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Old 12-21-2011, 11:40 PM
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It usually stops when the money runs out! But in my case it didn't end there!
Old 12-21-2011, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by LVDell
Just got back from the dealer with yet another safety recall
Darn - haven't sent my change of owner form in so don't have that recall campaign letter yet. Please send me a copy ASAP.

I've hear rumors of recall letters on the LSD, toe links and rear sway bar as well.

Old 12-21-2011, 11:46 PM
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Bar and seats only next year...... At the rate your going, next year I see moton, R&P, guard LSD, cool suit.....
Old 12-22-2011, 12:19 AM
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it never ends...............
Old 12-22-2011, 12:22 AM
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All mods are safety related - besides the obvious harnesses and bar.. One can easily make the safety argument for any mod that improves handling, braking, and/or acceleration

That fraction of a second or increased grip or inch shorter stopping distance can all be the difference between life and death

Use any analogy but a good one is the deer that jumps out in front of you - you need to stop if you have time, swerve if you don't and sometimes swerve and accelerate at the same time

All of the track driving is practice for the "hypothetical deer incident"

If you live where there are no deer, then insert any native species that fits

Ask yourself - handling, grip, acceleration, braking - virtually any decent mod (even pro coaching for you pro coaching bible beaters) fits into several of the categories... In which case, technically you can make the safety mod argument to your significant other for their buy in... Passion and conviction sell ideas... Safety mod argument, if full disclosure is required, has the highest probability of spousal buy in... Lean on that argument like a kickstand you cannot get off of...

It is like tricking a lie detector test - you have to believe what you are saying with all of your heart

All mods are safety mods

AMEN
Old 12-22-2011, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jenk12m
it never ends...............
along the never-ending modding front, was wondering if you painted the steering wheel spokes in gloss black on your own or if it was some special factory option?

i love the effect. thx, boss.
Old 12-22-2011, 12:29 AM
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The "Subject Line" of this thread: Dear god, where does it end.........

Sounds like something my wife would say after yet another of my large GT3 upgrade purchases.

Cheers!
Doug N.
Old 12-22-2011, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DJN
The "Subject Line" of this thread: Dear god, where does it end.........

Sounds like something my wife would say after yet another of my large GT3 upgrade purchases.

Cheers!
Doug N.
I think they all say the same thing as the thread title came from hearing my wife after I booked my appt with the dealer for the install

Originally Posted by acadian_dad
Darn - haven't sent my change of owner form in so don't have that recall campaign letter yet. Please send me a copy ASAP.

I've hear rumors of recall letters on the LSD, toe links and rear sway bar as well.

There are not actual paper copies of these safety TSB's as there can never be a paper trail.

Originally Posted by CWay27
Bar and seats only next year...... At the rate your going, next year I see moton, R&P, guard LSD, cool suit.....


Originally Posted by PJS996GT3
........All mods are safety mods

AMEN
Old 12-22-2011, 05:11 PM
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I did see a TSB that Scroth belts are an acceptable substitute for the 3 point belts for certain high performance situations.
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Just spent $1K for a new RS wheel so I can get that center stripe
Old 12-24-2011, 10:37 AM
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The modding never stops .... the only way to control it is not to start in the first place....like anyone thought this would be the case eh?
Old 12-24-2011, 11:31 AM
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but you can only never start only if you done it at least once before.
Old 12-24-2011, 11:40 AM
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I believe there are dozens of recalls remaining for you to make your car as safe as it can be Dell.
Old 12-24-2011, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jenk12m
it never ends...............



That's how steep the slope is with cars...
Old 12-24-2011, 08:11 PM
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and there's no parachute.....haha


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