How Much FASTER is a LIGHTER Car?

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  • @SergeantMoetz
    @SergeantMoetz 2 роки тому +1775

    Firstly I'd like to say that I love that you've gone for the "it's now a practical van" approach. Secondly: removing the sunroof and welding the hole shut could save a few crucial kg at the highest point of the car. Also: I can't exactly remember how adjustable the suspension is but I'd also suggest to retune it since it's now set up for a car that's 135kg heavier.

    • @Jonesy781
      @Jonesy781 2 роки тому +105

      I think they didn’t get the full suspension tune yet in that video because they had stuff like this in mind.

    • @AlfaRomeo156SWGTA
      @AlfaRomeo156SWGTA 2 роки тому +10

      Car is to bouncy, which indicate to harshly dampening.

    • @porethoose
      @porethoose 2 роки тому +3

      Sway bars is about the only other costly upgrade.

    • @imnota
      @imnota 2 роки тому +6

      @@Jonesy781
      Yeah It'd be clever to make an episode like "how much faster is pro suspension tuning"

    • @Fhwgads11
      @Fhwgads11 2 роки тому +2

      Panel bonding in a fiberglass sunroof delete is definitely the way to go. Sunroofs are heavy and high.
      I’d wonder too if they could save any weight by switching to a FMIC, since most have you delete the heavy steel front reinforcement. Might not be worth the cost though.

  • @paulw.8016
    @paulw.8016 2 роки тому +2765

    When the money isn't enough. You can sell the parts😉

    • @leksasdf
      @leksasdf 2 роки тому +147

      Great irl advice if you're really doing this but would probably take a while for the video.

    • @dieselscartalk4146
      @dieselscartalk4146 2 роки тому +59

      Add that to the budget!

    • @ramoncf7
      @ramoncf7 2 роки тому +2

      Or the driver.

    • @dieselscartalk4146
      @dieselscartalk4146 2 роки тому +2

      That's brilliant

    • @asdxyz
      @asdxyz 2 роки тому +4

      For me is a really interesting test. Don't think stock sti is a lot better than stock wrx wagon. And wrx sedan is completely the same than scooby wagon

  • @abcdefghijlkmn1794
    @abcdefghijlkmn1794 2 роки тому +1606

    Does selling the seats and interior parts add up to the 15k budget?

    • @grayaj23
      @grayaj23 2 роки тому +224

      Fair play as far as I'm concerned!

    • @marioelburro1492
      @marioelburro1492 2 роки тому +45

      @@grayaj23 i back it up as well

    • @StuffFilmedHere
      @StuffFilmedHere 2 роки тому +138

      should be allowed really because realistically thats what someone would do

    • @driveslow48
      @driveslow48 2 роки тому +10

      There's stuff there I'd buy lol

    • @0NoQuarter14
      @0NoQuarter14 2 роки тому +18

      I bid £80 for that passenger seat.

  • @SpaceMissile
    @SpaceMissile 2 роки тому +992

    "We've borrowed dad's subaru" got me chuckling pretty hard

    • @Zaxaphone
      @Zaxaphone 2 роки тому +3

      that car but in blue was my dads car for 15 years but it blew up in 2019 sadly.

    • @sufferr2914
      @sufferr2914 2 роки тому

      @@Zaxaphone my dad's subi blew up in 10

    • @omaralkharraz2410
      @omaralkharraz2410 2 роки тому +8

      @@sufferr2914 must have been riding it really hard to blow it up in ten minutes

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 2 роки тому

      it’s weird because my dad has an identical car just it’s a saloon. Same colour.

    • @Vazquez12able
      @Vazquez12able 2 роки тому

      @@Zaxaphone Was it an IED?

  • @jackmalpass9968
    @jackmalpass9968 2 роки тому +875

    I was a few garages down from you guys in my Gtr! I wondered what you were up to! Absolutely brilliant 😂

    • @OVERDRIVE.studios
      @OVERDRIVE.studios  2 роки тому +284

      We heard whenever you flew past!!

    • @jackmalpass9968
      @jackmalpass9968 2 роки тому +147

      @@OVERDRIVE.studios yes it’s rather loud haha! Look forward to seeing the result of this video! Bet it saves you a good few seconds

    • @jackmalpass9968
      @jackmalpass9968 Рік тому +6

      @@Lofi.z34 Thankyou 😁

    • @auntonera1xtattoo
      @auntonera1xtattoo Рік тому +3

      Lol awesome

  • @jacko791
    @jacko791 2 роки тому +314

    If you poke around behind the wheel arch liners (near where they meet the side skirts) you should find about 5kg of mud that will have built up over the years

    • @AimForTheBushes908
      @AimForTheBushes908 2 роки тому +6

      😂 Great point

    • @mojojoji5493
      @mojojoji5493 2 роки тому +4

      Lmao that’s funny and true same with the brz youll get some crud in the front fenders some how I had leaves in mines xD

    • @Jmenderinyo
      @Jmenderinyo Рік тому +2

      in my Kia Rio it was about that much (in total in the front and rear wheel arch liners) )))))))))))))))))))

  • @LupinYonderboy
    @LupinYonderboy 2 роки тому +198

    This mainly shows that track knowledge and skill+experience is vastly more important than equipment

    • @justincase9471
      @justincase9471 2 роки тому +57

      Fast driver in a slow car is often quicker than a slow driver with a fast car.
      Personally I actually prefer to drive slower cars fast as it's way more fun, requires a bit of skill and running costs are way lower 😆

    • @SpartanMJO12
      @SpartanMJO12 2 роки тому +16

      @@justincase9471 And it's easier to drive a 105 brake golf to the limit than it is a 400 brake GTR ;)

    • @justincase9471
      @justincase9471 2 роки тому +11

      @@SpartanMJO12 Tell me about it! I am driving my shitbox diesel (130hp / 1460kg) on the Nordschleife and its hella lot of fun 🤣

    • @cranialnerv
      @cranialnerv 2 роки тому

      So true. The driver is 90% of the track time performance

    • @001dres
      @001dres 2 роки тому +2

      Love the Pista blinking to the side.

  • @jk5rt4kd8q
    @jk5rt4kd8q 2 роки тому +92

    You should really put that grey bar back in under where the rear seat was, you're probably losing more in body stiffness than you're gaining by saving 6lbs

    • @commandergeokam2868
      @commandergeokam2868 2 роки тому +6

      Maybe you have a big point here

    • @brandonfields5720
      @brandonfields5720 2 роки тому +9

      I thought the same thing, why remove a rear sway bar? They also potentially messed with aero by removing the side fairings

    • @jk5rt4kd8q
      @jk5rt4kd8q 2 роки тому +15

      @@brandonfields5720 it was a body brace not a sway bar but yeah I thought the same about them removing the rocker covers

    • @brandonfields5720
      @brandonfields5720 2 роки тому +2

      @@jk5rt4kd8q nomenclature certainly isn't my strong suit. Rip. But yeah, they definitely made some interesting choices

    • @flexinclouds
      @flexinclouds 2 роки тому +7

      Didnt make any sense to me.. removing something structually solid like that, essentially in a big empty tin can

  • @AgentLTK
    @AgentLTK 2 роки тому +94

    I still think the Wagon still looks close enough to a rally-car if you squint enough

    • @JohnWiku
      @JohnWiku 2 роки тому +5

      Crouch and look at it from the front, totally a Subaru rally car

    • @Appletank8
      @Appletank8 2 роки тому +1

      Don’t forget to spray a bit of mud around the bumpers.

    • @salacommander2674
      @salacommander2674 2 роки тому

      A lot of actual rally cars are hatches

    • @rodfrancis9160
      @rodfrancis9160 2 роки тому

      or drink enough...

    • @wiegraf9009
      @wiegraf9009 Рік тому

      Can rally just fine in a wagon!

  • @beanyboom18
    @beanyboom18 2 роки тому +94

    Love watching this Suba get quicker each episode, and how much fun the guys are having doing it.

    • @justincase9471
      @justincase9471 2 роки тому

      I hope that they will stay away from tuning the engine 😉

    • @DoggosGames
      @DoggosGames 2 роки тому

      @@justincase9471 team supercar?

    • @alveolate
      @alveolate 2 роки тому

      i've grown attached to dad's subi now... it's like our little baby growing more ripped with each gym session.

  • @mibars
    @mibars 2 роки тому +26

    10:25 It's a WRX wagon, that's completly normal phenomenom. I'm actually amazed that in the UK in a WRX Wagon there are still rear strut towers left!

  • @Arbuzaz
    @Arbuzaz 2 роки тому +66

    I think thicker ARBs and strut braces would be worth it after you fitted the coilovers. I did felt quite a difference after in my Subaru.

  • @petrolhead002
    @petrolhead002 2 роки тому +30

    Technically the things you took off could be sold and added to the budget

  • @90sanime52
    @90sanime52 2 роки тому +34

    I love this channel! This helps me have a better understanding on cars.

  • @butterthetoast8139
    @butterthetoast8139 2 роки тому +26

    I'd definitely put that Chassis brace back in the boot. It's definitely worth the 3kg until you get a roll cage

    • @perpetualgrin5804
      @perpetualgrin5804 2 роки тому +1

      I agree a rigid car allow the suspension to work as designed.

    • @perpetualgrin5804
      @perpetualgrin5804 2 роки тому

      This is why the brilliant engineer's at Mitsubishi Australia designed the 380 with only a ski port and no folding rear seats.

  • @Zat_Besi
    @Zat_Besi 2 роки тому +27

    10:37 the ultimate weight reduction
    rust (some might say it's lighter than carbon fiber)

  • @thewen
    @thewen 2 роки тому +1

    Cobb downpipe/20g turbo/turbo inlet pipe, Tomei equal length headers and up-pipe, Cobb Ti catback, fuel injectors and rails, fuel pump, front mount intercooler, radiator, intake, bypass valve, boost controller, custom tune. done

  • @jmleaderdu61
    @jmleaderdu61 2 роки тому +117

    @6:04 I wonder if this is not the underseat brace potentially providing some extra rigidity like a rear tower brace.
    Maybe it would be faster with it 😂

    • @CPERKINS141
      @CPERKINS141 2 роки тому +23

      Yep, should definitely stay

    • @DeadRedRider
      @DeadRedRider 2 роки тому +20

      That brace is for side crash protection for the rear seats. It does little to nothing for chassis rigidity.

    • @byb289
      @byb289 2 роки тому +2

      Yes, I'm not sure why they removed it lol

    • @farnarkleboy
      @farnarkleboy 2 роки тому +4

      @@DeadRedRider it does a fair bit in our experience

    • @farnarkleboy
      @farnarkleboy 2 роки тому +6

      Thats exactly what its for , it'll handle worse now and probably wouldn't pass as road legal or insurable

  • @mindinversions4487
    @mindinversions4487 2 роки тому +12

    You took a Subaru and turned it into every 90s JDM fan's Honda Civic 🤣

  • @CYNC33
    @CYNC33 2 роки тому +27

    Not bad for a clapped-out car eh?

  • @js0988
    @js0988 Рік тому +2

    You removed the rear anti swaybar to save 1.5kg! Geniuses! 🤣

  • @milescarter7803
    @milescarter7803 2 роки тому +14

    I'm afraid they went in backwards. You start by getting it to "fighting weight". Cage it and skin the doors. Then you get the suspension and tire compound working. Once you change the weight the spring rates will be all wrong and the tires might not heat properly. Also if you are light enough you might even downsize the brakes and wheel width because you are fighting less mass.
    Use a lawnmower/Honda size battery located centrally in the car. Cut 10 Kilos/20 lbs of copper wiring to accessories you aren't using out of the wiring loom.
    Lose the roof rack and the fog lamps. Remove the alternator from engine and run it off the rear diff. Moves weight lower and weight bias to rear.

  • @JThyroid
    @JThyroid 2 роки тому +3

    Don't forget to remove the motors for the sunroof, rear wiper, and rear windows. Getting the A/C system properly drained shouldn't be too expensive. Either that or maybe the A/C already had a leak when you got the car. You could probably replace the sunroof with an acrylic panel and some silicone to seal it.

  • @adamplace1414
    @adamplace1414 2 роки тому +7

    Gotta love a place where you can go back and forth between two circuits that have been used in F1 in a normal day.

  • @lindsaybaxter9316
    @lindsaybaxter9316 2 роки тому +2

    The video should be called Bell ends go wild. Love your work. But, the bar under the rear seats that weighs 3kg is a structural stiffness bar. You might want to keep that one.
    And in a Subaru weight in the rear is better. Removing weight from the front is more important. So, 86 the air-con system, relocate battery to rear, and plug and remove the moisture collector under the air box.
    Also, due to the loss of heat protection. I suggest cutting a section out near the a and b pullers on the inside of he front panels and putting another hole near the mirrors will vent the heat out. As a bonus your mirrors will not need to be defrosting. So you could get a practicality point from that.
    Oh, and rear Sway Bars in Subaru are more important especially in wagons.

  • @mikkaprouzinen2500
    @mikkaprouzinen2500 2 роки тому +12

    Just a little tip to keep in mind. I noticed this even when i just put down the rear seats, the torsion resistance of the whole rear went down drasticaly, so i would strongly recomend some rear strut tower bar to regain it.

    • @maryginger4877
      @maryginger4877 Рік тому

      Putting a cage in would make a dramatic difference to the stiff factor

  • @jasonhui2000
    @jasonhui2000 2 роки тому +17

    Definitely do a dry lap time next time guys!! I really want to see the time difference!!

  • @nix123ism
    @nix123ism 2 роки тому +13

    We raced an old alfasud, had the body acid dipped to remove all underseal etc, totally stripped the car, but added a full rollcage , got it down to 750kg from 900kg standard which I thought was fairly impressive and it made a huge difference to the performance from the 175bhp race motor....

  • @JustinCrediblename
    @JustinCrediblename Рік тому +1

    timing summary: pre weight reduction: 1:29.96s, (dry)
    after weight reduction #1 1430kg --> 1295kg (-135kg / ~10%): 1:38.56s (wet)
    In other words, thumb this video down, because it was a complete waste of time.

  • @Aminmotors
    @Aminmotors 2 роки тому +8

    Owning two wagons in almost this exact spec makes me love your choice of vehicle even more :)

    • @flexinclouds
      @flexinclouds 2 роки тому +1

      As an owner of an 05 Saab 92x aero (wrx wagon) that I currently daily, but plan to make a track car.. I found this series awesome. I also have a blown-out front driveshaft boot that sprayed grease everywhere.. and a small crack in my windscreen, a nearly dead clutch, and i plan on getting those exact bc coilovers lol. And ive thought about doing 'some' weight reduction as-well. And always thought fully-stripping it would be epic if it wasnt my daily. Id keep the front door cards & both front seats though

  • @tropicaltroll2288
    @tropicaltroll2288 10 місяців тому +1

    “I can daily this” is one strong commitment

  • @davidanderson1060
    @davidanderson1060 2 роки тому +44

    I have almost that exact same car (cloth interior instead of leather). The front passenger seat has been out for almost 1.5 years because I've been building a new house and from passenger wheel well to hatch I can get about 9.5 feet (2.9m) of lumber. On the rare occasion that my wife needs to ride, she actually loves the back seat with tons of leg room. WAY more practical without all of those interior bits!😃

  • @samhughes3453
    @samhughes3453 2 роки тому +9

    These videos are too short for how long we have to wait for each

  • @lewisatkinson7277
    @lewisatkinson7277 2 роки тому +6

    This is one of the best auto series I've seen on or offline. Really enjoying it chaps! 👌🤘

  • @brendantaylor6879
    @brendantaylor6879 Рік тому +2

    They removed the interior rear chassis brace to save 3 lb? Isn't this a track car?

  • @magnumopus9058
    @magnumopus9058 2 роки тому +3

    Take off the sunroof and tape it off! Also to add to the others sell the components and add it to the budget
    Also the ac off please take even the vents off cabin air filter and i didnt see them take the stereo unit? Small stuff but adds up

  • @josephfranzen9196
    @josephfranzen9196 2 роки тому

    Being a kid born in 86, I was a junior in high school when the WRX and STi’s came to America along with the EVO and Dodge releasing the SRT-4. My best friend at that point in time had an 01 2.5RS that he kept N/A but added the obligatory intake and catback exhaust along with a cam and injectors. What he did that surprised everyone was spent $8k on the top tier suspension, brake and wheel/tire mods. That car, while in the straights would get its doors blown off by even a stock STi, more than made up for it with its ability to blow through corners with what felt like limitless grip and just the right about of over/under steer. Even at the limit that 2.5RS gave me confidence that even a 911 Turbo S couldn’t match in terms of subjective feeling. 36 years old now and I recently finished building my own 01 2.5RS but I went with the EJ25 route that’s relatively tame, however I took the same route as far as suspension, brakes wheels and tires and anyone who has driven it fails to stop smiling their entire drive

  • @scottpearson9692
    @scottpearson9692 2 роки тому +3

    You guys should also remove the muffler and just leave the cat on, mufflers are super heavy. Also remove the sunroof and replace it with a thin piece of aluminum. You can also buy some used sway bars from an STI for super cheap that would help too. You could also put on a used, larger diesel turbo and get more power with a tune.

  • @totulintot9190
    @totulintot9190 2 роки тому

    You can also remove:
    The sunroof, the airbags, the left belt, the window motors (the windows are blocked), the interior sound insulation on the floor, non-functional electrical wiring, the window control panel, the mirror motors, the plastics on the "B" pillars, other interior plastics
    (discount of another 15-20kg)
    More extreme can be removed: abs, stability system (with computers and everything), light seat for the pilot, gel battery (still 25-30kg)
    Total = 40-50 kg

  • @spinnetti
    @spinnetti 2 роки тому +14

    There's another 100lb you could take out of that interior... sunroof, gut the doors and dash for starters. I gutted my Lexus LS400 and even with a full cage, full size battery and fire system its 2900lbs!

    • @thecompanioncube4211
      @thecompanioncube4211 2 роки тому +1

      Loosing doors will most probably increase the lap time. Too much air faffing about without the doors. Removing sunroof and taping it off, taking away dash plastics would have been great though

    • @RRSmurf
      @RRSmurf 2 роки тому

      Tracking an LS400... I tip my hat to you!

    • @MetaPhx
      @MetaPhx 2 роки тому +4

      Ditch the air con and the stereo as well

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 2 роки тому

      lexus uses thicker steel

    • @maxwell5428
      @maxwell5428 2 роки тому

      @@thecompanioncube4211 gut the doors means take them all the way down to the skin. Window regulators and power locks out.

  • @Hopgop1
    @Hopgop1 2 роки тому

    Put the underseat brace back in (rigidity) and take the dash top off, passenger airbag etc.

  • @berkaybilgin6084
    @berkaybilgin6084 2 роки тому +36

    I think these guys should be the new top gear

    • @flexinclouds
      @flexinclouds 2 роки тому +1

      Seriously. They have great chemistry together, very entertaining car content, and plenty of humor

  • @tturi2
    @tturi2 2 роки тому

    Tape up any unused panel gap and hole on the car and make a cheap abs flat indertray for the car and tape up unused holes on that (radiator still needs venting), you might get 5 or 6mph at the end of a straight

  • @HRM.H
    @HRM.H 2 роки тому +5

    Maybe consider hardened titanium lug nuts , they actually make quite a difference. If you can get a solid used set , definitely do so! They are a bit pricey...

  • @ivo
    @ivo 2 роки тому +14

    Does it have sound dampening and will you be removing that ? ChrisFix said his weighted quite a bit and was worth removing.

    • @salacommander2674
      @salacommander2674 2 роки тому

      I think it's glued to all the plastic trim they took out. I have the same car (USDM) and I had to take the trim off the rear hatch to replace the handle once.

    • @ivo
      @ivo 2 роки тому +2

      @@salacommander2674 it would be Chrisfix froze his and broke it up with a hammer. Seems to need the same

    • @stevemartegani
      @stevemartegani 2 роки тому +1

      25lbs in my 93. A little bit more in that wagon.

  • @chris6ix.
    @chris6ix. 2 роки тому +4

    Sell the parts and get a sunroof delete kit to improve the centre of gravity a bit and maybe also a single bucket seat for the driver if you get enough money from the parts, as this will not only save a little weight but also keep the driver in a better, more stable position, which can also make a small difference :)

  • @rlu1956
    @rlu1956 Рік тому +1

    One lap? I would guess that driver errors will equate to 2-3 seconds easy, hard to believe this video with one data set.

  • @ghezinho9049
    @ghezinho9049 2 роки тому +5

    Speaking about weight reduction, a set of very light wheels could be an idea? If not for this series, for a future video it'd be very interesting to see a comparison between very light and heavier wheels and how much it can actually affect the lap times

    • @flexinclouds
      @flexinclouds 2 роки тому

      I agree, especially because it's 'unsprung' rotating mass. It would effectively put more power to the ground & help it turn in/change direction better on top of just reducing overall weight. I believe for every (lb.) saved with wheels/tires, its equivalent to either 4x or 10x (dont remember which one lol) as much sprung weight

  • @TeoStan
    @TeoStan 2 роки тому +31

    If it's lighter now, you can lower the suspension and make the car even faster

    • @SerenaBluee
      @SerenaBluee Рік тому +4

      Lowering the suspension without correcting the roll centres almost never makes the car faster because you actually generate more body roll and strange handling characteristics if you lower the car significantly.

  • @lilvince9647
    @lilvince9647 2 роки тому +3

    The factory workers who took 3 days to assemble the car: 👁👄👁

  • @BCNeil
    @BCNeil 2 роки тому

    I know an idiot that has a NEW m3. He decided to remove the windshield wipers, fluid tank and the water pump. It totaled almost 25 pounds if the tank was full. He doesn't track the car. He has to handwash it a few times a week, can't drive in the rain. Hopefully when he sells it the next owner will be cool with that. He did other weight savings, but this was this silliest. Street only use, never on tracks/

  • @nickcook7408
    @nickcook7408 2 роки тому +3

    Less weight is free so doesn’t affect the modding budget.
    Get as much ambient air as possible blasting into the air box and intercooler

    • @XTR_NEELAN
      @XTR_NEELAN 2 роки тому +1

      Actually its profit

    • @JohnWiku
      @JohnWiku 2 роки тому +1

      Less weight, more pocket change!

    • @spinnetti
      @spinnetti 2 роки тому

      its not air in (there's plenty) its getting it out; need more exit area.

    • @nickcook7408
      @nickcook7408 2 роки тому

      The air that we want to bring in will get out through the cylinder, manifold, turbine and exhaust.
      I’m talking about getting ambient air to the compressor instead of hot.
      The duct will be sealed.
      You’re talking about air pressure in the engine bay generating negative downforce.
      Different argument with a different solution for a different reason.

  • @freddiegriggs2277
    @freddiegriggs2277 2 роки тому +2

    Weight reduction +£1 at the end had me creased ahaha

  • @lloyd.8272
    @lloyd.8272 2 роки тому +4

    After removing weight, you need to set the suspension ride heights and corner weights again.

    • @pogtuber5146
      @pogtuber5146 2 роки тому

      That's actually a really good point

  • @mattandrade30
    @mattandrade30 Рік тому

    “….but it’s now a better van🤷🏼‍♂️” made me literally LOL. this has been an awesome series guys great job. Great to see the progression and what the effect on the time is.

  • @TheAwsomeSawse
    @TheAwsomeSawse 2 роки тому +9

    Impressive! I would do the sunroof delete too though because it could help lower your centre of mass.

  • @superkmpm
    @superkmpm Рік тому +1

    Exhausts are pretty heavy. Out with it.

  • @radiocontrolcardevelopment7329
    @radiocontrolcardevelopment7329 2 роки тому +9

    You gonna put some big aero wing on it to generate some downforce and faster corner speeds?

    • @spinnetti
      @spinnetti 2 роки тому +2

      adds weight and drag on the straights.....

    • @radiocontrolcardevelopment7329
      @radiocontrolcardevelopment7329 2 роки тому

      @@spinnetti it's all about balance. A car can also be too light.

    • @berkaybilgin6084
      @berkaybilgin6084 2 роки тому

      the track that they took the base lap times was a power track so less drag makes more sense but trying to beat a car that has at least 300hp more than you around a power track doesn't, if they can add some downforce and take the base laps in a downforce focused track, they will have more chance

  • @jaimeisreal
    @jaimeisreal 2 роки тому

    At 6:23, "I'm sorry Ms. Jackson, oooooo! I am for real!"

  • @j_oliveira4442
    @j_oliveira4442 2 роки тому +11

    You guys could sell the parts to a scrap yard and get a bit moe budget

  • @jkent9915
    @jkent9915 Рік тому

    I did this with my 350Z. I still have the numbers here from the different stages. Stock 3130lbs. Street reduction 2980. Body mods got it down to, 2860. Race reduction 2630. Turbo upgrade 2710. Rollcage 2880. All measurements with full tank of fuel and me.
    It’s pretty interesting to see how quick these guys shed weight in just one go.
    Stock was 255whp and 3132lbs with some things already removed: spare, jack, exhaust mods.
    First reduction was new seats, removing some interior pieces, and everything in the trunk.
    Mods were carbon bumpers, fender skins, hood, and added wing.
    Track weight reduction is removing the passenger seat, door cards, and a bunch of other stuff.
    Tomei turbo and exhaust, Mishimoto intercooler.
    Rollcage was custom made with a friend who was working to be a chassis fabricator.
    Current is 550-600whp depending on ambient conditions and 2884lbs with a full tank of fuel, fire suit, extinguisher, helmet, working glass windows, and a radio but no A/C.

  • @tomliddon8946
    @tomliddon8946 2 роки тому +3

    I will give you guys a bucket seat with rails for a new age inpreza already on.

    • @OVERDRIVE.studios
      @OVERDRIVE.studios  2 роки тому +2

      Drop us an email! It's in the About section on the channel.

    • @tomliddon8946
      @tomliddon8946 2 роки тому

      Can't find an email address on the about

  • @andyowens5494
    @andyowens5494 2 роки тому

    "I'm having too much fun, and I don't give a toss". Spot on mate :)

  • @StarwindIV
    @StarwindIV 2 роки тому +3

    you should've pulled that stuff out carefully and sold it all. Also, I'm fairly certain that bar for the rear bench is for added structural rigidity

    • @StarwindIV
      @StarwindIV 2 роки тому +2

      watching you destroy good interior pieces hurts...

  • @skateraptor12
    @skateraptor12 Рік тому +1

    Cant believe you didnt take off the rear bumper/ rear hatch and trunk/ climate vents and front radio junk

  • @jort93z
    @jort93z 2 роки тому +36

    No A/C delete? I think that'd be another 10-15kg. And free as well.

    • @tomliddon8946
      @tomliddon8946 2 роки тому +3

      Did it in mine 13 kg

    • @OVERDRIVE.studios
      @OVERDRIVE.studios  2 роки тому +16

      You need to purchase a blanking plate, and we decided to save the cash.

    • @jimmyschwarz9075
      @jimmyschwarz9075 2 роки тому +3

      @@OVERDRIVE.studios but you could remove a Part of it couldnt you? Remove everything Exept the compressor so the belt is on tension. Or am i missing something?

    • @proxypanda4156
      @proxypanda4156 2 роки тому +5

      @@jimmyschwarz9075 the compressor and tensioner are about 4kg probs..
      As well you gotta properly degass the ac system, which a technician with right vacuum gear can do, and you pay for that. Back yard degassing is bad for ozone and big fines. But bad for ozone.

    • @jort93z
      @jort93z 2 роки тому +1

      @@OVERDRIVE.studios Ahh, I didn't consider that. Cheaper than replacing a seat with a racing seat though, and about the same weight saving.

  • @ayvendunn531
    @ayvendunn531 2 роки тому +4

    Really surprised at the amount of weight that came out of it, was expecting less than half that! Stock Subarus are FAT

  • @clemonthopkin4513
    @clemonthopkin4513 2 роки тому

    I would have gone for some nice slotted rotors, proper pads, and fluid flush., maybe a better master cylinder.
    I am not really into gutting cars to this extent.
    Nice content btw

  • @SamPeers1
    @SamPeers1 2 роки тому +3

    Loving this series! All that weight was not helping the lap times. Shame the English weather robbed us of a time comparison but it looked fun on track.

  • @kizmetmars
    @kizmetmars 2 роки тому +1

    I remember when you started this channel as a spin off of Driver 61. I wondered if it was worth it when you only had 20k subs, awesome to see you with over 260k subs now!

  • @amb1u5
    @amb1u5 2 роки тому +6

    You guys should of done at least 5 laps each, cut the first two off then average the last three, Anytime my club has a meet or a timed event both the car and us warm up to the track in some cases going from 1:42 time to a 1:14 time lowest during the day with car running nominal the whole day.

  • @phillbozz853
    @phillbozz853 2 роки тому +2

    This series is so brilliant

  • @NicolasCageM8
    @NicolasCageM8 2 роки тому +4

    This is like a professional copy of what CarThrottle did with their mitsubishi Spacestar, and I'm all for it

  • @bushidobrown9857
    @bushidobrown9857 2 роки тому +1

    There is something heartwarming about seeing a wagon smash down a racetrack 😍

  • @alexwong7324
    @alexwong7324 2 роки тому +3

    Did I miss EP4?

  • @3dw3dw
    @3dw3dw 2 роки тому +2

    With the suspension and tires an alignment and balance would make a huge improvement. Best bang for the buck in my opinion. Of course you need to add the lightness first.

  • @sticks510
    @sticks510 2 місяці тому +3

    What a waste. I watched a whole video to see if there was any point for weight reduction. And you show no comparison.

  • @F10N55
    @F10N55 2 роки тому +1

    across the water over here… I absolutely love this series. Top 3 on UA-cam for sure. Hope to see more of these in the future🔥👊🏼

  • @zachrichard7039
    @zachrichard7039 2 роки тому +3

    Damn impressive that he was able to pass those supercars. Racing driver or not.

    • @daveclarke100
      @daveclarke100 2 роки тому +1

      Its really not impressive. It was probably a public track day and alot of expensive motors like that are driven very carefully and nowhere near their max performance.

  • @Metal05
    @Metal05 2 роки тому +2

    I had exactly that car as our family car a few years ago. Was a superb car with the produce kit on it with 280bhp. Fuel bill was a bit pricey though.

  • @llamajoeteam
    @llamajoeteam Рік тому +4

    Loved the video but its pretty click baity to not show the time difference when that's the whole point of the video...

  • @henrytang2203
    @henrytang2203 2 роки тому

    If I was driving a super car, I'd exercise some restraint due to the price. But for a junker like that, I'd take the slow corners more aggressively as there is less to lose.

  • @sideshow4417
    @sideshow4417 2 роки тому +8

    In regards to todays sponsor, if someone wants to chuck me £10 I'll send you a pointless piece of paper that'll say you're a supreme leader which carries just as much weight as one of these buy online Lord titles.

    • @ahyaan2552
      @ahyaan2552 2 роки тому

      Yeah the ritle things are shit

  • @Levibetz
    @Levibetz 2 роки тому +1

    I did this to a car for ice racing once. The primary difference was that the heater could no longer keep up with the warm air fleeing through the sheet metal.

  • @xylanlwies5002
    @xylanlwies5002 2 роки тому +2

    Everyone needs more than their salary to be financiaIIy stable. The best thing to do with your money is to lnvest it rightly because money left for savings always end up used with no returns.

    • @kainwarwick93
      @kainwarwick93 2 роки тому

      Nicely said indeed, I think Mr Ryan Morrison is the best step to take following the current situation of the world economy, I have never believed in Bitcoin or crypto currency in all, but this has been a life changing encounter today!!

  • @lukejolley8354
    @lukejolley8354 2 роки тому

    This is fantastic, I have an '07 Subaru Impreza wagon of the same colour here in BC, Canada and it is totally amazing, especially in bad road conditions. This is so COOL!!

  • @kranksgaming
    @kranksgaming Рік тому +1

    My skyline r34gt-Four was 10secs to 100kph. After stripping and lightweight flywheel with full suspension overhaul it’s 7.8secs
    Weight makes a huge difference.

  • @jasonlin4882
    @jasonlin4882 2 роки тому

    @1:27 love hearing a lambo huracan or r8 behind the scens

  • @AhrkFinTey
    @AhrkFinTey 2 роки тому

    i think getting rid of the sunroof would be worth it, you'd save like 10 kilos off the top of the car and i can't imagine an insert being too expensive

  • @BrendanEvan
    @BrendanEvan 2 роки тому +1

    What about adding an exhaust dump right past the cat? Add some power on track while keeping it road legal when the car is on the street.

  • @rusparmesan
    @rusparmesan 2 роки тому +2

    Is it possible that in the end you'll have to add some weight to the trunk of the car for better weight distribution?

    • @christopherjohnston6343
      @christopherjohnston6343 2 роки тому +1

      Can probably just compensate with playing with spring rate balance front to rear

  • @thijseggen2880
    @thijseggen2880 2 роки тому +2

    These video's are fun experiments!

  • @jonathonlyles3349
    @jonathonlyles3349 2 роки тому +2

    Need to take power steering belt off as well as ac and that will give you a surprising amount of free hp

  • @kchingk
    @kchingk 2 роки тому +2

    just so you know, flat bottomed underbody can reduce drag by at least 15kg :)

  • @kjrude
    @kjrude 2 роки тому +1

    I've finally subscribed! You drew me in with this build series. I love Scott's race analysis and commentary, but this addition is fantastic!

  • @jannowak711
    @jannowak711 2 роки тому

    I guess you could easily shave off another 50kg.
    Throw the window mechanisms out and glue the Windows in. Same goes for rear door locks. Get rid of sound insulation(with dry ice). Cut out unnecessary wiring (for the extras you threw out and for the extras you wont use. Heater and AC you don't need that. Also ABS(you're not gona use it anyways). All the plastic bits and pieces from under the car. Leave the front interior trim and the door cards be (drivers seat ergonomics, he cant constantly worryabout cuting himself on the door). Both Airbags should go out as you don't have a passenger and you will need ro change the sterling wheel anyway. Throw out the sunroof mechanism and just glue the cover in or buy a fiberglass cover. And than go get a grinder, you can cut out internals of your boot lid, rear doors. Than get your hole saw and start cuting holes in your boot lid and rear doors (you can silver tape them later). So a long weight shading way to go.

  • @clubdevoiture1618
    @clubdevoiture1618 2 роки тому

    These episodes can't come soon enough !!!

  • @rb26sr
    @rb26sr 2 роки тому

    That's great! Needs moar power now!

  • @Kelita_penguin
    @Kelita_penguin 2 роки тому

    Scott's hello bo- Jesus christ 😂, when he saw the pile of stuff

  • @jameshogge
    @jameshogge 2 роки тому +1

    I don't know guys. I see bits of dashboard there still which look unnecessary ;)