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Shedding a few pounds
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Shedding a few pounds
Time to lose some weight.. First step..new wheels. BTW, thanks to all the forum members and sponsors who helped me on my quest for lightweight wheels. The first picture is with my old wheels. The second & third are my new wheels.
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Weight Savings
Stock wheels vs HRE C21s
My stock wheels weighed 27.5 pounds and 28.8 pounds (F&R).
My HRE C21s weigh 18.6 pounds and 19 pounds (F&R).
Total weight savings thus far 37.4 pounds in unsprung weight..
Priceless
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My stock wheels weighed 27.5 pounds and 28.8 pounds (F&R).
My HRE C21s weigh 18.6 pounds and 19 pounds (F&R).
Total weight savings thus far 37.4 pounds in unsprung weight..
Priceless
More to come...
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I think the EVO brake rotors reduce unsprung weight too,
What is a good number as in dollars per pound?
evo rotor $2,000. / 40 Lbs. = $50.
Diets suck.
My bad 34 lbs.
http://www.evosport.com/product/prod...VO.BRK.M5K.R01
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I like the new wheels. I assume you did not add any additional weight with new wider/larger tires?
Also, I thought you already purchased the Evo Rotors........no? A must for anyone on a quest to reduce unsprung weight.
Also, I thought you already purchased the Evo Rotors........no? A must for anyone on a quest to reduce unsprung weight.
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Thanks..That is a huge compliment.. The shop that installed the wheels thought they were chrome as well. If you look at my old stock wheels side by side with the HREs you will notice that there is a tint of black in the chrome stock wheels whereas the HRE silver polish wheels have a brighter finish. Literally you have to look at the two side by side because it is close..
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HREs look great!!
I think the EVO brake rotors reduce unsprung weight too,
What is a good number as in dollars per pound?
evo rotor $2,000. / 40 Lbs. = $50.
Diets suck.
My bad 34 lbs.
http://www.evosport.com/product/prod...VO.BRK.M5K.R01
I think the EVO brake rotors reduce unsprung weight too,
What is a good number as in dollars per pound?
evo rotor $2,000. / 40 Lbs. = $50.
Diets suck.
My bad 34 lbs.
http://www.evosport.com/product/prod...VO.BRK.M5K.R01
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The stock ones were dipped in chrome. The HREs are just as shiny in the daylight.. Only someone who really knows the difference between chrome dipped and silver polish can tell..
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I think as we discussed in PM's those wheels are not only good on the eyes but great for performance, yours are that much lighter than mine!!
I think as we discussed in PM's those wheels are not only good on the eyes but great for performance, yours are that much lighter than mine!!
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Thanks for all the advise Vic. When I saw your wheels, the decision on what type to buy became a whole lot easier..
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