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    Raptor experiences

    I have a super cab with a 6.2. I think part of the reason other trucks are faster is the 35 inch tires. I have smashed the front (should have gone faster, or slower over the first jump), I have slight frame bending, but only at the impact point. I have hit the rev limiter, once on road, twice...
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    Clear Bra questions

    I had my entire Raptor done. I think it was about 2k, but the guy said he wouldn't do it again at that price. Took him a really long time. I did it mainly to reduce pin stripes. I hate turning back before the trail is over, and yet hearing brush scrape off your paint is not much fun either.
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    "The Thermal Club" Private Track Club

    When I was there only the first section was ready. No elevation changes, seemed really small.
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    "The Thermal Club" Private Track Club

    Basically 500k to buy a lot, upon which you must build a garage (pay them to build I should say). A two story garage, as the track is surrounded by a really tall wall, so to see the track you have to climb up to the second story. In the path of an airport, so it's not zoned for living. So you...
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    Electric trailer dolly for maneuvering in tight spaces?

    Here's an article for 6 bucks, I have not read it though. http://www.amazon.com/Hello-Dolly-Electric-powered-trailer-dollies-maneuver/dp/B0008DBDK0
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    Geico dropping coverage because car was seen on track

    Does anyone know of an insurance company that is track day friendly?
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    Has Sears dropped the Diehard Platinum Group size 75?

    I haven't been able to find a sears battery either. Since people are saying it's an Odyssey, I went to their site and found 25-PC1400T, http://www.odysseybattery.com/batterysearch/ Actually pulled up in a search so it is probably correct. 279.91, and a little more on Amazon...
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    Muffler replacement recommendation needed

    I put an X-Pipe on and the drone drives me crazy. I get a headache in 15 minutes, even going slow around town. Have not taken the car for a trip since. Guess I need to switch back to the Ford Racing muffler (stock was lost as I couldn't fit it in car on 3.5 hour trip home). I wear ear plugs but...
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    Mp4-12c

    That's because the professional reviewers get faster cars. And a team full of engineers. Plus one car for straight line test, and one for turns. Or so I've heard.
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    Mini John Cooper Works GP

    The Audi TT-RS is amazing. Not sure I will be able to sell it, I love it so much. Very light, very fast, very well built, plus with the 4 wheel drive it allows me to have more confidence on mountain roads.
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    Thinking of a 2013 Raptor

    13 mpg is what I get on the highway. It will get better if you go slower then 80. There are two main limitations of the truck. The first is the width, which makes driving on Colorado ledges a little too exciting for me, and some roads are just too narrow. The second limit is the payload...
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    touring the Pacifc Coast Hiway

    Well, I'll give my two cents assuming that you are trying to drive on fun roads. I would take I-10 to Banning (just past Palm Springs), head south to Idyllwild, 243, to 74, to 371, to 79. Then if you really want a crazy road, head up to Mt. Palomar. Otherwise head south to Julian, and all the...
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    Slime

    When I changed the stock tires we found the dealer had used some type of white slime inside one of the tires. Guess it had a slow leak at some point. Never had any balance issues.
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    Boss 302R on EBAY

    I guess the S cars were going for 75, this car has been lowered from 135 to 95. Said it's been in 2 races, has upgraded 13 body (and 12 spares) plus 2 extra sets of wheels. No idea if it's a deal or not, but thought someone might be interested...
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    2013 gt500

    From MotorTrend, "Hammer it from a stop and the rush of torque is amazing, helping to move the GT500 from 0-60 mph in scant 3.5-seconds, on toward a quarter-mile time of 11.6 seconds at 125.7 mph during our performance testing (.3 and .5 seconds faster than the ZL1, respectively)." Read more...
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    Race Red Boss Color vs. Red GT

    My local dealer is small but I'll have to check out their inventory this week. Yellow mustangs don't do it for me, unless SBY is just that different then the past colors.
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    2013 gt500

    According to the guy on MSN autos, the press embargo ends on Monday from an event at Road Atlanta on Friday. Be nice to finally hear some info.
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    Race Red Boss Color vs. Red GT

    If I can't get a black LS Boss this year, I think race red is my second choice. I would go with black stripes as my GT has white stripes. Just wondering if anyone has seen the two in person and how close the reds are to each other. Thanks.
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    Road Trip

    Great trip and blog. You travel like I do, was great reading about your adventure. Definitely the most accurate fortune cookie fortune ever.
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    Ford GT--Timeless

    Most yacht rentals do not include fuel or food. So budget extra.