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Originally Posted by SPOHN I can't wait for you guys to see my next small weight removal that also helps remove lots of heat from the engine bay. I wanna

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Old 05-27-2013, 12:07 AM   #76 (permalink)
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Followed the DIY this afternoon. Very helpful and only took 10 minutes. Thank you! +1
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Followed the DIY this afternoon. Very helpful and only took 10 minutes. Thank you! +1
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Taking the weight out prolongs the life of the springs as well as the struts AND allows people to put sound deadening without worrying about the hatch not opening
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ummm... so wat did you guys do with the weight?

im trying to decide if i should just recycle it or keep it for no reason or...
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ummm... so wat did you guys do with the weight?

im trying to decide if i should just recycle it or keep it for no reason or...
I kept it... I don't really know why though... But it's just sitting in the garage...
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