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Originally Posted by Knives Damn, 30 lbs. Definitely have to look into getting a two-piece rotor. I assume the drilled weighs less than 19 lbs slotted rotors? negligibly less.

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Old 04-07-2010, 11:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Damn, 30 lbs. Definitely have to look into getting a two-piece rotor.

I assume the drilled weighs less than 19 lbs slotted rotors?
negligibly less.
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Old 04-07-2010, 01:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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negligibly less.
Figured it would be. Was assuming a little under a pound less per rotor.
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Some stuff that I weighed, used a bathroom scale, may be off by a pound or so.
bc br coilovers 54 lbs / stock 55 lbs
HR springs 31 lbs / stock 17 lbs
ichiba 20mm ver 2 spacers almost 2 lbs
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Damn, 30 lbs. Definitely have to look into getting a two-piece rotor.
Here is your best solution...

http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspen...brake-kit.html


These are single-handedly the best weight reduction you can make to these cars. The weight loss is both rotational and un-sprung. These rotors are the equivalent of removing about 200-220+ lbs of static weight from your car!!
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Here is your best solution...

http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspen...brake-kit.html


These are single-handedly the best weight reduction you can make to these cars. The weight loss is both rotational and un-sprung. These rotors are the equivalent of removing about 200-220+ lbs of static weight from your car!!
Just a quick tech Q: Are your brakes identical in dimensions other than weight to the Akebono Sport brakes? Thanks.
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FYI. My nismo 370z OEM suspension came in today and I put it on the scale

Front Spring/Damper Assembly = 13.0 lbs
Rear Spring+ Rear Damper Assembly = 10.8lbs

I'm going to take off the stock and weight that in the next few days.
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Just a quick tech Q: Are your brakes identical in dimensions other than weight to the Akebono Sport brakes? Thanks.
Our light weight, full floating, two piece front rotors are the same overall general dimensions as the OEM Akebono's are. The rear is the same as well overall except for being slightly wider than the rear OEM Akebono's (which helps drastically in dispersing heat).
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How much does the KW V3 suspension weigh?
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How much does the KW V3 suspension weigh?
KW V3 coilovers are too cool to be weighed, chuck Norris will drop kick your bathroom scale.
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^Awesome line lol, I ask cus I'm planning on buying them & was wondering what the weight difference was vs. the stock suspension?
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i had 2nd, 4th and the reverse gears removed.... reduced weight by about 8-10 lbs. I regret removing the reverse a bit, but im getting used to putting it in neutral, opening the door and pushing with my foot, so its not so bad
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i had 2nd, 4th and the reverse gears removed.... reduced weight by about 8-10 lbs. I regret removing the reverse a bit, but im getting used to putting it in neutral, opening the door and pushing with my foot, so its not so bad
Smart! But you kept 6th? doh
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Smart! But you kept 6th? doh
its the only way i can impress my friends with the civics....without the 6th gear, im just like them
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Guys, what do you think is lighter, the hotckis sways or stillen sway bars?? I know that hotchkis say that the sway bars are hollow and lightweight, but I some comments saying that the hotchkis sways bars are heavier than the stillen sway bars and stock sways
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