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Old 21-04-2005, 12:54 AM
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Default Carbon Prop On A Cossie?
Anyone done this yet?
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Old 21-04-2005, 04:26 AM
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Looked into getting one when I had my EsCos. Initially I looked at modding a Skyline one but that was a no-no so I got some quotes to have one made and the best price was £1400 with a 6 week delivery time.

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Old 21-04-2005, 08:59 AM
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but why?
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Old 21-04-2005, 09:10 AM
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been playing gram turismo again lol.

as for "why" as carbon is a lot lighter then steel, would it not have a big difference in rotational weight than a std prop?
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Old 21-04-2005, 09:12 AM
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less weight = less torque?
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Old 21-04-2005, 09:17 AM
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Im no expert, but wouldnt it have the same effect as a lightened flywheel?
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a lightend flywheel will have a massive effect on roatation forces than a lightened prop.

will spin up quicker, but no engine braking, and as graceland said will loose some torque.

all depends on what the car is, whats its going to be used for etc
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