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thepolarfoxqx · 08-26-04, 06:21 AM

The convertible is what kills it. That said, there isn't a stiffer convertible build.

Period. The X-Bone chasis is heavy, but pays off. In hard top they could scrap the X-Bone and lose the soft top weight, toss some aluminum panels into the mix, i bet they could get down to say, 2,400, maybe 2,300 or lower yet even.

My bimmer, which is nicely larger weighs in at only 2,420 - with some stuff gutted, given, plus my 190lbs. But I have seats for 4 and a real interior - with things like a stereo not based on a disc-man. (the S2000 stereo is truly the worst since the days honda made civics without catalysts.

08-26-04, 06:21 AM	#23
thepolarfoxqx Join Date: 08-07-02 Location: Minneapolis, USA Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 10	The convertible is what kills it. That said, there isn't a stiffer convertible build. Period. The X-Bone chasis is heavy, but pays off. In hard top they could scrap the X-Bone and lose the soft top weight, toss some aluminum panels into the mix, i bet they could get down to say, 2,400, maybe 2,300 or lower yet even. My bimmer, which is nicely larger weighs in at only 2,420 - with some stuff gutted, given, plus my 190lbs. But I have seats for 4 and a real interior - with things like a stereo not based on a disc-man. (the S2000 stereo is truly the worst since the days honda made civics without catalysts. __________________ "The car is the closest we will ever come to creating something that is truly alive" -Sir William Lyons