a rollcage.

I am undecided on tires, I think the Nitto NT-01 would work well but they are over $200 each and they won't last long.
Being that I am still a beginner I would rather buy a tire with a 180-300 tread wear that will last a while for 2/3s the price.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I wanted to go get a set of these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/275-35-18-Ho...9ff3f3&vxp=mtr

Edit: These are 18" tires, didn't see any 17" from him

[Darren]

There goes the "budget" to this build! Doesn't Austin's car have spacers? I think you'd bet ok with the right adapters, not the "shim" style spacer

[JoeliusZ28]

I would not road race on spacers.

does this depend on what size spacer, or just at all?

I was going to run a 3/8" spacer on my z06 wheels, but ill probably road race / autox on the 16s anyway.