Re: New owner, seeking advice

From: William H. Hiatt III (william@hiatt.net)
Date: Fri Sep 01 2000 - 14:22:06 EDT


Congrats Jayson. I have the same truck as you. Mine's black, I've made a
few mods (Stereo, rims/tires, exhaust, etc). I work in Irvine, and live in
Laguna Hills (Nellie Gail to be exact). We'll have to get together for
lunch sometime.

William

P.S. Welcome to the DML

On Fri, 1 Sep 2000, Woodruff, Jason P wrote:

> 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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