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Old 04-06-2014, 05:44 PM
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I finally got over the DRLs..
A few months back i took the truck to the dealer and asked to disable the DRLs, which are by the way not an obligation here. They asked me to leave the truck overnight and pay the amount of ~215$ just so they can log in. It was absurd so i left.
Today, i received a call from my mechanic who asked around and he pointed me to a guy who does these kind of things. So i went there and he did it in less than 10mins for ~40$.
Now i can roll with only fog lights on
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No major update here postponed the mods till after the summer. Maybe a tuner till then.
Just to move the thread a little heres my truck with my bros Raptor.
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No major update here postponed the mods till after the summer. Maybe a tuner till then.
Just to move the thread a little heres my truck with my bros Raptor.
Are you Kuwaiti? Still looking to get there and meet up with you.. My flights go through Dubai.. Working on another vacation in Kuwait.. Gonna rent a Ferrari this time and tear the RINGS up..
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Originally Posted by KingRanch4Life
Are you Kuwaiti? Still looking to get there and meet up with you.. My flights go through Dubai.. Working on another vacation in Kuwait.. Gonna rent a Ferrari this time and tear the RINGS up..
Yes im Kuwaiti.. im still waiting for you to make a sign. Make it quick getting here before the temp hits the 50C
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Yes im Kuwaiti.. im still waiting for you to make a sign. Make it quick getting here before the temp hits the 50C
hahahahha!! The first time I got sunburned was in Kuwait. I can take the 145 degree heat..
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Wow, just found this thread. Damn man, that's a fantastic looking truck! Love the style. NEVER seen this color before.
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Old 05-26-2014, 04:59 PM
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No major update here postponed the mods till after the summer. Maybe a tuner till then.
Just to move the thread a little heres my truck with my bros Raptor.
You two have some awesome trucks. So which does better off-roading? Big fan of the raptor, but nothing beats the "Ground Beetle." I have come across ALOT of F-150s but only 2 so far with 133" WB. Very Cool.
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Originally Posted by goneFXcrazy
Wow, just found this thread. Damn man, that's a fantastic looking truck! Love the style. NEVER seen this color before.
Thanks man! I love it too, rare color and body.. its a keeper!

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You two have some awesome trucks. So which does better off-roading? Big fan of the raptor, but nothing beats the "Ground Beetle." I have come across ALOT of F-150s but only 2 so far with 133" WB. Very Cool.
Thanks, they're awsome indeed. Well performance wise i cant compare the 5.4L with the 6.2L, also the 3.55 to the 4.10s. Hopefully, after the summer when i get my 4.56s and tune my truck might perform better.
A few weeks back, he got stuck on the beach and i got to pull him out not that the Raptor is bad but he's a bit clumsy when it comes to off-roading.
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Thanks, they're awsome indeed. Well performance wise i cant compare the 5.4L with the 6.2L, also the 3.55 to the 4.10s. Hopefully, after the summer when i get my 4.56s and tune my truck might perform better.
A few weeks back, he got stuck on the beach and i got to pull him out not that the Raptor is bad but he's a bit clumsy when it comes to off-roading.
I think you will be amazed on how much better your truck feels, especially with those big 37" tires. You have the advantage of 6 gears, but the right rear diff ratio will keep you in the sweet spot and help dig out of the hole. Your transmission will thank you too.

Haha, guess driver skill is still the biggest factor.
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Originally Posted by nihilus
I think you will be amazed on how much better your truck feels, especially with those big 37" tires. You have the advantage of 6 gears, but the right rear diff ratio will keep you in the sweet spot and help dig out of the hole. Your transmission will thank you too.

Haha, guess driver skill is still the biggest factor.
They're actually 35".. i might go bigger with other wheels in the near future, still debating on this one. I forgot to mention the Positraction for the rear diff


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