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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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alright so i went out with my friends last night and we were running late to a movie. so i wanted to go fast but i knew i shouldn't... then going like 40 mph my car hit a dip a scraped something underneeth. in all were about ummm....


265


320 + 270 not including steve austin


170?

so were about 1025 lbs... atleast ... so do i need to upgrade my suspension in any way or just leve one of them at home
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 02:17 AM
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Leave them at home!!!
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:30 AM
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Well, the chassis/tire combination for a STOCK Scion xB gives a maximum load capacity of 825 pounds...

That includes the weight of the fuel at roughly 8 pounds per gallon, any tools, maps, snacks, drinks, jackets, installed accessories, and, of course, the driver and passengers...

That's really not that much capacity, and just the fuel, driver, and one passenger like those shown, is getting close to limit...

Looks like you and one, maybe two, passengers. Sorry!
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I apologize, but this is the funniest thread ive ever read.
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LOL time for a spring upgrade
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Tomas
Well, the chassis/tire combination for a STOCK Scion xB gives a maximum load capacity of 825 pounds...

That includes the weight of the fuel at roughly 8 pounds per gallon, any tools, maps, snacks, drinks, jackets, installed accessories, and, of course, the driver and passengers...

That's really not that much capacity, and just the fuel, driver, and one passenger like those shown, is getting close to limit...

Looks like you and one, maybe two, passengers. Sorry!
Damn, you guys are some heavyweights. I try and try and have never been over 135lbs.

I didn't know the xB can only carry so little weight though. It has room for so much!
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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yes, definitely upgrade your friends..
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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LOLOLOLOLOL... UPgrade my friends, more like downgrade my friends.... but we get fat by going to Hometown Buffet inbetween WoW sessions...
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Originally Posted by Tomas
Well, the chassis/tire combination for a STOCK Scion xB gives a maximum load capacity of 825 pounds...

Looks like you and one, maybe two, passengers. Sorry!
Why are there 4 or 5 seat belts then!
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I apologize, but this is the funniest thread ive ever read.
Old Apr 2, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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"My Fast likes to keep things light and streamlined!"
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Well, the chassis/tire combination for a STOCK Scion xB gives a maximum load capacity of 825 pounds...

Looks like you and one, maybe two, passengers. Sorry!
Why are there 4 or 5 seat belts then!
I suspect the Japanese designers of the bB and xB designed for 'average' size occupants of 150 pounds (750) plus a small bit of kit, rather than the 'average' size Americans (170 pounds) or average size Samoans (???) or Sumos (!!!).

It's like those "One Size Fits All" things my wife used to complain about...

If you are out of the 'normal range' of sizes, things don't quite fit the same, whether it is pantyhose, airline seats, or cars. :D
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dude i know the 320 pound guy it's JOHN lol you probably know my lil bro randy lol
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Have them loose weight. I had to make my friend loose 50 pounds in 6 weeks cause he jacked up my body kit with weight. Like a protein shake or something.
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I too have big mammal friends. Have you met my friend Big Don and his xB?



All you need are some bigger wheels to compensate the drop with your friends. My Boy Big Don has 20s to compensate for his fellas.
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hahahahah.. BIG DON! That second pic almost made me fall out of my chair laughing at work. Where he's peaking around the corner all sheepishly. hahahahah

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He's one of my Big mammal friends that I hang out with. :D
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 07:54 AM
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Rode trip to Tj, 2 hour drive. Same friends, will my car make it?
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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lol! upgrade suspension or put your friend on the subway diet.
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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man and people call me big, I'm 265, 7months ago 290, but wow.
I say get 22's on stock springs



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