2016 Tracking Thread
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I just remember seeing the threads running around on here with significant amounts of surface rust on the bottoms of them when they were delivered at the dealership. Not sure it is something that happens to them all, but it is definitely worth putting on the "checklist".
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From: Bennington, NE
2016 Tracking Thread
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The trailer trash method is to turn them outside in.
I will request that Ford delete the "Sport" stickers from my build.
If they claim that not doing something requested by the customer is impossible, hopefully the dealer will oblige.
Honestly- I think it's a bit of a stretch for Ford to believe that their customers who order a $50 - $60 truck, configured with most or all of the refinements they offer, would universally want stickers plastered to the sides of their vehicles. Why do customers who prefer a black grill and running boards have to be subjected to "Sport" stickers?
What's so "Sporty" about these options? Shouldn't "Sport" options enable the truck to do something within the realm of performance? So far as I can determine, Ford's "Sport" options don't do much of anything other than change bits and pieces from 1 finish to another; typically from chromed plastic to black plastic or chromed metal to painted metal
LARIAT Sport Appearance Package Includes:
• 18-inch Six-Spoke Machined-Aluminum wheels with magnetic painted pockets - A little black paint makes the wheels sportier?
• Accent-color front bumper with body-color end caps; body-color rear bumper
• Accent-color angular step bars - Black vs chrome makes the step bars sportier?
• Accent-color three-bar style grille with accent-color surround and black mesh - Black vs chrome makes the grill sportier?
• Box side decal - Well, I guess if the sticker spells Sport, the truck must be sportier by definition
• Bucket seats with Flow-through Console and floor shifter - Pretty much every Lariat they sell is similarly configured
• Chrome single-tip exhaust - Chrome? That's sportier?
• Unique interior finish - Whatever that means!?!
I will request that Ford delete the "Sport" stickers from my build.
If they claim that not doing something requested by the customer is impossible, hopefully the dealer will oblige.
Honestly- I think it's a bit of a stretch for Ford to believe that their customers who order a $50 - $60 truck, configured with most or all of the refinements they offer, would universally want stickers plastered to the sides of their vehicles. Why do customers who prefer a black grill and running boards have to be subjected to "Sport" stickers?
What's so "Sporty" about these options? Shouldn't "Sport" options enable the truck to do something within the realm of performance? So far as I can determine, Ford's "Sport" options don't do much of anything other than change bits and pieces from 1 finish to another; typically from chromed plastic to black plastic or chromed metal to painted metal
LARIAT Sport Appearance Package Includes:
• 18-inch Six-Spoke Machined-Aluminum wheels with magnetic painted pockets - A little black paint makes the wheels sportier?
• Accent-color front bumper with body-color end caps; body-color rear bumper
• Accent-color angular step bars - Black vs chrome makes the step bars sportier?
• Accent-color three-bar style grille with accent-color surround and black mesh - Black vs chrome makes the grill sportier?
• Box side decal - Well, I guess if the sticker spells Sport, the truck must be sportier by definition
• Bucket seats with Flow-through Console and floor shifter - Pretty much every Lariat they sell is similarly configured
• Chrome single-tip exhaust - Chrome? That's sportier?
• Unique interior finish - Whatever that means!?!
If you really want it to BE sportier, then you'll have to lift it by two inches, etc...
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2016 Tracking Thread
Ordered 9/8
Built 10/17
At dealer 11/20
In my garage 11/21
BakFlip HD is on, might get the fog lights swapped tonight yet.
Going in Monday for undercoat and paint bath, putting xpel on tuesday, Wednesday back at dealer for paint sealant. Then a 6 hour road trip to see the family.
Built 10/17
At dealer 11/20
In my garage 11/21
BakFlip HD is on, might get the fog lights swapped tonight yet.
Going in Monday for undercoat and paint bath, putting xpel on tuesday, Wednesday back at dealer for paint sealant. Then a 6 hour road trip to see the family.
Ordered 9/8
Built 10/17
At dealer 11/20
In my garage 11/21
BakFlip HD is on, might get the fog lights swapped tonight yet.
Going in Monday for undercoat and paint bath, putting xpel on tuesday, Wednesday back at dealer for paint sealant. Then a 6 hour road trip to see the family.
Built 10/17
At dealer 11/20
In my garage 11/21
BakFlip HD is on, might get the fog lights swapped tonight yet.
Going in Monday for undercoat and paint bath, putting xpel on tuesday, Wednesday back at dealer for paint sealant. Then a 6 hour road trip to see the family.
