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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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If you can't stop or turn very well then what's the point in having all that power?? Do the suspension/steering/brakes first. Then spend a chunk of change at an HPDE and learn to drive the car. You'ld be amazed at what you can do with stock drivetrain but enhanced steering/susp, etc.!
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Just like Vette projects, those kitchen counter tops will snowball into new appliances, and new flooring, and new light fixtures, and...
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Thanks everyone for the great input, it has definitely given me some additional things to consider that I really hadn't taken into account in my decision process.

Thanks again,

Brian
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