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Hey guys, Does anybody know of someone that has OEM replacement direct fitment no modification needed carbon fiber body parts for an 09 Touring? I am just looking to see

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Old 03-21-2015, 09:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey guys,

Does anybody know of someone that has OEM replacement direct fitment no modification needed carbon fiber body parts for an 09 Touring? I am just looking to see how much overall weight I can cut down on.
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Anything that is not dry carbon, will weigh the same or more than stock parts.
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100lbs shedded weight = ~0.1sec improvement in 0-60mph so i read.

i suppose handling and braking would be more detectable.
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100lbs shedded weight = ~0.1sec improvement in 0-60mph so i read.

i suppose handling and braking would be more detectable.
I believe its a 10th in the 1/4. Cause you know, we all live a 1/4 mile at a time.
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I believe its a 10th in the 1/4. Cause you know, we all live a 1/4 mile at a time.
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but im pretty sure i read 0-60mph time..
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