E46 dieting...

[andysapp]

I stumbled on some interesting info on an ///M3 forum about weight. Granted, some of this will be slightly different than my e46, since these specs are for an ///M3, but I would guess the differences (where applicable) are slight.

Item Weight Quantity Total Wt.
Dual Mass Flywheel 26.7@1=26.7
Rear Muffler 52.0@1=52.0
Front Connecting Pipe 19.6@1=19.6
Header/Katalyst Assembly 19.6@1=19.6
Front Strut Assembly 15.3@2=30.6
Front SwayBar 16.6@1=16.6
Front Solid Rotors 18.5@2=37.0
Front Duct/Foglight Assembly 3.8@2=7.6
Front Wheel/Tyre 19" Contis 49.8@2=99.6
Front Engine Shields 10.4@1=10.4
Rear Shock Assembly 5.5@2=11.0
Rear Spring Assembly 6.4@2=12.8
Rear Kontrol Arm 2.9@2=5.8
Rear SwayBar 8.9@1=8.9
Rear Solid Rotors 16.0@2=32.0
Rear Wheel/Tyre 19" Contis 53.5@2=107.0
AirBag - Front Pax 5.9@1=5.9
AirBag - Driver 2.0@1=2.0
AirBag - Front Side 2.0@2=4.0
AirBag - Front Curtain 2.0@2=4.0
AirBag - Kontroller 1.5@1=1.5
SeatBelt Assemblies All 10.2@1=10.2
Seats Front - Manual 57.7@2=115.4
ArmRest - Front Center 4.9@1=4.9
ArmRest - Front Side 2.0@2=4.0
Seat - Rear Bottom 13.3@1=13.3
Seat - Rear Back Left 12.7@1=12.7
Seat - Rear Back Right 25.0@1=25.0
Seat - Back Tilt Latch Assembly 1.5@2=3.0
Seat - Rear Side Moulding 3.0@2=6.0
HeadRest - Rear 1.5@2=3.0
ArmRest Rear Side 1.0@2=2.0
Interiour Trim Misc 7.9@1=7.9
Trunk - Side Trim 2.0@2=4.0
Trunk - Carpet 6.9@1=6.9
Trunk - Floor 6.3@1=6.3
Trunk - Storage Cover 3.1@1=3.1
Trunk - Top & Tool Kit 4.9@1=4.9
Trunk - Mobility Kit 8.7@1=8.7
Trunk - Battery 50.2@1=50.2

Just based on what's here... not including the rear carpet section (that weighs a ton), I've dropped 212.2 lbs off ol' grrrl. That's with the passenger seat out. Hahaha... I bet the rollcage put that right back in, lol. Interesting stuff... I need to lighten her up even more.

The research continues...

[darkducati]

I think your fat ass could stand to lose a few pounds.

[CodyW]

wow, that's pretty good!

i wonder if my dad can still get us access to the scale they have at his old work (clayton county water authority). if so, maybe we can have a weight check one day and see what we're all at.

[Frosty_SPL]

Why would m3 guys need that info, all they care about is the latest HREs and bangin systemz.

[turbofb]

You forgot to add the 100lbs to the total for the driver.

[darkducati]

You forgot to add the 100lbs to the total for the driver.

fat ass

[turbofb]

Yeah sorta like you

[darkducati]

Yeah sorta like you

What are you talking about? I have to weigh half what he does.

[Mr.///M]

M3 drivers dont 'only' care about 'HRE's' and their systems...

[Mr.///M]

And since ur trying to cutt down on wieght you might want to take out the wood pieces of the interior, and if you got some carbon pieces for the bonnet and trunk that would help alot.

[Frosty_SPL]

Man, im kidding, id kill for an e46.

Cut out the bracing under the hood and trunk if you wanna be hxrdcore.

[EVOsaiyanPrince]

E30 M3s are the only real M3s. All the 36s and 46s are mass produced sell outs. Let the flaming begin.....

[icantdrift]

E30 M3s are the only real M3s. All the 36s and 46s are mass produced sell outs. Let the flaming begin.....

E30 is by far my favorite... but i wouldn't turn down a free E36 or E46

[Mr.///M]

In a since they are prob the best handling and most winning of all the M3's, buttt..the csl M3 can kill most anything on a track, M3 GTR- has a V8 = ownage, E36 M3 Evo 321 hp = ownage, I just Love all the M3's
If I could ever import an M3 from Europe, E36 4 door Estrol blue Evo M3 with Black interior, and they have 6 speeds , or a E30 M3 Evo III, last but not least the M3 csl, in its sexy grey. I love to talk about them so that was just my 2 cents

[drift-kid-s13]

sounds like fun n e ways i need to do the same