On Tue, 17 Feb 2009, michael lunsford wrote:
> Good show Vance. Put me down as preferring the A type OD over the J type
> though two of my friends have the 5 speed conversions and the smoothness and
> reduced noise from a modern transmission is incredible. It would be a toss up
> over which one I would choose if I didn't already have the OD trans. Also the
> Nurburgring video was fantastic.
>
> I used to have 205/55/16s on my car but decided I needed a little more
> comfortable ride (old guy syndrome) so I swapped them out for Dunlop Signature
> 205/65/16s so that the rolling diameter would be similar to that of the
> original tire to get a more accurate speedometer reading and to decrease the
> 75 to 80 MPH RPMs by about 150 or so. However I have had problems in regard
> to the clearance on the front tires when they are turned to the full lock
> position as I back from my driveway and the springs compress. It has taken
> several chunks out of the edge of my tire and caused a slight bent spot in the
> center of the fender lip. YMMV
Now you know where to "roll" the fender lip.
Think of it as a WIN!
:-)
> Mike Lunsford
rml
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