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One question...why? Posted by mike saun [Email] (more from mike saun) on Tue, 10 Feb 2004 05:46:41

In Reply to: carbon fiber hoods, john, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 04:55:26 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

John,
I'm sure you make or distribute a fine product, but what's the total weight reduction, 10, maybe 20 pounds? I'd rather reduce my car's gross vehicle weight by going on a diet.

And let's say you've shaved 20 pounds off the front of the car -- why not get rid of 20 more by taking out the massive bass cabinet and amplifier from the trunk, or deleting the rest of the ICE, or tossing the rear seat, or leaving the spare tire at home.

The only use for a lightened front end would be to reduce the unsprung weight and to marginally affect handling, if at all. That same $500 buys an ECU upgrade, or a full set of Konis, or front and rear anti-sway bars, or new rubber on four wheels -- any of which does more for the car than a bit of ricer bling-bling.

Am I wrong on this? I'd definitely like to know...

/end rant

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Posts in this Thread:

carbon fiber hoods, john, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 04:55:26
- Please make more stuff for my Saab, Andre, Wed, 11 Feb 2004 05:54:57
  - I agree with you, Andre...., mike saun, Wed, 11 Feb 2004 08:06:38
- can I get a 3' tall CNC aluminum whale tail, too? n/m, jesse_c, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 10:20:11
  - Re: can I get a 3' tall CNC aluminum whale tail, too? n/m, Andy L, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:14:15
- One question...why?, mike saun, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 05:46:41 <-- Viewing This Message
  - Rice Rice Baby..., Batman, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:26:58
  - I like them for the looks, nickR, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 07:35:46
  - Re: mike saun, john, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 06:54:22
    - On second thought, maybe this is what Saab needs...., mike saun, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 07:16:38
      - Re: On second thought, maybe this is what Saab needs...., Andy L, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 08:54:28
        It's a matter of taste.., VincentD, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 15:57:45
        This is not what Saab needs, Bob Falfa, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 10:40:14
        Re: This is not what Saab needs, Andy L, Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:13:23

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