Shedding the weight... CF trunk & hood
Oct 2, 2006, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nils
I am seriously starting to save $$$ to a full rollcage, I really, really need it.
You = a lot more expensive to replace than anything else.
Safe driving
Oct 3, 2006, 08:19 AM
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After all the discussion about crash worthiness. Let get back to the thread title.
Mr Robi,
can a Gt spoiler be mounted to the rear cf trunk? I was unclear after reading through the whole thread. Thanks
Mr Robi,
can a Gt spoiler be mounted to the rear cf trunk? I was unclear after reading through the whole thread. Thanks
Oct 3, 2006, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Evolution
After all the discussion about crash worthiness. Let get back to the thread title.
Mr Robi,
can a Gt spoiler be mounted to the rear cf trunk? I was unclear after reading through the whole thread. Thanks
Mr Robi,
can a Gt spoiler be mounted to the rear cf trunk? I was unclear after reading through the whole thread. Thanks
Jul 13, 2007, 08:28 PM
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Cusco actually offers a lightweight alternative to the front crash beam now. It's supposed to give better airflow, lower weight, and improved stiffness over the stock bar. I have not seen this one states-side yet though (the photo is from Japan).
Jul 13, 2007, 08:41 PM
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and some gratuitous car-**** of the CF parts that started this debate 
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Long-term use feedback:
.Long-term use feedback:
- hood fits great
- hood pins fit great, but needed some tweaking of the hood catch (slotting the bolt holes)
- hood pins hardware is not rust-proof (fixed it with clear nail polish)
- trunk fits great
- trunk will deform if you put trunk springs on it (even the no wing RS low tension version). I ground down the RS springs until they barely hold the trunk up when open, but the trunk still flexes a little. Also flexes if you push on the wing (straight back), causing the angle of attack on the wing to change slightly. This is a *small* flex, but with a bigger (or taller) wing than stock it may be more noticeable. The flex is in the connection between the trunk hinges and the lid. I haven't tracked the car since, so I can't say how much it changes the behavior of the car (if at all). A set of CF trunk hinges with a larger interface area would be sweet (and save more weight by removing the stock hinges).
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Jul 14, 2007, 02:33 AM
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and some gratuitous car-**** of the CF parts that started this debate .
Long-term use feedback:
.Long-term use feedback:
- hood fits great
- hood pins fit great, but needed some tweaking of the hood catch (slotting the bolt holes)
- hood pins hardware is not rust-proof (fixed it with clear nail polish)
- trunk fits great
- trunk will deform if you put trunk springs on it (even the no wing RS low tension version). I ground down the RS springs until they barely hold the trunk up when open, but the trunk still flexes a little. Also flexes if you push on the wing (straight back), causing the angle of attack on the wing to change slightly. This is a *small* flex, but with a bigger (or taller) wing than stock it may be more noticeable. The flex is in the connection between the trunk hinges and the lid. I haven't tracked the car since, so I can't say how much it changes the behavior of the car (if at all). A set of CF trunk hinges with a larger interface area would be sweet (and save more weight by removing the stock hinges).
Jul 17, 2007, 02:13 PM
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Jul 17, 2007, 05:31 PM
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You can't really shed that much weight from an EVO with carbon fiber hood and trunk. To really save weight you need a full set of carbon fiber DOORS without side braces. But don't get broadsided. 