5 Alpha 4C's

AlphaSnacks · 06-12-2014, 11:14 AM

The car was announced for American release a few days ago and American-spec cars are now being test driven, beginning in California.

kenchan · 06-12-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

The car was announced for American release a few days ago and American-spec cars are now being test driven, beginning in California.

are they like bigger than the rest of the world versions or something?

iceman21_23 · 06-12-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

are they like bigger than the rest of the world versions or something?

actually they kind of are, they are 340~ or so pounds heavier due to a reinforced cockpit and various safety equipment

DEpointfive0 · 06-12-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Indeed, dont believe the hype my dear American friend.

Lol, but c'mon, on the WHOLE most euro cars BLOW.

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

actually they kind of are, they are 340~ or so pounds heavier due to a reinforced cockpit and various safety equipment

Wow... That kinda kills the whole allure of the car being CF and such

theDreamer · 06-12-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Lol, but c'mon, on the WHOLE most euro cars BLOW.

Wow... That kinda kills the whole allure of the car being CF and such

Well other features that people are thinking that add to the "standard" weight are, required A/C, a couple extra airbags (side), passenger seat needed extra hardware to slide (is static in euro version), and radio plus speakers are standard.

All in all, government stuff added some but forcing the A/C and radio standard is probably 200lbs right off the line.

DEpointfive0 · 06-12-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Well other features that people are thinking that add to the "standard" weight are, required A/C, a couple extra airbags (side), passenger seat needed extra hardware to slide (is static in euro version), and radio plus speakers are standard.

All in all, government stuff added some but forcing the A/C and radio standard is probably 200lbs right off the line.

But aren't Ze German's safety specs higher than ours?

theDreamer · 06-12-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

But aren't Ze German's safety specs higher than ours?

Could be, but I think it has to do with what the US requires per its safety rules that the Euro does not.

Limeybastard · 06-12-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

actually they kind of are, they are 340~ or so pounds heavier due to a reinforced cockpit and various safety equipment

God bless DOT and not ECE

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AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	The car was announced for American release a few days ago and American-spec cars are now being test driven, beginning in California.