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Old 04-05-2010, 01:15 AM
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how many lbs did you lose off the front?
Old 04-05-2010, 02:03 AM
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Mike....you're a madman!
Old 04-05-2010, 06:23 AM
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looks great! lol when i did that with the c4s, my dad was less than enthusiastic about it, as, honestly, it wasnt "that" much weight. maybe 15 -20 lbs tops... but it makes sense if ur gutting the rest of the car, not so much when you have a full interior.
Old 04-05-2010, 06:31 PM
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Call me up and I'll bring over the sawzall...we'll get you down to whatever weight you want.

Cut a car in half with one when I was in high school.
Old 04-05-2010, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Holger B
Cut a car in half with one when I was in high school.
I had a teacher I wanted to do that to....
Old 04-05-2010, 07:34 PM
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^ I want to cut a few RL's in half too.
I'm not saying names...... HOLGER!!!! : ). Mike
Old 04-05-2010, 07:36 PM
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Yeah wouldn't mind using a saw to cut the rear seat area put a new firewall and make my 6 midengine : ). Mike
Old 04-05-2010, 07:45 PM
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Mikymu- didn't u order a voltphreak lw battery? Is your car parked outside : )? TL has some nice jackstands. For u get my optima red top : ). Mike
Old 04-05-2010, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ-GT
install a lot of carbon panels (engine lid, hood, fenders, bumpers). This is how Porsche made it with the 996 GT3 Cup.
Cup cars did not have carbon fenders or hood.
Old 04-05-2010, 11:53 PM
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I think hood is carbon fiber for the 6cup don't know bout fenders or I'm thinking 6rs has carbon hood. Mike



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