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Old 11-26-2012, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
I will say mine needs to be a tab bit taller for optimal tuning and SWR, I plan on adding a spring so that should bring it up enough.


Thanks for the pics, Dukie.

average residential garage height is ~7' and the top of my tail light is 3'3" above the ground, which leaves 3'9" for the spring and the antenna.

I've got a 2' firestik but will probably have to sell it (too short).

I see two options and can't makeup my mind.



1. 3' antenna + spring, which will leave ~3-5" below the garage opening (how do you keep it from smacking the body?). Will this be "tall enough"?

2. 4' antenna + 90 degree fold down (already own) or quick disconnect, but I loathe the idea of having to get out to fold down on a daily basis (IE, I will probably forget, and no spring in this scenario cause I could hit the window if it was folded down and bouncing around?)



Any other options?
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Originally Posted by MirageMobile
Thanks for the pics, Dukie.

average residential garage height is ~7' and the top of my tail light is 3'3" above the ground, which leaves 3'9" for the spring and the antenna.

I've got a 2' firestik but will probably have to sell it (too short).

I see two options and can't makeup my mind.



1. 3' antenna + spring, which will leave ~3-5" below the garage opening (how do you keep it from smacking the body?). Will this be "tall enough"?

2. 4' antenna + 90 degree fold down (already own) or quick disconnect, but I loathe the idea of having to get out to fold down on a daily basis (IE, I will probably forget, and no spring in this scenario cause I could hit the window if it was folded down and bouncing around?)



Any other options?
lol the fact that u have space in your garage shocks me. ahah i dont know very many peple who have enouh garage space to store their dirtbikes/atvs let alone their rig
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If I was leaking coolant out my head gasket I would know it?
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If I was leaking coolant out my head gasket I would know it?
Very simple tool will tell you. But its pretty hard to tell otherwise. Do you have a slight coolant loss,
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Very simple tool will tell you. But its pretty hard to tell otherwise. Do you have a slight coolant loss,
No not really, just wondering what s on the side of my block, if it was coolant it would burn off.
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No not really, just wondering what s on the side of my block, if it was coolant it would burn off.
Um......what IS on the side of your block?
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Um......what IS on the side of your block?
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Lol. Is it sludge.....is is liquid....you tell me
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Lol. Is it sludge.....is is liquid....you tell me
Sludge, but I just fixed my leaking valve cover, so guess its just left over.
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Sludge, but I just fixed my leaking valve cover, so guess its just left over.
Just clean the block. Report back in a few days
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Just clean the block. Report back in a few days
That's the plan after I replace every gasket that involves oil, since I know there all leaking
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Im pretty new to this site, i had a question about my flashers
See the fronts dont turn on at ALL
On the dash the arrow stays a solid green when i signal
The BACK signal lights stay SOLID...
Anyone point me in the right direction??
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Isn't coolant supposed to never burn... I mean that is the point of coolant to counteract any excessful heat in the engine..... and if it keeps coming back replace ur gasket. With a GOOD one. No paper or cardboard crap. Get felpro. Very nice quality.
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Isn't coolant supposed to never burn... I mean that is the point of coolant to counteract any excessful heat in the engine..... and if it keeps coming back replace ur gasket. With a GOOD one. No paper or cardboard crap. Get felpro. Very nice quality.
Your so very wrong......
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Originally Posted by thejeepn00b
Im pretty new to this site, i had a question about my flashers
See the fronts dont turn on at ALL
On the dash the arrow stays a solid green when i signal
The BACK signal lights stay SOLID...
Anyone point me in the right direction??
Lol how odd... I have a similar problem. My right turn signals are much slower then my left. The lefts are fine. The rights are like bliiiiiiiiink.....bliiiiiiink. lol kinda entertaining.
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