300 pounds in a trunk.....
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300 pounds in a trunk.....
If some one had 300 pounds in there trunk due to a system is that holding a tl back? Also if they took the 300 pounds out will they gas be better
#3
Your car has to work harder, thus using more gas! In the, put your tl on a diet thread, they recommend you don't fill your tank up all the way to full cause it adds extra weight, but this is only for the hardcard TL racers.
#4
Did you even think about that question before you asked it? Why do you think they need huge semi trucks to pull a trailor with a heavy payload on it. Of course 300 lbs is going to slow you down and decrease economy. Its just simple physics.
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#8
Well, this has been beat to a dead horse quickly, but yes... it does make a difference. Honestly, though... the TL is not a hardcore race car, so if the system will make you happy, just put it in there. If you don't like it, you can take it back out.
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I'd have to agree with that! The 100 lbs = 1 hp formula implies that doubling the weight of the vehicle would only cost the equivalent of about 38 horsepower?!
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#23
Safety Car
dude i cant tell you...i have about 200lbs and the car lags....i took the box out to glass the sides n make it all nice on the inside of the trunk. i took the car for a rip around the block i almost didnt put the box back in.... it was haulin ass more so than with the box in the trunk
#25
I'm lost..
I just removed the spare tire and tools out of the trunk. Won't notice a diff but just knowing I've done something to lighten the vehicle somewhat makes it worth it. If that makes sense? Sorta..
add the UR Crank Pulley and CAI and I'm golden
add the UR Crank Pulley and CAI and I'm golden
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You'll notice a difference when you're unable to change a flat
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#29
Throws off the handle a lot (IMO), esp around sharp turns
#30
Burning Brakes
idk about that. today i had 500 extra pounds with me (3 passengers in the back seat) and it felt like i was pulling a trailer. it felt way more than just a 5hp loss. more like a 50 hp loss.
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I'm lost..
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