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F8X Weights & Weight Reduction Data - Ongoing List

I figured it might be useful to get an official weight thread going (since I will be doing it in a spreadsheet for myself anyways...). I picked up a set of Intercomp corner scales (1500b capacity per pad) that I have been wanting for quite some time. I usually like to get a baseline weight before I get started modding as I like to keep everything tracked on a spreadsheet with reducing weight in mind for every part I choose (I weight parts on a calibrated 75lb postage scale). I like the challenge of saving weight without sacrificing too much for daily driving. For some people maybe it is for the track, for me I like to improve my braking, acceleration, and fuel economy for as little $$ as possible. Doesn't matter how minuscule each item I save weight on, I enjoy the challenge.

I have two F80s at my immediate disposal, but if I can have some of the other local metro-Atlanta folks swing by I could get even more data about the cars' weights with various options as well as get some F82 and F83 on the scales. But for now this is a start.

If you have any weights you'd like to add that have been weighed on a package or postal scale for parts that I haven't mentioned, please respond and I'll add them. I just ask that we avoid the bathroom scales... I will be adding more weights myself as I have time.

Stock Curb Weights (100% full tank of 93oct unless specified, as weighed on Intercomp corner scales as noted ACTUAL):
3446 lbs = F80, 6MT, 18s, Extended Leather, Carbon Roof, NO FUEL (CALC'd w/ part weights)
3454 lbs = F80, 6MT, 19s, Extended Leather, Carbon Roof, NO FUEL (ACTUAL)
3544 lbs = F80, 6MT, 18s, Extended Leather, Carbon Roof (CALC'd w/ part weights)
3552 lbs = F80, 6MT, 19s, Extended Leather, Carbon Roof (ACTUAL)
3593 lbs = F80, 6MT, 18s, Extended Leather, Sunroof (ACTUAL)
3601 lbs = F80, 6MT, 19s, Extended Leather, Sunroof (CALC'd w/ part weights)

Factory options add X weight (over stripper):
19" Wheels = 7.6 lbs TOTAL (all 4 wheels)
Sunroof F80 = 49 lbs
Extended Leather = ?

OEM Individual Component Weights:
OEM Sprung:
Full tank of 93 octane = 100 lbs (vs empty)
Body Chrome-look ///M3 fender marker = 0.07 lbs (each)
Body Chrome-look front grille surround = 0.29 lbs (each)
Engine M Power cover = 1.23 lbs
Interior User manual binder = 2.2 lbs
Interior Front floor mats = 2.76 llbs (for the pair)
Interior F80 Rear floor mats = 1.64 lbs (for the pair)
Interior front leather seat = 57.6 lbs (each, Source: PSI)
Interior F82 rear seat = 40 lbs (Source: Karussell)
Interior oh-shit-handles w/ plugs = 0.21 lbs (each, based on driver's handle)
Trunk cargo net = 0.58 lbs
Trunk F80 floor panel = 7.00 lbs
Trunk M Mobility kit = 3.74 lbs
Trunk F80 tray (left side) = 0.35 lbs
Trunk lid warning triangle mounts w/ screws = 0.11 lbs
Trunk Li-Ion Battery = 30.00 lbs (source: EAS)
Trunk battery access cover w/ tool kit = 1.82 lbs
Trunk batter access cover w/o tool kit = 0.53 lbs
Trunk tool kit = 1.29 lbs (cover, tow hook, screwdriver)
Trunk tool kit screw driver = 0.10 lbs
Trunk tool kit towing hook = 1.05 lbs
Trunk tool kit cover = 0.14 lbs
Trunk spare tire well tray = 2.66 lbs
Trunk lid arm covers = 0.48 lbs (for the pair)
Exhaust OEM Full System = 69 lbs (source: EAS)
Stock Catted Downpipes = 15.45 lbs (source: EAS)

OEM Unsprung:
Wheel Lug Bolts = 2.84 lbs (for all 4 corners)
Wheel Lug Bolts = 0.71 lbs (per corner)
18" Front Wheel w/ OEM Tire = 44.20 lbs (each)
18" Rear Wheel w/ OEM Tire = 48.16 lbs (each)
19" Front Wheel w/ OEM Tire = 46.48 lbs (each)
19" Rear Wheel w/ OEM Tire = 49.68 lbs (each)
18" Front Wheel = 20.60 lbs (each, extrapolated)
18" Rear Wheel = 21.46 lbs (each, extrapolated)
19" Front Wheel = 22.88 lbs (each, extrapolated)
19" Rear Wheel = 23.78 lbs (each, extrapolated)
18" OEM Front Tire Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/40/18 = 23.6 lbs (each, per Michelin)
18" OEM Rear Tire Michelin Pilot Super Sport 275/40/18 = 26.7 lbs (each, per Michelin)
19" OEM Front Tire Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/35/19 = 23.6 lbs (each, per Michelin)
19" OEM Rear Tire Michelin Pilot Super Sport 275/35/19 = 25.9 lbs (each, per Michelin)
Suspension OEM Rear Adaptive Spring/Cup/Rubber Pads = 6.68 lbs (each side)
Suspension OEM Rear Adaptive Bumpstop = 0.12 lbs (each side)
Suspension OEM Rear Adaptive Spring/Cup/Rubber Pads w/ Bumpstop = 6.80 lbs (each side)
Suspension OEM Rear Adaptive Spring = 5.74 lbs (each side)
Suspension OEM Rear Adaptive Strut/Top Mount/Bump Stop/Dust Shield = 6.28 lbs (each side)
Suspension OEM Front Adaptive Full Strut/Spring Assembly = 13.6 lbs (each side)
Suspension OEM Front Adaptive Top Mount = 3.0 lbs (each side)
Suspension OEM Front Adaptive Spring = 3.64 lbs (each side)


Replacement part weights:
Unsprung:
Macht Schnell Extended Lug Bolts = 0.99 lbs (each corner or 15.8oz)
Macht Schnell 12mm Spacer = 0.75 lbs (per spacer)
Macht Schnell 15mm Spacer = 0.94 lbs (per spacer)
Rogue Engineering 12mm Spacer = 0.58 lbs (per spacer)
Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacer = 0.73 lbs (per spacer)
Rogue Engineering Extended lug bolts = 0.99 lbs (each corner)
KW HAS Rear Assembly (everything but the strut assembly) = 6.08lbs (per side)
KW HAS Front Assembly (as assembled on front strut with OE top) = 15.32 lbs (per side)
Sprung:
Body front grille surround BMW gloss black = 0.24 lbs (each)
Akrapovic Exhaust = 43.5lbs (source: EAS)
M-Performance Exhaust w/ Carbon Tips = 42.80lbs (source: EAS)
AR Design Design Catless Downpipes = 7.2 lbs (source: N54Tuning)
Evolution Racewerks Catless Downpipes = 8.05 lbs (source: EAS)

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Misc photos from weighing:






Completely empty fuel tank, F80 6MT, basic leather, 19" wheels no other options:





Completely FULL fuel tank, F80 6MT, basic leather, 19" wheels no other options:





Completely FULL fuel tank, F80 6MT, sunroof, basic leather, 18" wheels no other options:



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