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I saw your article on lifted trucks online. I am about to buy a great used truck, but it is lifted.. and I don't really want it to be. Any ideas on where or how is the best way to lower it again and what that would cost? - Adam from L.A. Hello Adam, I had this question asked once before. You can reference my answer from September 23rd, 2009 in the link here . There are other reasons besides the safety, mileage and courtesy factors. It allows easier access to contents in the truck bed and interior. Also being able to park in your own garage or a public parking garage is nice. Finally, females in skirts and dresses tend not to like climbing in and out of them and that can be critical... _____ Have a question about cars you would like answered? Want to know about performance, racing, modifying, shopping, makes, models, events, etc? Reach me here: AskRobAboutCars@gmail.com and I'll do my best to answer your question and publish it here on Examiner.com!

The Ford GT500 is now the car it always should have been. A weight loss of 146 lbs as tested by Car & Driver is the biggest reason. A brief review of the revised 2010 gave positive feedback for the revised interior but weight was still my concern. By all accounts in the media the 2010 suspension was much improved vs. the previous year. The big news now is an aluminum engine block, saving 102lbs vs. the iron mill. This also contributes to a better front/rear weight distribution for improved handling and braking. At 3751lbs it's still pretty heavy for a 107.1" wheelbase and not very aerodynamic, but what muscle car is? As mentioned, Ford made improvements to the solid rear axle ( SRA ). I can't say this ideal for handling like a rear independent suspension (IRS), but it is better for the dragstrip . Although the rear seats are hardly usable, it does offer that degree of practicality a Corvette cannot. Also, it now raises the bar for Chevrolet to come out with the Z/28 C

Part 2 of the American LeMans race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca . There were 9 races over the weekend in 6 different classes but even if you just attend one, there was much to see and do. The main race is the 3rd longest race in the series and unfortunately even the new date in May vs. October didn't bring much better weather. Although temperatures were bearable in the sun it was quite windy. I know people that stayed home thinking it was going to rain. Some highlights: A tribute to racing Corvettes, past and present and serial # 001 2011 commemorative Z-06 in the paddock area. Walking the starting grid before the main race was a treat, meeting the drivers and seeing the cars up close. Taking the path up to the corkscrew made for some terrific views and is easier than going straight up. As it turns out, there were more spectators on the hillside than in both grandstands combined. Makes for a great although limited view, louder and protected from the wind. How could you go wrong?