X3M/X4M Weight Reduction

sd306 · 06-12-2020, 11:28 AM

What are you doing for weight reduction if any? Of course yanking seats are an option and this is an SUV so expected to be heavier, but things that don't make it look like shit such as missing seats or panels - hidden gems I guess

List the things removed, weight saved, and how it looks removed. Examples, wheels, carbon fiber strut brace, spare tire, exhaust, carbon fiber roof (proposed one) etc.

I'm going to start with spare tire later today

and will post.

AlexFL · 06-12-2020, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sd306

What are you doing for weight reduction if any? Of course yanking seats are an option and this is an SUV so expected to be heavier, but things that don't make it look like shit such as missing seats or panels - hidden gems I guess

List the things removed, weight saved, and how it looks removed. Examples, wheels, carbon fiber strut brace, spare tire, exhaust, etc.

I'm going to start with spare tire later today

and will post.

hey bro, that's a great topic. Weight saving has always been expensive

. Removing seats and panels was not an option for me. This is what I did to save weight:

1) Ordered without the heavy sunroof
2) Removed the spare wheel
3) Put Vossen forged wheels on
4) Installed carbon strut brace (no idea about weight saving here)
5) Titanium Akra muffler
6) Titanium Akra midpipe

sd306 · 06-12-2020, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

hey bro, that's a great topic. Weight saving has always been expensive

. Removing seats and panels was not an option for me. This is what I did to save weight:

1) Ordered without the heavy sunroof
2) Removed the spare wheel
3) Put Vossen forged wheels on
4) Installed carbon strut brace (no idea about weight saving here)
5) Titanium Akra muffler
6) Titanium Akra midpipe

Legit! any numbers on weight saved, I know the Akra stuff is public, just trying to consolidate?

ltym5 · 06-12-2020, 12:07 PM

I currently weigh 225lbs, going to lose 75lbs by end of summer for weight reduction.

sd306 · 06-12-2020, 12:08 PM

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i currently weigh 225lbs, going to lose 75lbs by end of summer for weight reduction.

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B-52Gunner · 06-12-2020, 12:18 PM

High fiber diet, bowel movement, 5lbs

of course its only a temporary weight savings.

GT500R · 06-12-2020, 04:27 PM

Your biggest saving will be from wheels, spare tire, and no moon roof.

Everything else will be negligible... ie exhaust is maybe 15 lbs? Strut tower of 5 lbs, etc. other then that no point if you are looking for speed.

AlexFL · 06-12-2020, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GT500R

Your biggest saving will be from wheels, spare tire, and no moon roof.

Everything else will be negligible... ie exhaust is maybe 15 lbs? Strut tower of 5 lbs, etc. other then that no point if you are looking for speed.

Full F97 Akra Evo system saved me 43 lbs. Forged wheels saved me 30 lbs.

forza1976 · 06-12-2020, 04:55 PM

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Full F97 Akra Evo system saved me 43 lbs. Forged wheels saved me 30 lbs.

I saw that. Titanium is the boss for weight savings. But puts a dent in the wallet.

AlexFL · 06-12-2020, 04:59 PM

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I saw that. Titanium is the boss for weight savings. But puts a dent in the wallet.

Yes, titanium and catalytic converter delete save a lot of weight.

noushy · 06-12-2020, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

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Originally Posted by sd306

What are you doing for weight reduction if any? Of course yanking seats are an option and this is an SUV so expected to be heavier, but things that don't make it look like shit such as missing seats or panels - hidden gems I guess

List the things removed, weight saved, and how it looks removed. Examples, wheels, carbon fiber strut brace, spare tire, exhaust, etc.

I'm going to start with spare tire later today

and will post.

hey bro, that's a great topic. Weight saving has always been expensive

. Removing seats and panels was not an option for me. This is what I did to save weight:

1) Ordered without the heavy sunroof
2) Removed the spare wheel
3) Put Vossen forged wheels on
4) Installed carbon strut brace (no idea about weight saving here)
5) Titanium Akra muffler
6) Titanium Akra midpipe

Similar idea but mine has the sunroof. Maybe you can do CCB would save 50-60lbs plus the wheel tire and bolts can save probably another 40-60 but expensive

Noushy

AlexFL · 06-12-2020, 09:31 PM

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Similar idea but mine has the sunroof. Maybe you can do CCB would save 50-60lbs plus the wheel tire and bolts can save probably another 40-60 but expensive

Noushy

Yes, I think it’s too much at some point. I already need to plan for my next project with r33_RGSport

r33_RGSport · 06-12-2020, 09:49 PM

Here is my weight saving just from the Axle Back.
I am going to try lose another 20LBS from my belly, less than ltym5 .

AlexFL · 06-12-2020, 09:54 PM

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Here is my weight saving just from the Axle Back.
I am going to try lose another 20LBS from my belly, less than ltym5 .

Damn, what a difference! I wonder how much is the Remus.

noushy · 06-12-2020, 10:58 PM

Curious how much more the midpipes save. I think 30lbs overall

GT500R · 06-12-2020, 11:14 PM

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Full F97 Akra Evo system saved me 43 lbs. Forged wheels saved me 30 lbs.

That’s an expensive 43 lbs

But when you save 20lbs a wheel with a new set up that cost outweighs the exhaust one IMO

AlexFL · 06-12-2020, 11:18 PM

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That’s an expensive 43 lbs

But when you save 20lbs a wheel with a new set up that cost outweighs the exhaust one IMO

Well, I didn’t buy Akra and forged wheels just to save weight

it’s 20 lbs per set, not per wheel

Transfer · 06-12-2020, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GT500R

Your biggest saving will be from wheels, spare tire, and no moon roof.

Everything else will be negligible... ie exhaust is maybe 15 lbs? Strut tower of 5 lbs, etc. other then that no point if you are looking for speed.

This. Don't bother beyond the basics. Or just don't bother at all. It's an M SUV, not an E36 track car.

AlexFL · 06-13-2020, 07:55 AM

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This. Don't bother beyond the basics. Or just don't bother at all. It's an M SUV, not an E36 track car.

Please understand that nobody buys an Akrapovic exhaust solely for the weight saving purpose. It sounds amazing, it also looks amazing, and it adds performance. And it saves a ton of weight. And no... we absolutely will bother modding our M SUVs beyond “basics”. I can’t believe we are having this conversation again. If you just wanted to buy a simple utility vehicle, why even choosing a BMW M Comp car in the first place?

r33_RGSport · 06-13-2020, 08:47 AM

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That’s an expensive 43 lbs

But when you save 20lbs a wheel with a new set up that cost outweighs the exhaust one IMO

Well, I didn’t buy Akra and forged wheels just to save weight

it’s 20 lbs per set, not per wheel

Agree to the statement.
I think the weight saving is more of the good side effect.
Best way to save weight would be to put only 1 gallon or gas, or no gas at all.
16 gallons of gas weigh as much as 100LBS.
Yet, you are not wasting money.

About $45 for Californian. $50 will be to fix the road, that's what they promised. Lol.

sd306 · 06-13-2020, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

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Originally Posted by GT500R

That's an expensive 43 lbs

But when you save 20lbs a wheel with a new set up that cost outweighs the exhaust one IMO

Well, I didn't buy Akra and forged wheels just to save weight

it's 20 lbs per set, not per wheel

Agree to the statement.
I think the weight saving is more of the good side effect.
Best way to save weight would be to put only 1 gallon or gas, or no gas at all.
16 gallons of gas weigh as much as 100LBS.
Yet, you are not wasting money.

About $45 for Californian. $50 will be to fix the road, that's what they promised. Lol.

Ah, i do this often. Run about 1/2 a tank when driving on the weekends

pluckydks · 06-13-2020, 11:32 AM

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Ah, i do this often. Run about 1/2 a tank when driving on the weekends

I do this because I can't afford to fill'er up all the way. (kidding)

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