I was wondering about some ways to reduce it besides CF driveshaft, and coil overs. I guess propshafts can not be made of CF because of the amt of material needed. What brake set ups would work to really lower it , and could you guys kick me a few other ideas to get it down. TIA
Unsprung weight
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warmpancakes
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Re: Unsprung weight
how far are you willing to go? arp wheels studs are lighter then factory, what suspension do you have? steel wheels are lighter the factory, aluminum calipers (ssbc makes them) if you are running the aftermarket susp systems penske makes remote shocks that move alot of weight. dumoing the abs and swapping the hub to a non abs hub saves some (loss of exciter ring, dust shield and wiring)
how far are you willing to go? arp wheels studs are lighter then factory, what suspension do you have? steel wheels are lighter the factory, aluminum calipers (ssbc makes them) if you are running the aftermarket susp systems penske makes remote shocks that move alot of weight. dumoing the abs and swapping the hub to a non abs hub saves some (loss of exciter ring, dust shield and wiring)
Flyin Ryan
hated cuz he drives fords
Re: Unsprung weight
Seats are said to weigh in around 50lbs a peace, then there's the spare tire, jack carpet insulation, ac, abs, tailgate etc..
Seats are said to weigh in around 50lbs a peace, then there's the spare tire, jack carpet insulation, ac, abs, tailgate etc..
syclonekid43
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Re: Unsprung weight
glass hood and fenders. carbon fiber tailgate,gut the interior,move the battery to the back.remove the sway bar. im lookin at this as if you were gonna drag race it and keep it on the track not the road
glass hood and fenders. carbon fiber tailgate,gut the interior,move the battery to the back.remove the sway bar. im lookin at this as if you were gonna drag race it and keep it on the track not the road
Don W.
Stab it and steer it
Re: Unsprung weight
Seats are said to weigh in around 50lbs a peace, then there's the spare tire, jack carpet insulation, ac, abs, tailgate etc..
glass hood and fenders. carbon fiber tailgate,gut the interior,move the battery to the back.remove the sway bar.
All the above is "sprung" weight.
Not that it wouldn't help to remove/mod these.
Seats are said to weigh in around 50lbs a peace, then there's the spare tire, jack carpet insulation, ac, abs, tailgate etc..
glass hood and fenders. carbon fiber tailgate,gut the interior,move the battery to the back.remove the sway bar.
All the above is "sprung" weight.
warmpancakes
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Re: Unsprung weight
try the centerline forged series they weight nothing and are actually good for street.
try the centerline forged series they weight nothing and are actually good for street.
warmpancakes
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Re: Unsprung weight
Not all racing is done in straight lines.
Not all racing is done in straight lines.