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Actually, i've meet him in person...he's not that big... 
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Thanks Drty, Pewter I mean, goes well with the Silver V.
Christa: Bad Wheel hop if I hammer it in both first or second, but you can get better 60 foot times if you slip the clutch versus dropping it. You trade clutch wear for tire wear and bent suspension components.
There are fixes for this if you want to change out a few rear suspension components. Google for the Cadillac V boards and you can get the gouge.
Me, I wanted this to squire about customers so I dont' want to "harden" the suspension anymore so I didnt modify it, but actually, now that we have the H2 we take customers about usually in it since it' more 'plush.'
Biggest modification I did for the V was a better rain tire than the stock supercar Goodyears. Wore those completely out within 6 months and then they sucked in Utah winter weather or any rain storm. Part of the reason we added the H2.
Dont' race anymore; crazy sport, might as well do crack. When I was racing the #94 RT/10 Viper with the Viper Club of America back around 1996, won a third place refrigerator magnet at Gateway in St. Louis that said, "Congratulations, Third Place." Figured it cost me $1000. Sold the Viper and bought two Mini Coopers to campaign in SCCA ProSolo and AX. My co-driver won a number of races on the West coast swing with my #14 H Stock MiniCooper, I really only did well against easier competition in Utah and Rocky Mt states. So I was better at setting cars up than driving them...again, $1000 for refrigerator magenets...
Sold all the race gear early this year and bought a boat, I'm a better sailor than racer anyway.
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Hey Christa. I know you mentioned that you have children. As a practical thing... how are they going to get in and out easily? When I get my Hummer, I will want to lift it too. However, I don't know how I would get my three dogs (tow Rotties & a Pit Bull) into the thing. I am six feet tall, and still wonder how I would get into a lifted Hummer, and how easy it would be to accomplish mundane tasks, such as getting groceries.
I think whatever lift kit you decide on would look great. I think that I would lean towards the 4", for the same concerns you have. I think the tire size would always bother me, since I would always picture what the bigger rubber would look like. I know other members said it looks fine, but I would imagine it looks better with the bigger rubber.
I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your ride. I love to see other cool woman, with cool taste.
Let me know what it is like to do normal activities with a giant Hummer. Until I get mine, I will live vicariously through you...
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08-14-2005, 03:29 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
She called DRTY "little man".   </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Well, maybe she's gravitationally disadvantaged.  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Aww Drty, I didn't mean that in a bad way!! (head cocked to the right with deceptionally sweet smile on my face! ) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I know. And when I called you fat I meant fat & old in a nice way. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I hope you get an infected wart on your.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Nasty. 
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08-16-2005, 04:39 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
Not nearly as much as I thought it would be.  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You can spend a few grand though 
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08-16-2005, 04:02 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
...but you couldn't pay me to go that fast in a car! Scary! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You need to go try the Richard Petty Driving Experience. What a BLAST that is </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I'm sure it would be quite an adrenaline rush! I would probably wet my pants or at the very least not be able to stand on my own 2 legs when I climbed out of the car! LOL!
Have you done it?! I've been wanting my husband to try it for a long time. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Did it a couple of times and it was great. The first time I went I just did the ride along. We were the first car out that morning so went 3 extra laps to warm up the tires. First turn when the driver was really running it the back end kicked out about 20 degree. When we got back to the pits he said he looked at me at that moment and I had a huge grin on my face so he kept in it. I personally thought it added more of a thrill to the whole experience and wasn't concerned with getting hurt at those speed with nobody else on the track. Driving is even better but you need to be with a group that isn't afraid to run them. If someone isn't following the right line on the track they will slow down so they do I highly recommend it for your husband.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
Actually, i've meet him in person...he's not that big... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Thanks for the info Newbie. I just might have to do that! Not nearly as much as I thought it would be.
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08-14-2005, 12:12 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
She called DRTY "little man". </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Well, maybe she's gravitationally disadvantaged. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Aww Drty, I didn't mean that in a bad way!! (head cocked to the right with deceptionally sweet smile on my face! ) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
...but you couldn't pay me to go that fast in a car! Scary! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You need to go try the Richard Petty Driving Experience. What a BLAST that is
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08-15-2005, 01:08 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I'm a DEI and Childress fan.
Imagine Jr in a Black #3 driving for Childress in a few years. Bank of America couldn't hold all the cash that team would generate! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
No kiddin! Maybe then Jr could afford to buy a few new cars. The poor guy...he only has a dozen or two now! I'd love to see his personal garage!
I miss the #3!
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Thanks Ken,  My husband would love to put 40's under it if he could, I just worry about it being tough to get around in easily with that much more height. Our F350 is a PITA to manuever so I'm a littly shy of to much lift and tires. Does Phil have any pics on the board that I should look for?
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Last one...
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Boss Hoss:
Thats a nice looking line up. How much rubbing to you find with the 37's?(they look sweet by the way)
I can only imagine the problem you have gettin 2 rotties in the truck...this little guy is a PITA to get in and out: </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That's because he's FAT!
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Nice rides Christa. You have horses too... you lucky woman you!
Yes, Rotties are the best dogs in the world. I have to drive mine to the river every day, since I live in the city. It is a bitch to get them in and out. Diva jumps in on her own, Brodie,needs help, and my Pittie gets picked up too. Thank Gawd I am a gym rat, or I would never make it.
You were not kidding when you said the Hummer was small compared to your truck. If I was a poser with nothing better to do, I would be jealous of you!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
...but you couldn't pay me to go that fast in a car! Scary! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You need to go try the Richard Petty Driving Experience. What a BLAST that is </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I'm sure it would be quite an adrenaline rush! I would probably wet my pants or at the very least not be able to stand on my own 2 legs when I climbed out of the car! LOL!
Have you done it?! I've been wanting my husband to try it for a long time.
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[quote]Originally posted by Boss Hoss:
Thats a nice looking line up. How much rubbing to you find with the 37's?(they look sweet by the way)
I only get a bit if I'm turning sharp. Haven't taken it off road so I don't know what would happen there. Love your truck and your little buddy is soo cute! I just want to grab his droopy cheeks and smooch Him!
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Thats a nice looking line up. How much rubbing to you find with the 37's?(they look sweet by the way)
I can only imagine the problem you have gettin 2 rotties in the truck...this little guy is a PITA to get in and out:
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Of the 4 vehicles you have shown....I would take the Toy. |
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Does this mean you like the tall leggy woman?
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