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Jenko_Sport
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Fun fun fun
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its louder + only on the track
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do it
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Technically yes, its less weight

But don't expect to win race wars yo
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He's not asking, he's telling
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I thought it was better if you just put the back seats down
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It only gives you the illusion! The weight you've lost is probably less than half a tank of fuel! Only way wieght loos will make a noticeable difference if you go mad!
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It's not an illusion.

Less weight = more speed. fact.

The stuff in the back end weighs a fair amount all together...
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Yes Robin but it's not a noticeable difference in reality, maybe .1 of a second over a 1/4 miles? Possibly .25
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Good point, I forgot everything is measured in 1/4 miles.
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all the stuff in the rear will surely wiegh less than an average human?

so the difference will be hardly anything in my opinion
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also i cant understand why some people strip the rear then put a fooking great heavy roll cage in
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roll cage stops the car flexing in the corners.
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Good point, I forgot everything is measured in 1/4 miles.


haha
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It stiffens up the chassis which means even more fun.
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
roll cage stops the car flexing in the corners.


yes i know but some people say" ive lightened my car...then says its alot quiker 0-60. how can this be if they've added more wieght than standard?
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How much do you think a half cage weighs?

It's less than the stuff which was in there to start with.
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They aren't made of scaffolding poles mate...
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Broster/jr's cages weigh 20kg at the most.

I think jr will probably know the exact weight as he's a geek.
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Good point, I forgot everything is measured in 1/4 miles.


I'm not saying it is, but it's a good way of measuring what difference taking a rear bench and a few bits of plastic make, and imo it will make fuck all difference.
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quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Good point, I forgot everything is measured in 1/4 miles.


I'm not saying it is, but it's a good way of measuring what difference taking a rear bench and a few bits of plastic make, and imo it will make fuck all difference.
People do drive the car round corneres too. There is more to a car than how quick it goes up Santa Pod, how much BHP and how uch torque it has. Are you sure you aren't a 12 year old boy?
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My car was substantially better round corners with less weight in the back.

Go and put 2 bags of cement in the back of your 106 and report back.
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin

I think jr will probably know the exact weight as he's a geek.


Coming from anyone else i would probably of laughed.
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Or simply just try driving the car with 3 people in it, or 4 if you are daring.

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