weight and ratio question.

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ELITEBB127108
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hey guys.....im not sure about this but i think i heard someone saying that taking out the rear seats on a 91 fastback can dramatically decrease the weight on the vehicle....but if you do that, wouldnt the weight ratio of the front to rear change? im guessing the fastback is almost a 50/50 but...what do i know...anyways...i was just curious about this..


barrigas14
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no...the rear seats wiegh like 20lbs. the weight ratio isn't 50/50...maybe 40/50

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twofourzeroSX
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barrigas14 wrote: the weight ratio isn't 50/50...maybe 40/50


You mean 40/60 don't you?

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the stock ratio is closer to 55/45. It's not as bad as a 60/40, but not a 50/50

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you probably wouldnt be able to notice the difference in weight distribution. IMO, a 150lb passenger would have a bigger effect.

ELITEBB127108
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ah ha...ic....i thought so too...well..thanks...


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