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Originally Posted by Al Norton
Actual weight for the "lightest car" is not without its compications. The biggest variable will be the scales used for weighing. Recent calibration? Sensitive to light- weight cars or tractor-trailer rigs. I have seen a lot of variation from drag strip to drag strip as to the weight of some of my former racers. It's sort of first cousin to the engine and chassis dyno problems (variations from manufacturer to manufacturer).
One thing that could be eliminated as a variable would be to have everyone weigh with a full tank of fuel. This won't make the drag racers happy, but to use a subjective guess as to how much fuel is in the car introduces inconsistency. Gasoline has an approximate weight (subject to varying circumstances) of 6.25 lbs./gal.
Should we make a requirement of a full tank of fuel for the posted weight? Only way to eliminate that particular variable IMHO.
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I dont think many people who weigh at a drag station would be willing to fill up before racing and for me I dont know anywhere else to do so. There is no way to tell what scale is accurate and which is a few lbs off. I dont know how accurate trucker scales are but if they are that innacurate then they can be excluded.
+1 on the DIY, cant wait for that.
So you are saying that with the subwoofer removal + rear seat removal will net 34lbs, that is something to consider.