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Old 12-30-2005 | 10:57 PM
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Old 12-31-2005 | 12:21 AM
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this thread made me laugh..haha
Old 12-31-2005 | 12:27 AM
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^^^ me too
Old 12-31-2005 | 01:01 AM
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.. wow you guys are so pesimistic... and Mugatu .. you're the biggest jerk off I've "virtually" come across. I hope thats not you in your avatar, or else you'd be one ugly ************ - and i'd feel bad for you

As far as your gay *** posts, that's pretty much all you ******* do.

1,492 posts and counting, of complete BULL ****. All you do rain on peoples parades, and tell them to use the search button. How about you do your ******* homework and help the guy out? If you can't manage to do that, **** OFF!
Old 12-31-2005 | 01:06 AM
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bart = banned?

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Old 12-31-2005 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Bart!
.. wow you guys are so pesimistic... and Mugatu .. you're the biggest jerk off I've "virtually" come across. I hope thats not you in your avatar, or else you'd be one ugly ************ - and i'd feel bad for you

As far as your gay *** posts, that's pretty much all you ******* do.

1,492 posts and counting, of complete BULL ****. All you do rain on peoples parades, and tell them to use the search button. How about you do your ******* homework and help the guy out? If you can't manage to do that, **** OFF!
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bart = banned?

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Old 12-31-2005 | 01:20 AM
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Old 12-31-2005 | 01:32 AM
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I love it

Old 12-31-2005 | 01:44 AM
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Are you worried about just weight or getting rid of the sunroof completely? Just keep roof rigidity in mind though if you are really after handling performance. A few pounds off the roof means significant lower centre of gravity.
Old 12-31-2005 | 01:52 AM
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somebody should photoshop a pic of bart writing "i will not diss on magatu" on a chalkboard
Old 12-31-2005 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by yiksing
Are you worried about just weight or getting rid of the sunroof completely? Just keep roof rigidity in mind though if you are really after handling performance. A few pounds off the roof means significant lower centre of gravity.
Good point.. he might be right, but 20 lb's right from center wouldn't do much considering some of the fat ***** that drive rx-8's.
Old 12-31-2005 | 01:55 AM
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Old 12-31-2005 | 02:13 AM
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I am so proud of this thread.

Bart is saying what we all think and dont type. You have a good heart, Bart! Thank you. But...Relax. It's all good.

I love Mugatu's posts. He keeps us grounded.

I will just say that weight is weight (even if it is 20# or 10#) and weight = bad.
Old 12-31-2005 | 02:14 AM
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bart got his time of the month or something??? wow like repoters will say, ill love to see what mugatu has to say about this. i mean people get shot in NY for less than that. he even dissin fat people. lol **** tell me your location ill make sure we take care of your fat issues...
Old 12-31-2005 | 05:03 AM
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Okay this is a....strange post to say the least.

Do you really track the car that much to be so concerned over a few pounds on your sunroof...furthermore, why didn't you buy a sports package?
Old 12-31-2005 | 12:30 PM
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next time i go to the track im gonna race naked commando style, my 3-4 pounds of clothing will surely make me #1.
Old 12-31-2005 | 12:34 PM
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Yes this has really morphed into a alternate reality post.

Yes, I am concerned with weight. Why would I do this if i wasnt? my goal is 2800 curb. I think that is a very aggressive goal, but achivable with some serious work (seats, ppf, wheels, make the back seats removable by a latch, nix the carpet in the trunk, single outlet exhaust, tubular header (which I have), midpipe (have), I dont listen to the radio much except for traffic and news so maybe nix all but one speaker (that is a little harsh), cf or al trunk lid. That totals by my calcs to about 150 lbs. Definitely worth it.

I was going for a sports package and not a gt, but I got a huge deal on a car with EVERYTHING. If I ever resell it will boost my resale value. Besides, I wanted a sunroof.

Why does everyone question my intentions? This is my car, not yours. If I want to experiment and make a trackworthy car more trackable, what is the difference? I am not sure I understand the resistance to this idea.
Old 12-31-2005 | 02:46 PM
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Why does everyone question my intentions? This is my car, not yours. If I want to experiment and make a trackworthy car more trackable, what is the difference? I am not sure I understand the resistance to this idea.
Get used to it... Alot of people with alot of hate and time to waste here.

I liked your original idea, that's why i read your thread, but it's been quickly turned into a stupid war of opinions. Thanks to all the people who have nothing better to do than diss anybody who wants to try something.

Let us know if you have new developments, I too would be interested in a cf sunroof.
Old 12-31-2005 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ReZ-8
Get used to it... Alot of people with alot of hate and time to waste here.

I liked your original idea, that's why i read your thread, but it's been quickly turned into a stupid war of opinions. Thanks to all the people who have nothing better to do than diss anybody who wants to try something.

Let us know if you have new developments, I too would be interested in a cf sunroof.
Sad to say but its true. I also think its a cool idea. It would be usefull for someone who is into serious weight saving, not to mention its kind of a conversation piece for you and the track guys.
Old 12-31-2005 | 03:33 PM
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I think people scoff because it is a minor weight reduction. But all weight reductions on this car are minor (unless you have the GT package, and dump the heavy *** seats). Get 10 or 15 of them and you might shave ahundred pounds, without affecting amenities at all. Nothing to scoff at there... It's funny how many of the scoffers would be interested in a mod that adds 5 horsepower (eg an intake) though.
Old 12-31-2005 | 07:39 PM
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he got a good idea make the unroof CF, that thin is supper heavy, but thats is if you remove the motor too and make it manual open/close. i think he should just make a carbon fiber body like they did on the old RX7s. its just that some people take **** personal. not bodys fault....(BART)...lol Jkin. whatever carbonrx8, when you done you gonna post how good your times are and they gonna be kissin your *** thats all.
Old 12-31-2005 | 08:34 PM
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so why not carbon fiber the original glass,either inside or out?
Old 12-31-2005 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bart!
.. wow you guys are so pesimistic... and Mugatu .. you're the biggest jerk off I've "virtually" come across. I hope thats not you in your avatar, or else you'd be one ugly ************ - and i'd feel bad for you

As far as your gay *** posts, that's pretty much all you ******* do.

1,492 posts and counting, of complete BULL ****. All you do rain on peoples parades, and tell them to use the search button. How about you do your ******* homework and help the guy out? If you can't manage to do that, **** OFF!
that was awesome.

i see you like the word '****'. that is wonderful. you managed to use this wonderful word as an adjective, adverb, noun, and even a verb. i imagine you are popular with the ladies with talent like that.

also, i find it very very amusing that this is the second time you have asked if that is me in my avatar. well, this shows how sheltered you are that you don't know who will ferrell is. what a pity, you poor poor man.

keep up the great work. i shall keep an eye out for your glorious posts in the new year.
Old 01-01-2006 | 01:31 AM
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