Reducing weight

[Halloween81]

Hello everyone!! Is there a possibility of reducing weight off a Tesla???.... I'm not planning on removing my interior, but I know that will help a little bit, just curious to see if there's any aftermarket companies doing carbon fiber body panels? Thanks!

 

[Zoomit]

Trunklid from Unplugged Performance

 

[lolder]

Saving 20-100 lbs in a car that's going to always be at 3800-4300 lbs with a driver seems a waste of money and time.

 

[CyberShy]

It’s cheaper for you to go on a diet and lose 50lbs Maybe also dump your girlfriend.

Pulling out insulation and padding is the only way.

Lighter wheels. Not cheap.

 

[FlyinDelorean]

Videos on youtube of people who have gutted their tesla and shaved off a few hundred pounds, but any benefit you gain is killed by the crazy inconvenience. One of the reasons the roads here in the US are getting chewed up, though, is that most cars weigh like double what they did in the 90s. Not something thats easily resolvable on the road maintenance/pothole issues plaguing many places. Nonetheless, there are some people who are into amateur and pro racing who are actively doing conversions, probably right now.

 

[PoitNarf]

It’s cheaper for you to go on a diet and lose 50lbs Maybe also dump your girlfriend.

This is what I'm in the process of doing (losing 40-50 pounds). Dumping the wife however, not an option

 

[mswlogo]

Dump those crappy factory 20" wheels that like to bend.

Two birds with one stone.

 

[Uncle Paul]

Modern cars are designed with weight reduction as a major concern.

To reduce weight, without taking out interior parts is a chore.

Easiest, and most effective way to reduce weight is with lighter wheels. Expensive, but perhaps the easiest.

Big problem is that if you are loosing weight to increase performance, light weight wheels that are also stronger than stock are an expensive solution.

 

[FlyinDelorean]

Dump those crappy factory 20" wheels that like to bend.

Two birds with one stone.

Awesome video. I wasn't that excited about the .1 second acceleration differential, but I wonder what that car (now retrofitted with the 18" wheels) gets as far as range efficiency. Also interesting that some custom modification is required. I was kind of shocked when he claimed the car was initially designed to run on staggered wheels. Interesting stuff.

 

[Daniel in SD]

Electrocet is the way to go. They got a Model S down to 2000lbs.
https://www.rcnmag.com/garage/electrifying-potential

 

[caskater47]

You can easily drop weight with lightweight versions of the following components.

Wheels
Tires
Rotors
Calipers
Trunk lids
Battery

If you want to go crazy replace the front seats. Take out the back seats.

 

[Halloween81]

View attachment 385202 Trunklid from Unplugged Performance

Hell yea!! Looks amazing!

 

[Halloween81]

Saving 20-100 lbs in a car that's going to always be at 3800-4300 lbs with a driver seems a waste of money and time.

Not if ur on a diet..lol

 

[CyberShy]

The ultimate in weight reduction:

1967 Sunoco Camaro “The Lightweight”

 

[Magnets!]

Much much more to be gained in track time from training and experience than from shaving a few pounds, until you reach a fairly high level of competence.

 

[caskater47]

Much much more to be gained in track time from training and experience than from shaving a few pounds, until you reach a fairly high level of competence.

True. Unless all you care about is the 0-60 time.

 

[Halloween81]

View attachment 385202 Trunklid from Unplugged Performance

How much??

 

[Zoomit]

No idea. Suggest contacting UP.

 

[NathanielHrnblwr]

I just run with a 1/4 battery. Less electrons to haul around.

 

[Stirfelt]

Dragsters rebuild the ICE after every run.

Why not carry just enough battery to go a 1/4 mile, then replace the battery with a fresh one for the next run?