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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Weight?

How much do each of the items listed weigh?

+ Panhard Bar
+ Rear Lower Control Arm
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Weight?

i would guess 5lbs each? or did you need a precise answer? i think the aftermarket units would be a bit heavier.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Re: Weight?

I was hoping for a precise answer.. just trying to see how much bs aftermarket is saying.. i also ordered some replacement parts just to see...
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Weight?

i dont think the weight difference is very much. are you trying to reduce un-sprung weight?
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Re: Weight?

i'm trying to lose weight as much as possible but not making my car, a drag strip for 9 seconds or anything.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Weight?

what have you done to lose weight so far?
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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Re: Weight?

The stock panhard bar and the Hotchkis piece I'm running now seem to weigh about the same. The Hotchkis control arms are quite a bit heavier then the stockers. I don't think any of them make a difference you'd feel just from weight. The aftermarket pieces make a change you'll feel in handling and performance though.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Weight?

thats a good point. if a part is going to add weight but increase traction you will still be faster overall.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Re: Weight?

I'm looking at either losing weight or be able to keep the same weight. From what I have so far this is it:

Removed:
Rear Seats
AC (Condenser, evap, compressor, drip can "forgot the name")
Spare w/ Jack
Stock Air Cleaner

Added:
Wonderbar
AOE Air Cleaner


Looking To Do In Future:
Swap my steel cowl hood for a fiberglass cowl hood
Tub K-Member w/ A-Arm
Subframe Connector
4Pt Roll Cage

This car is a 1989 Camaro RS
Can't think of anything else at the moment
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
Re: Weight?

Try replacing the stock swaybars with the hollow bars from the GTA/IROC/Z28?
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