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May 15, 2008 | 10:21 AM

#19801

JedCranium

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From: Planet Earth

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEO_06GT

So according to the weight thread the spare tire weighs 25lbs and the
jack, tire iron and bolt that holds it down weigh 5lbs for a total of 30lbs. So assuming the tire inflator and foamie thing wight 5-8lbs were saving somewhere between 20-25lbs. Not bad considering the cost of other similar weigh saving mods.

I'm really tempted to get the BMR K-memba (charlie's voice) . $500 though for some weight savings though.

Cool that's one of the most cost effective weight saving yet! Last night I was looking at SSBC 8 piston aluminum calipers looky...

I like this finish.

More detailed info

I think these might be overkill if I leave the back brakes stock. Maybe a proportioning valve will fix that?

May 15, 2008 | 10:38 AM

#19802

StangMahn

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8 piston calipers?! talk about stop on a dime, and gettng change

May 15, 2008 | 10:38 AM

#19803

TacoBill

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From: SoCal

Quote:

Originally Posted by JedCranium

Last night I was looking at SSBC 8 piston aluminum calipers looky...

That looks cool!

That 8-piston should make the Roush do a stoppie!

May 15, 2008 | 10:38 AM

#19804

StangMahn

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i just noticed that at 1241pm eastern, all the POTR regulars are on: StangMahn, 89Trooper, FormerGmc, JedCranium, LEO_06GT, NYNY53, Ray Man, TacoBill
except habu, I think

May 15, 2008 | 10:43 AM

#19805

TacoBill

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Originally Posted by StangMahn

except habu, I think

.. and S-Fly and USMC George.

Last edited by TacoBill; May 15, 2008 at 10:58 AM. Reason: oops.. Rayman was on

May 15, 2008 | 10:46 AM

#19806

LEO_06GT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TacoBill

Any thoughts on what lessening the weight in the rear will do to your traction off the line? I'm guessing that you think it'll help?

K-memba.. look out! Brian, Leo may have some Prothanes for sale soon.

Actually they have a few different K-members some with motor mounts and some without.

Well I already ran with the trunk empty at Barona so If anything I'll have an extra 5-10lbs once I get the air inflator in their. So nope not really worried about that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JedCranium

Cool that's one of the most cost effective weight saving yet! Last night I was looking at SSBC 8 piston aluminum calipers looky...

I like this finish.

More detailed info

I think these might be overkill if I leave the back brakes stock. Maybe a proportioning valve will fix that?

Those look nice but If your going to spend the big bucks why not go with Brembo? Brembo on the caliper looks alot cooler than SSBC (Sounds like a phone company or something). JMO.

Last edited by LEO_06GT; May 15, 2008 at 11:03 AM.

May 15, 2008 | 10:57 AM

#19807

TacoBill

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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT

Those look nice but If your going to spend the big bucks why not go with Brembo? Brembo on the caliper looks alot cooler than SSBC (Sounds like a phone company or something). JMO.

Leo's all about the label.

(flame suit on)

May 15, 2008 | 11:12 AM

#19808

LEO_06GT

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Stock K-member Vs. BMR K-member.

20lb reduction

Last edited by LEO_06GT; May 15, 2008 at 11:18 AM.

May 15, 2008 | 11:16 AM

#19809

StangMahn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TacoBill

.. and S-Fly and USMC George.

oops, Im young, why is my memory so bad?? sry guys

or if you really wanna name drop it on brakes, go with baer, cuz that will also mean, you had to change rims to get them on, if I remember correctly

May 15, 2008 | 11:18 AM

#19810

89Trooper

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From: Central Florida

Another poll:

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=468161

Help!

May 15, 2008 | 11:19 AM

#19811

LEO_06GT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TacoBill

Leo's all about the label.

(flame suit on)

Look who's talking Mr. Billet LCA's, chrome valve covers, and polished Vortech.

Tom-I voted 2 & 4.

Last edited by LEO_06GT; May 15, 2008 at 11:22 AM.

May 15, 2008 | 11:30 AM

#19812

tom281

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Originally Posted by StangMahn

oops, Im young, why is my memory so bad?? sry guys

I guess I'm not a regular user.....

May 15, 2008 | 12:16 PM

#19813

TacoBill

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From: SoCal

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89Trooper

Another poll:

Voted. Don't take it the wrong way Tom, it's just that I'm spoiled with Ray's and Jed's pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEO_06GT

Look who's talking Mr. Billet LCA's, chrome valve covers, and polished Vortech.

Don't forget the allmighty MMR.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom281

I guess I'm not a regular user.....

I knew we forgot someone.

May 15, 2008 | 12:19 PM

#19814

TacoBill

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Iron Man: behind the scene pics

From our Boeing support group at Edwards AFB.
C-17 T1 used for the shoot.

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May 15, 2008 | 12:27 PM

#19815

89Trooper

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TacoBill

Voted. Don't take it the wrong way Tom, it's just that I'm spoiled with Ray's and Jed's pics.

yeah... not sure if I can, or how to do that with my camera. On pic #4, I didn't want the car centered, since the background is part of the picture. On the others, I could see how it would be neat to focus more on the car.