New owner, seeking advice

From: Woodruff, Jason P (Jason.Woodruff@West.Boeing.com)
Date: Fri Sep 01 2000 - 14:38:47 EDT


Hello DMLers

        As of Monday night I am the proud new owner of a 4.7L 2000 2wd
Dakota clubcab sport plus auto trans. So far I love it. The V-8 is a far
cry from my old '91 Nissan w/ 2.4L auto engine. I plan on turning this
thing into a street racer. Stiffer suspension, bigger wheels, etc. I have
a few questions that I could use some replies on.

1.) What is the difference (pro's and con's) of fiberglass vs. steel roll
pans

2.) Ditto on Hoods (Steel vs. fiberglass)

3.) Where is there a place you a test out your Dakota in southern California
(I'm in Orange County). As I make changes I want to see some physical
numbers change, like 0-60, 1/4 mi, Slalom times. Are there events of these
sort.

Any comments on improving my ride are welcome.

I will be expanding on my Dakota page as things progress, check it out at

http://www.geocities.com/woodrufj/dakota

Happy trails,

Jay
Jayson Woodruff
The Boeing Company
5301 Bolsa Ave. MC H019-F704
Huntington Beach, Ca 92647-2099
714/372-6827



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