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I may still look into different wheels and use the Raptor wheels as winter wheels. I would like to find a set of the original Limited wheels.
I love the look of those headlights however I'm not keen on spending ~$800 (used 2013-14 headlights and the u-bar kit) on headlights at the moment, especially ones I have to crack open to add the u-bar light. I would add them to my current headlights, but then the disappointing output problem wouldn't be resolved. Those are actually the ones I initially wanted to put on the truck but I realized the price of them and then found those Spyder headlights which are similar for half the price and include the upgrade to projectors. I've been looking for pictures of the output from those Spyder headlights with no luck. "discodave" had them on his truck but it appears he swapped them out for some Recon headlights. It appears that people are trying to use the stock halogen bulb in the projector housing which would result in very poor lighting because halogens need reflectors. Still VERY hesitant to buy them without seeing the output from them.
Headquarters (wife) is already starting to get anxiety about me just looking at upgrades and I haven't even begun to dive in yet. She's come to enjoy driving it more than her Durango lately though. She leaves for work before I do and has been taking my truck and leaving before I get out of the shower so I don't know until it's too late.
In other news, I'm not really all that fond of the USB cord to charge my phone. I'm looking into areas to add a wireless charging spot and securing the phone in place with some neodymium magnets, AKA strong magnets. Looking for a clean look so I'd like to install the wireless charger under the OEM plastic. However, the only feasible spot I've found so far is inside the center console mounting it inside on the front on the vertical portion (this is where the magnets will come in handy). I would like easier access to the phone but it's hard to find cell phone sized real estate that is convenient.
However, the only feasible spot I've found so far is inside the center console mounting it inside on the front on the vertical portion (this is where the magnets will come in handy).
Headquarters (wife) is already starting to get anxiety about me just looking at upgrades and I haven't even begun to dive in yet. She's come to enjoy driving it more than her Durango lately though. She leaves for work before I do and has been taking my truck and leaving before I get out of the shower so I don't know until it's too late
Better hide them keys... That seriously would not fly with me though... me and the woman would be dukin it out! hahahaha(not seriously obviously)
I may still look into different wheels and use the Raptor wheels as winter wheels. I would like to find a set of the original Limited wheels.
I love the look of those headlights however I'm not keen on spending ~$800 (used 2013-14 headlights and the u-bar kit) on headlights at the moment, especially ones I have to crack open to add the u-bar light. I would add them to my current headlights, but then the disappointing output problem wouldn't be resolved. Those are actually the ones I initially wanted to put on the truck but I realized the price of them and then found those Spyder headlights which are similar for half the price and include the upgrade to projectors. I've been looking for pictures of the output from those Spyder headlights with no luck. "discodave" had them on his truck but it appears he swapped them out for some Recon headlights. It appears that people are trying to use the stock halogen bulb in the projector housing which would result in very poor lighting because halogens need reflectors. Still VERY hesitant to buy them without seeing the output from them.
Headquarters (wife) is already starting to get anxiety about me just looking at upgrades and I haven't even begun to dive in yet. She's come to enjoy driving it more than her Durango lately though. She leaves for work before I do and has been taking my truck and leaving before I get out of the shower so I don't know until it's too late.
In other news, I'm not really all that fond of the USB cord to charge my phone. I'm looking into areas to add a wireless charging spot and securing the phone in place with some neodymium magnets, AKA strong magnets. Looking for a clean look so I'd like to install the wireless charger under the OEM plastic. However, the only feasible spot I've found so far is inside the center console mounting it inside on the front on the vertical portion (this is where the magnets will come in handy). I would like easier access to the phone but it's hard to find cell phone sized real estate that is convenient.
Yea, there's always that option. But if I buy that I won't be able to enjoy making my own. However, I may end up having to go that route if I can't get my inconspicuous wireless charger to work.
I also have the "Cubby-hole" switch plate coming in a few days along with a switch I'm planning on pulling apart and swapping the LEDs in to make the lights look closer to the stock color.
Got my cubby hole switch plate and just one switch to experiment with. Plus headquarters doesn't know about this little purchase. Had to make it cheap enough to go by unnoticed. I'll buy the other 2 switches and try and build my wireless charger soon. Have to put more money toward flight training.
Pulled the switch apart to see what it would take to put new LEDs into it...they aren't soldered in. Not unhappy about it, but I was expecting a little more work to swap LEDs. Problem is that they're 5mm LEDs and I absentmindedly bought 3mm LEDs. So I'll have to wait until the 5mm LEDs come in. The only reason I'm swapping LEDs is to make the LED color closer to the stock light blue color.
Switch popped open. You can see the leads from the LED just bent and looped around to make contact with the copper wire around the sides.
I also found some wheels I like. Haven't seen either of them on an F150 yet though. Choice 1 20x9 Choice 2 20x9
It'll be a while before I'll be able to buy whichever set I decide on.
Actually, I'm trying to do a chrome delete. It's all going to get replaced with black emblems, plastidipped if black emblems aren't available, painted to match, or removed entirely eventually. So chrome would look out of place when I do.
Not sure what to do with the "LIMITED" down the side of the bed. I was thinking of a white plastidip or removing it. Black would look funky i think. I know it designates the trim level but, eh. I think it looks slightly gaudy.
Of the choices I'd go with choice 2, then for the letters, if you don't like them fishing line and a heat gun will take them off. There's no mounting tabs for those.
Guys, illuminated side emblems (these) or no? I'd wire them in to the puddle lamps on the mirror so they'd turn on when I hit the unlock button and I'd most likely wire them to a switch as well to turn them on when I'd like.
02-11-2017, 09:05 AM
(not seriously obviously)
