Forum: 4x4
10-02-2013, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,664
Re: One More Tire and Wheel Thread!
Let me be the first to reply. Here are some shots of wheel testing and close-ups of the tie rod clearance. You can see that a 16" rim with 5" of backspacing would not have fit.
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Forum: 4x4
10-02-2013, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,664
One More Tire and Wheel Thread!
Thought I'd post my experience upgrading(?) tires and wheels. I must say that studying all the pertinent posts in this forum gave me some very good insight, and some pause, into choosing appropriate...
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Forum: Testing
10-02-2013, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,751
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-29-2013, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,803
Re: sportsmobile customer satisfaction
I know this thread has been dormant for a bit, but as I just came across it last night I thought I'd chime in. First, super happy with our SMB, have been using it for great family adventures for...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-03-2008, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 9,625
Bolsa Chica gathering
I'm going to try to rally the family for an early beach day down there, take the kids surfing, and join everybody. If not, I'll at least get down there on my own for a few hours.
Any suggestions...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-04-2008, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,510
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-26-2008, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,047
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-26-2008, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,270
Daily Driver
Typically we just use the SMB for adventures, but lately while doing some work on it I've had it around more often and have been using it daily for about the past month or so. Other than fuel costs...
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Forum: 4x4
03-24-2008, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,409
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-23-2008, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,905
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-20-2008, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,603
More Sound deadening
I read Don Sambrook's analysis of the various sound dampeners available, and he rates Second Skin's products high for quaility, and with your link I just reviewed their website. Definitely a company...
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Forum: Testing
03-20-2008, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,170
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Forum: Testing
03-20-2008, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,170
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Forum: Testing
03-20-2008, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,170
Inserting pictures into post text
I uploaded the desired pictures to my photo album, than copied the link:
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/album_mod/upload/8483775aa86f3a92a56e1ea5c97b3bd8.jpg
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
03-18-2008, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,030
Laptop
I often bring my laptop with us on our trips, but don't have a dedicated mount that your looking for. As we don't access it for data while driving, we mostly prop it up in the back for the kids to...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-18-2008, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,334
Noise Control
To throw this into the mix...a Google search for automotive noise insulation turned up this company in Oregon:
https://www.cascadeaudio.com/car_noise_control/index.htm
They have quite a few...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-18-2008, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 201
Views: 92,869
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-17-2008, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,106
Noise insulation - Dynamat
Final Comments:
It turns out that a major factor contributing to our noise problem after the Dynamat install was the improper seating of the doghouse cover...as correctly suggested by a few SMB...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-03-2008, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,106
Noise insulation - Dynamat
Appreciate the input. As we take off to CO tomorrow I'll have about 14 hours to meditate on a solution to engine noise. I decided to order the Bose noise-canceling headphones and be done with...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-03-2008, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,828
Seats
When we designed our van in 2002, we wanted a removable rear bench seat. Employ it when we needed passenger space, and take it out when we wanted to haul gear...same as the current Transformer...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-02-2008, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,357
Noise insulation - Dynamat
note: I started this thread in another area (projects etc.) but just read the intent of that section, so I'll move the discussion here where I think the administrator would prefer it. Thanks to...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-02-2008, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,106
Noise insulation - Dynamat
A good friend of mine has the 6.0 diesel, and they are noticeably quieter than its 7.3L predecessor. And I agree, when actually cruising on the road you notice the engine noise the least...it's not...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-02-2008, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,106
Noise insulation - Dynamat
I saw your pictures...mine was a similar installation on the doghouse. I think I need a stronger barrier around the firewall and up under the dash.
I'm wondering if the addition of a thicker...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-02-2008, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,106
Noise insulation - Dynamat
Hello. I'm a new member to this group. Just found out about this site and the Yahoogroup, and have been perusing the wealth of information available.
We have a Silver with red front bumper...
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