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Old 02-21-2008, 11:33 PM
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Does anyone know how much it weighs?
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Including the front suspension? Its aluminum... probably 70 lbs tops.
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I think the new Z06 cradle is Magnesium, but still no weight numbers.
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Originally Posted by JoePZ28
Including the front suspension? Its aluminum... probably 70 lbs tops.
I'd be using the cradle, lower arms, and steering rack with it...
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My C6 cradle bare weighs at least 30lbs, prob closer to 40. I think a steel one can be lighter.

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Originally Posted by jmarsa
My C6 cradle bare weighs at least 30lbs, prob closer to 40. I think a steel one can be lighter.

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Based on some article I had read somewhere, that is about right... I think it said they saved 35% by going to mag, and either it gave the savings or the weight of the mag part. I calculated the aluminum part to be 35 lbs for the C6. Good to confirm.



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