The weight savings thread
Aug 27, 2011, 05:31 PM
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Stock front "crash beam" and foam pad: 21.4 lbs
JDM EvoX front "crash beam": 14.8 lbs
Weight lost: 6.6 lbs
I was a little disappointed, as I was honestly hoping to lose closer to 10-15 lbs or so, but the stock piece is surprisingly light considering its steel construction. If anything, I now at least have the ability to add intercooler air ducting to the front bumper if I so desire and I also have the threaded mount to install a proper front tow hook if I want to.
I also ordered a rear "crash beam" but haven't had the chance to install it yet. I do know that the JDM beam weighs in at only 9.8 lbs on my scale, so I'll update with comparison when I finally do it.
JDM EvoX front "crash beam": 14.8 lbs
Weight lost: 6.6 lbs
I was a little disappointed, as I was honestly hoping to lose closer to 10-15 lbs or so, but the stock piece is surprisingly light considering its steel construction. If anything, I now at least have the ability to add intercooler air ducting to the front bumper if I so desire and I also have the threaded mount to install a proper front tow hook if I want to.
I also ordered a rear "crash beam" but haven't had the chance to install it yet. I do know that the JDM beam weighs in at only 9.8 lbs on my scale, so I'll update with comparison when I finally do it.
Jan 4, 2012, 01:57 PM
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Stock front "crash beam" and foam pad: 21.4 lbs
JDM EvoX front "crash beam": 14.8 lbs
Weight lost: 6.6 lbs
I was a little disappointed, as I was honestly hoping to lose closer to 10-15 lbs or so, but the stock piece is surprisingly light considering its steel construction. If anything, I now at least have the ability to add intercooler air ducting to the front bumper if I so desire and I also have the threaded mount to install a proper front tow hook if I want to.
I also ordered a rear "crash beam" but haven't had the chance to install it yet. I do know that the JDM beam weighs in at only 9.8 lbs on my scale, so I'll update with comparison when I finally do it.
JDM EvoX front "crash beam": 14.8 lbs
Weight lost: 6.6 lbs
I was a little disappointed, as I was honestly hoping to lose closer to 10-15 lbs or so, but the stock piece is surprisingly light considering its steel construction. If anything, I now at least have the ability to add intercooler air ducting to the front bumper if I so desire and I also have the threaded mount to install a proper front tow hook if I want to.
I also ordered a rear "crash beam" but haven't had the chance to install it yet. I do know that the JDM beam weighs in at only 9.8 lbs on my scale, so I'll update with comparison when I finally do it.
Just wondering where you ordered these parts
Jan 5, 2012, 05:58 AM
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For me, yes, they were not needed. If you remove the rear seats, you can see a couple of black,flat, metal panels on the floor of the car with anchor loops on them where you would attach a child safety seat or something of that nature. They come off after removing a couple of bolts. I'll see if I can dig them up in the garage and snap a pic, but I don't know how long that'll take to find it.
I ordered these straight through the Mitsu dealership. They don't show them in their inventory, or through their C.A.P.S. parts database, though. They'll have to contact someone who handles the overseas orders directly and they will be able to source the parts that way.
I ordered these straight through the Mitsu dealership. They don't show them in their inventory, or through their C.A.P.S. parts database, though. They'll have to contact someone who handles the overseas orders directly and they will be able to source the parts that way.
Jan 5, 2012, 11:07 AM
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Does anyone have a chart of Ralliart weight by model year?
I recall reading somewhere that the '11 is close to 100lbs lighter than my '09 model, and would love to know where the weight was removed
I recall reading somewhere that the '11 is close to 100lbs lighter than my '09 model, and would love to know where the weight was removed
Aug 22, 2012, 12:47 AM
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ah well i was just going off that i added the part # and it put it in my cart w the 6-10 day shipping or w/e. assumed that meant they were middlemanning it from japan. I never actually placed the order or talked to anyone. My bad if i did relay bad info.
Aug 23, 2012, 08:20 AM
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Your dealer will not be able to look it up in their C.A.P.S. program. They will have to contact the California (or Washington, I can't remember which) PDC directly and arrange for an international order using that part number. It can and has been done multiple times. Your dealership is just being lazy. Part should cost right around $225-275, iirc., depending on how much they decide to mark it up, of course.
Japanparts is a great source for many hard to find JDM items, but when it comes to authentic Mitsu parts, it will ALWAYS be cheaper to order through the dealership. Initial pricing may be slightly higher, but there should be NO additional shipping charges whatsoever.
Japanparts is a great source for many hard to find JDM items, but when it comes to authentic Mitsu parts, it will ALWAYS be cheaper to order through the dealership. Initial pricing may be slightly higher, but there should be NO additional shipping charges whatsoever.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/09...l#post10341658
Last edited by Fuego; Oct 26, 2012 at 06:59 AM.
