April fools bs thread!
Post Fiend
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From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
Good afternoon fellas
Got my first customer car in the shop.
New springs in the front and increase overall ride height.
Corner-weight and balance.
Not much but its a start. From my shop it goes to my cousins shop for a new fuel tank and stainless exhaust system.
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FTE Chapter Leader
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From: Suppertown, MN
Nice looking car! Stance looks great to me as is. Hopefully the customer wants the exhaust exit changed. I don't care for it coming out the side like that or maybe it's just the tips that are on there that make it look funny.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
The car does have a nice rake, but the front tires hit the insides of the fenders and the exhaust system is so low it drags. New exhaust will be out the back - we do not do under-axle exhaust, only over the axle unless it is an independent rear suspension, then we may go right under the pumpkin.
I am lifing it 1" front and rear so the rake will be the same. That should also help the bump steer issue he has since right now the lower control arms are about 1" from being level.
I am lifing it 1" front and rear so the rake will be the same. That should also help the bump steer issue he has since right now the lower control arms are about 1" from being level.
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FTE Chapter Leader
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From: Suppertown, MN
Wow it sure is a hassle to renew your drivers licence these days when you have a CDL. Now you have to have a certified birth certificate form. Your original birth certificate is not good enough for the govt. I have to pay 26 bucks to get a certified one just to renew my existing CDL licence I have had for over 20 years. Slightly frustrating especially when non CDL holders don't need this so maybe I can sue the govt for discrimination....... To me if they are making CDL holders do this then all people should have too. I guess I get punished because I know how to drive a truck. Oh and farmers are exempt from this rule. WTH sense does that make. They still have a CDL. Ok rant over.....
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FTE Chapter Leader
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From: Suppertown, MN
The car does have a nice rake, but the front tires hit the insides of the fenders and the exhaust system is so low it drags. New exhaust will be out the back - we do not do under-axle exhaust, only over the axle unless it is an independent rear suspension, then we may go right under the pumpkin.
I am lifing it 1" front and rear so the rake will be the same. That should also help the bump steer issue he has since right now the lower control arms are about 1" from being level.
I am lifing it 1" front and rear so the rake will be the same. That should also help the bump steer issue he has since right now the lower control arms are about 1" from being level.
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From: H-town, MN
Yeah Troy things are messed up when it comes to the DMV. I see now you need to provide insurance when you transfer a title too. I guess that could be good but new to me. Your situation is a bit more frustrating.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Hampstead, NC
Good morning Dave! Not sure but I think all the rain might be getting to ya.
Good morning Jim!
Yeah I am guessing the front frame might be tweaked a little.
Good morning Cory!
Yeah for sure on both accounts. Haha
Good morning Tom! As far as I know all injuries were non life threatening. I know the guy who bought it but know his cousin pretty good so he keeps me up to date on it. Haha
Good morning Jim!
Yeah I am guessing the front frame might be tweaked a little.
Good morning Cory!
Yeah for sure on both accounts. Haha
Good morning Tom! As far as I know all injuries were non life threatening. I know the guy who bought it but know his cousin pretty good so he keeps me up to date on it. Haha
