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Originally Posted by travisjb I'll post corner weights next couple weeks... previously at 3,250 with driver and safety gear and full tank of gas... Long-term goal is 3,100 with same...

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Old 06-13-2011, 04:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I'll post corner weights next couple weeks... previously at 3,250 with driver and safety gear and full tank of gas... Long-term goal is 3,100 with same... seems crazy, but we're taking it one pound at a time at this point
How much weight do you think you could gain by changing body parts to dry carbon fiber parts such as the hood, fenders, roof, etc...
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How much weight do you think you could gain by changing body parts to dry carbon fiber parts such as the hood, fenders, roof, etc...

your wallet will be very light.
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Yup. Good example: Varis semi-dry carbon hood, OEM replacement shape. 6 lbs lighter for $3.2k
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Yup. Good example: Varis semi-dry carbon hood, OEM replacement shape. 6 lbs lighter for $3.2k
6lbs is not worth 3.2k... unless of course you are rich, and building a real race car.
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6lbs is not worth 3.2k... unless of course you are rich, and building a real race car.
Would be cheaper to lose 6 lbs off your own body weight
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