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MetroMPG · 01-30-2008, 12:19 AM

Woo, Miata!

BTW - 72v worth of floodies is probably at the edge of GVWR limits for most small cars, and about the limit you can get away with before absolutely needing a suspension upgrade (stiffer springs), at least in a Metro.

01-30-2008, 12:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
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