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GRRRR
$1100 down the crapper.......who wants 'em if I get a crew?
- Tim
Was stuck in traffic as a tourist on a moped did a right turn into the sidewalk at 25 mph with no head gear. Either unconcious or dead spread eagle on the road. Just so happened I was stuck in front of a Dodge dealer which is also owned by the company I bought my truck from. They had 4 3500 white rams parked in the front, all with stainless steel dumps on them and cab lights. In the middle was a Black quadcab 3500 dually. Now that truck looked awesome. Too bad it's a Dodge.
On the tourist, didn't see any blood. It just so happened that she got all panicky when the cars passed her so close that she drove into the sidewalk and flew off the moped and knocked herself out. Either concussion or a big knot on the head. Can't believe these tourists don't wear head gear. Ambulance took her away and cops were deciding what to do with the moped. Don't think she'll be enjoying her vacation from the hospital.
It had a review of the Silverado LT extended
cab 4x4 1500. I did not read the article before
passing on to another family member
but throught it might be of interest to some on
the forum.
I did read the Lincoln Navigator review
since used to have one. They weren't that
impressed neither was I
This evening i backed into a damn mailbox. I was turning around on a very tight road barely any room. Didnt know i hit it till i looked back and the mailbox was against my taillight. I pushed it back about a foot and when i pulled forward it went back to its original position thankfully.
No damage done will check tomorrow im sure the guard will be scratched a bit but no harm to the tail lights
Ryan
It didnt happen in indiana either.
Ryan
LOL
....or let Jessica drive....
or maybe we can wrap your truck in giant bubble wrap?
hehehe
- Tim the Insitgator - Super Genius
ok, on a more serious note, what's your guys opinion on Chromed factory aluminum wheels?
red
Sounds like you need to get one of those Poron backing alarms like they been talkin about over on the Tahoe/Yukon thread! Let's see, $200 for prevention, $400 to fix the dent and scratch in the tailgate...hmmmmmm how's the math add up here. Now seeing as you weren't in Indiana, might this hit and run be an interstate federal situation....better watch out for the black Crown Vic sedans cruising around your house! Might be the postal inspector...they got more clout than the FBI! LOL
Seriously, guy, I have been thinking about one of those since I backed into a car in a parking lot when my windows fogged after I got into the truck on a cold rainy day...$500 to the Taurus, - $24.95 + tax for the cute mini propeller hitch plug cover on the 'ado. Adjuster said insurance rates won't go up.....yeah right! Wonder if they'll give me a discount if I put one of those back-up things on my truck?
Red,
Factory wheel is a factory wheel...they got to put 'em on to get the vehicle off the assembly line. Chrome will pit and rust...had many a chrome reverse wheel in my day. Depending on what your intended purpose for the vehicle...steel should be stronger than aluminum, but heavier for unsprung weight. May not cool hubs, bearings and rotors as well as aluminum...gotta figure out what you're going to do with the vehicle.
matthew
never backed into anything yet with my truck but, last week when on one of the jobsites at the coast, a laborer came in and asked who owns the red truck. right away i was seeing "red" and answered "i do why?" this kid then tells me " i barely bumped your truck eh". he and i lucked out cause it turns out that the dumpster he was movung for no apperent reason put a small gash in the plastic step in the center of the bumper. no biggy as it got replaced the next day, but i was sure ready to tie this kid to the bumper and drag him around awhile. LOL
red
Chrome on a truck would be OK depending on the color combo...Let's see, IMHO, 2tone truck dark top light bottom, not, too much bright to causee a clash of color. Single subdued light color might look OK as white or pewter needs some flash. Bright vivid or heavy single color, red, black, blue, or green; too much contrast. I have the Dark Charcoal Grey with a Pewter bottom and went with aluminum for a softer look.
my $.02
matthew
red
a. which model were you thinking of?
b. where would you mount it? it says not to mount it on the bumper. So I guess you could put it low on the tailgate, but not too low as the bumper will probably intefere with the signal..
I don't think there's enough flat space on the tail lights either..
c. it appers the module the that the sensors plug into is designed to be in the rear of the vehicle, but must be kept dry. (works great if you have a trunk, or an SUV type of vehicle), but on a pickup truck?
What are your thoughts?
Bess,
according to their website, either product no. 9983 or 7202 will work on a pickup. 9983 is $149.99 after adjustment and 7202 is $129.99.
I ordered the 9983 last week. Not sure on whether it'll go on the Denali or the rado as the wife drives the Denali....but I backed into a Taurus with the rado. Damn Fords.....
There is a post on the Tahoe/Yukon any details thread that outlines how someone installed one in a SUV. What caught my intrest was that the sensors were mounted below the bumper and slightly forward to prevent damage. The center sensor wass mounted in the license plate recess. Though the wiring was run into the back of the SUV through the tailight recess and the module was mounted in the back, the kit comes with 26 feet of wire to get it up to the front of the vehicle. Seems to me that one could snake the wiring up through the same looms that are used for the tailights/trailer harness along thee chassis and up into the cab where it might be mounted under the center console with the LED display readout mounted in the dumb empty space in the overhead console.
Oby, thanks for the heads up on the extra discount...makes the mini3LV a pretty good deal.
Ryan, better get one NOW if you keep backin' into stuff...hehe
Z71, you have a point...like I said though in my opinion...I like the more subtle look...like something is different but I can't quite put my finger on it...that's why I like Oby's grille. I think that is why they call stuff like this "customizing"...let personal taste rule...course I'm so far out that I haven't won any shows...guess I'm too subtle hehe lol
Red, you better be real nice to her if you want to play with her new toys...I was married to a Sicilian girl for 7 years...she still holds a grudge after 25 years I'm told!
Guess I better get over and order me a back up sensor.
matthew
Question - Some people say narrow tires (245 's) are better off road than wider tires (285's). My prior trucks have always had 31 10.5 15's. Any opinion on this? If I do get some dedicated mudders should I stick with 265's - go up to 285's or down to 245's?
LOL
- Tim
Funny thing is i almost had her drive home. I begged her to cause i wanted to drink but she didnt want to drive and hr and a half home on the expressway with my truck.
BLACK CROWN VICS? Hmmmm none of those but there has been a few black subs on my block since i got home from work.
hehe
Ryan
Take a look!
http://www.geocities.com/copper6500/homedepot.html
So Ryan,ya sure on that mailbox? Them is federal rap ya know.
- Tim
...I think we need to keep you away from a Crew cab
DEAN
Hey do you know alot about the hypertech? Well ok last wk i reprogrammed for the new tires. Today i changed the shift firmness and speed limiter. I went back in and checked to make sure the tire size stayed the same and it went back to stock (after i had reprogrammed firmness and limiter). Do you have to reprogram everything when when you do a change?
Also got the crap scared outta me when i was done i put it in reverse and the truck didnt move. I was like uh oh so i put it in drive no go. Dumb #&#^#* me forgot to take the parking brake off.
Ryan
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well, this morning the dealer found another truck for the wife, and right on his lot too. going to put on the accessories like the first one less the chrome wheels. never seen her so hyped up about a truck...must be the blue that has her so bedazzled. (spel?) i hope i get to at least sit behind the wheel.LOL
red
- Tim
Ryan
1) How was the color match to your interior?
2) How was the fit from front to back, side to side in front seat positions?
3) If you have an extended cab, did you get the second seat mat and how much of the floor does it cover with the seat up?
I test fit the Lloyd Ultimats, and was surprised how much the recommended set didn't cover the factory carpetting.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
-smikes
Easy to maintain just wipe dirt off.
Fit is great and they do thier job. Floor mats arent supposed to stay pretty
Ryan
-smikes
hehehe...
Allen-
LOL
Smikes....you knew we couldn't silence him didn't ya?
hehehe
- Tim
Yes it worked it downloaded took about 12 minutes then it saidturn key off for 10-15 seconds then push any button to turn off.
Did it all
Tim i put towels down over my factory mats for the summer till i got these. I have towels down in the back cause i didnt buy the rear set yet doubt i will.
Ryan
Peter
- Tim
- Tim
Erik
Ryan- HPIII questions
1- You do not have to set the parking brake when programming
2- You do have to answer yes or no to keep previous setting when it asks you
3- You do need to pay attention to what you're doing when you're doing it (like backing up or reprogramming)
4- Did you measure your tire the way that Hypertech recommends?
Sorry if I seem to be a wise [non-permissible content removed] but last thing I remember last night was about my 18th Beck's Dark and killing a 750 of Black Velvet Reserve. I do remember asking what we are celebrating and someone answered Martin Luther King day.....sure wish I knew this kind of stuff in advance as I would have stocked up on Tylenol.....
I talked to hypertech about the tire size. I told them i set mine to 33" and the tire height is 32.84 they said 33 is fine.
The shift firmness so far is kinda nice.
Also The locker has kicked in a few times since i got the new tires and it seems to work alot better with the new tires. Kicks in quicker.
Ryan
Hans
sounds like great tires Ryan!
LOL
(some day we gotta take this boy out partying to make up for all the crap we give him)
- Tim
http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/minimopar/oilfilterstudy.html
The AC Delco filter is pretty good.