i was reading through Dean Andersons weight listings (thanks for making the list Dean
) and i saw that the front and rear bumpers have foam supports that weigh 4 and 6 pounds respectively.
i realize 10 pounds isnt a whole lot of weight, but why haul it around if you dont have to, and it would get rid of a bit of weight off the ends of the car, which in theory should bring the center of mass just a hair closer to center. (not that youd ever notice with the small amounts)
anyways, my question is, how essential is that foam?
can you remove it without distorting the shape of the bumper?
will it make the bumper cover fragile and prone to damage if someone nudges it, or leans on it?
thanks in advance.
barry
i realize 10 pounds isnt a whole lot of weight, but why haul it around if you dont have to, and it would get rid of a bit of weight off the ends of the car, which in theory should bring the center of mass just a hair closer to center. (not that youd ever notice with the small amounts)
anyways, my question is, how essential is that foam?
can you remove it without distorting the shape of the bumper?
will it make the bumper cover fragile and prone to damage if someone nudges it, or leans on it?
thanks in advance.
barry