Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

dropping weight with suspension??

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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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So Im looking to shave a bit of weight off of my EG, and it seems some light weight LCA's could help out. But Im wondering if anyone makes after market UCA's, and other light weight suspension mods that I could replace over the heavy factory pieces.

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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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LCA's dont affect weight in the least.
Removing sound deadening tar, replacing panels with carbon fiber and gutting the interior reduces weight.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Default Re: dropping weight with suspension?? (Creepsjr)

you made 2 posts almost asking the same question in a span of a minute!! GOOD JOB stock LCA weigh about 4lbs a side!! aftermarket.. 2lbs a side. there are about 100000 other/better ways to shave weight.. and do some research!
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Creepsjr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So Im looking to shave a bit of weight off of my EG, and it seems some light weight LCA's could help out. But Im wondering if anyone makes after market UCA's, and other light weight suspension mods that I could replace over the heavy factory pieces.

Thanks! </TD></TR></TABLE>

well, first off, LCA's aren't really going to save you that much weight. if you want to put your car on a diet you can study this link: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=693678


as for parts, there are numerous of companies that sell UCA's for the fronts, not really sure if they are lighter than oem, but doesn't hurt to do some reaserch.

i do know that omni has a set of front LCA's that claim to be lighter than stock, but he want $400 just for the pair. i really don't think $400 is worth 2-3lbs.

and of coarse, there is good old exercise. don't really know your body weight, but that too can play a major factor.
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