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How much weight saved w/ tubular A-arms and any other benefits?

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Old Sep 2, 2001 | 11:26 PM
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How much weight saved w/ tubular A-arms and any other benefits?

I heard they save 25 lbs. off the front end, this true? Also, are their any other benefits?

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Old Sep 3, 2001 | 07:11 AM
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that sounds like a lot to me, but it may be. with the tubular k member and control arm w/rack and pinion stearing you will save around 175 pounds.

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Old Sep 3, 2001 | 03:28 PM
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The major benifit of the weight savings is that it is unsprung weight. At least half of it. Now when you hit a bump the weight doesn't have as much force acting upon the springs allowing them to keep your tire planted to the road. Unsprung weight is a major advantage in a cars handeling.
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Old Sep 3, 2001 | 04:34 PM
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It would be cool if there was a "tubular k member and control arm w/rack and pinion steering that will save 175 pounds" and let you use 4thgen wheels and brakes.

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