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Old 04-30-2020, 03:21 PM   #183
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Rather extreme, the balance goes out of the barn door...
My answer is always the same...more power!

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Old 04-30-2020, 03:26 PM   #184
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Mine too..I tried doubling the power to see if that would help. Will report back...
Poor engine choice. I hear those things have serious head gasket leak issues.


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Old 04-30-2020, 03:38 PM   #185
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Poor engine choice. I hear those things have serious head gasket leak issues.
They also tend to shed parts a couple of times per year but it doesn't seem to impact their performance.

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Old 04-30-2020, 03:58 PM   #186
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My answer is always the same...more power!
Yeah, but in this case I think you'll have trouble controlling it.. it'll be too wayward on the front end and the 6ft rims won't help either..
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Old 04-30-2020, 04:02 PM   #187
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Yeah, but in this case I think you'll have trouble controlling it.. it'll be too wayward on the front end and the 6ft rims won't help either..
Are you saying it might sink like a rock when you make a left?
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Old 04-30-2020, 04:06 PM   #188
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Are you saying it might sink like a rock when you make a left?
I think more steering issues.. may lead to 'rock sinking' feeling..
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Old 04-30-2020, 04:19 PM   #189
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I think more steering issues.. may lead to 'rock sinking' feeling..
I'm sure someone will get my reference here. It's from an old thread.
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Old 04-30-2020, 04:53 PM   #190
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Why move from 4 legs to 2 legs?? Better torque?
Rear wheel drive is always more fun than 4 wheel drive -
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Old 04-30-2020, 08:20 PM   #191
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I'm sure someone will get my reference here. It's from an old thread.
Pretty sure they are pull start so there is no battery to balance out.

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Old 04-30-2020, 09:02 PM   #192
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Old 05-01-2020, 07:31 AM   #193
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Camber that bitch
I prefer a fatter setup.

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Old 05-01-2020, 07:33 AM   #194
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Bro! That ain't hellaflush. Might as well be a chevelle
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Camber that bitch
I see you used those cheap ass YEEbay rep wheels and they broke already.
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Old 05-01-2020, 01:19 PM   #196
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I see you used those cheap ass YEEbay rep wheels and they broke already.
And I also purchased a 100 dollar manzolini rumspringa uel header that I'm gonna start a thd on. I will be nice though and post it on every forum. You've inspired me
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