HSPN / IWSTI Race Car (OMG not again! See post 1109) - Page 24

Chris05STi · 01-23-2006, 12:13 PM

I could be in for one! Could be a good to thing to have for track day! Let me know!

Irishsti · 01-23-2006, 12:25 PM

hmmmm... i'll take one!! Please PM if you have any availbale... thanks!

***Nachos Libres*** · 01-23-2006, 02:04 PM

Very nice extinguisher.

**Ben** · 01-23-2006, 08:17 PM

It's time for another installment of Ben's Useless Numbers!

First on the list we have the STi center console from the ash tray / shifter back (minus the actual shifter boot):

Weight: 7 lbs

Then we have the unpainted & dusty Spec C aluminum trunk lid:

OEM Aluminum Spec C (pictured): 11 lbs
OEM Steel (stock): ~22 lbs without spoiler; ~31 lbs with stock spoiler (will be verified shortly

)
Seibon Carbon Fiber: 9 lbs

OEM fitment and quality at the cost of 2 lbs, not bad!

I'll weigh the stock trunk lid and spoiler (as well as the C-West CF spoiler) when I take it off in a few weeks. I am just waiting for the C-West spoiler to arrive.

P.S. If anyone wants a JDM Spec C trunk there were 4 left in stock at SoJDM when I picked mine up today. Tell them that Ben sent you

http://sojdm.com/productcart/pc/view...&idproduct=115

AndrewSS · 01-23-2006, 08:32 PM

wow, very nice!!!!!!

**Ben** · 01-24-2006, 11:34 PM

I just got back from picking up the fender. The trunk and fender are going in for paint tomorrow

.

Anyway, here is a pic of the unpainted fender:

Weight: 4.9 lbs.

With a weight like that, it kind of makes you wonder why people buy carbon fiber fenders doesn't it?

Chris05STi · 01-25-2006, 03:16 AM

Wow, its going to look sick with that fender on! Can't wait for the pics with it installed.....very nice.

***Nachos Libres*** · 01-25-2006, 04:23 AM

Yeah, I definately like the fender. Might have to get me one of those one day.

**Ben** · 01-25-2006, 01:35 PM

I have absolutely no idea what the price is going to be right now, but I am having a very limited production run of 4 more fenders made for those of you that want one.

They take a good deal of time to make because each one is hand crafted using an OEM Subaru STi fender (perfect fitment). Anyway, I'll let you know when I have more details.

Xman · 01-25-2006, 02:01 PM

The Subaru fenders are steel, not aluminum.

Still very light however.

**Ben** · 01-25-2006, 05:00 PM

Wow...I assumed it was aluminum because it was under 5 pounds! I stand corrected

.

Anyway, here is today's episode of Ben's Useless Numbers:

Stock STi Stereo:

Weight: 7.5 lbs

I was hoping for 10 pounds, but no such luck. The head unit is the majority of the weight at almost 6 pounds.

Here is the recap of interior weight now that the stereo and center console are out:

Remove spare tire: 33 lbs
Remove rear door panels: 6 lbs
Remove rear seat bottom: 10 lbs
Remove rear seat bottom bar & supports: 11 lbs
Remove rear seat back: 8 lbs
Remove rear seat back vertical bars: 3.5 lbs
Remove rear seat belts / deck lid / other plastic panels: 12.5 lbs
Remve rear seat belt bracket: 2 lbs
Remove front seat belts: 8 lbs
Remove all carpet: 7 lbs
Replace stock steering wheel with NRG quick release: 5 lbs
Replace stock seats with Recaro Pole Position (with steel

sliders / brackets): 40 lbs
Remove Stereo: 7.5 lbs
Remove Center Console: 7 lbs

New interior total: 160.5 pounds

Total weight savings (interior + exterior) after aluminum trunk, CF spoiler, & AC Removal: ~390 lbs

aspensti05 · 01-25-2006, 05:12 PM

What's the deal with the missing aluminum side mounts?

**Ben** · 01-25-2006, 05:19 PM

Recaro can't seem to get their **** together. I'm trying to get them but I have too many things that I'm trying to do at once and I don't have time to call and bug them every day.

***Nachos Libres*** · 01-25-2006, 05:43 PM

Lol, I wouldn't be surprise if you have been fasting for the last several weeks just so that you will drop even more weight off the car.

**Ben** · 01-25-2006, 11:40 PM

I'm not exactly fasting, but I am definitely trying to loose some more weight

.

Speaking of loosing weight, it looks like Sunday (or maybe Saturday) is going to be the day that the AC comes out. I just need to collaborate with my camera crew so we can do the how-to video for HSPN

.

01-23-2006, 12:13 PM	#346
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 8,920 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (20)	I could be in for one! Could be a good to thing to have for track day! Let me know! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-23-2006, 08:17 PM	#349
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	It's time for another installment of Ben's Useless Numbers! First on the list we have the STi center console from the ash tray / shifter back (minus the actual shifter boot): Weight: 7 lbs Then we have the unpainted & dusty Spec C aluminum trunk lid: OEM Aluminum Spec C (pictured): 11 lbs OEM Steel (stock): ~22 lbs without spoiler; ~31 lbs with stock spoiler (will be verified shortly ) Seibon Carbon Fiber: 9 lbs OEM fitment and quality at the cost of 2 lbs, not bad! I'll weigh the stock trunk lid and spoiler (as well as the C-West CF spoiler) when I take it off in a few weeks. I am just waiting for the C-West spoiler to arrive. P.S. If anyone wants a JDM Spec C trunk there were 4 left in stock at SoJDM when I picked mine up today. Tell them that Ben sent you http://sojdm.com/productcart/pc/view...&idproduct=115 Last edited by Ben : 01-23-2006 at 11:12 PM.

01-24-2006, 11:34 PM	#351
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	I just got back from picking up the fender. The trunk and fender are going in for paint tomorrow . Anyway, here is a pic of the unpainted fender: Weight: 4.9 lbs. With a weight like that, it kind of makes you wonder why people buy carbon fiber fenders doesn't it? Last edited by Ben : 01-24-2006 at 11:39 PM.

01-25-2006, 01:35 PM	#354
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	I have absolutely no idea what the price is going to be right now, but I am having a very limited production run of 4 more fenders made for those of you that want one. They take a good deal of time to make because each one is hand crafted using an OEM Subaru STi fender (perfect fitment). Anyway, I'll let you know when I have more details. Last edited by Ben : 01-25-2006 at 04:56 PM.

01-25-2006, 05:00 PM	#356
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Wow...I assumed it was aluminum because it was under 5 pounds! I stand corrected . Anyway, here is today's episode of Ben's Useless Numbers: Stock STi Stereo: Weight: 7.5 lbs I was hoping for 10 pounds, but no such luck. The head unit is the majority of the weight at almost 6 pounds. Here is the recap of interior weight now that the stereo and center console are out: Remove spare tire: 33 lbs Remove rear door panels: 6 lbs Remove rear seat bottom: 10 lbs Remove rear seat bottom bar & supports: 11 lbs Remove rear seat back: 8 lbs Remove rear seat back vertical bars: 3.5 lbs Remove rear seat belts / deck lid / other plastic panels: 12.5 lbs Remve rear seat belt bracket: 2 lbs Remove front seat belts: 8 lbs Remove all carpet: 7 lbs Replace stock steering wheel with NRG quick release: 5 lbs Replace stock seats with Recaro Pole Position (with steel sliders / brackets): 40 lbs Remove Stereo: 7.5 lbs Remove Center Console: 7 lbs New interior total: 160.5 pounds Total weight savings (interior + exterior) after aluminum trunk, CF spoiler, & AC Removal: ~390 lbs Last edited by Ben : 01-25-2006 at 05:19 PM.

01-23-2006, 12:25 PM	#347
Irishsti Silver Member Car: 04' PSM STi Fav Mod: Anything Carbon Fiber Location: New York Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	hmmmm... i'll take one!! Please PM if you have any availbale... thanks!

01-23-2006, 02:04 PM	#348
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,261 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Very nice extinguisher.

01-23-2006, 08:32 PM	#350
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,599 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	wow, very nice!!!!!!

01-25-2006, 03:16 AM	#352
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 8,920 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (20)	Wow, its going to look sick with that fender on! Can't wait for the pics with it installed.....very nice.

01-25-2006, 04:23 AM	#353
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,261 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah, I definately like the fender. Might have to get me one of those one day.

01-25-2006, 02:01 PM	#355
Xman S204 Racer Car: 2004 STi Fav Mod: Momo fixed back seat, harness bar and Willans 6 point harness Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,827 Join Date: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	The Subaru fenders are steel, not aluminum. Still very light however.

01-25-2006, 05:12 PM	#357
aspensti05 Spec C Club Car: BMW M5 993 Turbo Location: Southwestern, CT Posts: 1,293 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	What's the deal with the missing aluminum side mounts? Last edited by aspensti05 : 03-13-2006 at 03:55 AM.

01-25-2006, 05:19 PM	#358
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Recaro can't seem to get their **** together. I'm trying to get them but I have too many things that I'm trying to do at once and I don't have time to call and bug them every day.

01-25-2006, 05:43 PM	#359
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,261 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Lol, I wouldn't be surprise if you have been fasting for the last several weeks just so that you will drop even more weight off the car.

01-25-2006, 11:40 PM	#360
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	I'm not exactly fasting, but I am definitely trying to loose some more weight . Speaking of loosing weight, it looks like Sunday (or maybe Saturday) is going to be the day that the AC comes out. I just need to collaborate with my camera crew so we can do the how-to video for HSPN . This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.