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PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PennSilverTaco, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Feb 20, 2020 at 7:43 PM
    PennSilverTaco

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    The heater in my truck has never been serviced, though I'm pretty sure I've had the coolant flushed more than once...
     
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  2. Feb 20, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    Having heated seats is an awesome option, love having them in my truck.
     
  3. Feb 20, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    Was the 2nd Gen, aside from the Limited, ever available with heated seats?
     
  4. Feb 20, 2020 at 7:58 PM
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    I am not even sure if the Limited ever had that option, Canadian Models may have had them though.
     
  5. Feb 20, 2020 at 7:59 PM
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    My uncle's 2017 TRD Sport 2WD has heated seats...
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    I bet he loves them too, he should also have a Sunroof in that truck.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    He lives in South Carolina so he doesn't really need them that much I don't think; Don't know about the sunroof...
     
  8. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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    The Sunroof was part of the same package as the Heated Seat Package, he should also have Auto Dual Climate too.
     
  9. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:04 PM
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    I actually drove the truck last September and I don't remember if it had a sunroof!
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:07 PM
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    The sunroof is quite nice too, I use mine as much as possible.
     
  11. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    I've found that in some vehicles, sunroofs reduce headroom...

    In my 1996 Pathfinder this was definitely the case!
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:10 PM
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    That seems to be a big complaint on these 3rd Gens with Sunroofs, I am 5'-10" and have no issue.
     
  13. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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    I'm 5'11"...

    Why didn't you want a Mustang convertible?
     
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  14. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    Don't care for convertibles for the most part, I really didn't want a sunroof in there either but that was by far the best car I could find that met most of my needs.
     
  15. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:18 PM
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    Most of them are used and abused :(
     
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    I was quite particular at the time, had to have either 1991 or 1992 GT with Manual and low miles.
     
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    Not a 1993?
     
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  18. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:23 PM
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    The only 1993 I would want is a Cobra otherwise no, 1992 was the last year for Forged Pistons and 93 went to Cast Pistons.
     
  19. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:24 PM
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    Forged is stronger? I'm looking at a red 1993 Cobra on eBay right now; $37K and less than 17K original miles!
     
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    Yes, Forged Pistons are more durable, 93 Cobra's are definitely beautiful cars, they only came in Red, Black, or Teal.
     
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