What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I can’t believe it’s been a year already.

 

OK, thanks, yeah I don't want to remove mine and it affect the aero any at higher speeds...

I did take mine out in S4 and got it up to 85mph and the rpms were only a little over 3500rpms, so the 5500rpms at 131mph makes perfect sense in my head now...
Thanks for putting up with my questions about it...

 

That hand sanitizer is gonna save your ass some time.....

;-)

 

Well ... if it is flammable ...

 

Until you get pulled over by a cop.......

 

Texas

its all in self defense, honestly you just never know. id rather have these options than not have them. my entire set up is completely legal too.

 

Legal doesn't stop an over zealous cop from pulling their gun on you when they see yours or from making you get out then handcuffing and searching you to protect themselves while they do whatever else they feel like doing. I have nothing against people being prepared to defend themselves but de-escelation should always be the first step and weapons on display often have the effect of escalating things.

 

you have enough time to place it in the glove compartment and remove mag and separate them before they even decide to get down and walk up to you and what not, the gun is not stuck where its mounted. 1st thing you can also show them is your LTC, theyll feel better.

its self defense vs crazy people, not cops.

 

Added unistrut bars to my bed rack.

 

Is that to help keep larger items “captive” in the bed or for structural support, or both?

 

Well the Spod finally killed my Optima. Had to buy a new one yesterday. The old one won't even come back to life after an overnight with the Battery Doctor. Barely, started the truck after the overnighter. No response from Spod yet. They were super quick last time I reached out for tech support.

<EDIT> I should note that the "born on date" is something new from Optima. I think these batteries sit on the shelf much longer than more affordable batteries and they lose "life". None of my old Optimas came with a date sticker and I've run them forever. I noticed this "loss of life" with Fire Alarm batteries I bought to keep on the shelf at my campus. They would lose "life" waiting to be installed. In some cases, less than 9 volts from a "new" 12 volt battery. I very much think that my most recent battery, that the Spod killed, was one of these shelf victims. I bought it from a local auto parts store. Not a chain but, a Mom n Pop shop and they had had it for a "very long time" according to the store manager who is a friend. The battery was always "weak" and would draw down hard on start ups. Sometimes 7 or 8 cranks to get the truck started. The Spod debacle just sealed the deal imho.

 

Things I've done recently:
1. New Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus - got 40K miles on my Falken Wildpeaks and had maybe another 10K I could have gone, but they were getting a little slippery in the rain. Discount had a $80 instant rebate on the tires which made a decent different as the Falkens were $211/tire at the time (early May). New tires made the ride so much smoother.
2. Bought some Novus plastic scratch remover and cleaner off Amazon. Use the heavy and fine scratch remover on my instrument cluster lens - took a couple of passes but it did work quite well. Also, cleaned up the transmission position indicator plastic lens, and the infotainment screen as well. The bottles of remover, and cleaner were larger than I expected so I have plenty to repeat this as needed. Good product for $24. Wonder if I could have just used like Meguir's Scratch X plastic headlight cleaner instead?
3. I have the Cali-raised LED catalytic converter guard installed - I posted previously about it making an annoying rattling noise in the past as the front part of the guard is not secured to the frame but just has a rubber grommet as a buffer between the guard plate and the frame. It started rattling again, and I had to replace the rubber grommet but also had to re-tighten all the bolts on both sides. Its also the source of some slight creaking noise especially when I back out of my driveway into the alley which is on a slight incline. Due to my OCD this is a constant source of frustration for me so I may just remove it entirely if I can't find a way to stop the noise.
4. Sold my Desert Does It seat jackers on Ebay. Removed them about a year ago as I didn't like the reduction in headroom and never noticed any improvement in driving comfort.

 

New Kings from @AccuTune Offroad, rear shock relocation kit from @ARCHIVE, CMR kit from @drtfabrication, and

$58 Hayden 679 Universal 11” Rapid-Cool Add-On Transmission Cooler to Enhance Cooling (not for direct replacement of the factory unit)

Hayden 679 trans cooler in line with the OEM cooler.

 

Mainly for larger items and a bit of added security.

 

Just installed the VLEDS V25 fog light bulbs. They look great, and I like the ability to switch from white to amber light.

 

Picked up a can of 1234yf to top off the ac. The gauge said 53-55, so it's full and my efforts were a waste of time.

 

I think I have made my decision regarding the final upgrade of my sound system. That would be the Sony XAV-9500ES with the 10.1" screen from Trail Grid Pro. It is a bit spendy at $1248, but I think once installed and that first song (undetermined yet) fine tuned utilizing that onboard graphic equalizer, it's gonna make those Focals and the sub woofer frikkin come alive, baby. I will submit pictures when installed. Cheers brothers and sisters.

 

Upgrading to the Morimoto XB Evo Hybrid LED Headlights but I am wondering if there is a market for the OEM Halogen lights with the LED DRLs? Trying to determine if its worth selling the oem lights

 

Related to above, if anyone is considering (or has) any OEM TRD Pro LED headlights they want to part with, I'm your huckleberry.

 

Do you hide those handguns every time you park your truck? Because everywhere I ever lived having weapons displayed in the open like that is a sure fired way to having your window bust out.