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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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OK but if the human body is made up of 80% water, and I fell out of a boat would that mean that only 20% of me would have to swim?
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by marthastewart
OK but if the human body is made up of 80% water, and I fell out of a boat would that mean that only 20% of me would have to swim?
Maybe, until you want to propel yourself in any direction. All of you is going to have to swim then to get that 80% water moving in your desired direction.
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bad6as
so stock rims and tires weight about 30lbs each
say some aftermarket rims and tires weigh 35lbs each

that 20lbs of extra rotational weight
so if you didnt have thoes aftermarket rims its like adding 80 lbs to the car

right?
Are you sure about that?

Stocker rims weight about 20 pounds and tires are about the same. I estimate approx 40 pounds for wheel/tire.

I investigated 2000 Corvette rims and 2002 Z28 stocker rims. What rims are tires are you using? That was just a big difference so I had to ask.
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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i was just throwing up a number
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