DC5 Type S Weight Reduction

[didz]

yes but weight and sussy is different.

[matt]

Go for an ADR-approved CF hood first.

do these exist?

[jeffske]

Go for an ADR-approved CF hood first. Nice weight savings there. Also, take out your A/C compressor and condensor if you don't need it.

i thought CF hoods were illegal? because they dont absorb impact and crumple like metal

[didz]

i thought CF hoods were illegal? because they dont absorb impact and crumple like metal

Probably right but i see heaps of cars with them that dont get pulled up!. (my friends civic in particular!

[EL_DC5]

what is the reason you want 8.5/9inch wide wheels? i'd be looking more 17x7.5/8inch max

you obviously are reducing weight to enhance performance, by putting huge 18/19's on your car, it will only make your performance worse

I want more traction, Type S has no LSD, get wicked wheel spin, S has got more power but less traction, Stupid Honda

[EL_DC5]

No mate, the sound deadening is all on the floor underneath the carpet. The boot also has sound deadening. There is not much point spending the effort removing it if all you save is about 8-10kg. You're better off in just taking the spare tyre out (which might be illegal in some states). Go for an ADR-approved CF hood first. Nice weight savings there. Also, take out your A/C compressor and condensor if you don't need it.

I thought but correct me if im wrong, that the integras has aluminum hoods like the WRXs.

[EL_DC5]

Redbook info on AU ITR http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au...p?key=HOND04CI

AU ITS http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au...p?key=HOND06AI

[aaronng]

i thought CF hoods were illegal? because they dont absorb impact and crumple like metal

Illegal if they are not ADR approved.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...70#post1041970

[aaronng]

I thought but correct me if im wrong, that the integras has aluminum hoods like the WRXs.

I might be wrong. How heavy is your hood? Can you hold it up using 1 finger without pain?

[EL_DC5]

I might be wrong. How heavy is your hood? Can you hold it up using 1 finger without pain?

yes without pain

[matt]

they defintaley arent aluminimum, go pick up a bonnet of an evo then youll know what alloy feels like.
first time i opened my mates evo bonnet it felt like i nearly threw the thing over the car lol.

[Tofu]

I want more traction, Type S has no LSD, get wicked wheel spin, S has got more power but less traction, Stupid Honda

LSD does not give you straight line traction i thought...??
LSD are for limiting wheel spin entering and exiting corners...right?