Embarrassing question
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Instructor
Joined: May 2005
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From: West Branch MI
Embarrassing question
Hello again all....lot's of time on my hands now that I'm laid off. Of course, no money to spend, but that's the breaks when you're a college student, I suppose.
My question is regarding the "max. vehicle weight". I'm a big guy, 6'4" and about 325#. My g/f is 6' and about 180#. According to the sticker on the door we are WAY too heavy for our '80. It lists a max. weight of aroud 450#. Any comments, other than providing links to Jenny Craig?
Will this added weight truly negatively affect the car? When I upgrade the springs front/rear should I get a heavier set? Should I use air shocks from a Mack semi?
My question is regarding the "max. vehicle weight". I'm a big guy, 6'4" and about 325#. My g/f is 6' and about 180#. According to the sticker on the door we are WAY too heavy for our '80. It lists a max. weight of aroud 450#. Any comments, other than providing links to Jenny Craig?
Will this added weight truly negatively affect the car? When I upgrade the springs front/rear should I get a heavier set? Should I use air shocks from a Mack semi?
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
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My 68 is tight for me and I'm "only" 6' @ 200lbs. Shoulder touches the door, thighs touch the steering wheel, bang my head on the roof gettgin in and out...etc.
Apparently, they made some changes for the latter years?
I wouldn't worry about the weight. If you're comfortable, drive it smiling!
Apparently, they made some changes for the latter years?
I wouldn't worry about the weight. If you're comfortable, drive it smiling!
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2005
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You could do this:my 78 drivers seat broke(slide rail) autocrossing..I weigh 200...we beefed up lower seat frame by adding little gussets...also,the sides would tend to pull inwards,allowing a sag in the "butt" springs...look at it...gussets at side frame will help that...have a friend who weighs 360..he squeezes in a Mini Cooper...
