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Old 01-19-2012, 01:19 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Any good places to get lightweight wheels cheap ?


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Old 01-19-2012, 01:34 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Any good places to get lightweight wheels cheap ?
Lightweight and cheap is typically a contradiction in terms. You can usually find quality, lightweight rims on Craig's List for a reasonable price, but they will be used. Expect to pay almost double for those rims new.
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Old 01-19-2012, 11:43 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Lose the passenger seat. Mine has been out of my CRX for like 4 yrs. now.
Delete or downsize the outside mirrors.
Most of all, if your accelerator pedal has a light touch to it; practice driving in your socks.
The sensitivity increase w finesse w your right foot will more than make up for chucking
more weight beyond this point!
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Old 01-20-2012, 12:07 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Any good places to get lightweight wheels cheap ?
Use WheelWeights.net - Database of Wheel Weights to ID wheels you might be able to apply and then craig's list for the buy. If you look at my garage description of my car you'll find my weight reduction info. My biggest gains were rear seats, AC, and wheels. Good luck.


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Black and Green will be rebuilt over decades as parts die--until it becomes a different car. Goal is only 60-70 mpg at posted speeds. I'm not trying for highest possible mileage.

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