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My Lightweight SVX
there is something i wanna share with you guys concerning the exact weight of my SVX. There have been much said about lightweighing it, well this saturday i had the opportunity to take it to the Government's Car Checkup center (i dunno what you call it over there) to see if the car is suitable for road use (is there is nothing damaged in it... yeah they were checking my car!! hehe FUNNY).
The first thing they asked as usual: "What the Hell is that car?" . -it's a Subaru. "4WD?" -Yup "go to the 4X4 section then..." -OK the weight scale computer over there read: 1505 KG So i quickly thought of what was said about it in our forum.. Took my Cellphone, Calculator... and starting doing some math: I was like according to lbs, my car is 3315 lbs !!! Is that good? i still have to put some light seats and do my 6mt conversion!!! can i get to 3000lbs with that?
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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My '94 L supposedly weighs 3350 or so. But I have never actually had it weighed.
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over 200 lbs lost is a great thing thats one more fatty that can go in to make up to stock par.
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My first thought is that the scale might not be accurate. How often is it calibrated, I wonder?
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If he's replaced enough of the sheet metal with fiberglass, I could believe that it weighs 3315 lbs.
6MT won't save any weight. Its just as heavy as the stock auto.
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Yeah, I found that out when I went to the strip.
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and guys, i have replaced most of the body metal with fiberglass, for example i have removed the metal parts out from both the front and rear bumpers and replaced them with lightweight fiberglass... and you know about the hood... and i have emptied my trunk, no spare, no jack........
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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I am not that stupid you know!!!
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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the bumper thing is not a big deal. my father owns 2 vw fiberglass sand bugs made for the streets. one little bar on the front and back. just have pay more at attention to everyone witch is a good thing (more alert). witch could also be better than u thinking u are safe and sound with the bumpers. so how many fatties put it up to weight?
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At first i hesitated about even putting those metal bumpers underneath the fiber things, you know why? even though driving over here is not that regulated, I am "a professional rally driver" trained by the best over here. I can also drive a Six Wheeler (and licensed for it) as you breathe air... Plus, rarely over here accidents are deadly because our roads are not as wide as in the states... so the most damage one can make to my car is a light bump on my bumper causing it to break.. Sorry about the way i put it, seems i was bragging about myself, but what i just told you is a fact. I just strenghened a little bit the rear metal bar, just to be on the safe side from a stupid women trying to park behind me...
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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one word .......
"ouch" glad to know what you really think of women. |
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He didn't say all women just one(s) that try to park behind him.
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