Re: Two things I don't like about my Dak!

From: Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Sat Oct 24 1998 - 16:58:14 EDT


Jason & Norah wrote:
>
> >
> >Hey Guys/Girls:>)
> >Theres 2 things I don't like much about my Dak (98) 1) The area where you
> >would rest your left forearm while wiping down your windshield with your
> >right hand while on the drivers side is soft as hell, I already have 2
> >very small dimples in my hood. (Yes, I will get a glass hood soon!) and
> >2) When going into a off ramp that is the slighest bit bumpy, I get an
> >awlfull wheel hop. Any body solve the wheel hop problem, or am I all alone
> >out here. I can't be the only one going onto an off ramp at 80. (Norah,
> >no doom and Gloom now, you promised! Bob
>
> Yes, I promised - no doom and gloom. There are a couple of things that I
> don't like on the 98 but they're not really that significant. But seeing as
> we're going there, I thought I'd throw in my 3.5 cents Canadian. :)
>
> I don't like the new climate controls on the dash. I prefered the older
> slide model as opposed to the current dial for temp and vent positions.
> Also, the gear selector (yes I have an automatice) blocks the temp dial when
> in "drive". Also there is no vent position for feet and head for heat, just
> A/C. And why the hell did they forget the little snowflake on that A/C
> position anyway?
>
> Also, Jason is a bit worried about the plastic on the front bumper, if we
> ever tried to use a hi-Lift jack.
>
> That'a about it for peeves. I am impressed with the following changes though.
> I like the map pocket on the door and the fact that they've raised the
> window handle (and yes -- I don't have power windows and locks - you don't
> know how hard it was to get a truck without them.) The fact the the map
> pocket bulges out and the handle is up a bit higher, I'm not smacking my leg
> into it anymore. I like the cushier back seats in the club cab. Whenever
> someone gets stuck sitting in the back, it was never a very comfortable ride
> before. The turning radius is a dream. I guess I could go on forever, but
> I think I'll leave it there.
>
> Norah
>
> current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
> current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
> RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
> previous: '93 Dakota blue 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto

Hi Norah, I never had an older Dak, so I don't miss the old Climate
Control Controls. I never really noticed the Shifter lever problem, I
have an automatic also. I'll have to check it out when I get back into
the truck. See ya, Bob



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