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Old September 4th 2002, 00:44
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weight savings???

If I were to run carbon fiber rear fenders & rear decklid how much weight savings would I see over stock components?
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Old September 5th 2002, 08:25
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Don't know, my guess would be about 12 to 15 Lbs.
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Old September 5th 2002, 20:14
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thanks Joe

I really want to shave some weight off the rear of the car & keep the car as stock as possible (weight that is) in the front to give the car a little more even weight distribution.
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