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ChopperBill
08-13-2002, 21:30
Just got a new "03" GMC D/A 3 weeks ago and have been lurking around this site. It was the first "03" sold in town and it was purchased after a search for an "02" that brought up no results that I was looking for. The saleman took me by the storage lot while test driving a "02" big block gas and there it was. Perfect. Right color inside and out, extended cab, long box! And of course the the big D! Well anyway just thought I would say howdy and look forward to all the great ideas and expeariances I have been reading here.
bora
08-13-2002, 21:33
Welcome, and wipe that silly grin off your face. God knows I am still smiling and I had the truck for nearly 5 months now :D
Kennedy
08-13-2002, 22:02
Is this same ChopperBill that does Polaris parts?
ChopperBill
08-13-2002, 22:24
Same ole Chopper except the Polaris dealer closed up and now I am part time in another job and servicing and repairing ATV's on the side.
SoMnDMAX
08-13-2002, 23:43
Chopper as in Chopper City?? If so, I've heard stories about you from a guy we both know... :D
stretch
08-14-2002, 03:28
Welcome ChopperBill,
Good luck with your new GMC. I see you you went with the prettier of the 2, Chevy is a bit too ugly for my taste in the '03 version.
Since you are now the resident Polaris guru, any suggestions on making my SP500HO move a bit better. I would like to be able to lift the front end with out having to get a jack out ;)
pullinpower
08-14-2002, 06:02
Well Im glad you finnally made it chopperbill,hey what about that stator for a sportsman I was talking to you about? Can you help on getting a new one? welcome

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DMAXDiva
08-14-2002, 06:33
Welcome, ChopperBill!

I agree that you chose the better looking of the two. If I ever trade for another DMAX, it'll be for the GMC...ya won't catch me dead in one of those butt-ugly new Chevy's (geez, what were they THINKING??? :confused: :confused: :confused: )

Enjoy your new truck!
ChopperBill
08-14-2002, 07:27
http://www.partsland.com/ Piullinpower this is about the best place to go for Polaris parts. The dealers around here wont give me a deal. The local dealer dosnt add to the list like most do but never has anything in stock. Stretch: my opinion is to leave the 500HO stock except for some cluthc weights or springs. I have found messing with them to much always is a trade off some where down the line. Dont forget you may be miles from anywhere when that performance enhancment might leave you stranded. :eek:
Thanks for the welcome guys. Hope to learn a lot from posting.
Kennedy
08-14-2002, 08:56
Stretch,

Would you believe my 500HO is still STOCK except for the EPI clutch Kit and snorkeled water pump vent/overflow line?

TIRES also will help wheelie in Low. High just won't do it...
DURA-MAX3
08-14-2002, 13:52
Enjoy the new truck and welcome to the cool site.
stretch
08-14-2002, 13:57
Thanks ChopperBill and JK, I guess I should leave well enough alone. Sure would be depressing to get stuck in the middle of the woods and have to get towed in... :(
GMC D-Max
08-14-2002, 15:22
Welcome, ChopperBill, to the elite ranks of the unofficial GMC Duramax Owner's Club! :D

(And to all you Polaris owners out there, REAL men don't ride quads with a reverse gear! ;) )
Bobcat698
08-14-2002, 15:26
"(And to all you Polaris owners out there, REAL men don't ride quads with a reverse gear! ;) "

Bull Crap GMC D-Max!!! ;) :mad:

Come over here & say that ;) tongue.gif

GS
Kennedy
08-14-2002, 20:05
Bobcat,

I'd have thought you'd run a better filter than that on your SP!

May have a Dmax contingency going north to Minocqua area on ATV's this weekend....
GMC-2002-Dmax
08-14-2002, 20:16
Welcome ChopperBill,

Post some PICS of that fine new truck. I must compliment you on your choice of brands. GMC is prettier IMHO.

Good Luck and enjoy.

GMC :D
Paintdude
08-14-2002, 21:01
Welcome to the GMC world of excitement.... smile.gif

Real men ride 6 wheelers not 4 wheelers.. :D
Alli-max
08-15-2002, 00:18
Welcome chopper..

And WRONG Paintdude... REAL MEN only need 4 wheels... Not 6. :D

Chopper.... you dont thing the K&N carb kit helps out? I put one on my 96 500 SP along with a utility replacement muffler, and it now SMOKES my 500HO. If this is just perception, then fine. But it SURE seems faster....

Pullinpower.. you still have your SP?? I thought you went Rice Burner? :D
Paintdude
08-15-2002, 06:00
have you ever rode in a 6 wheeler? and real men only need 2 wheels for that matter.. :D

http://community.webshots.com/photo/6439371/6439524tjesFLuUut

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Bobcat698
08-15-2002, 12:13
Kennedy, what do you mean I should have put a better filter on my Sportsman?

Just replacing the filter woke my whole machine up!
It was "scary" to ride again :rolleyes: after I replaced the filter, it made a HUGE difference,
Are you saying Amsoil is better?
Do they make a filter for Polaris 4x4's?

Garrett

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