I feel there is a need for a thread of NSX parts and their weights on a list. I started to create it then decided that it is best to settle on a format and rules before doing so, so I am asking for input and help here.
My idea is to create a simple list of parts on a thread with their weights from members that have weighed their various parts. For example it would go like this:
Bumper beam- 1993- front- 28.3 pounds
Brake caliper- 1995- fronts- 9.3 KG
Strut- 2005- right front: 11.5 pounds
Here are some rules I am thinking of. Please add your input:
1) Since we have an international group weights can be posted by pounds or KG. conversion is easy.
2) always list model year of the car it came off of
3) always copy and paste the list. As the list grows, it is always the latest, most up to date and corrected one. If you want to know the weight of something, simply go to the last post on the thread.
4) keep chatter to a minimum but since I learned from the hottest NSX nominee thread how hard that is to enforce, we copy and paste a list. That allows chatter, and we can quickly skip and simply view the list without having to sort through tons of posts.
5) don't use numbers on the list. Don't go:
1. brakes- 2003- front caliper 18 pounds
2. alternator 1991- 16 pounds
Instead, insert your part in alphabetically. If it is a strut, fit it in with the struts. If it is an alternator, put it before the "B" items. This way the list actually grows alphabetically, and so one can quickly scroll to "caliper" or at the very least "brake caliper". I realize it won't be perfect, but at least you won't have to sift through a sea of things like shifter knobs to locate a brake caliper. A shift knob is either under knob, or shift. Not in between strut and steering wheel.
6) some members will post parts without following the rules. It is easy for the next guy to jump in, copy and paste the list, and add the dummy posts to the organized lists. So we can all pitch in with this.
7) no photos on the list. Photos can be hlepful and are welcome, but not on the copy and paste list. It will make it too difficult to sort through. Photos can be on the thread, no problem. But the copy and paste list will be precise and clean.
Any other ideas? Issues? Please post here.
My idea is to create a simple list of parts on a thread with their weights from members that have weighed their various parts. For example it would go like this:
Bumper beam- 1993- front- 28.3 pounds
Brake caliper- 1995- fronts- 9.3 KG
Strut- 2005- right front: 11.5 pounds
Here are some rules I am thinking of. Please add your input:
1) Since we have an international group weights can be posted by pounds or KG. conversion is easy.
2) always list model year of the car it came off of
3) always copy and paste the list. As the list grows, it is always the latest, most up to date and corrected one. If you want to know the weight of something, simply go to the last post on the thread.
4) keep chatter to a minimum but since I learned from the hottest NSX nominee thread how hard that is to enforce, we copy and paste a list. That allows chatter, and we can quickly skip and simply view the list without having to sort through tons of posts.
5) don't use numbers on the list. Don't go:
1. brakes- 2003- front caliper 18 pounds
2. alternator 1991- 16 pounds
Instead, insert your part in alphabetically. If it is a strut, fit it in with the struts. If it is an alternator, put it before the "B" items. This way the list actually grows alphabetically, and so one can quickly scroll to "caliper" or at the very least "brake caliper". I realize it won't be perfect, but at least you won't have to sift through a sea of things like shifter knobs to locate a brake caliper. A shift knob is either under knob, or shift. Not in between strut and steering wheel.
6) some members will post parts without following the rules. It is easy for the next guy to jump in, copy and paste the list, and add the dummy posts to the organized lists. So we can all pitch in with this.
7) no photos on the list. Photos can be hlepful and are welcome, but not on the copy and paste list. It will make it too difficult to sort through. Photos can be on the thread, no problem. But the copy and paste list will be precise and clean.
Any other ideas? Issues? Please post here.
