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Old 06-21-2009, 03:24 AM
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1. Weight should always be a consideration regardless of the vehicles intended use, weight affects gas mileage, acceleration, braking and maneuvering.

2. 22LBS. is a lot to add to the weight of a vehicle whether the material be steel or aluminum because the material is not the factor here.
Does it really make that big of a difference unless you're racing the car??

Well, I guess I need to re-evaluate if I gain 10 pounds or something because it will affect my gas mileage and acceleration.
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