1st Gen F Body front suspension weights and its effect on performance

[alnoe]

I have a '67 RS/SS with the stock subframe, stock upper and lower control arms with Del Alum bushings, 1st design Stielow spindles with bearing pack assemblies, and c5 brakes. I am going to keep the stock subframe (The DSE piece is really nice, but my current one is welded in-maybe this will be a 2013 or 2014 upgrade), and I want to keep the existing spindle/brake package.

So, in looking at control arms, I have been looking at basically every manufacturer. My main question is weight. If I can save 5-10 pounds by going with brand "A" vs. Brand "B" will the weight savings be more important than any improvements in the camber gain?


Also, I have been looking at a coil over/shock assembly to replace the current factory style coil springs and Koni Red shocks I run. Same as above, is it worth the $500 to upgrade to a lighter coil over/shock assembly (assume the shock valving is equal, etc.) so that I can save 5-10#?

Once I decide what to run, I am going to weight everything and see how much wegiht it really does save-should be interesting.

Thanks in advance.



Al