Northern Virginia Roll Call

Not until he is older at least

 

How the hell do you know the going price of a kidney!?! LMAO.
Just a couple updates on mpg. Since going with the 265/16 Ridge Grappler, I've noticed it's heavier and has dropped the mpgs to around 16-17 mpg. But since adding the steel sliders and skids, it's around 15/16 mpgs and that's going light on the skinny. The driving around here as you all know goes up to 80+ mph. So I tend to drive around the 70 mph range on the highway and quick starts on the street lights. So, I'm overall averaging between the highway and stop lights every 1/4 mile around 14 mpg due to the aggressive driving.
I can absolutely say that with the heavier weight tires the gears have a tendency to shift down more now to get up to speed. But, again....a lot of this is due to my aggressive driving. Lord help me when I get the SC installed. lol

 

A bloody elephant in the snow type stealthy...huh?!?!

Looks sharp Nick!

 

Don't forget it's winter fuel blend...and winter temps.

 

That's right! dang...totally forgot about that! nevermind….heavier on the skinny pedal send it!

 

@03dumdum Downsouth should be shipping my shocks back tomorrow. Ill let you know what the final bill is

 

$6500 for everything including the King coilovers and bypasses?

 

No bypasses. That’s the 2.25 kit with upgraded upper bushings, 934 cv axle upgrade, uca double shear, double sheer steering kit, spindle gusset, and king coilovers.

 

$6570 plus shipping.

 

So the king's are 650 for the pair??

 

No, each. Still about $300 cheaper overall than bolt in oem ones though.

 

Felt a bit underclassed pulling into work and seeing this morning.
(I know it's not relevant geographically)...


Also pulled the trigger on a VR evo 10-s winch...of course after dealing with all the downed trees on the driveway and road this past week have got me wondering if the steel cable would've been smarter/more practical purchase, at least for tree dragging type jobs. Then I thought, maybe a double hooked chain and some soft or hard shackles for abrasive object pulling/dragging...but like most of TW am looking for any real world perspectives, tips or techniques.

Now I'm already looking at adding a snatch block, factor 55 shackle mounting upgrade options and trying to learn the do's and don't of general winching, as well as the correct or best technique/practices for vehicle self-winching! Figured I need to learn the basics before it (likely) arrives next week, not to mention pulling the slimline bumper to mount the winch!

 

I had the F55 and switched to the warn ultimate hook. I greatly prefer it. As far as dragging trees, you’d have a strap wrapped around the tree, or a chain. Straps are cheap, light and pack small so I don’t bother carrying a chain. A snatch block is a must as well as a few hard and soft shackles.

 

Well, that certainly gives me something to think about...

 

I'm in the same boat, though I haven't decided between the VR 10-s or the X2O, and I'm still waiting on Joe to finish my plate bumper. Out of curiosity, what made you pick the Warn?

 

Ive heard that if you dont want to spend money on a down stream o2 sim, you can buy 4 spark plug non foulers, drill them out they should thread right over a 2nd gen 02 sensor...

 

I ended up buying a couple defoulers from Big Daddie's Garage that install on the downstream O2 sensor bungs, worked like a charm. Haven't seen the CEL light since. Although I heard @2016Taco4Me threw a CEL code today, so maybe the exorcised demon found a new host.
http://www.bigdaddiesgarage.com/straight-cel-fix.html

 

Ive been fighting ABS codes for 2 months. I know that pain.

 

Which code(s)?

 

1408, 1416, already changed the harness under the bed, and the rear left sensor. Im droppin it off at toyota on the 26th, they are opening a case with corporate.