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Offline Chryco Psycho

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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Got 'er done - Product Review
« Reply #195 on: April 21, 2013 - 08:42:42 PM »
Glad you got it finished up & it feels much better  :burnout:

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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Got 'er done - Product Review
« Reply #196 on: April 23, 2013 - 11:39:34 PM »
I want to hear how his test drive goes after all this.  Should be interesting and very enjoyable.

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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Got 'er done - Product Review
« Reply #197 on: April 24, 2013 - 08:46:38 AM »
I'll know more and give an update in a few weeks.  :burnout: But the little that I did drive her was very different from before.  :grinyes:
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Test drive time  :burnout: There's a show coming up on Sunday about 35 - 40 miles from here. If its NOT RAINING it will be a great time for a suspension test. I dont think I've driven her 10 miles since the work was done, and that was all in town. stay tuned..............  :wave:
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Test time coming on Sunday!!
« Reply #199 on: June 06, 2013 - 08:43:20 AM »
soooooo..... :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Test time coming on Sunday!!
« Reply #200 on: June 06, 2013 - 09:04:16 PM »
Ok , took her on a run (car show) of about 75 - 80 miles round trip.  :burnout:  Way more precise cornering. Very very little body roll. A firm but not harsh ride. Felt connected to to road. I leaned into a few corners harder than I used to and she responded like a champ. Speeds from 0 to 90ish. My wife even said she noticed the diffrence.  :cooldancing:  :woohoo:
70 Chally R/T Convertible- Yes she's really got a HEMI, no she's not a Charger!
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Test time coming on Sunday!!
« Reply #201 on: June 06, 2013 - 09:08:44 PM »
Ok , took her on a run (car show) of about 75 - 80 miles round trip.  :burnout:  Way more precise cornering. Very very little body roll. A firm but not harsh ride. Felt connected to to road. I leaned into a few corners harder than I used to and she responded like a champ. Speeds from 0 to 90ish. My wife even said she noticed the diffrence.  :cooldancing:  :woohoo:

 :bigshades: :clapping: money well spent!
Brad
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Passed the road test!
« Reply #202 on: June 06, 2013 - 09:37:09 PM »
Sounds great Bigs.  :2thumbs:

Do you have plans to upgrade to firmfeel steering box or was that done already?
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Passed the road test!
« Reply #203 on: June 06, 2013 - 09:42:49 PM »
TC, Did a level 3 S&G 2 years ago   :2thumbs:
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Passed the road test!
« Reply #204 on: June 07, 2013 - 10:21:53 AM »
All of which, IMO,  reinforces the concept that you only need a selection of key parts to get a classic mopar into a more modern feel. It doesn't take $10k worth of coil over and R&P conversions to get there.

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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Test time coming on Sunday!!
« Reply #205 on: June 07, 2013 - 01:26:40 PM »
Felt connected to to road. I leaned into a few corners harder than I used to and she responded like a champ. Speeds from 0 to 90ish. My wife even said she noticed the diffrence.  :cooldancing:  :woohoo:
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Passed the road test!
« Reply #206 on: June 07, 2013 - 10:22:38 PM »
The more I think about it , the more I think the level 3 steering box compliments all the upgrades very nicely.  :grinyes:
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Passed the road test!
« Reply #207 on: June 08, 2013 - 01:22:01 PM »
Now your going to have fun trying to keep yer butt planted in those stock seats!  :eek4: :bigsmile:
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Passed the road test!
« Reply #208 on: June 08, 2013 - 09:14:19 PM »
Now your going to have fun trying to keep yer butt planted in those stock seats!  :eek4: :bigsmile:
:smilielol: Time for more upgrades?
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Re: Its lookin' like it time for an upgrade - Passed the road test!
« Reply #209 on: June 08, 2013 - 11:35:07 PM »
Long as you keep the armour all off them your ok!  :bigsmile:
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