Weight questions

[ilbumy]

A lot of people talk about keeping their P5 lighter. How does the P5 match up weight wise to other cars like Civics and stuff?

 

[uclap5]

pro5 is about 2700.

new civics around 2500-2600

del sol is like 2200

crx is like 1800

(these figures from memory)

 

[dj5tyle5]

2.2l Single cab chevy s10 = 3300 DAMN heavy

 

[HondaKonzetsu]

The label inside the door frame on the driverside will give u the weights (front end, rear end, overall) for ur specific car. Mine shows like 3660 if i remember correctly. I have an automatic tranny though. Ive been told that a manual transmission is usually about 100 lbs lighter.

 

[tonkabui]

that 3660 is the gross vehicle weight... it's the maximum amount your car can weigh and still be safe. so the car is ~2700. the car can then carry about 960 pounds. i think that's what it means. anyone care to clarify?

 

[HondaKonzetsu]

The gross weight of the vehicle is the weight of only the car when all 4 wheels are placed on the scale. The other 2 weights listed on the label are the weights for just the front 2 wheels n just the 2 rear wheels. I just looked at my label n it does say 3664 LBS GVWR, 1955 LBS GAWR Fnt, and 1720 LBS GAWR Rr.

 

[uclap5]

bulllllllshit.

gross weight is as tonkabui said, the maximum load the car can take.

curb weight is what the car weighs.

 

[uclap5]

http://www.pricethecar.com.my/resources/glossary/glossary.htm

"Curb weight: weight without passengers, driver and cargo but including standard equipment, fluid, fuel or any equipment for the vehicle to run smoothly. "

"Gross Weight - curb weight plus maximum load the vehicle is designed to take. "

 

[uclap5]

in case you dont believe me

 

[ALLMAN]

uclap5....you're correct.!

 

[HondaKonzetsu]

I stand corrected. Good explanation uclap.

 

[Smilin Marty]

Uclap5, I agree, as a former Marine Corps Wrecker driver and AAA driver that is what I was taught.

Off topic: HondaKonzetsu, I'm really liking that avatar. I just may borrow that when you're done with it.