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Old 08-16-2010, 10:55 PM
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Hey, Jack. Could you post some photo's of the frame notching? And maybe even some of the new tires & rims?

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Old 08-23-2010, 09:31 PM
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My car seems to be 95% done. Think we can wrap it up soon?

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Old 08-24-2010, 06:21 AM
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My car seems to be 95% done. Think we can wrap it up soon?

Brian.
Sorry, didn't get back to you sooner, tire choice is kickin my azzzz. I'm checking some more out tomorrow. Damn 16" choices aren't like pickin out 15".... tires.
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Old 08-26-2010, 04:36 PM
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notching, steering leak and front bushings are complete? only tires are left?
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:14 PM
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Jack, the tire size's you gave me are

Front - 245/50 16
Rear - 295/50 16

I'm still looking, but can't find a matching set of front & rear. BF Goodrich makes
a 295/50 16 Radial T/A, (which I think is perfect) but no matching front in 245/50 16. I called BF Goodrich direct and they are calling me back tomorrow. If they say I can go with a mis-matched set of front & rear and won't effect safety, I'm going to go with....

BF Goodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S 245/50 16 Front
BF Goodrich Radial T/A 295/50 16 Rear


I also called Centerline Wheels (where I got the rims) and he asked if I could go up or down with those sizes. Like to a 285 or 305. Or +/- on the 50. I said I had no idea an would ask you. If so, please give me an example since I have no idea about tire size for my current setup. Just so I have an option to look for. Centerline is also calling me back tomorrow after they look into it.

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Old 08-27-2010, 09:13 PM
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Ordered tires today (Friday 4pm) shipping from Connecticut. TireRack.com said you should have them Monday or Tues. (Fast shipper!)

2 - 245/50ZR -16 BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S
2 - 295/50R-16 BFGoodrich Radial T/A

Let me know how the offset's workout. If its better to send them back, they said all I would have to pay for is shipping with a one day turn around in the shop. If all is good, maybe pickup car at the end of the week?
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Old 09-01-2010, 07:51 PM
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Jack, now that you have the tires, how are we on the fit? Do I need a notch, spacer or do I need to ship them back to change the offset. That will take a week or so turn around so if I need to send them back, lets do it. Please give me an update.

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Old 09-03-2010, 03:20 PM
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Old 09-03-2010, 03:25 PM
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Brian's car has taken a 180* since it got here... it's looking great!
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Old 09-04-2010, 10:25 PM
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Looks great! Can't wait to drive it again. I have a few questions for you.

I'd like to get a 5 gallon can of methanol when I pick up my car. How long can I store methanol in my garage without a problem?

Do you have a wheel well trim to replace my damaged one? Would be good to have it on the car before I have it painted.

You told me your son noticed a shifting problem when he took it out for a test drive. I 'think' you said it was holding in gear when he was stopping. What was it, and has this problem been fixed?

If my car can be ready either this Thursday or Friday, I have someone who can give me a ride to get my car. Let me know if we are still on track to finish up by Sept 9th or 10th.

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