fcuked

After searching i didn't find any information on this but does anybody know how much weight i'd be adding on with a 5 bolt conversion with the itr rims, on my DX hatch after swapping the front discs and rear drums and steelies. What's the diff in weight approx?


[Modified by 1.8 HB, 4:56 PM 10/8/2002]

Doctor CorteZ

any weight that you add is worth it in the benefits it will offer you

bigger brakes
stiffer bushings
newer parts

fcuked

I understand that but i need detail because weight is crucial in my case.

SkyeC

why is it so crucial?

fcuked

Because i am going N/A and weight matters. If i was to go with turbo or something where weight isn't as crucial i wouldn't care, but i have stripped a lot of things out of my car and i would hate to see the ITR 5 bolt make up all that weight. All my work out the window in a way.

owen_the_soyboy

bwwwuuuuuuuuuwaaaahahahahhaaaaaaaaa

"crucial in my case"

LOL....


really.

believe us when we tell you a 5 lug swap is all worth it if you are into any type of racing or driving OTHER THAN DRAGGING.

fcuked

Ok, we have that down, it's worth it, suspension/braking power, blah blah i understand that clearly. HOW ABOUT THE WEIGHT?

Doctor CorteZ

so when you have a fully built "NA" motor your car will stop itself?

if you wanna know the EXACT weight why dont you buy the parts and weigh them all before the install.

I myself have taken all the steps to lighten my car extensively , becasue a lighter car will handle better on the track (which is where it spends alot of its time) but not once did I even think about the weight I was adding when I put my larger brakes on or rear swaybar

you NEED brakes to stop.
it is weight you shouldnt be concerned with.

fcuked

You are right, and i totally agree. I am most likely going to go through with this as i am getting a great deal on the whole suspension...but there is nothing wrong with being curious.

SkyeC

If you're just dragging, don't bother. Stock set-up with good pads/fluid/rotors will slow you down just fine.

fcuked

That's the problem, IT'S not slowing me down just fine. These brakes scare me sometimes.

Doctor CorteZ

I really think you should upgrade the pads , flush the fluid and that will be all you need.

fcuked

Well, i am using OEM pads, the fluid was flushed twice already in attempt for better pedal feel I was wrong, after flushing the brake fluid (properly both times) in a 3 month interval i didn't seem to get the results i wanted. Either way it's time to upgrade, the front discs are not cutting these days. Also, after racing, for example, after 3 runs, one right after the other up to 170-180 km/h my brakes give up completely. They barely stop, i am assuming because of the heat. It's so bad that it feels like i DON'T have power brakes.

Doctor CorteZ

so upgrade the pads.
what fluid are you using ?

fcuked

Can't remember what fluid it was, bought it at a local automotive store. What are the best pads out there for the price? Hawk HP is good from what i hear, but kind of pricey.

Evs-One

why not just upgrade the fronts to GSR brakes, and the rear to 92-95 Si discs, or leave the drums. This should slow you down fine. I don't care what size rotor/caliper setup you have going. It's the pads that's doing the stopping.

Kamin

axxis ultimate brake pads are great.
mine stop hella quick (yes i said hella.)

Doctor CorteZ

Yep.

fcuked

Thanks a lot, you've been hella of a help.

Doctor CorteZ

pads will make the biggest difference.
especially upgrading from OEM.