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Visiting family for the weekend and this is what I wake up to. It was mi-70’s when I left my house.

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We were in Louisville over the Holiday weekend. I wore shorts when we left Buffalo on Wednesday morning. We returned today to 29in of snow in the backyard, with drifts up to 54in. Office in Silver Creek has a shade over 48in, with drifts over 72in.

Who's bright idea was this anyway?!?

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Unseasonably cold for the Tampa Bay Area.
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I got the GT350 suspension on but something is happening with the rear shocks. the rear bounces a lot until we put weight in the car. People online say that the rear shocks are binding in the upper bushing because I'm running subframe lockouts and control arm bearings, in other words, there's very little compliance in the rear control arms and the shock binds in the upper mounts. I ordered billet shock mounts that have spherical bearings.. Hoping that helps! I also installed a GT500 spoiler and ordered a front splitter to balance the aero. Otherwise the car handles really good, very little sway with the new springs and big bars, lots of grip with the camber I got. New summer tires. Can't wait to do track days.


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We were in Louisville over the Holiday weekend. I wore shorts when we left Buffalo on Wednesday morning. We returned today to 29in of snow in the backyard, with drifts up to 54in. Office in Silver Creek has a shade over 48in, with drifts over 72in.

Who's bright idea was this anyway?!?


Listen, you were told.....

Did you take my advice and prep yourself a 2-stage snowmower with some paddles? I'd bet you prolly have a neighbor who's already done that mod on his, and would be happy to show you or even help you over a few cold beers. With all that snow, you've gotta get your mind right - that's a free fridge! With the holidays, or just a lot of leftovers, now you can wrap them up and leave them outside while the wife cleans up inside, or you can start setting up your snowmowing path with a few beers stuck in drifts there, so you're never too far from a new beer. Gotta remember to bring 'em inside though, if the temps are gonna be below freezing, but the garage should be shielded enough to keep things cold, but not TOO cold. I'd ask if you catch my drift, but you've got your own
 
I got the GT350 suspension on but something is happening with the rear shocks. the rear bounces a lot until we put weight in the car. People online say that the rear shocks are binding in the upper bushing because I'm running subframe lockouts and control arm bearings, in other words, there's very little compliance in the rear control arms and the shock binds in the upper mounts. I ordered billet shock mounts that have spherical bearings.. Hoping that helps! I also installed a GT500 spoiler and ordered a front splitter to balance the aero. Otherwise the car handles really good, very little sway with the new springs and big bars, lots of grip with the camber I got. New summer tires. Can't wait to do track days.


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Your posts and adventures never cease to amaze me.
 
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C’mon @zipper, it’s been 2yrs….Jeesh!🤣

I can still handle the cold but I’d much rather be at home where the water is not solid

We prefer to think of summertime as "yeah, the ice is pretty thin this time of year"
 
I got the GT350 suspension on but something is happening with the rear shocks. the rear bounces a lot until we put weight in the car. People online say that the rear shocks are binding in the upper bushing because I'm running subframe lockouts and control arm bearings, in other words, there's very little compliance in the rear control arms and the shock binds in the upper mounts. I ordered billet shock mounts that have spherical bearings.. Hoping that helps! I also installed a GT500 spoiler and ordered a front splitter to balance the aero. Otherwise the car handles really good, very little sway with the new springs and big bars, lots of grip with the camber I got. New summer tires. Can't wait to do track days.


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Cartagena?
 
Yep, its been a crazy fire season.
 
Cartagena?

Those pictures are in Retiro about 40 minutes from Medellin. I really like the whole area, the triangle between Llanogrande, Retiro, and La Ceja. Sometimes I find myself looking for something to rent in llanogrande and get out of the city. The traffic is crazy especially now with holidays here. I tried driving on saturday but the whole city was grid locked and I had to go home. I would like to get a ATK DS200 dual sport to get around. The factory is a 5 minute drive from my apartment.
 
Your posts and adventures never cease to amaze me.

Sometimes I think I'm out of my mind lol. I made a friend here and she sometimes messages me like "what craziness are you up to now?" Well I was planning to go to San Andres with the gf, but she gets crazy sometimes and maybe I need to end it. I got 16 days vacation coming up and I'm thinking to drive to Bogota, 8+ hours, and do the class for track driving so I can get permission to be on their track. I got the ford track shocks and billet mounts the other day. The GT350 rear springs should be here tomorrow.

@tabbibus parce lets see how Colombian you are. Whats on my stove? :winkingthumbsup"

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