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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 08:49 AM
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Ok nice that means it does away with the side supports too...hmm I may has a br mustache bar and aluminum side supports for sale in the future if I can get approval for this.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Ok nice that means it does away with the side supports too...hmm I may has a br mustache bar and aluminum side supports for sale in the future if I can get approval for this.
I had the solid dif mounts before I got the new version with bushings. The vibration noise with solid was unbearable. I would assume that rear sub frame would make for some serious vibration and in cabin noise.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by badev0
I removed both front brake caliper shields over the weekend while I was installing different wheel studs. Probably a little over a 1lb combined lol. Massive weight for Dan
We played frizby with them years ago. Not a great idea.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by evodan2004
I had the solid dif mounts before I got the new version with bushings. The vibration noise with solid was unbearable. I would assume that rear sub frame would make for some serious vibration and in cabin noise.
Eh noise is nothing when we are talking weight reduction lol plus I'm sure I could talk Marco into revising one so that I can press in bushings like in my aluminum side diff supports
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Marco will probably tell you to "hand in your man card" if you are complaining about noise

found some weight reduction on the frame in the rear, they are little perches where it would seem is the position to place the hoist points on. Remove with a 12 mm socket ( the weight was substantial)
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Good point lol
I cannot wait to get back to PA and tear my car apart...maybe I can get Dan to head out to the shootout a week early and tear my car apart/drink beer.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mullen
Good point lol
I cannot wait to get back to PA and tear my car apart...maybe I can get Dan to head out to the shootout a week early and tear my car apart/drink beer.
then you and dan can make a detour and stop at my house in michigan, to tear my vehicle down some more
In other news.. in the process of purchasing an aluminum 3 inch exhaust which weighs only 9 pounds ... Should save some weight when compared to my 3 inch JUN BL
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Someone help me find an 05-06' WW RS!!...If I can find one, I'll get it down to 27XXlbs with AC, factory stereo, etc!
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mullen
Good point lol
I cannot wait to get back to PA and tear my car apart...maybe I can get Dan to head out to the shootout a week early and tear my car apart/drink beer.
Originally Posted by antilag_200
then you and dan can make a detour and stop at my house in michigan, to tear my vehicle down some more
In other news.. in the process of purchasing an aluminum 3 inch exhaust which weighs only 9 pounds ... Should save some weight when compared to my 3 inch JUN BL
Don't tempt Dan, he is like a weight reduction gnome...he will show up to your house in the middle of the night...u will wake up the next morning and he will either be passed out on your garage floor with your car in pieces OR your car will magically be 100lbs+ lighter and not look any different, haha...
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by antilag_200
Marco will probably tell you to "hand in your man card" if you are complaining about noise

found some weight reduction on the frame in the rear, they are little perches where it would seem is the position to place the hoist points on. Remove with a 12 mm socket ( the weight was substantial)
I will have to look under the car and take a look at those Over 5lbs do you think?
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by antilag_200
found some weight reduction on the frame in the rear, they are little perches where it would seem is the position to place the hoist points on. Remove with a 12 mm socket ( the weight was substantial)
Originally Posted by badev0
I will have to look under the car and take a look at those Over 5lbs do you think?



I think what you are talking about Wayne, you can see removed in this picture, correct? The 2 red spots in the middle where there is no under coating? And I doubt those are 5 lbs...
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by badev0
I will have to look under the car and take a look at those Over 5lbs do you think?
not that much.. little over a pound each
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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Works for me
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 06MREvo
Don't tempt Dan, he is like a weight reduction gnome...he will show up to your house in the middle of the night...u will wake up the next morning and he will either be passed out on your garage floor with your car in pieces OR your car will magically be 100lbs+ lighter and not look any different, haha...
I'll take that offer from Dan and I will stop in Michigan to tear yours apart too, my buddy lives up there (cursedsm) si I'll have a place to stay.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Aluminum, hmm who's doing that?
I thought about making my own straight section out of aluminum for my buschur exhaust.
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