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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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Does anyone know if there are significant weight differences between the OEM glass EG headlights and the cheap plastic OE replacement headlights. I'm looking to knock a little more weight off of the race car if at all possible. Thanks.
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Senses Fail y0! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So you want to shave off 3 oz?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If that's the exact weight difference then yes. If it's more than that I'll be much happier.

I'm running out of cost effective weight reduction ideas at this point. About the only things left to do involve buying stupid expensive parts (Spoon Calipers and a titanium exhuast for example).
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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Just poop before you race, it'll shave more than headlights will.
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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get the jdm headlights .. way lighter .. but you're looking to spend 100+
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by taney &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but you're looking to spend 100+</TD></TR></TABLE>

Compared to the $1300 I'd be spending on Spoon calipers I think that they'll work.

Does anyone have any exact weight figures?
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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LOL! ****, sorry, i'm drunk! LOL! **** LOOL@!
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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drunk on honda-tech .. wow .. you must be bored!
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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Is there a rule at the track that states you must have a headlight?
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 05:23 AM
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You could race in a carbon fiber thong!!

That would shave some weight
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:21 AM
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Default Re: EG headlight weight differences? (Kendall)

I'm not sure of the exact weight difference. The JDM headlights are lighter because they cover is plastic as oppposed to glass.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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If you're at the point where you're switching out lighter headlights, you might as well get the MB fiberglass front end, Seibon CF doors, and lexan windows as well. And don't think of having a dashboard, that weighs like 30 ****** pounds!

And if youre doing all that, youd better have a roll cage and be at the track, because you gonna die on the street like that....
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:33 AM
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Jesus man. weight savings is cool and all, but this is just rediculous.. 1/2 a pound max???

like the guy said above... just take a **** before you track.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:43 AM
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Yes, in all honestly.. I highly doubt you're building a 'race car' with a fiberglass/carbon fiber body/etc. Stick with the OEM headlights, it's not going to make a noticeable difference.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:50 AM
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OMFG you guys are all retarded. Kendall is building a race car and therfore very concerned about weight.

If you have nothing constructive to add stay the **** out of the thread.

Kendall, I don't know the answer but i'll be happy to weigh my EG headlights for you tonight if you'd like.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:52 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OMFG you guys are all retarded. Kendall is building a race car and therfore very concerned about weight.

If you have nothing constructive to add stay the **** out of the thread.

Kendall, I don't know the answer but i'll be happy to weigh my EG headlights for you tonight if you'd like.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Then why not go with the MB fiberglass front end? Massive weight savings, no headlights.

The MB fiberglass hood (without supports) weighs 7lbs compared to the stock 36...
imagine what a whole front end would weigh compared to stock....
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:54 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OMFG you guys are all retarded. Kendall is building a race car and therfore very concerned about weight.

If you have nothing constructive to add stay the **** out of the thread.
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Amen.

Kendall what have you done thus far for weight reduction?

List it so I don't repeat stuff you've already done.
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