f6john
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« on: February 16, 2019, 06:50:59 AM » |
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DGS65
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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2019, 04:20:11 PM » |
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f6john
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« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2019, 06:35:13 PM » |
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I did that some years ago, although I couldn’t afford to go all out as you have.  I was thinking of a more open concept ala buggy style. |
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DGS65
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2019, 07:54:41 AM » |
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Very nice! I had a red c6 vert for a while then me wife and I drove to bowling green and feel in love with the c7 grand sports that just started rolling off the line. A few months later we pulled the trigger.
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2019, 08:24:09 AM » |
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
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f6john
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2019, 08:34:48 AM » |
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I get regular emails from factory five. They have nice kits that are well engineered but still more than I’m likely to invest. |
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Alberta Patriot
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2019, 09:43:53 AM » |
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f6john
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2019, 09:54:06 AM » |
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That’s pretty kool, always good to have options!
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Alberta Patriot
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2019, 10:24:51 AM » |
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I think this is a very reasonable setup for those who are not interested in the 3 wheel experience. Bonus...they have used/demo/return units at a discount: https://landingear.com/used.php |
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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2019, 10:34:13 AM » |
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After two wheels...  (except I'm going in the furnace, not the dirt) |
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f6john
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2019, 12:18:04 PM » |
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After two wheels... (except I'm going in the furnace, not the dirt) That’s another option!  For now I’ll stick with my idea though. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2019, 01:04:31 PM » |
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Personally, I'd never replace 2 wheels with 3. You drive 3, you ride 2. If I'm going to drive instead of ride, I'm getting four wheels and various safety features that make the 3 wheel vehicles silly IMHO. I have never cared for 3-wheelers like the Spyder because I feel they are just a way to cheat by making and selling cars without meeting the regulations other small car makers have to. Are they fun? Sure. A go cart would be a gas to run around town with, also, but I'd get arrested because it has 4 wheels but no safety requirements instead of the legal "4 wheels but no safety requirements"  I got a 2-seat convertible to go along with the bikes, and with all the cellphone drivers out there it's getting harder and harder to swing a leg over a seat now. When Vicki & I go out on a nice day now, it's almost always the convertible.  |
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f6john
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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2019, 02:18:15 PM » |
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Personally, I'd never replace 2 wheels with 3. You drive 3, you ride 2. If I'm going to drive instead of ride, I'm getting four wheels and various safety features that make the 3 wheel vehicles silly IMHO. I have never cared for 3-wheelers like the Spyder because I feel they are just a way to cheat by making and selling cars without meeting the regulations other small car makers have to. Are they fun? Sure. A go cart would be a gas to run around town with, also, but I'd get arrested because it has 4 wheels but no safety requirements instead of the legal "4 wheels but no safety requirements" I got a 2-seat convertible to go along with the bikes, and with all the cellphone drivers out there it's getting harder and harder to swing a leg over a seat now. When Vicki & I go out on a nice day now, it's almost always the convertible. I was intrigued by the Soltice and he Skyline when they first came out but I was not in a position to buy one. Didn’t even test drive one but I assumed they handle pretty well. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2019, 02:34:21 PM » |
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Personally, I'd never replace 2 wheels with 3. You drive 3, you ride 2. If I'm going to drive instead of ride, I'm getting four wheels and various safety features that make the 3 wheel vehicles silly IMHO. I have never cared for 3-wheelers like the Spyder because I feel they are just a way to cheat by making and selling cars without meeting the regulations other small car makers have to. Are they fun? Sure. A go cart would be a gas to run around town with, also, but I'd get arrested because it has 4 wheels but no safety requirements instead of the legal "4 wheels but no safety requirements" I got a 2-seat convertible to go along with the bikes, and with all the cellphone drivers out there it's getting harder and harder to swing a leg over a seat now. When Vicki & I go out on a nice day now, it's almost always the convertible. I was intrigued by the Soltice and he Skyline when they first came out but I was not in a position to buy one. Didn’t even test drive one but I assumed they handle pretty well. Fell in love with the looks of the Solstice when I first saw one in 2005 or '06 I think. Took a test drive, all ready to buy. 185 HP, it's shadow outran it up a hill. I was sooooooo bummed, and took it back. 2007 they come out with the turboed GXP version; 260 HP and all the optional handling package stuff included. There was a waiting line for them to buy at $1k over sticker when I called the owner to ask about the "silver one in your window". I was surprised when he asked if I was tire kicking or serious (I'd bought 2 cars their in the past) because there was snow & salt on the roads (1st week in Feb). I asked him if he'd take a dollar off of sticker so I could save some face, if I dropped off a deposit check for it that day. He said yes, and being a Saturday he was heading home in a few minutes. He gave me the name of one of the newer salesman to write it up and get the commission, and off I went with a whole $100 bill to seal the deal. In WI like many states, there's a penalty if you break a deal without cause, in WI it was 5% of total price, so $1 is all you really need. Handles like a rocket and corners superb. Lots of rubber for a car that doesn't weigh anything, and almost a perfect 50/50 weight distribution.  |
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« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2019, 04:49:06 AM » |
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I would love to build one of the Factory 5 hot rod trucks. They are just soooo cool and you can carry stuff real fast! |
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« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2019, 07:13:57 AM » |
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I would love to build one of the Factory 5 hot rod trucks. They are just soooo cool and you can carry stuff real fast! it is sweet. needs a 4 cyl turbo cummins. |
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"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
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« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2019, 02:07:26 PM » |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xvx7Re7iIATurbo'd my Mom's car, Her Reaction Was Priceless!
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1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
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« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2019, 05:35:26 AM » |
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I have a 2003 Zo6 Corvette..some 16 years and bullet proof--66k..no tickets or pull-overs..several track days and 2 BiG Bend open Road races..my brother just bought a beautiful 2006 or 8 for some 23k with 33k on it--they say there are a lot of low mileage nice vettes in Dallas
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f6john
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« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2019, 05:56:27 AM » |
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More Corvette owners on this site than I realized.
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DGS65
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« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2019, 12:43:10 AM » |
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I have searching for a good deal on a c7 convertible for a close friend and neighbor but they are few and far between in NY! 39k is about a cheap as they seem to go the flip side is it means my 17` grand sport is holding it value somewhat. I love my car but I wish I waited to buy a used one as not to take the hit on the first year depreciation.
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« Reply #20 on: March 07, 2019, 05:13:41 AM » |
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Love my Challenger, and probably one of the reasons I haven't ridden as much over the last couple of seasons. Gotta find a nice balance this year. Also hoping for less rain!  |
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f6john
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« Reply #21 on: March 07, 2019, 06:32:56 AM » |
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Good looking Mopar. I love black. I hate black. I’ve never driven one of the Challengers but I imagined they are nice. They seem to be selling good for years so I’m thinking the used market will be good and some bargains to be found as years go by.
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