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 Weight and its Distribution in the KE70 and AE71
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Mon, 25 April 2005 07:12
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Hi all,
Just looking at alternatives to the pricey AE86. I have read on these forums that the AE71 and KE70 chassis' are very similar to that of the AE86. Do the AE71 and KE70 feature near 50/50 weight distribution like the AE86?
Also, are the total weights of the AE71 and KE70 dramatically different to the AE86? What about chassis stiffness?
Thanks all!
DP
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: Weight and its Distribution in the KE70 and AE71
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Mon, 25 April 2005 07:18
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this has come up a few times.
im not 100% sure of the weight distribution, but i rekon its damn similar if not better.
I also feel that the chassis is stronger in the AE71/KE70 thanks to the lack of the gaping hole in the rear section of the car...
The floorpan of the AE71 and KE70 is virtually identical to an AE86, so virtually ANYTHING you can do to an AE86, you can do to the AE71 or KE70....
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Adelaide, SA
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May 2002
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Re: Weight and its Distribution in the KE70 and AE71
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Mon, 25 April 2005 07:20
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I dunno about stock weight distribution, but with a little time you can have that KE70 weighing in at a lot less - there is a fair bit that can be removed!! And installing some stronger rear dampers will make life on the dirt a lot of fun 
Just have some spare front steering and suspension parts handy.
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, WA
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May 2003
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Re: Weight and its Distribution in the KE70 and AE71
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Mon, 25 April 2005 07:21
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agree with witzl, sedan is stiffer
much the same as hardtop ae86
ke70/ae71 also 1/4 of the price
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St James, Perth
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Re: Weight and its Distribution in the KE70 and AE71
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Mon, 25 April 2005 07:27
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Excellent, this is exactly what i was hoping for. Thanks for the quick response all, its much appreciated.
Info like this just goes to show how much influence initial d has over people. 
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Re: Weight and its Distribution in the KE70 and AE71
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Mon, 25 April 2005 07:38
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you arent wrong my friend
if you need some info on 4age conversions into AE71... my member's ride thread has HEAPS. search for AE-71 in members rides
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St James, Perth
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June 2004
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Re: Weight and its Distribution in the KE70 and AE71
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Mon, 25 April 2005 07:52
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I will certainly do that. Thanks!
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