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Old 12-06-2012, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by alcyon
Just a word of warning to you. Going this route could get expensive, 10 - 20 dollars here and there will add up to near the cost of a new car. Perhaps its just better to buy a new car, its more cost effective. But if you are out to prove a theory and you really love the atlas so much, then i guess the cost will not really be a problem. same way as i love my 2001 Kawada. My mods to my vintage racer has got it handling so well that my friend with a more modern car swears my vintage racer changes directions in corners quicker than his car, hearing that comment is priceless
and another thing, i dont think 42mm driveshafts exists, only 44mm and 46mm.
I want to prove that you don't need the latest and greatest chassis to be fast. A good setup and a good driver is all you need to be competitive.

As of right now the total cost for the car including all the updated parts is around $150.The two belts and proper drive shafts are the only things needed for completing this project.
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