Originally Posted by
mberndt
Additional cost of ownership?
For me it is negligible cause I do all my own work.
But since the clutch will have to be replaced only once or twice during the life if the car, I don't see how a clutch job that is $100-200 more than the base model clutch job is that big of a deal. :dunno:
Personally, I don't like the OEM kit and I'd rather have the SH side moldings. That way I don't have to spend MORE money on something I could have got when I bought the car. Not to mention most base owners DON'T have the kit.
Why do you think a base model would win in a straight line? And please don't tell me the weight difference, because it is negligible.
Where are the specs on your wheel comparison? Lighter by how much?
And finally, most Lude owners don't have the LSD as it wasn't offered here in the states. So your argument here is pointless...
First of all, this was meant to be an overview. You tried to promote the core competacies of the SH to make it seem superior. I simply gave alternatives. Just because you do your own work, does not mean everyone else does. Just because you don't like the OEM kit (You're in the minority) does not mean the OP does not like it. How did you arrive at the conclusion that most Base owners don't have the kit? That has to be the most foolish generalization I've heard on this forum. I did say all things being equal about straight line performance didn't it? Yes, I did, and yes, that does take weight into consideration. The weight difference between the wheels is minor, about one pound. And finally, regarding the LSD, ever hear of Qualife? I know you're going to cry that its aftermarket, and that its expensive to install (Hey, maybe I do my own work as well). One thing I did not read, is you arguing the LSD supremacy compared to the ATTS unit. I'm glad we agree on at least one thing.