It's possible. But it's not like the car doesn't stop competently now. I couldn't really tell.

The thing that is bothering me is the amount of dust that this thing is generating.

I replaced the pads, the break fluid and the brake lines. Too many variables... I think I have better control, but it could be just in my mind.

If you really want to do it properly, you need to test in equivalent (and multiple diverse) conditions. I just did not have the resources to do it. I remember reading a test of braking ability in a german magazine, and the logistics involved were overwhelming.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by j2k:
[B]the stock wheels weigh 17.8 and 18.8 lbs, front and rear respectivly.

 

I've read on this board (or its forefather <s> ) that our wheels are cast and that Honda-Japan offers BBS forged wheels as factory option.

Barry

 

The stock S-2000 wheels which are five spock
in design is a cast wheel made by enkei.
(take out the wheel and look at the inner side of the wheel and you will see the enkei
marking)

The six-spoke version that we seen on some pictures are forged rim made by BBS for Honda as an option part for S-2000.

 

Thanks guys ! For clarifying....

 

Am I wrong or doesn't Spoon make light weight wishbones. I don't know if they are aluminum though.

Couple some light wishbones with forged wheels, lighter brake rotors, and maybe some lighter brake calipers and unspung weight will be much lower. This will help acceleration, braking, ride and handling.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Luis
[B]At low speeds the most important single factor controlling acceleration is the power to weight ratio.

In our case we have got 240HP for 1260kgs or 5.25 kgs per HP. If you take 10 kgs off your car you get 5.208333 Kgs per HP.

 

According to my calculations Scot an arm and a leg would probably only save around 15kg. For 80kg we're talking about the full torso, head and second arm and leg!

 

I added remote control servos to the steering, accelerator, clutch, brake and transmission - total weight 15.432 lbs. Now I don't have to be in the car to drive it and save about 180 lbs. right there. I can cruise around the neighborhood just by sitting on my front porch. If I need to go down town I can operate the remote from my wife's car.