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Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers. 🏎️Check out the main channel!🏎️: @MartiniWorksOfficial 📦We also have an unboxing channel 📦: @MartiniWorksUnboxed Follow Dustin @dusti.lbzFollow Dakota @dakotastoneFollow Gels @akagels\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":154.1,"endTime":157.4,"type":"concept","title":"tubular chassis","url":"/glossary/tubular-chassis","quote":"...dirt track cars are sick. You know they're like tubular chassis like late models are tube chassis and stuff and they're they're really purpose built cars but...","canonicalId":"concept:tubular-chassis","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A tubular chassis is a type of vehicle frame made from tubes, providing a lightweight yet strong structure. This design is commonly used in racing cars to enhance performance and safety.","simplifiedExplanation":"A tubular chassis is a frame made of tubes that makes cars lighter and stronger. 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