Build/Mod Thread: PFBZ's 2011 FX4-TT
07-17-2011, 12:24 PM
#26
Allergic to Asphalt!
Update your build thread so I can see what you've done!
I've been busy too:
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/ultima...x4/#post977360
07-19-2011, 12:24 PM
#28
Senior Member
Thread Starter
OK Dan, I'll try and get some pictures today.
... placeholders for my mods:
New Mods:
Still On Deck:
... placeholders for my mods:
New Mods:
- Valentine V1 hardwire with RAM mount.
- Version 3 of iPad RAM mount, now with 1.5" "C" size components
- Hella 700FF lights
- 3m 1080 vinyl lowers, blackout hood
- Blackout badges
- LED interior lights, HID headlight kit
- EZ-down tailgate shock
Still On Deck:
- Bilstein 5100 suspension
- 700FF HID conversion
- Audio upgrades
- HID projector upgrade
- 3.5L TT badging
- Leather console cover
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twhall9396 (10-30-2013)
07-20-2011, 01:36 AM
#29
Senior Member
Thread Starter
OK, next up.
Satin black badges and mirror reflectors (SEM trim paint)
Matte black lower sides, center hood, tailgate (3M vinyl).
3M 1080 vinyl. This is the latest from 3M, designed specifically for automotive exterior use. Very durable, UV resistant, designed with special adhesive and air bubble release features to make it easier to install. Still a job for pros though...
click on any picture for larger version.
Camera picking up water spots and dust... rest assured, the finish is perfect!
Satin black badges and mirror reflectors (SEM trim paint)
Matte black lower sides, center hood, tailgate (3M vinyl).
3M 1080 vinyl. This is the latest from 3M, designed specifically for automotive exterior use. Very durable, UV resistant, designed with special adhesive and air bubble release features to make it easier to install. Still a job for pros though...
click on any picture for larger version.
Camera picking up water spots and dust... rest assured, the finish is perfect!
07-20-2011, 04:07 AM
#30
Originally Posted by pfbz
iPad Mounting
I've been running iPad's in my cars for a while now... The GPS systems blow away every single factory GPS I've ever seen, plus you get the gorgeous high res screen, internet connectivity, music options, traffic assist, and a ton of other features.
When I had the option of spending $2,500 of Fords nav system, or re-purposing my $800 iPad4 3G, the choice was easy.
RAM systems makes a nice cradle for the iPad as well as a ton of different arms and bases for mounting pretty much anything you can think of. I prototyped a few different mounts using parts I already had, and finalized on a solution that is working perfectly...
First mount. Modified cupholder ashtray with RAM handlebar mount, arm, cradle:
This was a quick and dirty mount I rigged up the first day I had the truck... Took the factory ashtray that sits in the cupholder, took off the lid, drilled a few holes, and mounted a motorcycle handlebar mount inside the ashtray. Worked really well!
I decided I wanted my cupholder back though, and decided to up the ante a bit by moving to RAM "C" size components which are 1.5" ***** instead of the typical "B" size 1" *****. It doesn't sound like that big of a change, but the C stuff mounts heavier components rock-solid, while the B components can vibrate and move a bit with heavier items. I pulled the center console (very easy, pops right off), drilled a few holes in the side, mounted the RAM base plate and done! It is now positioned perfectly for the driver, and completely out of the way of all the stock buttons/controls as well as out of the way for the passenger.
Current version: RAM C size components, bolted into center console.
I've been running iPad's in my cars for a while now... The GPS systems blow away every single factory GPS I've ever seen, plus you get the gorgeous high res screen, internet connectivity, music options, traffic assist, and a ton of other features.
When I had the option of spending $2,500 of Fords nav system, or re-purposing my $800 iPad4 3G, the choice was easy.
RAM systems makes a nice cradle for the iPad as well as a ton of different arms and bases for mounting pretty much anything you can think of. I prototyped a few different mounts using parts I already had, and finalized on a solution that is working perfectly...
First mount. Modified cupholder ashtray with RAM handlebar mount, arm, cradle:
This was a quick and dirty mount I rigged up the first day I had the truck... Took the factory ashtray that sits in the cupholder, took off the lid, drilled a few holes, and mounted a motorcycle handlebar mount inside the ashtray. Worked really well!
I decided I wanted my cupholder back though, and decided to up the ante a bit by moving to RAM "C" size components which are 1.5" ***** instead of the typical "B" size 1" *****. It doesn't sound like that big of a change, but the C stuff mounts heavier components rock-solid, while the B components can vibrate and move a bit with heavier items. I pulled the center console (very easy, pops right off), drilled a few holes in the side, mounted the RAM base plate and done! It is now positioned perfectly for the driver, and completely out of the way of all the stock buttons/controls as well as out of the way for the passenger.
Current version: RAM C size components, bolted into center console.
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_u...?v=6jr3_zLHTbY