What does your car weigh?

Discussion in 'Drag Racing' started by Steve H., Jun 6, 2007.

  1. Steve H.

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    I did a search and could not find this info, so I apologize ahead of time if I missed it, but what does some of the cars out there weigh? Especially the fast ones. My 70 Mav weighs in at 2884 with the roll cage and ladder bar setup, two race bucket seats, no rear seat, no WWipers or motor, no heater box, stock dash, carpet, lite weight hood, fuel cell with fuel, myself, and a nitrous bottle. These are the individual weights, Left F. 814, Right F. 723 Left R. 710 Right R. 637. Curious as to how light someone has got theirs.
     
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    Approximately 2900 pounds...
     
  4. Gene Fiore

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    My 71 2-door is not fast but it only weighs 2562 without me in it. All stock, 250I6, no a/c, no p/s, full interior with front benchseat, no spare tire. Oh yeah, and only 1/4 tank of gas.
     
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  5. Mavaholic

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    I had my Sprint weighed with a full tank of gas and my fat ass in it, on a certified Cat Scale. It was 3240. At the time I probably weighed 230-235.
     
  6. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    it weighs 2850 with me in it, and at the time i weighed 230 pounds
     
  7. Hawkco

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    The weight of the car is supposed to include the driver?:cry:

    I'm in trouble.
     
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    2275 without me in it and the weight is equally divided among all four corners..around 570 lbs per tire
     
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    I know what you mean! Now if we could only be sold by the pound!

    Old Orange drag car 2600 no driver
     
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    2,660lbs without me in it (the red one). I do not know how much on each corner.

    Small Block, 9" rear, has carpet, no rear seat, two racing seats, 5 gal fuel cell, Weld Pro Star wheels, front runners, 9" slicks, glass hood, hmm.... I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Oh yeah, no A/C, PS or radio. :D
     
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    Do you have to put extra weight on the passenger side when you're driving? You know, to help with traction?:yahoo:


    Ain't I a stinker?

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    3050or 2950 with me in it!!can't remember been 3 years since I scaled it
     
  13. don graham

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    2710 without me. a lot more with me.:)
     
  14. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    wow don, that roll cage adds a lot huh?

    i would have thought your car was lighter than mine
     
  15. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Hmmm...dunno:huh:
     

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