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Old 08-16-2011, 09:37 PM
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Re: Upgraded Brakes
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Originally Posted by RedKiwiSVX View Post
Excuse my ignorance, but what is 5mt?
5 speed manual transmission.
It weighs about 100 pounds (45.45kg) less than an automatic transmission.
Anything that you do to lighten your car will help both the braking, and the accelleretion.
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