The factory one looks pretty damn heavy. I'm wondering if any company makes tubular replacements because I've never seen any. I know it'd be expensive, but I'd like to see what's out there.

 

I have never seen one either And I have no idea if anyone makes them. I figure I can add some numbers to this thread. I just weighed the engine bay rear cross member out of my 96 Accord the other day because I though that it looked heavy as well. It only weighs 22lbs. So there maybe a little bit of weight that could be elevated with a tube frame. I'm not sure how much you would be able to shed though.

 

Have you thought about way know one makes one ?

NHRA rule book doesn't allow it.

Any class car that allows a full cage doesn't use one.


Anybody else have any thoughts ?

I have one sitting in one of the sheds, I'd guess 40-50lbs.


Just saw the second post. That light?

 

Lot's of us don't care about classes or rules. I'll buy/install whatever makes me faster. It's bizarre that tubular k-members are so popular with the rest of the car world, but it's never mentioned in the Honda scene. Tubular f-body k-members are only $500. Maybe fabricators don't want to put in the time to build one with such a slim profit margin.

And just looking at my k-member (ek chassis), it looks more like 50lbs than 20. I could be wrong though. I'd love to see some more weights posted. If they really are only 20lbs, I can see why nobody makes aftermarket replacements.

 

According to my bathroom scale, my old EG subframe weighs 29 lbs. No motor mount, Integra stiffener, or steering rack

 

Actually, somebody used to make one, but they went out of business for some reason.. I want to say it was a shop that Dr. Charles was involved with, Area 51 Fabrications in CA, but I could be wrong..