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Old 11-05-2003, 10:12 AM
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I ordered my car with upgrades in the suspension and brakes,with a 428, knowing if I wanted to upgrade later,all the underpinnings were in place.ERA offers an optional rear end with outboard brakes and a trick adjustable rear sway bar.The larger brakes tuck into the 15" pindrives,so even if I don't need them now,if autocross is in my future they're already in place,and "Ginnie" looks are preserved.I think the primary difference between a $25k and $50k car lies under the skin in the chassis area,and when considering a buy one has to ask not just what you want or "need" now,but what you may want to do in the future with your car.Does it possess adequate chassis strength and rigidity to handle megapower upgrades without flex(the kiss of death for fiberglass).To my knowledge,all of the $50k+ major players do possess these qualities.
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