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Jun 11, 2007 | 02:09 AM

mini_r53

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Who got the lightest MINI COOPER S

Weight is very important for small car perfomance.
I feel that people here pursue power more than weight reduction.
If you think you got the lightest mini, could you write down your car weight and corner weighting as well (if possible).

BTW, my mini is a pig.

Jun 11, 2007 | 07:48 AM

UKSUV

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I have no clue how much mine weighs. Ive gutted mine to bare bones and started to add CF panels.

Jun 11, 2007 | 09:35 AM

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I know Victor at Mini Works has scales if you want to weigh it.

Jun 11, 2007 | 12:54 PM

Paul Webster

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The lightest mines been with me in it was 2464lb with a full bottle of nitrous at 24lb

Hubies weighed 2200lb with him in it at Pomona

Jun 11, 2007 | 09:17 PM

UKSUV

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Originally Posted by mikeg4572

I know Victor at Mini Works has scales if you want to weigh it.

Ummm....that's okay. I'll pass.

I'm willing to drive to base and use the scales over there. Mine should be light considering I'm STILL ripping stuff out and the wife is paying for 1/3 of a car....

Jun 11, 2007 | 09:44 PM

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2485 with full system and sunroof @ roebling road.

Jun 11, 2007 | 10:21 PM

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2470 w/1 gal of gas, no driver, prepped for auto-x the next day.

Corner weighted the same day, but I can't locate the sheet.

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Jun 12, 2007 | 09:28 AM

UKSUV

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Im sure I got you guys beat and there's more to be pulled out. Everday there is something else found and pulled..lol

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Jun 12, 2007 | 09:30 AM

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Im sure I got you guys beat and there's more to be pulled out. Everday there is something else found and pulled..lol

Well, I think I might have you beat...

... at least until the car is reassembled.

Jun 12, 2007 | 09:35 AM

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Nope...I have a Cooper

You have the Mini-link too...

Plus, my car is gutted like yours and I am missing a few more things....I should do an updated pic. Plus I have a CF hood (soon to be hatch, fenders, doors and possibly moonroof)

But nice try.....LMAO

Jun 12, 2007 | 09:51 AM

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Jun 12, 2007 | 10:18 AM

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True, but Edge doesn't have a mallet, a casserole dish, a pink sweatshirt, and yesterday's TPS memo scattered in the boot

Hey...that stuff is long gone...thanks for noticing....

Jun 12, 2007 | 11:17 AM

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... or atleast until someone sits in the car...

Jun 12, 2007 | 11:59 AM

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UKSUV

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... or atleast until someone sits in the car...

Are you calling me fat?

Jun 12, 2007 | 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by UKSUV

Are you calling me fat?

You could hide behind me...

Jun 12, 2007 | 12:09 PM

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tigwantstoplay

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dang...y'all are so fit and trim!

My MINI tips the scales (at AMVIV) at *drum roll*

waaaaaaiiiiiiiiiit for iiiiittttttttttttt.....

2,961lbs

Jun 12, 2007 | 12:28 PM

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True, but Edge doesn't have a mallet, a casserole dish, a pink sweatshirt, and yesterday's TPS memo scattered in the boot

Let's not forget the USAF PFE Study Guide. Throw that worthless thing out and get yourself the new PDG!

Jun 12, 2007 | 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tigwantstoplay

2,961lbs

Jeebus!!! That is fat!

Have no clue what mine weighs, was hoping it was sub - 2800lbs. with me and a tank of gas in it, but now I'm really curious. I did wind up w/ almost every factory option and my version of the owner installed supplemental organic thorax mounted collision protection system has got to be at least an additional 10-15lbs...

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Jun 12, 2007 | 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Edge

Well, I think I might have you beat...

... at least until the car is reassembled.

Pardon my ignorance, but what are the two tubes sticking out of the rear grills on your MINI? Did I miss the option for twin rear mounted .50 cal machine guns?

edit: ahhh ok, guessing some kinda tow package... NM...

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Jun 12, 2007 | 02:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by UKSUV

Are you calling me fat?

nono, this thread kinda reminded me of a local that had a modded wrx
with bodykit, 18's, and all but the ride height was factory (super 4x4 look).
was like

until him and his fat wife sat in his car.

nice lowered ride.

Jun 12, 2007 | 02:55 PM

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Keep going guys, ... your almost there ..

Jun 12, 2007 | 03:07 PM

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Please mention your lightest wheels and tires for street use if you are a contestant

Please mention your lightest wheels and tires for street use if you are a contestant who runs on the street and not just on the track. Average non-racing MINI Joe or Josephine could use this knowledge.

Jun 12, 2007 | 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Drsms22

OZ Superleggeras (17x7) a hair above 15lbs.

SSR Competition (17x7.5(?)) ~13lbs.

Of course both of those are discountinued

Kosei K1s are around 14lbs I think in 17".

Jun 12, 2007 | 09:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mini_r53

Weight is very important for small car perfomance.
I feel that people here pursue power more than weight reduction.

That's because it's easier to add 50 hp to your car and still have all the civility and perks that you want in a daily driver. It's a lot harder to shed more than about 50-100 lbs and still have a pleasant ride to work.

Uh... see pics above ^^

Jun 13, 2007 | 01:30 AM

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i use 15x6.5 Volk TE37s in Mine (Cooper), shade under 9lbs each

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