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Old 06-03-2008, 12:37 PM   #114 (permalink)
Saturn69
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Re: Gm Will Close Oshawa, Moraine, Janesville, & Toluca Plants; Hummer May Die

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Originally Posted by PA Dweller View Post
A basic truck now is: AM/FM radio single disk CD player, Power Windows and Locks, Air Conditioning, and a durable but not fancy interior. It has been proven power windows/locks (Which people labeled as fancy) weigh less than their Stone Age manual counter parts. I am all for smaller, more fuel efficient engines in such a vehicle. It doesn't need to beat a Corvette, and if that’s what you want upgrade. If you need a basic/cheap truck buy a Ford Ranger or Canyon, just drop in a fuel frugal engine.
Please show proof of how a rod and a knob weigh less than a switch, wiring, a solenoid and an actuator for power locks? One has two parts, the other has about 5. 'Proven'? Not so much. Power windows and locks do not weigh less than their manual versions, no weigh....er, way.
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