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Old 09-05-04, 08:44 PM
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What is this supposed to mean.....

I was looking over all of the stickers on my 1984 GSL-SE and came across one on the driver's side door jamb (I guess thats what you would call it) below the door latch.
It says something to the effect of "Maximum capacity (somenumber)KG's -340 lbs."

Does anyone else have this sticker? Because me, my passenger, and our cargo would be more than that for sure....
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TRanslates to kilograms, must of come from canada, eh. lol. rx7doctor
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Means you'll have to find a new girlfriend . . .
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TRanslates to kilograms, must of come from canada, eh. lol. rx7doctor
....or Japan.......

Can anyone else go look on their car and see if it's there? I guess my 2 seater is going to become a 1 and a half seater : )
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Yup. 340 lbs. on my '85 as well.
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Is anyone else slightly bothered by this.....?

I'm by no means a small person, (6'2") and my brother is the same size. That alone puts us over the 340 mark. Not to even mention if I go buy 75 lbs. of groceries...

Maybe that's why my car feels like it needs new struts : )
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I think it has more to do with the tires than anything. Today's tires are a lot better.
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If I will tow things with a Civic, I will surely overload an RX-7 without a 2nd thought...

Those labels are just suggestions anyway. Just like speed limits, Surgeon general's warnings, nutritional content labels, dry clean only, and to not plug too much **** into one outlet.
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They are just assuming 2 average 150-160lb adults and a few lbs of luggage.Its about right for so small, and light a car........
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No, they were assuming 34 Japanese people and some luggage

J/k, I'm really not racist!

And, Pele, you forgot the do not remove tag on pillows
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34 people is your average compliment of passengers on a vehicle in Africa,not Japan!

J/K Im not racist either..........
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Lol, that was great!
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LOLOL you guys are ****** hilarious........
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Originally Posted by jays83gsl
No, they were assuming 34 Japanese people and some luggage

J/k, I'm really not racist!

And, Pele, you forgot the do not remove tag on pillows
I forgot about em because I haven't seen a pillow or mattress tag in years.

I suppose it's time for me to upgrade beds.
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DOn't worry, when I tore the tag off my mattress, the date on it was around 1978. So, I imagine yours cant be TOO much worse, lol
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I thought in japan it meant one sumo wrestler on a diet!!!!!! lol I'm starting to think that
i have too much time on my hands even though i have 3 project cars? rx7doctor
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