Member Credit: http://lighter.maxdes.net/

* Means that the track car has done part or all of the step.  Other numbers have come from research and other maxima.org members that have kindly donated their numbers.

Specs/Weight from a 1996 Nissan Maxima (These weights are without fluids):

• GLE 2982lb (extra weight items include the moonroof, climate control, automatic, dual power seats, BOSE, heavier wheels)
• GXE 2886lb (bare bones 5 speed)
• SE 2895lb (bare bones 5 speed)

Stage 1: (Still an everyday car.)

• Aftermarket y-pipe (15lbs)*
• UR or RVM UDP (3lbs)
• Aftermarket Cat-back (5-10lbs)*
• Remove Carpeting, cardboard, and everything else in trunk (6lbs)*
• Remove Plate Under Steering Wheel. (2lbs)*
• Remove support bar behind glove box. (2lbs)*
• Remove plate behind back seat (6lbs)*
• Remove Sound deadening under hood. (2lbs)*
• Remove handles on ceiling (1lb)*
• Miscellaneous bolts due to removing things. (2lbs)*
• Aftermarket Cat (2lbs)*
• Lighter rim/tire combo (I have not personally fulfilled this with my 18”s, but it really does help.) (Varies)
• Aluminum Flywheel (12lbs)*
• Swap stock seat for ultra light racing seat (32lbs each/64lbs total)
• Swap out hood for CF hood (29lbs)
• Change body to CF (Bumpers, fenders) (Fiberglass Bumper 5-10lbs , Fiberglass Fender 12-18lbs)
• Ground Control Coilovers (34lbs)*
• Floor mats (Can switch to diamond plated and still save (3lbs) or remove for (10lbs)
• Switch from glass headlights to plastic (95/96-97-99) (4lbs)
• Stock Fog lights (6lbs)*
• Lighter Battery (Varies)
• Replace Stock antenna with aftermarket(2lbs) (Get rid of antenna all together 4.5lbs)*
• Fast Brakes Kit (Those with at least 16” rims) (32lbs)

Total Savings of Stage 1: 229lbs-+274.5lbs

Stage 2: (Even more, maybe for track use.)

• Remove Visors (3lbs)*
• Remove rear view mirror
• Underbody Plastics (Total of 15lbs, to include under engine and in fender wells)*
• All non-essential hoses air boxes and other things Removed from engine (Net weight of 10lbs)*
• Trunk arms (Things that hold up trunk when open) (2lbs)*
• Extra bar in front bumper (97-99)
• Windshield wipers (2lbs w/out motor 7lbs w/ motor)
• Side view mirrors (5lbs)
• Owners Manual (1lb)
• Headrests (3lbs)
• Underbody hitches (4lbs)
• Brake dust shields (3lbs)
• Remove Jack (4lbs)*
• Remove Metal piece that holds jack (2lbs)*
• Remove Spare Tire (May be included in stage one, if not afraid of flat tires.) (28lbs)*
• Remove Heat Shielding for exhaust system (8lbs)*
• Remove Sound Deadening under carpet (aka tar) (So far removed 13lbs)*
• Remove Back seat (30lbs)*
• Remove Passenger Seat (48lbs)*
• Remove interior panels (per panel 3-4lbs)*
• Remove ceiling (7lbs)*
• Remove Carpet (12lbs)*
• Remove Unnecessary dash pieces (approx 2lbs but could be more)*
• Remove AC (~33lbs)*
• Remove Power steering (Papasmurf does not recommend doing this one)
• Remove all seat belts accept for driver (10lbs)*
• Swap out steering wheel for aftermarket (3lbs)*
• Remove airbags (May be illegal.) (Just driver side total of 12lbs w/ passenger 26lbs)*
• Remove e-brake and all components
• Remove Stereo, speakers and all sound components. (approx. for factory 18lbs)
• Remove power windows and locks.
• Cruise Control System (1lb)*
• Remove Rear Heating Ducts (3lbs)*
• Replace Gas Tank with Aluminum Fuel Cell (Weight reduction will be different depending on size of tank)
• Replace sunroof with solid plexiglass roof (Will weigh less than even cars without sunroofs)
• Cutout unneeded metal
• Cutout spare tire well and replace over with sheet metal

Total Savings of Stage 2: 294lbs-317+lbs *Will be much more once all the items’ weights are included.

Total Savings of both stages: 523lbs-591.5+lbs *Will be much more once all the items’ weights are included.

Things to Remember:

• Gas in tank (6lbs/gallon)
• Water in windshield reservoir (8.3lbs/gallon)

Special thanks to ptatohed, Papasmurf, Dave B, and Nealoc187. 

Screen Prints (Courtesy of ajcool2)