RennSport4

So given the relative lack of meaningful performance mods, has anyone thought of clever ideas to reduce the slightly bloated curb weight of our beloved RS4s? I am not looking to lose any functionality, convenience or luxury, so not an easy task....

What body panels actually weigh enough to make carbon fiber replacements attractive?
What about under-carriage parts?
Are the euro-seats significantly lighter than our US spec ones?

Any good ideas out there or things not to do?

April

Start with some good light forged wheels. Unsprung weight probably helps the most.

MrBucket

I think the european seats are around 20lbs or less, all manual

RennSport4

Better off going on a diet myself then ;-)

Bob W.

that's an easy way to get rid of 50+ lbs.

another 30 lbs can be shed by going with a lightweight battery

another 20+ lbs by getting rid of the tire repair kit, floor mats, and owner's manual.

next step would be to consider getting rid of the back seat, which is about 80lbs IIRC.

so there's 180lbs, which is significant.

Euro seats are significantly lighter, but VERY expensive.

MrBucket

I mean that they weigh under 20lbs whereas the stock ones weigh like 60 or more atleast

initialA4

lighter recaro seats!

RennSport4

Really, that starts to matter then... interesting... they look good too

RennSport4

Yeah, did the exhaust - struggling to find appealing wheels from a looks standpoint thats all

Bob W.

there really aren't many options for this car if you want really light wheels.