How much does the a beta swap mess up the suspension?
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Vehicle: 2002 Hyundai Accent
How much does the a beta swap mess up the suspension?
Those of you who have done the beta swap, how did it mess up your suspension? Our suspensions are rated for a certain weight. By adding a beta engine and transmission, the car becomes heavier. Im sure the stock suspension takes a hit from this so what did you do to upgrade your springs and struts? Even aftermarket springs and struts are designed to handle a stock accents weight so im wondering how you all upgraded without any problems.
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What is the weight difference? Like 40lbs maybe? Just swap your battery for an Odyssey PC680 and you just cancelled it out.
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From: Lacey, WA
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Weight difference is 63 lbs. 317lbs vs 254lbs.
It's about the same weight difference as having a full tank of gas or a nearly empty tank. Makes way less difference than having a passenger does.
It's about the same weight difference as having a full tank of gas or a nearly empty tank. Makes way less difference than having a passenger does.
