S2000 weight savings.
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From: SoCal
Originally posted by Mike Schuster
I was surprised also.
Factory S02 205/225 23.3/26.1lbs
Michelin Cup 225/245 20.5/21.4lbs
Factory 5-spoke (cast Enkei) wheels 17.8/18.8lbs
JDM 6-spoke (forged BBS) wheels 13.2/14.2lbs
On my scale the savings was about 8lbs per front, 9lbs per rear.
I was surprised also.
Factory S02 205/225 23.3/26.1lbs
Michelin Cup 225/245 20.5/21.4lbs
Factory 5-spoke (cast Enkei) wheels 17.8/18.8lbs
JDM 6-spoke (forged BBS) wheels 13.2/14.2lbs
On my scale the savings was about 8lbs per front, 9lbs per rear.
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From: Toronto
Originally posted by Mike Schuster
I am guessing that it's a wash. The Kumho's and Cup's seem to be similar in performance.
On the exhaust, I've decided to cut the stock exhaust in front of the y-split and weld in a flange so that I can reinstall when necessary. I found a shop that will do the work later this week. I figure that this should save more than 40lbs. Also, I'm sure the radio won't be audible
so I figure I'll get rid of those heavy speakers for a few pounds more.
I am guessing that it's a wash. The Kumho's and Cup's seem to be similar in performance.
On the exhaust, I've decided to cut the stock exhaust in front of the y-split and weld in a flange so that I can reinstall when necessary. I found a shop that will do the work later this week. I figure that this should save more than 40lbs. Also, I'm sure the radio won't be audible
so I figure I'll get rid of those heavy speakers for a few pounds more.
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From: Tuscaloosa
Here are some light weight add ons that I use:
Spoon titanium radiator stays----grams
15 lb battery with a nylon battery strap-----------------14 -15 lbs
Comptech under car frame brace ( front and back)--3 lbs
Blue light weight water pump pulley-------1 lb
I have a shop that will make me some large titanium frame bolts but they are just too expensive for the weight savings.
I run a total of about 101 lbs lighter than stock but will get the Pinnacle brake system.
Spoon titanium radiator stays----grams
15 lb battery with a nylon battery strap-----------------14 -15 lbs
Comptech under car frame brace ( front and back)--3 lbs
Blue light weight water pump pulley-------1 lb
I have a shop that will make me some large titanium frame bolts but they are just too expensive for the weight savings.
I run a total of about 101 lbs lighter than stock but will get the Pinnacle brake system.
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From: CA
My shop did the exhaust cut today. 40lbs off plus a sports car sound for $75. So the total loss is now 198lbs. Actually I think it is more due to the Ohlins but I forgot to weight them first before the installation.
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From: SoCal
Originally posted by Mike Schuster
My shop did the exhaust cut today. 40lbs off plus a sports car sound for $75.
My shop did the exhaust cut today. 40lbs off plus a sports car sound for $75.
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From: CA
Originally posted by Rick
Your ohlins may not be lighter than your stock shocks.
What kind of Ohlins do you have?
Your ohlins may not be lighter than your stock shocks.
What kind of Ohlins do you have?
Type 46UR:
