Re: directions to dakota rims-- whoops

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Sun Feb 18 2001 - 20:00:26 EST


Don't worry about it. We'll be over Tuesday at 7 PM for dinner :)

Jonathan Nelson wrote:
>
> sorry all, meant to send that just to patrick, my bad
>
> jon
>
> Jonathan Nelson wrote:
>
> > Patrick,
> > To get to my house, coming into town on highway 34 go over the bridge into
> > town and stay straight on Harrison. Turn Right onto Kings BLVD. Make another
> > right on Buchanan. All the turns are at lights. I live at 1919 NW Buchanon,
> > its a bluish colored house right across from fred meyers. I'll leave my truck
> > out front so its easier to find. The truck is a lowered regular cab burgandy
> > SLT+ with R/T rims. I'll either be inside watching the race, or in the garage
> > working on my challenger. Give me a call at 754-9584, or 760-7608.
> >
> > later,
> > jon
> >
> > WOT or waiting at a Red wrote:
> >
> > > Jon
> > >
> > > I'm in Oregon and would like to talk to you about the tires and rims. Give
> > > me a call at 503-730-9891. I would appreciate it if you would identify your
> > > self as a DMLer if you call.
> > >
> > > Patrick O'Day
> > > 2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
> > > Ztube w/9 inch big mouth filter
> > > 68 MM TB Ported and Polished
> > > Mobil 1
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Jonathan Nelson" <nelsonjo@engr.orst.edu>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 4:54 PM
> > > Subject: Re: DML: RE: speedometer help!!!! x2
> > >
> > > > thanks for the help. Now I've got another one.. :) What do you do to
> > > correct
> > > > the speedo if you change tire sizes. I just got a set of R/T rims to
> > > replace my
> > > > 15x8 factory rims. I am going to put 275/40R17 bridgestone RE730's on
> > > them.
> > > > the tire change compared to my factory 255/65R15 changes the diameter of
> > > the
> > > > tire by over 2 inches and will make the speedometer off by a little over
> > > 9%
> > > > using the auto math handbook. I'm sure you 4x4 guys have run into this
> > > > problem.. ???????
> > > >
> > > > thanks,
> > > > jon
> > > >
> > > > P.S. if anyone in the oregon area is interested in the old 15x8 factory
> > > rims
> > > > and 255/65R15 tires (9500 miles on them, good shape) let me know.
> > > >
> > > > Ronald Wong wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Your dealer was correct. There is nothing you need to do. Your
> > > speedometer
> > > > > is still correct.
> > > > >
> > > > > Ron
> > > > > 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > > > > For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> > > > > http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Jonathan Nelson
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 2:31 PM
> > > > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > > Subject: DML: speedometer help!!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > Hey guys, hopefully someone out there can help me. I have a 2000
> > > > > regular cab SLT+ with the 4.7L and the 5-speed manual tranny. I
> > > > > replaced the factory 3.55's in the rear with a set of factory 3.90's out
> > > > > of a similar truck that someone wrecked. How do I go about fixing the
> > > > > speedometer? is it a normal speedo gear setup, or otherwise? I talked
> > > > > to my local dealer but he was pretty much useless. he did say something
> > > > > about the speedometer takes its signal off the rear wheels which didn't
> > > > > make much sense to me. Help!!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > Jon
> > > > >
> > > > > ************************************************
> > > > > Jonathan Nelson
> > > > > Oregon State University
> > > > > Department of Mechanical Engineering
> > > > > Formula SAE Team Captain
> > > > > nelsonjo@engr.orst.edu
> > > > > formula@engr.orst.edu
> > > > > (541) 754-9584
> > > > > office: 132 Rogers Hall
> > > >

-- 
-andy

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