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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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Carbon Fibor Engine Cover Weight?
Does anyone know the exact weight of the carbon fiber engine cover? For shipping purposes.

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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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50 kg
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by X44-DMS
Thanxx
Not sure if you're aware of this, but 50kg = 110lbs

Good luck with that.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by X44-DMS
Does anyone know the exact weight of the carbon fiber engine cover? For shipping purposes.

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It depends on the manufacturer; some are lighter than others.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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you mean the like 2lb plastic engine cover? if that was carbon fiber, wouldn't it be less then 2lbs?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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I hope its just for looks... The weight savings is negligible.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by alfy28
50 kg
hahah this made me laugh, nice and simple
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wait, engine cover or hood?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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wait, engine cover or hood?
or troll?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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or troll?
it seemed like a legit question, just not very specific.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Renesis07
it seemed like a legit question, just not very specific.
Until he was told that it weighed as much as Jessica Biel and said "thanxx"
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