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Originally Posted by racer View Post
iirc, the clamshells (front and rear sections) used to run about $5k alone. Then you have the aluminium structure to try and repair.. so yes, many were "written off" with only "minor" damage. That said, they are awesome. If I was 5'7 or less and 30-50lbs lighter, I'd be all overthem. They remind me of a 5/8 scale Boxster.. or what a 914 should be!
Im 5'11 230lbs and i fit fine, even with a helmet. Seat is 1 notch from all the way back though. In fact i find them quite comfy in a cozy sort of way. The ingress/egress is rough of course regardless of size
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