The joy of new tires and brakes and ball joints and...

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I am finally completely,absolutely done with the front end work on my car.It has been a little aggravating with the failed new bushing and 3 trips to the alignment shop.I put new Kumho Ecstas on it Fri.,but only had a chance to drive it home.Sunday,I thrashed her! Front end is tight,no twitchiness or wandering.The steering is great,very responsive.The alignment and balance are perfect..had it at 90-95 :shock: mph no vibration and you can take your hands off the wheel and it tracks laser straight.And,the new tires are awesome.It takes so much less effort on the wheel in hard corners,it's taking a little getting used to.
I was second guessing the whole rebuild after a few of the issues I had.The only thing that really had to be replaced were the bushings.But now,after the payoff,I am glad I did the whole enchilada at one time.
Craig
Craig Nelson

1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
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I want a ride!
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I think a trade is in order...I wanna drive the Orange Crusher!!
Craig
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1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
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1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
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Hey, hey, don't forget about me! I promise not to grin next time I sit in your car...it's bad for the early car image.
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
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Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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I have never had the privledge of riding in a 82, but have seen a few in my rear view mirror! :P You can drive mine, but bring your sun glasses! 8)
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Image

A picture is worth a thousand words !!! :lol:
Craig Nelson

1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
Fling It Around Turns !
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Good grief, that picture again. :roll: Wouldn't you like a new picture?
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1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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I hate to tell you this, but the yellow roll bar pads are installed on the wrong bar. They are supposed to go on the bar under your feet!
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are those "floaties"? Are you expecting deep water?
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Maybe I shouldn't ask this, but where is Ron in that picture??
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manoa matt wrote:I hate to tell you this, but the yellow roll bar pads are installed on the wrong bar. They are supposed to go on the bar under your feet!
That would have been a lot more comfortable! Thanks for the heads up, Matt. :D
So Cal Mark wrote:are those "floaties"? Are you expecting deep water?
I was sitting in the deep water. The left rear floorboard was the only one not rusted out. :cry:
ventura ace wrote:Maybe I shouldn't ask this, but where is Ron in that picture??
Alvon, you've met Ron. Do you think he could fit into a Fiat floorboard? :roll:
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1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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Denise, there's gotta be a better spot around your place to take a nap.
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Aaahhh, but nobody would suspect me taking a nap upside down in a Fiat. :wink:
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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And the big question ....did you ever get that clip back on the brake pedal? Denise got nominated for that job because she is the only one that could fit under there! Nice shoes :P
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1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
Fling It Around Turns !
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No I didn't. I was hoping for the floorboard to fill back up with rain water so I could soak my butt when I try again. :roll:
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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