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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Jun 26, 2020 at 9:53 AM
    ian408

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  2. Jun 26, 2020 at 9:55 AM
    Twizted

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    stock af, but hover if you think you disagree... RV living: Vagabond Drifter (6' bed) Custom bed cabinet buildout 175w Renogy solar panel 40a Rich Solar MPPT solar controller 1000w Wagan Pure Line inverter Lavaner Pro 2kw diesel heat exchanger Suspension/wheels: Toytec Aluma 2.5 front shocks with resis 13x700 coils (soon 14x700) Toytec Aluma 2.5 rear shocks SPC UCAs Deaver Stage 3 rear leaf springs Wheeler's 3 degree axle shims Wheeler's U-bolt flip Wheeler's Super Bumpstops 18"x9" XD Monster (x5) 275/75/18 Cooper ST MAXX (x5) EBC Stage 3 pads/rotors Electronics: Kenwood DNX773S iDatalink - Maestro RR Stubby Antenna No-name Switchback LEDs Hella Sharptone horns (no relay) Relocated backup camera w/DIY bracket Armor/recovery: BruteForceFab Rear HC w/swingout BAMF Sliders (DOM, 10 degree w/kick out, rattle-canned) BAMF IFS Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Mid Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF TC Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF LCA Skids (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Rear Diff Skid (early model, powder-coated) BAMF CMC Plates US Offroad Winch Bumper Smittybilt X20 10k synthetic rope winch Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners ARB compressor w/air-up kit DIY cowl snorkel ARB rear air-locker Interior: Husky Floor Liners (F&R) Rear 40% seat-delete Hinged fridge platform in place of rear seat Exterior: CaliRaised Low-profile Ditch Light Brackets CaliRaised Side-projecting LED pods CaliRaised Faux TRD Pro Grille Morimoto amber LED fog lights One-of-a-kind 1GRFE plate (second iteration) Removed: OEM Bed Mat CaliRaised bed molle panels
  3. Jun 26, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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    True! I got it when it was on a sale $375. To me having a good communication device is very important. Plus, I didn't wanted to deal with charging batteries/carrying extra batteries every time we went out. This radio should last decade if you take care of it. In a long run it will be cheaper. It got 50W transmitter so that mean clean sound for miles. FUCK IT.....who am I kidding. I just wanted this radio because it looks cool lol....more overlanding points I guess :bananadance:
     
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  4. Jun 26, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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    She ain't stock anymore.
    The only negatives I've heard about that one are that it can be more difficult to program due to the menu's than the Kenwoodn D710 and that the display doesn't like sitting in hot cars.
     
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  5. Jun 26, 2020 at 10:25 AM
    Toki

    Toki Don’t get killed by Theta.

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    Little bit of this and a little bit of that but stock af.
  6. Jun 26, 2020 at 10:32 AM
    Bentrodder

    Bentrodder PeeRunner Fanboy

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    I really like the idea of being able to text and check in with family without service. Wish mine did that.
     
  7. Jun 26, 2020 at 11:01 AM
    Don5352

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  8. Jun 26, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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    WTF....what book? I don't see it. You nasty Jon!
     
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  9. Jun 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM
    Spizike231

    Spizike231 Pickin’ & Grinnin’

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    My comcast just took a shit. Seems someone cut a fiber cable somewhere so everything’s down.

    Called my boss and she said to just wait .. so I took my guitar out and am “waiting” :bananadance:
     
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  10. Jun 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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  11. Jun 26, 2020 at 12:25 PM
    ian408

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    Most displays are gonna crap out in the heat. Even your phone.
     
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  12. Jun 26, 2020 at 12:32 PM
    Don5352

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    No, I believe you are correct on the antenna requirements.
     
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  13. Jun 26, 2020 at 7:07 PM
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    Friday night. Two bourbons into the evening and I'm happy, and home with the wifey. Stuck at home this week end as the Taco won't be ready until Tuesday or Wednesday.
     
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  14. Jun 26, 2020 at 7:33 PM
    Whitebutler

    Whitebutler No need to compensate!

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    Some dick gives me a beer I'm on TW a d grab it to take a drink. Well the damn thing has a metal stopper on top.

    Note to self:
    Next time you get yourself a beer take the damn bottle cap off!

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  15. Jun 26, 2020 at 7:36 PM
    Don5352

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    Or grab one of those Banquet Beers and pull the tab. Easy Peasy.
     
  16. Jun 26, 2020 at 7:37 PM
    TOP TACO

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    Sounds like you should probably switch over to that canned banquet beer that you have sitting there...:notsure:
     
  17. Jun 26, 2020 at 7:38 PM
    TOP TACO

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    You beat me to it Don!:cheers:
     
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  18. Jun 26, 2020 at 7:45 PM
    Whitebutler

    Whitebutler No need to compensate!

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    Coors?
    :puke:
     
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  19. Jun 26, 2020 at 7:47 PM
    Whitebutler

    Whitebutler No need to compensate!

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    I, gentlemen am a beer snob. Like really. My wife hates it because when I get offered a lesser(by my standards)beer I almost aleays turn it down.
     
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  20. Jun 26, 2020 at 8:44 PM
    Don5352

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    Hey, I used to poo poo that beer, but it's a thirst quencher on a hot summers day. I'd drink it over any IPA. But that's just me. I don't like IPA. I, too, consider myself a beer snob, but I will make exceptions from time to time, in a pinch.
     

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