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Old 05-26-2010, 06:47 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ShadeTreeMech View Post
Namely believing GM would do something to a car that would increase costs but give a marginal increase in economy?
Increased cost to build the car = 0.

Increased costs in warranties and repairs and volume of customer complaints due to bottoming out damage = substantial.

I wouldn't sell a lowered car to the public either unless I could get them to sign a damage waiver.

Believe me, GM knows EXACTLY how much lowering/rake it takes to improve aero... waaaay more than Eibach does.
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