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The Tale of Fiona, The Traveler

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by The Traveler, Aug 4, 2012.

  1. Sep 14, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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    Did you remove your Swaybar?
     
  2. Sep 14, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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    Yes...it's...well....different. LOL

    You have to really be prepared for any kind of high speed maneuvers. Even some potholes and bumps will get you goin squirrely on the highway! Takes some getting used to, but I like the ride much better.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    lol I was thinking about taking mine off after I install my 885's but those pice are making me think twice..... then again my off road manuvers do not include jumps!
     
  4. Sep 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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    I like your build and your photography. What kind of camera and lens do you use? Give me some pointers some time.
     
  5. Sep 14, 2012 at 8:06 PM
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    Yeah you pretty much have to commit to hitting whatever gets in your way at high speed...but off-road, it's amazing. 200x better than with it on.

    Thanks! I shoot with a Nikon D3000 with a Nikkor 18-55mm, 55-200mm, and 10.5mm Fisheye...outdated, and quite possibly the cheapest DSLR money can buy. I utilize HDR in most of shots...it's really useful in almost any type of shot. If you don't know about it, google can probably explain it much better than I can haha
     
  6. Sep 14, 2012 at 8:09 PM
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    Yes I usually shoot raw only. Not sure if it shoots in raw + HDR at the same time though? I'm using a Nikon D3100 with the 18-55MM lens it came with. Give me some pointers some time.
     
  7. Sep 15, 2012 at 1:07 AM
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    That's my camera's big brother! haha

    RAW is great for HDR. It lets you divide up the exposures from one photo rather than taking 3 or 5 etc. These cameras don't have HDR processing built in, but there are plenty of programs that let you do it on the computer. I use Photomatix Pro 4, then control the noise in Photoshop.
     
  8. Sep 17, 2012 at 12:02 PM
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    Just ordered these :D

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  9. Sep 25, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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    Newest mods installed. Icon front extended travel remote resis, Allpro UCA's, 21" Hawk LED bar and Bushwacker fender flares will be installed next week.

    Icon remote resi rear shocks

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    Custom dual 10" subwoofer enclosure behind back seats.

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  10. Sep 26, 2012 at 12:06 AM
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    Drool....... Nice picks wish I had the $
     
  11. Sep 26, 2012 at 7:50 AM
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    Just a few expensive & DIY things...
    Man you've been running through some suspension setups this past month or so. ;)
     
  12. Sep 26, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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    I know...lol I'll have changed my suspension setup 3 times in 2 months :eek:
     
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  14. Sep 26, 2012 at 12:13 PM
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    kbraunphoto mountain bike haulin' & off camping

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    Just a few expensive & DIY things...
    What are your thoughts on your brush guard, it looks good, but with your current progress of upgrades do you see a use for it?
    What are its actual uses you have found?

    Your price was good for it, but I'm debating the necessity of one vs it's potential.
    ( I'd prefer a bumper but time will tell..)
     
  15. Sep 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    Definitely no use for it other than looks and protecting from bumps by parallel parkers. It's just bolted to the frame in 4 spots, not really all that strong. I can stand on it to wash the top of the truck sometimes haha. I really only got it because I couldn't stand the look of the stock SR5 front end. It just really bugged me.

    I'm going with Demello's 3 hoop. I need something that will protect from trail carnage, have jacking points, and allows for a winch. That's in addition to sliders, skids, and a high clearance rear bumper with a swing out tire and jerry can carrier.
     
  16. Sep 26, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    Yes.
    :thumbsup: I look forward to seeing Fiona with new bumpers too!
     
  17. Oct 1, 2012 at 12:13 PM
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    BlitzPro Hawk 21S LED bar installed :D

    Custom fabbed a mount for it here

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  18. Oct 1, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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    Matt, love your truck man. I'm in Trabuco Cyn every chance I get. Can't wait to see how your lift came out. I'm in the slow process of learning the ins and outs of getting the right lift.
     
  19. Oct 1, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    Thanks bro! Let me know if you ever need a hand or something.
     
  20. Oct 1, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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    Fox Extended Travel Coilovers 2.5 (front), Fox 2.0 shocks (rear),Total Chaos UCA's, AllPro Expedition leaf pack, AllPro front plate style bumper,BHLM, GrillCraft MX series Grill, ATX Thug 17inch rims, Toyo Open Country MT (295,70,17), TRD CAI,Rear smoked LED tail lights, slimcubby HID Head Lights (50w 1200k), ADVMonster 60 Series 3600 Lumen LED Off Road Lights , Pioneer Avic-F700bt (navigation,head unit)
    Nice build, especially in such a short amount of time. I have te same head unit, I liked it but it got really buggy and the sd card reader stopped working about a year ago.. Think i will be upgrading it soon
     

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