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Hey guys, im really looking at upgrading my current audio system in my r33, and would like to know if i should worry about the sub/amp weighing down my car, i mean, i guess it does to an extent?

What do others think about all of this???, i know its true at the end of the day, but can you justify the weight increase?

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I can :mellow:

Any track day you do, you have to go through scrutineering anyway so you have to take out anything that can be unbolted basically... including the spare wheel...

If your talking about hooning around on the streets, I suggest you just plain don't... the added weight in the back (depends how much) really shifts the centre of the car, and it is more boat like then it already is...

Basically, the only problem I can see is taking it out for track days... other wise, you should never be pushing a skyline to it's limits... certainly not on public roads :rant:

It depends on what you want out of your 33. do you want a stripped out racer or something nice to cruise in. For me its always a battle between the two. I have my sub box on velcro so when I go to the track I can rip it out. I havent noticed much change in the way my 32 GT-R drives with two amps, a role of deadening, and the 2 subs-mind you my R has plenty of power and a good suspension set up. But if your really worried, weigh you kit and find some lightweight seats to make up the difference

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