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      12-14-2012, 10:20 AM   #111
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Originally Posted by kenneth View Post
I think you may be underestimating the lap time reduction. 400 lbs less means you can carry much more speed into the bends. which in turn means you will be much faster in the straights as your exit speed will be significantly higher. Easily 5 seconds per lap on a 2:00 lap?

But agreed that for street it makes no sense!
I don't know about 5 seconds, but yes 400lbs is a lot and will make a significant difference.
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