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Old 07-24-2013, 07:58 PM   #98
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Originally Posted by chanomatik View Post
I knew you'd come in with that technical stuff! Is your car a purpose-built race car for everyday use? Why not get an FR-S if you want to save on weight? Hood struts are negligible compared to the handicapped "performance" of 18" wheels that are wider. Get 16" wheels if you want to save on weight. Carbon fiber EVERYTHING!!!!!!

Choosing the hood prop over the strut for a non-track-spec car... is... well... I respect you so much... but... I still can't agree to it! GAH!
Lol yup. Like I said, "insignificant." The Supra and LFA weren't track-spec cars and I like the idea that I can make my car closer to the LFA in some ways. Plus I have to find ways to offset the weight added by my heavy-ish wheels somehow!
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