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Old 09-08-2017, 03:03 PM
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Thanks tdog02, I've been slowing down recently but I still have a few more planned. I will Probably still be modding this truck on the day I carry it back to trade it in, there are so many possibilities now that couldn't be done on previous generations lol
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Things have been slow in the mod department recently...I've been dragging my feet on ordering parts.

I did go on a road trip with my wife today to the NC Transportation Museum (all of that Interstate driving reminded me how badly I want to install the Adaptive Cruise Control!)
I know some don't give the truck's fuel MPG display much faith but its good enough for me... I fueled up & reset the trip meter before leaving out this morning (23 Gal tank)... I traveled 95% Interstate both directions cruise control set at 76 MPH

Here was the results when I backed into my parking spot this afternoon



BTW: they did have a few cool Fords on display:





Not a truck ...but it is a cool Original NC Highway Patrol car
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Nice photos!
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Old 09-18-2017, 02:16 PM
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Mileage seems about right, if a bit optimistic. I ran around 400 miles round trip in a day earlier this month & was showing about the same.
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Originally Posted by Firerunner
Things have been slow in the mod department recently...I've been dragging my feet on ordering parts.

I did go on a road trip with my wife today to the NC Transportation Museum (all of that Interstate driving reminded me how badly I want to install the Adaptive Cruise Control!)
I know some don't give the truck's fuel MPG display much faith but its good enough for me... I fueled up & reset the trip meter before leaving out this morning (23 Gal tank)... I traveled 95% Interstate both directions cruise control set at 76 MPH

Here was the results when I backed into my parking spot this afternoon



BTW: they did have a few cool Fords on display:





Not a truck ...but it is a cool Original NC Highway Patrol car
I miss high gas mileage. Lol. I got 17.2mpg on the way back from Houston with the bed cover closed. Ran the speed limit the whole way (65-75mph) i was around 19mpg at 65, it dropped a good amount when the speed went up. Lol. This wheel/tire setup is real heavy.
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Originally Posted by JAMADOR
Mileage seems about right, if a bit optimistic. I ran around 400 miles round trip in a day earlier this month & was showing about the same.
Did you see where I tagged you on Ryan B's thread.... He has figured out the wiring for completely OEM LED headlights

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I miss high gas mileage. Lol. I got 17.2mpg on the way back from Houston with the bed cover closed. Ran the speed limit the whole way (65-75mph) i was around 19mpg at 65, it dropped a good amount when the speed went up. Lol. This wheel/tire setup is real heavy.
Yeah, I'm going to enjoy it while I can - I want to get some OEM PVD 20's & I know I'll take a small hit when I do that...
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Originally Posted by Firerunner
Did you see where I tagged you on Ryan B's thread.... He has figured out the wiring for completely OEM LED headlights



Yeah, I'm going to enjoy it while I can - I want to get some OEM PVD 20's & I know I'll take a small hit when I do that...
If you stick to stock size tires I don't think it'll be too bad. Going from PVD OEM 18's to 20x10 -19's with 33x12.5's kills it quick. Haha
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Originally Posted by Firerunner
Did you see where I tagged you on Ryan B's thread.... He has figured out the wiring for completely OEM LED headlights
Guess I missed the notification. Good news for sure.
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Well I officially have the next mod on the way.... I will be upgrading from SYNC 2 to SYNC 3.

I blame several people for this modification:

1) My wife for buying a new Kia (of all things) with a better infotainment system than my own!

2) @Livnitup for showing a picture of the SYNC 3 that looks similar to the above mentioned system

3) @carrierj for mentioning that he had swapped to the newer system with great pleasure

4) @TexasFording for having a system so readily available at a good price!

So... to everyone listed above, I (but not my wallet) thank you

BTW: Keep an eye out in the sales section, you will probably see a SYNC 2 for sale very soon!
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^^^ Glad I could contribute! lol You will be very pleased with the switch.
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