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by AKROVER
Mon Apr 26, 2021 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A day and a half at the track mostly in a Dodge Charger
Replies: 2
Views: 1974

A day and a half at the track mostly in a Dodge Charger

Last week was really strange as I attended a security course and learned things I never could have imagined learning. As part of that full week, we spent a day and a half at some really impressive track facilities mostly driving Chargers and finally generating some real tire smoke for the first time...
by AKROVER
Mon Apr 26, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COVID Vaccinations
Replies: 9
Views: 3667

Re: COVID Vaccinations

My wife and I just got the J&J this morning, probably some of the first after the pause was lifted. We were really concerned as we have plane tickets for May 22 and we weren’t eligible to get scheduled for a two-shot option far enough in advance so we were staring into the face of quarantine upo...
by AKROVER
Fri Mar 05, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2020 Ford Ranger #55
Replies: 38
Views: 13868

Re: 2020 Ford Ranger #55

I was curious about this setup. I couldn’t find any pictures or descriptions of the stock setup, but Timbren offers an upgrade part that is exactly what you are describing, a rubber helper spring. Interestingly, the Timbren claims that it allows 2 inches of free travel before engaging, which is prob...
by AKROVER
Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2012 Nissan Xterra
Replies: 67
Views: 61823

Re: 2012 Nissan Xterra

With just over 52,000 miles on the truck, I spent a small fortune yesterday. I finally bought some new tires. The old ones weren’t quite done as we really haven’t been driving much since arriving in D.C. I went with Yokohamas this time as that was the cheaper name brand and they seem to have decent ...
by AKROVER
Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:30 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2017 Mazda3
Replies: 16
Views: 8780

Re: 2017 Mazda3

I dumped the trailer with a Winnebago dealer in Erie PA for a reasonable wholesale value. I hate to think how much more I could have for both the car and the trailer if I had the time and place to sell them myself, but these transitions always involve bleeding money. Timing is more important and the...
by AKROVER
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2017 Mazda3
Replies: 16
Views: 8780

Re: 2017 Mazda3

End of the line. I just finished uploading all the documents to Carvana. The car has 55,497 miles on it and it is probably going to be picked up this week. I was a bit shocked at the offer, about $2,000 more than I was guessing. I guess inventories on used cars are low right now. This was really a g...
by AKROVER
Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2012 Nissan Xterra
Replies: 67
Views: 61823

Re: 2012 Nissan Xterra

A new accessory for the Nissan: http://take4digital.com/sdn.JPG Today we returned to South Dakota residency and the Nissan got its third SD plate in its lifetime. It is at 47K miles which means I have about 33K on the tires. The right front is wearing horribly with high and low spots. The left front...
by AKROVER
Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2017 Mazda3
Replies: 16
Views: 8780

Re: 2017 Mazda3

I put rotors and pads on the rear today. It took pretty much all day and I am still bleeding. It had to be done as the car will probably be put up for sale soon and those rear rotors were really ugly after 54,000 miles. I was sitting around in the empty apartment this morning (movers took our stuff ...
by AKROVER
Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: Blizzaks on 16" aluminum wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 4703

Re: Blizzaks on 16" aluminum wheels

And gone!
by AKROVER
Thu Jul 16, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: Blizzaks on 16" aluminum wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 4703

Re: Blizzaks on 16" aluminum wheels

I spent quite a bit of time on that one day and only got as far as identifying a few vehicles in certain years that the wheels fit. Then you have to figure out if the tire size is right. How many $ per hour is my time worth? I swear I am just going to cruise parking lots looking for Mazda 3's and pu...
by AKROVER
Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: Blizzaks on 16" aluminum wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 4703

Blizzaks on 16" aluminum wheels

From the Mazda. https://buffalo.craigslist.org/wto/d/lancaster-snow-tires-on-aluminum-wheels/7150485978.html I know Dave will want these just for the black wheels. If someone wants them, I can get them to Cleveland. Tiresmoker pricing highly negotiable, getting more so each passing day. Movers arriv...
by AKROVER
Sun Feb 23, 2020 7:51 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Cleveland car Show 2020
Replies: 5
Views: 3498

Re: Cleveland car Show 2020

I'll have to make a room reservation - hopefully that dude at the front desk won't give me a hard time this time. I plan on being there.
by AKROVER
Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Spring Carlisle 2019
Replies: 28
Views: 12159

Re: Spring Carlisle 2019

I will plan to be there at 4:00 as well.
by AKROVER
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: The Cleveland Car Show 2019
Replies: 7
Views: 4134

Re: The Cleveland Car Show 2019

If I can get a room at my Auburn Inn for a reasonable rate, I will be there. I just went to the Buffalo car show yesterday and that was a joke - about a $40 joke after paying for parking, entry, and lunch.
by AKROVER
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Spring Carlisle 2019
Replies: 28
Views: 12159

Re: Spring Carlisle 2019

Count me in, although I will probably leave on Friday.