Re: Option shuffle anxiety..

From: Bruce Bexte (bruceb@direct.ca)
Date: Mon Mar 03 1997 - 21:22:32 EST


DesignTech@worldnet.att.net wrote:
>
> go aftermarket on the stereo and GET SUREGRIP
>
> with the 4X4 you might want the 31X10.5"
>
> personally i like 2WD cuz the front gearbox is always turning
>
> loss of power and an 8% loss in fuel econemy
>
> club cab is good if you don't care about adding roughly 500 lbs
>
> i don't think you will be racing it though from the letter you wrote(this
> was the impression i got).
>
> i like the sport cuz it is monochromatic with no chrome
>
> -Mark (DesignTech@worldnet.att.net)
>
> 1993. 5.2l, auto, 3.50 SureSlip, 4X2, True Duals,
> Emerald Green, S/B, Reg Cab. K&N Open Element ,
> Splitfires.
>
> See Pictures At http://members.tripod.com/~MasterOfR
>
> ----------
> > From: Sam Parthemer <samp@king.cts.com>
> > To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> > Subject: Re: Option shuffle anxiety..
> > Date: Monday, March 03, 1997 2:22 PM
> >
> > At 02:00 PM 3/3/97 -0500, you wrote:
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >I just joined the list today.
> > >
> > >I just ordered my 97 last week. I can't wait for this
> > >sucker to come in, as my current car is pushing 210k mi
> > >and is about ready to die....
> > >
> > >There is still a period of time which I can make changes,
> > >so now I'm starting to get 'OSA'.
> > >
> > >Here's what I ordered. Should I drop any of these?
> > >Should I add? I don't want to push the $$ envelope
> > >any more than I have.
> > >
> > > + V8
> > > + 4x4 extended cab
> > > + SLT+ (should I have gotten sport+?)
> > > + 5 spd
> > > + 3.55 axles (should I get 3.21?) I won't be doing
> > > serious off road.
> > > + max payload (hey, only $13)
> > > + P235/75R15 tires (are the 31x10.5 tires bigger,
> > > better, worth it?)
> > > + No sure grip
> > > + pwr overhead (compass, lights, etc)
> > > + floor mats (duh)
> > > + premium stereo (cd/cass). Should I go
> > > aftermarket?
> > > + body side molding
> > > + 6x9 mirrors (are these too big and gawky?)
> > > + fog lights
> > >
> > >Truck will be mostly pleasure use (no towing, yet).
> >
> > The 3.55 is a good choice, if MAX. towing power
> > is needed, get the 3.90.
> >
> > I would get the SURE GRIP, as it was only a $50.00
> > addition when I got my 4x2 SLT in '95... In 4x2 mode, it
> > makes a big difference in the sand/loose stuff...In 4x4 I would
> > imagine that it would be a great help too..
> >
> > Looks like you got the best of everything...
> >
> > ...Sam '95 SLT
> >
> >
> >Hi my truck is a 97 slt v8 club cab
if I was doing it again I wouldnt get the infinity with the cd,its 8
year old 8 bit crap,thats just my opion,as for the other stuff keep it
all

 



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