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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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why is the tc heavier than the xb? somethings don't make sense.
The old rav 4 is even lighter than the tc. AND even taking out the spare tire, it still is heavier than the other cars. argh
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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oh please
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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your complaining to the wrong people.
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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You do know that the xB is a box, right? It's basically a large space enclosed by thin metal sheets.
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Yeah ... so ... tC - xB = xA, hahahaha. And you are complaining, why?
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Go buy a tricycle if weight is the issue.
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jovan_gonzales
Yeah ... so ... tC - xB = xA, hahahaha. And you are complaining, why?
That's some good math. :D



Originally Posted by MJVsTC
Go buy a tricycle if weight is the issue.
But then you'd only have like a 1/4 HP, to the wheel.
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Yeah, but it would only weigh 3.5 pounds (minus the driver).
Old Dec 3, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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Not to mention I'm not a big fan of the MF drivetrain layout.
Old Dec 3, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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its a different car and its not a race car.

puff puff give
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:21 AM
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First of all our roofs are made of glass. This is very heavy compared to a regular sheet metal roof. To give you an idea when Toyota made the Formula Atlantic Pace Car (which was a Scion tC) they replaced the roof with carbon fiber. The car overall was a little over 100 lbs lighter and this car had the supercharger added and a roll cage. Most of the stock car was still in place. Also our car is BIGGER then the xB, has a bigger engine then the xB, more options, bigger wheels, ect ect ect. We are still lighter then any 4 wheel drive on the market right now and the civic SI is right there in weight (and probably would weigh the same as a tC with a carbon fiber roof). You just have to realize what a car of a similar size weighs.
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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You didnt notice this before you laid down 18,000 plus in cash?
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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don't like it? get another car.... simple as that.

and to add what boxman said.. did you do any research before you got the car? or did mommy and daddy get it for you?
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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uh oh... I think its time to crap this thread!

I'll start...

its cold outside now, and your mom smells

hee hee
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