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I would certainly vent it if you're not running an Optima type battery. AGM batteries don't need vented.

Starting is obviously the first priority, but having a reserve to withstand some draw over time is very important. Being a 41 I doubt it has any real draw at all, and a small battery should work fine especially if it's kept fully charged.

I doubt your 41 needs much power so your biggest concerns would be proper venting if it's in the trunk and the right size to fit. I wouldn't bother with a deep cycle battery, I'd just buy a decent battery maintainer, that way it's always fully charged and doesn't put more stress on the alternator after it's been sitting trying to recharge a half dead battery. I have got a couple good Miata batteries in the garage if you want to try one, compact battery that is meant to be vented in a trunk. Dad has used them for years (had access to them for free) in his 79 Jeep and his Festiva without ever having an issue. These cars don't really have an electrical load like a modern car so it's why a small battery works fine.

I'm looking forward to it, so I'm crossing my fingers for good weather and no hangover.

Rotary lifts are worth the extra money IMHO. I've used plenty of lifts, and they have always seemed to be the most durable and the most sturdy. Challenger is a fine lift but a slight step down from a rotary. Knock off versions, like we have a couple of at Lash, are the ones that we've had to repair recently for major parts breaking off. The rotary lifts in my bays have been fantastic and are at least 10 years old in a high traffic shop. I would prefer low profile arms for my home lift, and screw adjustment pads but wouldn't break a deal for me. 220v will operate much faster as well, but this depends on your needs and if you want to go the extra mile for that. Hope you get something that works out well for you.

Had a blast at Buckeye Raceway, then played at the Casino till 2am. More of you need to come out to the karts its too much fun for $50.

Trying to meet up over there around 8, so if anyone wants to go just show up I'll be there with at least a couple friends.

Sorry I missed the lifter noise comment in your first post. That's interesting, likely actual oil psi then. Usually when the pressure releif valve has an issue there is zero oil psi. Has to be bleeding it off somewhere, like it pushed a seal or o-ring or something like that if it hasn't opened up bearing clearance somewhere. Sounds like you may be tearing that down.

Is it just oil pressure dropping and nothing else like voltage? Kind of sounds like what something would do if you alternator was dying or your grounds were coming apart somewhere. If the gauge is mechanical obviously this theory doesn't apply (since I'm not sure what vehicle you're talking about, especially if it's your custom truck). I'm not sure what would cause oil pressure to change like that under load, so I would be inclined to hook up a good mechanical gauge and see for sure what the oil psi was.

So how about electric karts? It's a blast, and the rain don't matter.

Buy whatever cheap ass ebay shit you can find, a lowered cavalier isn't going to ride very good no matter what you put on it. I'm not a huge fan of cutting or torching, but since it wouldn't cost me anything but time, I'd try it with plans to buy some parts if it didn't work out well.

Sounds like the dumbass shouldn't be on the road to begin with. I lost my liscence and played by the rules, this guy didn't so fuck him. Do society a favor and make him deal with his stupid decisions. I personally think he should deal with leaving the scene of an accident too because he left before the cops showed up. Besides you assume he actually has insurance, sounds like a worthless fuck so I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't have insurance anyway. If you can't tell I hate this type of shit, I take responsibility for the rules I've broken, this guy just keeps right on fucking up.

I've got to learn some more about shooting and take one of those great Mojoe classes everyone keeps talking about. Looks like there will be fun to be had out there.

All I picture is some butch lesbian getting out of it, sorry. Pics look good though.

My 14 year old daughter isn't even out of bed yet, but I went and saw my Dad for a bit this morning. Happy Father's day to all the Dads.

I get there and compliment Nicky on how nice it truck looks and how it'd be nice if my Corvette looked as good. He disagrees with me pointing out flaws in the truck. Well he got an award and I didn't, so I'm right and Nicky and Grant ars both wrong.

Get a tech who can measure your spring pressures and see if they've weakend if you're worried about it. I've had my Patriot Golds in my Camaro since I built the engine about 30k miles or more ago and I beat the shit out of it. I'm the one who should buy some springs.

Lots of Vette guys buy Lloyds mats and seem to like them, seem to fit a Vette well but I've never had them personally just seen them.

I'd be down for that if I knew I was going to make it in time.

Yes, you pretty much got it.

Keep in mind they won't be letting you on the lot, but feel free to check out the cool cars.

Crossing my fingers for a nice evening, I'll be out. I really enjoyed this last year.

Yeah there is air in the lines, just bleed it. If you can't get someone to help the process described above works well, I bleex brakes by myself quite often.

If you do a good job bench bleeding the master and don't have the system open for very long ypu stand the best chance of not having any issues. I can't say I've specifically done a cavalier but I get away without cycling the abs on most GMs that I do. Now if you had one of those neat reverse bleeders (never tried but I want one) it would keep air from ever getting to the ABS.

I am at Lash, and really doubt I'll be leaving any time soon. This place loves me.