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Removing torsion bars and Konis, replacing with coilovers
Seven30
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09-07-2010, 07:38 PM
Put my two 25.5mm torsion bars and two Konis (not M030) on the scale today, then two KW coilovers to find the weight savings: just under 9 lbs. total.
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09-07-2010, 10:20 PM
i went through this when i did mine too

did you remember to add in the perches, tender springs, couplers and compare shock weights?

in the end, it's probably a bit less savings, but it's there
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09-08-2010, 05:55 AM
Yes, the coilovers were complete including external canisters, ready to bolt in.
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09-08-2010, 09:40 AM
ok - i could have sworn it was less, but i went back and checked my data, and sure enough 9-10lbs
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