I am very keen on reducing mass as a way of improving the performance of my 300. This is very satisfying because unlike mods to increase power, reducing mass should make the car MORE reliable and MORE fuel efficient and FASTER!! WIN, WIN, WIN ! BUT I would never reduce mass if it meant losing comfort or useful accessories. A 300 is not designed to be a lightweight car, but extra mass is surely undesirable.

 

So far, all I have done is take the rear seats out and rear boot blind. They added up to 20kg ! But I am going to add a Stereo sytem which obviously will weigh something.

 

My question is...are there any other areas where weight savings can be made ? I intend to buy superlite wheels at some point so will save some there. I have been told the standard rear spoiler is heavy and will get rid of that at some point. Performance exhaust should be lighter than standard ?

The headlight glass? Looks really thick and heavy ? Is it? Can they be replaced with plastic lenses?

The engine/anciliaries have 6 pulleys. 4 can be replaced with lighter and smaller pulleys and 3 matching belts. Water pump, alternator, power steering and crank sets for £470 + VAT (MJPAutos quote shipped from Stillen).