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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. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:18 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    He had a real one before he met Helen; I will be buying a display case for it so it doesn't get damaged.
     
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  2. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:18 PM
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    I was going to ask the same thing
     
  3. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:20 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    Both of my parents are now positive for COVID; I am presently negative and asymptomatic, and luckily we have a house big enough that we can socially distance.
     
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  4. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:21 PM
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    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    So Road Rash lets you add your own soundtrack?
     
  5. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:21 PM
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    shakerhood Well-Known Member

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    Hopefully they will be fine.
     
  6. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:26 PM
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    156K!

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  7. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:30 PM
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    shakerhood Well-Known Member

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    Mine read 43210 today as l was driving home.
     
  8. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:41 PM
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    ColoradoTJ Retired cat herder Moderator

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    I’m going to catch you Charlie…

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  9. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:42 PM
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    Top one Lexus and bottom one GMC? Also, it's 109 degrees in Colorado?!?!
     
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  10. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:44 PM
    ColoradoTJ

    ColoradoTJ Retired cat herder Moderator

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    Yes, top is Lexus and bottom is the DMax

    Look closer at the 109*
     
  11. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:47 PM
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    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    Is tranny fluid supposed to get that hot?
     
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  12. Aug 25, 2022 at 8:55 PM
    ColoradoTJ

    ColoradoTJ Retired cat herder Moderator

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    That is actually very cool. When I am at 25K pounds gross, it's usually 170-190*. Pretty typical for the Allison 1000 with a transmission tune.

    The 2019-2021 Tundra runs pretty hot without the front mounted trans heat exchanger. Empty cruising would be 230-240*. Towing some would get the high trans temp alarm at 304*F.
     
  13. Aug 25, 2022 at 9:00 PM
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    And speaking of cool, how does the A/C work in your vehicles? My A/C numbs my fingers... :cool:
     
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  14. Aug 25, 2022 at 9:07 PM
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    Great. Set it in auto at 70* and it's perfect.
     
  15. Aug 25, 2022 at 9:10 PM
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    I don't even know what mine is actually set at. My controls are a lot more rudimentary than yours...
     
  16. Aug 25, 2022 at 9:14 PM
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    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    I adjust the temp manually on my truck. It does get real cold on longer drives. I just take the temp knob up to 10 or 11 o'clock position. With A/C on
     
  17. Aug 25, 2022 at 9:19 PM
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    For an AC guru like yourself, I can’t believe you don’t have one of these.

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    I’ll sell you a new one I have for 125.00.
     
  18. Aug 25, 2022 at 9:23 PM
    PennSilverTaco

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    That's a legit one, right? Not inaccurate like the laser-based ones? I think I'm gonna have to take you up on that!
     
  19. Aug 25, 2022 at 9:27 PM
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    It's brand new in the package. You know my number.
     
  20. Aug 25, 2022 at 9:33 PM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Pioneer CD, Megaloud/JBL amps, Rockford/Polk speakers.
    I use the primitive method..meat thermometer in the vent..haha
     
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