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06-29-2012, 10:26 AM
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At 5 year old, as a birthday present, my dad taught me to drive, his 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. It was so great, because all the stuff i had done on the Gran Turismo, was becoming real (well, at 5 yr old i just drive, not racing!). After a long time of this, about 12 year old, I did what the first time would be a Tôge racing, in my local mountain pass, the Montseny Mountain Pass. After that, my dad took me almost every Friday night in the roads, to perform my driving skills until the head said goodbye.
Now, with 15 year old (16 at November), i'm gonna build a rocket
Now, with 15 year old (16 at November), i'm gonna build a rocket
Crazy mechanical plans aside, dang. This guy is younger than me and has been driving for longer than I have.
06-29-2012, 10:34 AM
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06-29-2012, 10:50 AM
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06-29-2012, 12:46 PM
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06-29-2012, 01:52 PM
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This thread might give you some help:
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...ght-reduction/
And, yes, a turbo would be more power and less money.
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...ght-reduction/
And, yes, a turbo would be more power and less money.
06-29-2012, 02:34 PM
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Vehicle: MC + RD2 + AW11 + 944 = 4x Win
Yeah, the EG chassis is a featherweight to begin with. There is some weight that can be cut from a tib, but even the most extreme methods will yield 300lbs at best. That's including removal of all stock safety devices, CF single seat (assuming you pockets are as deep as your passion), full wire tuck, alum dash, aftermarket everything suspension wise and replacement of just about every body panel with CF. The EG on the other hand was designed for the purpose of being light and had weight added in the form of sound deadening, posh interior add on and exterior beautification. Two very VERY different situations. The EGs started life AS a 2000lb nimble economy car, the Tib was a ahower with look good as it's number one focus. On top of that the EG was designed before a lot of the safety regulations were what they were around the turn of the century. If it had brakes and seat belts you pretty much had a green light. Before long the international standard of "maybe I don't want to die in this thing" introduced crumple zones, beefed up bumpers, airbags and other safe-to-go-fast goodies.
Give it a shot, but don't expect miracles. Above all else have fun with it
06-30-2012, 11:06 AM
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