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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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i have been driving a 1999 c5 6sp for about 12000 miles , with a total passenger/driver weight of 630 pounds. am i damaging the vehicle in any manner. any insight helpful, new member today 6-29.
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the 630 pounds included luggage
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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nah.

I think you're good. Welcome to the forum !


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Originally Posted by whydallas
i have been driving a 1999 c5 6sp for about 12000 miles , with a total passenger/driver weight of 630 pounds. am i damaging the vehicle in any manner. any insight helpful, new member today 6-29.
welcome to the forum. I would be more worried about damaging the driver and passenger. The car can handle the weight, not sure the seats will. the seat and their brackets are designed around a 250 lb body frame size and weight.

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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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You're good!

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