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01-18-2003, 09:55 AM

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CrashFactory

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i was told by some1 here that every 100lbs remove is .1 off yer 1/4 mile time now whether that's true or not, i dunno my car is still HEAVY

01-18-2003, 09:55 AM

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CrashFactory

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BTW anyone ever had the back glass changed with something lighter? it's gotta way a coupla hudred by itself....

01-18-2003, 12:03 PM

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re amemiya has a lexan rean window, fiberglass doors etc etc

mike

01-18-2003, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Jan 18 2003, 02:03 PM

re amemiya has a lexan rean window, fiberglass doors etc etc

mike

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01-18-2003, 10:45 PM

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i have also seen carbon fiber hoods for 2 gens too. but they are way too exspensive.

01-18-2003, 10:57 PM

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87RX7NA

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So, does the weight make that big of a difference?

01-18-2003, 11:01 PM

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get rid of your back rims and tires, run open axle cuts like 5 seconds off your 1/4

01-19-2003, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 87RX7NA' date='Jan 18 2003, 08:57 PM

So, does the weight make that big of a difference?

if you pull enough off yes it does. i doubt you would notice much under 80-100lbs though

mike

01-19-2003, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Jan 18 2003, 10:18 PM

if you pull enough off yes it does. i doubt you would notice much under 80-100lbs though

mike

You don't even feel the first 100lbs.But if you pull about 150-200 off what you usually drive with then you'll start to really notice it.

01-19-2003, 10:12 AM

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In that case, I'll start kicking my fat passengers out :bigthumg:

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