Patrick,
Does the free GPS stand for a Global Positioning System receiver. If it
does, I will take it...
Good to hear from you again.....
Frank
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Patrick and Kelly Engram [SMTP:shetland@erols.com]
> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 1998 5:17 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: DML: Tune-up, tires, air-assist, etc.-kinda long
>
> Hello, everyone! I'm sorry that I haven't been chipping in too much
> lately. I have been extremely busy lately at work and other things
> going on. The last I piped in was to tell everyone about the free GPS
> Bridgestone was giving away, and also about having the engine in my '94
> replaced by Chrysler for free!!
> Anyway, just thought I'd pitch in a few things....
> These new Bridgestone Dueler A/T's are fantastic tires. I just drove
> them for the first time the other day in the rain, and they grip so much
> better than the Dueler H/T that I took off. The H/T's would sit and
> spin on takeoff from a light in the rain, these A/T's bite and go...
> They are quiet, and have a nice sidewall style too. I did put a
> P235/70R15 on my '92, even though that is just a tad taller than my
> factory tire. They rub a tad on the inside if I try to turn real sharp
> while going slow with the suspension moving (like going into a parking
> lot) Other than that, no problems.
> I am getting ready to do the second tune-up on the '92. I just
> ordered the Mopar P-number cap and rotor from the dealer, cost like
> $7.00 for both-what a deal! I got champion Truck Plugs-they were
> relatively expensive, but I thought I'd give them a try. Tell you
> what-they look like a work of art!! I'm having a hard time getting the
> nerve to install such a pretty black and gold plug in my motor! My
> Bosch rep gave me a free set of Bosch spark plug wires, gotta love
> that. I'm doing the tune-up just for maintenance, not to solve any
> problems, but if it seems like anything seemed to really pep the truck
> up, I'll let you know. My gas mileage has dropped in the last month.
> I'll find out now if its from the oxygenated gas that is sold starting
> November 1st, or just cause it needed a tune.
> I did a brake job on the '92 a short while ago, and skimped on the
> brake pads. Instead of buying a quality set of Bendix or Raybestos, I
> got some no name pad for half the price, figuring I may finally buy a
> new truck in the Model Year 2000. Boy, that was a mistake (the pads,
> not buying the truck!) I cant hardly get this beast to stop! Now the
> rotors are warped from trying to haul this thing down from a normal
> stop, pisses me off. I did see that Raybestos has a new rotor out-the
> picture I saw showed a drilled and slotted rotor-called a "Bruteforce"
> Think I'll check it out-you can never have too good of a brake system on
> your truck! Man, I wish someone would make a conversion kit to be able
> to install Ram pads and rotor on the Dakota's!
> I have been doing a lot of mail order lately with everyone from the
> list. Thanks to all who have bought and I hope everyone is more than
> satisfied with the product and prices. The latest thing that I have
> seen interest on lately is air-assist systems. One good DML'er showed
> me that we (Firestone) makes a pretty nice air-bag add on unit. I also
> noticed Gary talking about designing one too. I have a manual inflate
> air bag system available for a little over $200 bones, plus shipping. I
> have seen a lot of racers install rear air bags to minimize rear-end
> squat-the bag helps transfer weight. These Firestone's would be great
> if you carry a load here and there but dont want to really beef things
> up. Blow them up when you need them, and take most of the air out when
> you dont... I have been hauling loads of brick lately, and the back of
> my truck was sitting loooowwwww!!! I could have used them then.
> Well, that's my updates, and thanks for those who e-mailed to ask my
> wife if I had died or something, but no, I've just been working a lot
> lately....
>
> Patrick
> (Firestone in Baltimore)
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