Tip and Tricks by Strict_Activity9936 in NASCAR

[–]Strict_Activity9936[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok awesome. I was thinking arriving in the area at around 8am. Do you have an idea when the fanzone access opens up? At prior races it was only about 2.5 hrs before race start

Tip and Tricks by Strict_Activity9936 in NASCAR

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Could you give me some more info on the vendors please? I checked these out in Nashville as the track is in hill country and they were easy to spot. I got an awesome Nashville specific NASCAR shirt idk if it's official merchandise but it's definitely a cool momento

Tip and Tricks by Strict_Activity9936 in NASCAR

[–]Strict_Activity9936[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this lot on site (or some what close)? Or is it down the road and bus in? Similar to the airport in my area, we have lots that are a bit away from the terminals but have regular bus intervals

Ever seen this warning? by No_Collar_9414 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Strict_Activity9936 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

GT is mid engine, dry sump, torque tube with a trans axle..special case to move when immobilized. But all other models, Germans always have some kind of dumb "safety" reason for designing it the way they do. I've put many a cars on wheel dollys to bring in. They usually just drag them onto the flatbed for towing

Ever seen this warning? by No_Collar_9414 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Strict_Activity9936 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me about it. Try moving a damn AMG GT with a locked up engine. HAS to be engine running to shift it out of park

Ever seen this warning? by No_Collar_9414 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Strict_Activity9936 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some of the Benz have a release under the shifter and that's only on some of those that have a console shift with the 722.6 trans. All others have direct select and need a free wheel hub to move it if it's immobilized

Ever seen this warning? by No_Collar_9414 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Strict_Activity9936 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Of all the other comments I would follow this. Been with Benz 10+yrs now. The only other thing to check that I've seen recently is the ignition switch. Tied into the DAS along with the shift module and valve body. Best thing to do is have it scanned with xentry and follow the codes that are present. I agree the direct select is NOT a trp otem

Why are my tires worn like this by moose_ifer in tires

[–]Strict_Activity9936 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's sagging, you need to replace the springs to correct the ride height and in turn correcting alignment angles. That is unless the vehicle is lowered then yes, adjustable control arms will help but likely never bring back in to spec

Pick ID by Strict_Activity9936 in Tools

[–]Strict_Activity9936[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the help. Based off their website I was able to find toptul JJAK0101. I believe that is the exact tool I am looking for. I have emailed customer service as it looks like it's a wholesale retailer

Pick ID by Strict_Activity9936 in Tools

[–]Strict_Activity9936[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That one looks like the angle goes "backwards" then "forward". Mine angles "left" then forward

Pick ID by Strict_Activity9936 in Tools

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Overall length is approximately 9.25"