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Old 01-17-2007, 01:41 AM
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who here's taken theirs out? my car sits low, so i'm thinking about removing the extra weightto make my carride a little better. and i'm always looking for ways to accelerate a little faster, mabey this will help?
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Old 01-17-2007, 01:47 AM
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I always take mine out at the strip. Its a good way to shed between 30-40lbs out of the rear end!
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Old 01-17-2007, 01:51 AM
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when i take my rear tire out i get bad traction.
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Old 01-17-2007, 02:03 AM
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really weigh 30-40lbs?
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Old 01-17-2007, 02:10 AM
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really weigh 30-40lbs?

more like ten...it's not worth the time/effort, i'd rather have it there just in case i get a blow out going to or from the track
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