Did you know.....(rim stuff)

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Mar 29, 2003 | 03:13 AM

20th maxstyle

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Did you know.....(rim stuff)

For ever 1 lbs of rim you loose, It is like loosing 5-8 lbs off the body of the car. Just wanted to let you know what I heard. Anyone Disagree

Mar 29, 2003 | 06:19 AM

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For ever 1 lbs of rim you loose, It is like loosing 5-8 lbs off the body of the car. Just wanted to let you know what I heard. Anyone Disagree

how do you figure that?

Mar 29, 2003 | 07:13 AM

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for 4th gen maximas? how many pounds do you lose to equal 1 horsepower i don't know if i said that right

Mar 29, 2003 | 07:46 AM

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Re: Did you know.....(rim stuff)

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For ever 1 lbs of rim you loose, It is like loosing 5-8 lbs off the body of the car. Just wanted to let you know what I heard. Anyone Disagree

Actually its 3-1. 1 lb off the wheels is equal to 3 lbs off the body.

Also, 100 pounds = 1 tenth = 10 hp. So you can make 10 hp or lose 100 pounds off the car, both will have the same effect on your timeslip.

Weight off the rear of the car makes a much larger difference than weight off the front of the car so start loosing weight there first. (FWD cars only)

From the "FWD Drag Racing Weight Reduction Bible"