 Why are our cars so heavy? |
 Dec 29, 2017 - 7:19 PM
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They're small, fwd with a small engine, and aren't exactly 'luxury' so what is all the weight from? Similar year civics, with four doors, are lighter!
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Dec 31, 2017 - 11:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '13 From Missourah Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Also the head is aluminum but the block is cast iron. And then you have things like airbags, anti-lock brake system.
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95chameleonGT Why are our cars so heavy? Dec 29, 2017 - 7:19 PM
Box They're not that heavy, the ST is around 2,400... Dec 29, 2017 - 9:09 PM richee3 The answer can be summed up in one word: quality. ... Dec 29, 2017 - 9:11 PM njccmd2002 car is made out of metal, and its heavier than cot... Dec 30, 2017 - 2:14 AM 1994Celica You think 2600ib is heavy? The **** you smoking? W... Dec 30, 2017 - 12:31 PM Box The Civic Si was actually a bit heavier than the C... Dec 30, 2017 - 3:11 PM bryanf 94 ST hardtop hatch with GT brakes, 7gc wheels, Me... Dec 30, 2017 - 8:46 PM block If you can push your car, it's light. Pushed ... Dec 31, 2017 - 1:09 PM Box At least you're safe in the Celica though, the... Dec 31, 2017 - 3:49 PM block Not a Honda guy so not sure what was added. My BI... Dec 31, 2017 - 6:48 PM
Box QUOTE (block @ Dec 31, 2017 - 5:48 P... Jan 1, 2018 - 2:10 AM BonzaiCelica Integra Type R = 2425 lbs. Japanese Spec
Celica S... Jan 1, 2018 - 3:21 AM Box The American market Type R was 2,600 pounds, it mu... Jan 1, 2018 - 3:12 PM trdproven then our hoods are steel not aluminum unless you h... Jan 2, 2018 - 10:12 PM |
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