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himbo · 03-28-2015, 05:47 PM

This is just a thought provoking question. I don't even know why it popped into my head the other day - but what do you guys think Toyota/Subaru could have done to lighten the car; barring any "exotic materials" like titanium or carbon fiber.

I started thinking that because I feel like the power mirror on the right hand side is a bit redundant because: a) you can adjust it from where you're sitting, and, b) once it's set, you're unlikely to change it's position.

Just curious what forum members are thinking. I know there are some engineers here too, so I think it's an interesting topic.

03-28-2015, 05:47 PM	#1
himbo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: Lightening Red BRZ Ltd. Location: North Jersey Mutha Luva!!! Posts: 226 Thanks: 67 Thanked 95 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just a thought... What could the factory have done to lighten then car? This is just a thought provoking question. I don't even know why it popped into my head the other day - but what do you guys think Toyota/Subaru could have done to lighten the car; barring any "exotic materials" like titanium or carbon fiber. I started thinking that because I feel like the power mirror on the right hand side is a bit redundant because: a) you can adjust it from where you're sitting, and, b) once it's set, you're unlikely to change it's position. Just curious what forum members are thinking. I know there are some engineers here too, so I think it's an interesting topic.