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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
Based on the popularity of the TV show "Mad Men", the attire of the 1960s would appear to be an idea aspirational goal.

Huh. Was no aware that they called it that.

Wouldn't Francisco Scaramanga island be more appropriate?
it has a local name I'm sure but the locals call it James Bond Island because tourists bring money to buy overpriced shlocky junk.
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by y8s
it has a local name I'm sure but the locals call it James Bond Island because tourists bring money to buy overpriced shlocky junk.
Can you buy a stick-on third nipple?
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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I might go look at this 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 next week. Autocheck comes out clean on it. If it checks out mechanically do you guys see any reason it could not tow a miata? I will probably be using uhaul trailers for the next year.

Also what is a general price for getting an open trailer that can tow a miata? I honestly have not looked into those prices yet. So any estimate would be nice to know.
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
I might go look at this 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 next week. Autocheck comes out clean on it. If it checks out mechanically do you guys see any reason it could not tow a miata? I will probably be using uhaul trailers for the next year.

Also what is a general price for getting an open trailer that can tow a miata? I honestly have not looked into those prices yet. So any estimate would be nice to know.
Good truck, it will have no problem towing a miata. Be sure to check the bushings, if they're original they won't last much longer. If you hear any squeaking thats a sign the bushings are on their way out.
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Shearhead_3:16
Good truck, it will have no problem towing a miata. Be sure to check the bushings, if they're original they won't last much longer. If you hear any squeaking thats a sign the bushings are on their way out.
How much does it cost to have bushings replaced? In all honesty I will probably be having a local shop do most of the work on the truck if I get it.
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
How much does it cost to have bushings replaced? In all honesty I will probably be having a local shop do most of the work on the truck if I get it.
It wasn't cheep, I'd say $300ish and that was for either the bushings and tie rod on one side, or the front bushings and one tie rod. I think it was for the bushings & tie rod on just one side though (front drivers side).

Get poly bushings for sure.
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 12:53 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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guys i figured out how the members of cr get so much camber

no lug nuts
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by redturbomiata
guys i figured out how the members of cr get so much camber

no lug nuts
Lug nuts are added unsprung weight. I highly suggest removing them as they are 100% not needed.
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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I haz moar
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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Well I just typed up $150k worth of proposals and emailed them out. I never dealt with this side of the business before and I had no idea how stressful it was.

At least when I'm outside whacking up forms I dont have to use my brain. lol
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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sik. going in the slammed thread on CR
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Everyone should post a pic like that in the slammed thread over there.
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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For as big as the newer mustangs, they are fun to drive. And make a ---- loads of torque
Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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$15 shipped for a hooded Carhartt jacket. Get 'em while they last.

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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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you mean $115.00
Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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---- ***** no smalls!
Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
you mean $115.00
You no read so good, eh?


EDIT: Too late, all gone anyway.



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