jimmyhackers
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between my xsi that been somewhat lightened and my new stock gti6. there was only 60kgs difference between the two.the xsi list is
bonnet carpet delete
lightweight dtm wing mirrors
removed rear passenger headrests
deleted rear wiper+motor
aircon condensor rad, pipework and tank removed
front foglights removed
normal sized battery replaced with an odysey pc680 (relocated to under passenger seat)
PAS front steel pipe replaced with tiny stainless u-bend
twin fan arrangement converted to single fan.
all the rust thats fallen off
all this made the xsi a grand total weight of 1160kgs
the stock gti6 came in at 1220kgs
the scales at my work place only go in 20kg incriments so the above is not super accurate by any means.
the xsi does handle a lot better in the corners compared to the gti. steering feels lighter and more connected too, less wallowy. just hasnt got the power, or the noise.
i figure i could get the same feeling but without the weightloss/butchery with a suspension upgrade. i have a cheap set of coilovers+topmounts+bearings ready to go but im not so sure if i should get something better.
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Posted 26th May 2024 at 21:29
