Taking weight off the front end
7/19/11, 08:57 AM
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Taking weight off the front end
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Taking weight out of the front is one of the best things we can do to improve our cars. Let's list the components or ideas that will help us all accomplish this.
First up: Radiator Support from Steeda: http://www.steeda.com/store/2011-up-...r-support.html
Taking weight out of the front is one of the best things we can do to improve our cars. Let's list the components or ideas that will help us all accomplish this.
First up: Radiator Support from Steeda: http://www.steeda.com/store/2011-up-...r-support.html
7/19/11, 09:06 AM
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I know this isn't all off the front, but here's what I've got:
Enkei PF01 wheels/Nitto Tires:
Front 59 stock vs 42 - 17 lbs each x 2 = 34 lbs
Rear 60.5 stock vs 47.5 - 13 lbs each x 2 = 26 lbs
DBA 5000 front rotors 28 stock vs 20 - 8lbs each x 2 = 16 lbs
Corsa Extreme axle backs (pair) 56 lbs stock vs 24 lbs = 32 lbs.
Total weight savings so far is 108 lbs and 76 of that is rotating mass which gives a bigger benefit.
Enkei PF01 wheels/Nitto Tires:
Front 59 stock vs 42 - 17 lbs each x 2 = 34 lbs
Rear 60.5 stock vs 47.5 - 13 lbs each x 2 = 26 lbs
DBA 5000 front rotors 28 stock vs 20 - 8lbs each x 2 = 16 lbs
Corsa Extreme axle backs (pair) 56 lbs stock vs 24 lbs = 32 lbs.
Total weight savings so far is 108 lbs and 76 of that is rotating mass which gives a bigger benefit.
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7/19/11, 08:40 PM
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Carbon fiber hood, lighter bumper supports, brake rotors with aluminum hats. If you pull enough weight off, you may need adjustable coil-overs to adjust the cross-weights (does not help with F-R or L-R though).
While on this subject, did anyone put their Boss on scales to get the corner and cross-weights? Just curious to know what the factory cross-weights are.
While on this subject, did anyone put their Boss on scales to get the corner and cross-weights? Just curious to know what the factory cross-weights are.
7/19/11, 09:19 PM
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I know this isn't all off the front, but here's what I've got:
Enkei PF01 wheels/Nitto Tires:
Front 59 stock vs 42 - 17 lbs each x 2 = 34 lbs
Rear 60.5 stock vs 47.5 - 13 lbs each x 2 = 26 lbs
DBA 5000 front rotors 28 stock vs 20 - 8lbs each x 2 = 16 lbs
Corsa Extreme axle backs (pair) 56 lbs stock vs 24 lbs = 32 lbs.
Total weight savings so far is 108 lbs and 76 of that is rotating mass which gives a bigger benefit.
Enkei PF01 wheels/Nitto Tires:
Front 59 stock vs 42 - 17 lbs each x 2 = 34 lbs
Rear 60.5 stock vs 47.5 - 13 lbs each x 2 = 26 lbs
DBA 5000 front rotors 28 stock vs 20 - 8lbs each x 2 = 16 lbs
Corsa Extreme axle backs (pair) 56 lbs stock vs 24 lbs = 32 lbs.
Total weight savings so far is 108 lbs and 76 of that is rotating mass which gives a bigger benefit.
7/20/11, 07:30 AM
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Some good ideas here guys! If possible we should try and put $'s/lb savings. For example the radiator support in my first post would work out to about $20/lb saved. And yes, I guess I could reduce the size of my fuel tank for the s@x machine for free...
7/20/11, 10:55 AM
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7/20/11, 10:59 AM
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Carbon fiber hood, lighter bumper supports, brake rotors with aluminum hats. If you pull enough weight off, you may need adjustable coil-overs to adjust the cross-weights (does not help with F-R or L-R though).
While on this subject, did anyone put their Boss on scales to get the corner and cross-weights? Just curious to know what the factory cross-weights are.
While on this subject, did anyone put their Boss on scales to get the corner and cross-weights? Just curious to know what the factory cross-weights are.
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7/20/11, 08:12 PM
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7/21/11, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rmaginnis
Braking and acceleration yes. Handling no if you only remove weight from the front - it may be no worse, but it won't be any better.