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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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05 WW RS new trunk +

just took these today for those of you who want pics of the te37s for sale pm me




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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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how's fitment on that trunk? Any more rear shot? Looking good...
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Sorry, what's the point? The RS has a lightweight trunk lid to begin with - ~18lbs, IIRC. The C/F lids I've seen weigh ~16-18lbs, so the most you saved is 2 whole pounds of non-unsprung weight.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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looking good...i think those rims would look good on my EVO
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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haha yes they would when would you like to meet up?
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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also fjf when i weighed my trunk with the wing and no hatch or lock it weighed 52lbs
this weighs like 12-15 i put it on with one hand and i like the way it looks and got a killer deal on it
550$ shipped cant beat it for an evodave trunk
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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looks good, time for a cf hood?
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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also fjf when i weighed my trunk with the wing and no hatch or lock it weighed 52lbs
this weighs like 12-15 i put it on with one hand and i like the way it looks and got a killer deal on it
550$ shipped cant beat it for an evodave trunk
Why was there a wing on the RS?

I don't mean to sound rough. The nature of C/F is such that it offers strength, rigidity and lower weight. That is why it is often used in racing. When C/F is used in applications solely for the appearance of speed, it's the technical definition of the word poseur. To site an even worse example, when C/F overlays are glued onto existing parts, they actually add to the overall weight, defeating the purpose altogether.

All this said, if your original wing/lid did weigh 52lbs, then I can see why you replaced it.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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the cf hood got destroyed by grey hound still waiting for the reimbursement

there was a wing on my rs due to the previous owner it may have not even been a stock wing by the looks of it either way it def saved me weight as did my jic coilovers and volk te37 wheels im weighing my car tonight and will give you the exact weight so you can see i didnt do this for "poseur" reasons
but thanks for the comments

edit: just for fjf: the broken hood weighed in at 2lbs lighter then my stock hood but was done mainly for the appearance of speed because i like people to think my car is fast when in reality it is not

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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Just the fact that you reference the perception of others tells it all. I'm glad you're enjoying your car, even though you apparently cannot tell the difference between a stock wing and an aftermarket product. Given your ability to pay hundreds of dollars per pound of weight savings (ie. the hood), may I humbly suggest that you invest some of that discretionary income in advanced driver's ed. I guarantee that you'll be much faster than the cumulative effect of all the mods on your car. It won't make you or your car look any faster, though <grin>.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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very nice... GOSH I love white evos!
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Nice white evo Mot!!!!!!

I like the wheels too.

Still thinking of the wing?
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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The Evo is looking good Tommy! I like the trunk.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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well fjf i used to work for skip barber race school and have gone through many 3 day courses"those being the highest courses you can take" ive had my share of experience on the track get your facts right
im also SO glad you know SO much about cars that you can tell a stock wing from an aftermarket you must be so proud evom taught you something
i see it like this, some people like carbon fiber while others"yourself" like VWs
i dont see anything wrong with either well except maybe the vw thing
lets go back to your original statement of "whats the point" im feeling the exact same right now and everytime i see you posted your worthless comments in my thread so why dont you and your amazing driving skill and car fashion sense go ruin someone elses post
edit: how come you said nothing about my tail lights they dont make the car faster
thank you
p.s. anytime youd like to come to ct and participate in an autox to show how superior your metal trunk is to mine youre more than welcome

p.s.s i hate you

NOW BACK TO THE STRAIGHT COMMENTS

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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Sorry, what's the point? The RS has a lightweight trunk lid to begin with - ~18lbs, IIRC. The C/F lids I've seen weigh ~16-18lbs, so the most you saved is 2 whole pounds of non-unsprung weight.
what exactly is "non-unsprung weight"? I've heard of sprung or unsprung weight, but "non-unsprung" is a new one by me.
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