Possible weight reduction?

[abcgum091]

Hey guys!

Im looking at getting a SHO soon and was wondering how much weight could be shed by removing things, such as the rear seat, spare, changing front seats to something lighter.

Any insight would be awesome.

 

[SHOnUup]

If I don't hit a certain 1/4 mile time before the end of this season, I'll have weights for each of the door panels, back seats, and front passenger seat. Going for broke...first SHO in the 11's without meth maybe...yeah, I know it's a pipe dream...lol

Rich

 

[J-Will]

If I don't hit a certain 1/4 mile time before the end of this season, I'll have weights for each of the door panels, back seats, and front passenger seat. Going for broke...first SHO in the 11's without meth maybe...yeah, I know it's a pipe dream...lol

Rich

lol
You could always turn inner door panels into Swiss cheese to remove unnecessary metal.

I'm sure the seats weigh a pretty hefty amount. 

 

[SHOdded]

You could always turn inner door panels into Swiss cheese to remove unnecessary metal.

Would allow for the speakers to sound better as well!  Great idea

 

[sunwolf]

If I don't hit a certain 1/4 mile time before the end of this season, I'll have weights for each of the door panels, back seats, and front passenger seat. Going for broke...first SHO in the 11's without meth maybe...yeah, I know it's a pipe dream...lol

Rich

You should need to remove 300 lbs to get to the 11s. I say go for it even just for one track day.

 

[Cruxin]

Titanium Exhaust is always an option. We are currently working on a design for a lightweight system similar to how most GT-R systems are built. merge the 2.5" DP's into a 3.5" back to the axle, then split into 3" Y to each muffler. Not sure on exact savings over aftermarket 304ss systems, but most likely 30+lbs. We will keep you posted.

-Sean

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

Titanium Exhaust is always an option. We are currently working on a design for a lightweight system similar to how most GT-R systems are built. merge the 2.5" DP's into a 3.5" back to the axle, then split into 3" Y to each muffler. Not sure on exact savings over aftermarket 304ss systems, but most likely 30+lbs. We will keep you posted.

-Sean

If you can make it sound like at GTR with no drone you will have a sale.

IMHO there is no aftermarket option for the SHO that sounds good.

 

[Cruxin]

Titanium Exhaust is always an option. We are currently working on a design for a lightweight system similar to how most GT-R systems are built. merge the 2.5" DP's into a 3.5" back to the axle, then split into 3" Y to each muffler. Not sure on exact savings over aftermarket 304ss systems, but most likely 30+lbs. We will keep you posted.

-Sean

If you can make it sound like at GTR with no drone you will have a sale.

IMHO there is no aftermarket option for the SHO that sounds good.

I don't think we will be able to make SHO quite sound like a GTR, but our main goals are 1. Sound quality 2. Performance 3. Weight reduction

I'm sure it will take a few versions to dial it in, but we will be sure to post a build thread along the way with plenty of videos.

-Sean

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

Making it sound less like an angry milk truck would be a start, lol

 

[Cruxin]

Making it sound less like an angry milk truck would be a start, lol

HAHA we will do our best!

I like this video, hoping for a little lower tone than this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMlBOge7iSU

 

[SHOdded]

That's a nice little car right there, sound's not bad either!  But people shouldn't expect the burbling V8 sound without active sound EQ.  Maybe a lopey idle with a "ghost cam" tune but ...  BTW, I think the Corsa does sound pretty darned good, FoMoCo!  These new engines are stingers rather than singers.  Exhaust sound is an art.

 

[shotime99]

Titanium Exhaust is always an option. We are currently working on a design for a lightweight system similar to how most GT-R systems are built. merge the 2.5" DP's into a 3.5" back to the axle, then split into 3" Y to each muffler. Not sure on exact savings over aftermarket 304ss systems, but most likely 30+lbs. We will keep you posted.

-Sean

If you can make it sound like at GTR with no drone you will have a sale.

IMHO there is no aftermarket option for the SHO that sounds good.

I don't think we will be able to make SHO quite sound like a GTR, but our main goals are 1. Sound quality 2. Performance 3. Weight reduction

I'm sure it will take a few versions to dial it in, but we will be sure to post a build thread along the way with plenty of videos.

-Sean

Sold!!!!  ship ASAP!

 

[cror1]

What is your expected time arrival on the new down-pipes, and what's the price range that it will be in?

Titanium Exhaust is always an option. We are currently working on a design for a lightweight system similar to how most GT-R systems are built. merge the 2.5" DP's into a 3.5" back to the axle, then split into 3" Y to each muffler. Not sure on exact savings over aftermarket 304ss systems, but most likely 30+lbs. We will keep you posted.

-Sean

If you can make it sound like at GTR with no drone you will have a sale.

IMHO there is no aftermarket option for the SHO that sounds good.

I don't think we will be able to make SHO quite sound like a GTR, but our main goals are 1. Sound quality 2. Performance 3. Weight reduction

I'm sure it will take a few versions to dial it in, but we will be sure to post a build thread along the way with plenty of videos.

-Sean

 

[Cruxin]

What is your expected time arrival on the new down-pipes, and what's the price range that it will be in?

Titanium Exhaust is always an option. We are currently working on a design for a lightweight system similar to how most GT-R systems are built. merge the 2.5" DP's into a 3.5" back to the axle, then split into 3" Y to each muffler. Not sure on exact savings over aftermarket 304ss systems, but most likely 30+lbs. We will keep you posted.

-Sean

If you can make it sound like at GTR with no drone you will have a sale.

IMHO there is no aftermarket option for the SHO that sounds good.

I don't think we will be able to make SHO quite sound like a GTR, but our main goals are 1. Sound quality 2. Performance 3. Weight reduction

I'm sure it will take a few versions to dial it in, but we will be sure to post a build thread along the way with plenty of videos.

-Sean

Still looking at pricing. We are ordering some 2.5" OD CP2 Titanium now and should have it by January (yes Titanium lead times suck). After we get it, we will build a set of prototype DP's. After proving those out, we will release pricing. (we might be looking to borrow a SHO for a few weeks in January if I can't find one with the specs I want in a reasonable time frame)

We will keep you guys posted. Thanks for the interest!

 

[cror1]

That's good to know, but too bad I'm like 2 hours away.

 

[SHOdded]

could always rent a fiesta

 

[cror1]

For a few weeks!!, I don't know about that man.

 

[shotime99]

What is your expected time arrival on the new down-pipes, and what's the price range that it will be in?

Titanium Exhaust is always an option. We are currently working on a design for a lightweight system similar to how most GT-R systems are built. merge the 2.5" DP's into a 3.5" back to the axle, then split into 3" Y to each muffler. Not sure on exact savings over aftermarket 304ss systems, but most likely 30+lbs. We will keep you posted.

-Sean

If you can make it sound like at GTR with no drone you will have a sale.

IMHO there is no aftermarket option for the SHO that sounds good.

I don't think we will be able to make SHO quite sound like a GTR, but our main goals are 1. Sound quality 2. Performance 3. Weight reduction

I'm sure it will take a few versions to dial it in, but we will be sure to post a build thread along the way with plenty of videos.

-Sean

Still looking at pricing. We are ordering some 2.5" OD CP2 Titanium now and should have it by January (yes Titanium lead times suck). After we get it, we will build a set of prototype DP's. After proving those out, we will release pricing. (we might be looking to borrow a SHO for a few weeks in January if I can't find one with the specs I want in a reasonable time frame)

We will keep you guys posted. Thanks for the interest!

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