Yes, The crash beam aka bumper support.

 

I think I would be worried bout the effect that would have if you were involved in even a minor accident ( unless these are race only).

 

If I were DD my evo for the 30lbs the crash beams would be in the car.

I have owned many wrecked evos bought from auctions and you wouldnt believe what a 30mph accident will do to one. The bumper beam helps alot.

But that is just my .02 cents

 

First, My car is NOT my DD.

Second, the "crash beam" are NOTHING more then "bumper supports"

They are only rated to 5mph and are only they to save insurance companies money. In minor fender benders, it makes it so insance companies have to pay less to fix the car.

All JDM and EDM and other market EVOs do NOT have the "crash beam". They are a US only item and only on the car because of US insurance companies. They have NOTHING to do with safety.

 

LOL. When I bought it, the interior was basically gutted. I actually put everything back in.

Even though its not my DD, I do drive it a good amount on the street and I dont like/want to have it gutted.

 

I got mine down to 2960 without me and 3140 with me in it, no interior, IX MR.

 

About the crash beams - yes they are rated to 5mph (which is when most rear endings occur), but they still help at whatever speed.

Yes it's for insurance companies to save a little money - but don't forget that they WON'T insure you if they find out you don't have it on

 

what is the point of losing 200lbs and missing and going through a bunch of stuff? Maybe a tenth quicker ET ?

 

if iam gonna drag race mine car only, i would remove all 4 doors, hoods, trunk, bumpers. I might go down to 1800lbs.

 

Weight reduction helps everything. A lighter car accelerates faster, stops quicker and handles better. It even increases your MPG (Not that I care about MPG).

 

Your first statement, I some what agree, that they may help a lil in all crashes. But also, like I said, every other market doesnt have them, only US. That kinda says something important to me.

And yes, insurance companies will deny full coverage claims if you have the "crash beams" removed. My EVO only has liability insurance (Legal requirement in CA) on it, as it a fun/project/track car. Like I said, my EVO is not my DD. I do drive it on the street some times though.

Regardless, I DONT RECOMMEND OR SUPPORT REMOVAL OF YOUR "CRASH BEAMS". DO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

 

wow i really thought the RS' came outa the factory right around the 3000lb mark
so the reason for no ABS, no radio/speakers, no power windows/locks, no wing etc etc is more for a savings cost standpoint then a weight savings?? or both

 

i think mitsubishi made the RS evo are rediculous. I mean 30k $ without AC, RAdio and power windows. These parts combined weigh at around : radio ,speakers=20lbs, power windows= 20lbs, air condition, condenser= 30lbs. , No rear wing= 20lbs, Total of around 90lbs.
Wow, 90lbs lighter than reg. evo , might run lil' quicker,

 

Only '04 had the option for A/C. '05/'06 had A/C.

 

Actually all RSs (04-06) came with AC as a standard feature.