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kelly270
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diamond in the rough????
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Reply #45 on:
August 08, 2010, 01:34:00 PM »
I guess from the sounds of it, I don't?? I was thinking of placing it directly over the rear wheels, along with relocating the battery, for better wieght distibution. Then, you know, maybe, aluminum lug nuts to shave some wieght...
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Rocketman
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91 BPT AWD Capri & 1991 XR2
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August 08, 2010, 01:56:00 PM »
Honestly you really won't get much better weight distribution with fuel tanks than you already have.
Key is to keep weight low (and also between the f/r wheels)...look at subaru and their flat boxer motors... putting a cell in the trunk puts the weight up higher. Getting it over the wheels will interfere with the softop
You might be able to 'balance' more by putting it behind the wheels but I dont think you'd see the benefits you are after.
All that aside, fuel cells/sytems are EXPENSIVE. I have $700 alone into my fuel system, and it just covers cell to pump... does not even replace the stock lines.
Also, I think the stock tank is a lot safer, but thats IMO
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1.8L Turbo All Wheel Drive Capri... the "GTXR2"
kelly270
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August 08, 2010, 03:32:00 PM »
cool. thanks matt! your opinion means an awful lot. I've been just thinking of different stuff to do, I always try to throw stuff by you guys! Still trying to figure out why no one has commented on my newest pictures, maybe cause I put 'em on the wrong forum spot, eh?? Or maybe everyone is so impressed they just are speachless?? God, i'm full of myself! By the way the big f#&*%in' banner on the front windshield sayz "MAXIMUM BOOST', Thanks and my apologies to corky bell.
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Rocketman
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August 08, 2010, 04:41:00 PM »
I can offer words of guidance... you do what you feel you need to do! Commented on your other thread-
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