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Old 01-01-2015, 12:17 AM
Skippy Skippy is offline
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Fortunately, limp-wrist options like A/C and side airbombs are easy enough to remove. One could probably also replace the passenger seat with a non-adjustable racing seat.

Can't do much about the thicker tub, but a different seat, no explosives, and no A/C would likely be good for 100 lb, maybe 150 lb.
True enough, but why should I have to buy a bunch of parts which I then have to spend time removing as opposed to them never being installed in the first place?

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Time to get rid of antiquated franchise laws (give the parasitic dealership owners 6 feet of rope and instructions on how to tie a slip knot as compensation). Then allow factory ordering of any vehicle configuration, financing arranged online if needed, delivered to one's door by auto rack.
Excellent idea. However the dealers and their lobbyists are already fighting that.
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