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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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what is the weight differnance and how much could i expect to pay for one?
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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15-20.....I have seen them for 199 new...they went up about 75.00 this year do to aluminum prices
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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well 15-20lbs less rotational mass would be nice, is the 199 before or after they went up $75
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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i paid 160 for mine like 2 yrs ago
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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i paid 160 for mine like 2 yrs ago
do you like it....was it worth the money?
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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i needed new ujoints so i figured why not. anylittle bit helps. and suppose to be better for the vibrations
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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199 now....
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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this guy i know said he twisted two of them with his 93 cobra R that he road races. he said he just uses the stock one now and replaces the u joints often.
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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if so he has some bushing issues..it's not the d-shaft...
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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189.00 ..i will let you now when i break it



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