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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:27 AM
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I'm going to take a look at those rollers today and see what i can do. Also i might get a mini battery. I would like to take my spire tire out but i already know i will need it and a can of fix a flat won't do the job.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 05:41 AM
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how much does a cf trunk weigh compared to the stock with oz wing?

I would say if you dont have a wing on a cf trunk you will save between 15-20 pounds. I think I weighed the stock trunk and we guessed around a 10 pound savings on the trunk.

I would say I have a lot of cf. (hood,trunk,wing,grill) among other parts that arnt as helpfull in weight. I didnt notice a difference with my butt dyno.

I read on here by removing the trunk carpet you can save over 10 pounds!?! Plus, dont just get a smaller battery. Move the smaller battery you get to the trunk to better balance the car.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 05:53 AM
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Yeah that was my plan to move to Battery to the trunk.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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I'm not trying to strip my whole car down i'm just trying to reblance the weight due to the weight i have added such as the Amp and subs, Strut Bars, ect... So i was thinking if i could knock off 30 - 50 pounds they car weight would reblance it's self.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:03 AM
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Yeah. I guess to do that without really ripping stuff out would be to go the carbon route. It is a little pricey but you get looks out of it as well.

Another thing you could do is get light weight racing seats. That may save you quite a bit. Mabey a lighter steering wheel (evo wheel mabey).
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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where can you get evo steering wheels from? cos i want one. mainly just for looks
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:11 AM
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where can you get evo steering wheels from? cos i want one. mainly just for looks

Ive seen them in the for sale forum on here. You could also try the stealership but that price will be outrageous. mabey a junk yard as well.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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ok i will keep an eye out on the forum.

there arent many evos around my area so i doubt i will find one in the junk yard. And the stealership....well i dont want to have to sell a lung for one. lol


thanks
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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if your not takin it to the track than just look at things like those rollers, i dunno how to take em off though. find things that wont effect practicallity. otherwise you will only end up putting them back on later after a few weeks of not being able to do stuff, like pick your friends up. lol
Crypto, those rollers are a synch. It is just a matter of removing four total nuts, just don't let them fall on your head. All you need is the right size socket (I can't remember what size) and a wrench. 5min tops and your done.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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does anyone even know what they are for? lol
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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does anyone even know what they are for? lol
I dont know for sure, I know foriegn cars often have things like that on the front of the car for shipping purposes, sometimes they are D-rings or tow hooks, but for all I know this car was made in the U.S. I have had mine off for over a year, no problems and they are damn heavy, like 15lbs each, possibly more.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 08:07 AM
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Go_Lancer_GO is selling an Evo steering wheel w/ airbag .
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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This article is based on a Civic, but it gives you the ideas. Lots of parts and a good idea at how much HP you'll regain. The cars weigh about the same, too.

Look here. (yeah, it's Import Tuner, but a scale doesn't lie. And neither does math.)
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 09:08 AM
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Go_Lancer_GO is selling an Evo steering wheel w/ airbag .

you know how much?
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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you know how much?
Its like $355.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=215005
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