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    Chris,

    I bought mine from Tom Vogel. They are around the 700 mark I think. Call to make sure on that though. I love them other then for the size. Thats the reason we went with the big guy. But if you put 8gpm tips on them you dont have any worries other than holding on. And they are basically indestructable. I have never worried about employees breaking them. Like I said before, other then the swivel (seals) going bad after lots of hours I have never had anything break on them. Maybe thats my disaapointment with the big guy is that I was so used to the sidewinder being so dependable with employees.

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    I am wondering if the bar itself was just made cheaply or we got defective bars. I couldnt be happier with the machine itself. But when it shuts us down or costs money every time we use it basically makes me wonder. I have 3 sidewinders and one hydrotek (with reclaim) and at most had to replace the swivel after hundreds of hours of usage.

    Thanks guys for your answers...

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    Greg,

    Yeah I would not have a problem with that but mine are less than a year old and one was first time using it. The stripping out of the tips w once my fault but the other there wasnt anything there. And the reducer breaking has me boggled as it looks like something held the bar as it was trying to spin. Again there was nothing there on the concrete to do such a thing.

    This just has me really boggled. And I am wondering about having bars fabricated to fit the big guy that will withstand more than the factory ones.

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    Look it Ed. I know you want to make points here. That is fine with me. The fact is I would of been happy to show you how to apply these loop holes for your trucks. Not a problem. We are here to help each other, not back stabbing each other by talking to your clients behind ones back. Something I have never done before to a contractor that I knew. Nor have I ever used someones photo's saying it was my work. Just not me.

    Again, I will be happy to show you how I did it.

    Let me give you an example.

    I went and applied for permits for an addition to one of our homes. We wanted to build a carport. The city said " How far from the fence line" I said about 3 feet. This lady said " No Way" the law states 5 feet. I asked to see the law in the city book. She got all bent out of shape saying that she has been doing this for years. That she new the law. I asked politely if I could just see it for myself. She opened the book, turned to the exact page in no time at all. She went and read it to me. I again asked if I could read it for myself. Again, she gave me an attitude.

    My purpose here was for the paragraphs before and after. You see, I was looking for exceptions to this law and I found it... on the next page. The law clearly stated 2 exceptions.

    1. Stairs

    2. Porch

    I looked up the definition on a porch on my phone:

    A porch (from the Catalan word porxo)[1] is a structure attached to a building, forming a covered entrance to a vestibule or doorway.[2] It is external to the walls of the main building proper, but may be enclosed by screen, latticework, broad windows, or other light frame walls extending from the main structure.

    I quickly stated that I was mistaken and that this was a drive thru porch, not a car port.

    Though I call it a car port, it is by definition a porch. I got my permits.

    Funny thing here, my neighbor wanted to do the same thing a few years ago. He told me, like you are doing now, that I was dreaming, that he new the law, that I was mistaken just like you are doing now.

    RESULTS:

    I got my porch..... I got my fleet to get passed by several smog stations. Some trucks having over 600+hp.

    Though you may be right in your quotes, there are always exceptions.

    I would of taught you that, but you did not want to listen. To bad.

    And please, refrain yourself from making comments on a BBS to me in a derogatory manor. I do not treat you in that manor and I expect the same from another professional contractor as well. It is simply not professional.

    Jim,

    Who made any derogatory remarks? You put yourself out there and people called you on it. You say one thing and when I said something different (and correct) you turn it around and say you are joking. Thats not too professional now is it? Like I said from the beginning you may know a little and thats ok. But stop making it seem like you have this huge ego because you spent 90k on some trailer that you can sit in your truck and do all the work by remote control. Its getting old. I see your blogs and comments everywhere and quite frankly you are not always on the mark with your writing. I dont know you area and quite frankly will never come to CA to wash anything. But I dont get on here telling all these contractors I know CA laws because I put this on my trailer or I called someone. Or I know how to get around the laws. We all know how to get around certain laws. Just stop fabricating your stories and twisting them to suit your needs at the time and you will less frowned upon and probably welcome back to more BBS'. I feel like I am talking to my daughter on how to do things and not lie. Thats bad man.

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    Jim,

    Why does it seem like you are being very defensive? You wrote your words not Scott. This is what I was trying to explain to you. Not everyone likes hearing how much money YOU spend. You can have your 90k trailer that reclaims and plays music for your guys who wear astronaut suits and I can use my kiddie pool and sump pump (just kidding) and we can still do the job correctly. If we both are capable of doing the job right you are no better than me. Maybe if I spent 90k on a trailer I can get your .28 per sq ft? I know my customers here would laugh at me if I handed them a proposal for that. And you can put your sales pitch in there it really doesnt matter. Like I said I know my customers.

    A wise man once told me these words....When your ego is bigger than your words, its time to cash out.

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    Rob,

    Here in California, DODGE Trucks equipped with Cummings Diesels, New for 2011, come standard with Jake Brakes and are legal. You cannot order them without the Jake Brake. There is an off switch for residential noise. You have the option to use them or turn them off.

    Jim,

    I will say that around 20 years ago I used to have 2 show trucks that were lowriders. There was a company that sold neon lights for vehicles that were also LEGAL. However, ask me how many times my friends and I were pulled over for them. At least once a weekend. It came down to what the police determined the lights to be. To put it simple, you dont see any neon on vehicles anymore. Call it a phase or call it police justice it is what it is. So if you think DODGE is going to stand behind you because some residential community called the police for loud vehicles GOOD LUCK. I just went thru this a couple months ago when we got shut down working past a curfew. I explained my rights to the police (working in a res/comm area) and I was correct but they still shut us down. But there are laws. And thats from working. You will be fined. Besides that, now you are jumping from telling us what YOU HAVE to what the newer version is. I am sorry I guess I dont get it when you jump from this to that. And when someone points out a difference you say you are joking.

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    Jim,

    Ok so you were kidding about the 10 yr mark. This is just what you think not the truth. Remember someone on here might actually believe your words.

    As for jake brakes, good luck with them. I will tell you whether you have a "batman" switch and can convert your whole rig into a volkswagon or not if you get stopped and have them (per lets say a DOT inspection) you will get fined no matter what. You can muffle the noise or not I dont think they are going to care.

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    We have passed all of the Smog requirements for our trucks in Jan. 2011. One of the reasons why our parts were so expensive was because they all meet Ca smog reg for the next 10 or so years.

    I did check with that BEFORE purchasing any part, no matter how good the price was. If you can't use it, it is worthless.

    We are looking forward to our newest drivable rig. Tonight is the test. I may post some photos..... I will may also have to re-think about posting photo's of the unit since .....

    Jim,

    Out of curiousity how do you get a guarantee that you will meet any future Smog Reg? Thats interesting to me as things change yearly. Almost sounds like you are flashing cash to someone. Otherwise I would think that you are just kidding about being able to meet requirements for the next 10 years.

    On another note, good luck with the jake brakes. They are not allowed in alot of towns anymore. Signs are posted quite often noting that no jake brakes are allowed. Did you get something saying you can drive them anyhow or are they just not that worried about noise in CA?

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    Jeez...Lets see.

    We are still working on the 40 degree days.

    We are working on other jobs on the other days.

    We have revamped our whole business model.

    We have a ton of new marketing going out.

    We have a few NEW books to read this winter.

    We are setting up our trailer units to be more productive.

    We are buying a new truck and trailer for the coming year.

    We have remodeled the office.

    We have three rooms to paint.

    and MOST importantly...

    We are expecting (and preparing) for a new lil girl on April 25th

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    I agree Jim. We have already started a budget per job for gas to reach 5$/ gallon. You have to remember that on the commercial side diesel will always (most likely) be more expensive. So if gas is 4$ then diesel will be 4$ something per gallon. We try to budget a little bit more so we can still perform the same quality service as always on any job without the worry of going broke because some moron is Washington cant get the cohona's to put a stop to the non-sense.

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    Larry,

    There are so many that will miss you and so many more than will probably wish you would be available when they enter into this industry. Thanks for sharing your ideas and contributing so much to this industry.

    Good luck with your future endeavors....

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