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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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how many of you have weighed your turbo's?

what are they as standard?

is there much difference between s1 and s2?
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Mines heavy as fook I should think.

Have taken a few bits out that weren't needed, but have added a cage and the MTX gearbox is around 20kg heavier I think.

What's your weigh Gus?
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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no idea as yet

as you say i have removed loads but then have wled in cage, huge brakes etc etc

just looking for a bench mark really

obviously i wont tell you what it weighs with me in
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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mine weighs shed loads, rs2k engine is like having a tank under your bonnet!
great in a staright line as there is a lot less wheelspin..........doesnt like corners much though.
according to carfolio a s2's kerb weight is 1080kg 2381lb
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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no idea on mine, but mk2 orions weigh less than an s2. yes really, i know you all dont believe me

however i've added the leather seats to mine which weigh an absolute tonne plus theres the two subs in the boot, along with the essential turbo tools and spares required for everyday running.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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1044kg with me in it
i weigh 88kg
mostly as it is now but only had half cage and sunroof
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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914kg without me in it!
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Standard out the factory is 980kg according to the owners manual.Mine with a full tank of fuel weighs 880kg.Regards,Micky
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Mine was 915kg.

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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Cool, so mine might be sub 1000kg after all then.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Micky
Standard out the factory is 980kg according to the owners manual.Mine with a full tank of fuel weighs 880kg.Regards,Micky
I knew i remembered reading that somewhere, is that with a full tank or drained of all fluids do you think lol
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944kg with a full tank and nobody in it.
I made no significant effort at weight loss whilst building it...
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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what have you done to achieve your weight?
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