Still got the "mod" bug!! - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

Tail_Gunner · 01-04-2012, 12:22 PM

Even though I'm now driving a Duramax, I still feel the need to "modify".

Since I took delivery, I've added a Leer cap/topper, Rhino bed liner, Luverne running boards, a factory style remote start, the DIC (dash information center) buttons, some WeatherTech floor mats and an Edge Insight CTS. (The Edge is not a programer, just a display for reading codes and sensors.) And just yesterday, on my back in the driveway, in the snow (what is wrong with me?? I need help!!

) I installed a set of OEM foglights.

So later today, the grandboy and me are driving in style to rendevouis with my daughter about midway so he can go home. Tomorrow, it's back to work and the daily grind to earn more bucks for more "mods".

DaveBen · 01-04-2012, 12:37 PM

It never gets old.

Dave

BIG JOE · 01-04-2012, 12:43 PM

It's an Incurable disease TG, you should know that by now.

No matter what we buy, no matter how good it is.. for it's designed and intended purpose.. we have an incurable Need & Desire.. to make it BEDDER.

It's in our DNA.

D-Max, PSD, Ram.. makes no difference.. yer guna find, and Conjure up ways, to make it MORE BEDDER.

You only THOUGHT.. you were over that. No Way. Just accept it.. and move on (to the Next mod).

powerboatr · 01-04-2012, 09:41 PM

it never stops, just changes brands

EVER

the m/h gets mods at least once a month, they just get bigger and more indepth
i just finished new shelves in the ward area, new magazine rack for the throne room.

the 150.......i think i am selling it so it stays stock
i really WANT a shelby mustang

BIG JOE · 01-04-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by powerboatr

it never stops, just changes brands

the 150.......i think i am selling it so it stays stock
i really WANT a shelby mustang

Ahhhh Yes . I can see it now.. A Shelby Mustang GT.. in a paint color similar to the theme of the Short Bus.. in an enclosed trailer.. with Graphics that match the Short Bus..... Behind the Short bus Hmmmmm

Wunder if Mrs PB knows about this.... ????

majek5 · 01-05-2012, 08:27 AM

My brother-in-laws now call me TT (short for Tim the toolman Taylor). They think I'm nuts for moding everything. From the truck to RC cars to guns, I can't leave anything alone. I don't think this disease is fatal, unless it gets too out of hand....my wife might kill me! Funny part is, she believed me when I said there was nothing I needed to do to the 06 when we got rid of the 97.

And to my credit, I didn't really NEED to do any of the mods. I still hear about it from the wife and my mom regularly about the "perfect" truck that I was gonna leave alone. Just couldn't do it!

Stroked68 · 01-05-2012, 01:04 PM

Mods make it more unique. Everything I touch gets modded wether its engine or body. Got to be different.

majek-What R/C cars you got?? I just got into the big expensive ones. I have a Traxxas Slash 4x4 Kawasaki edition with RPM goodies and a couple lipos. Those trucks are tons of fun! Another expensive hobby for me damn it!

BIG JOE · 01-05-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stroked68

Mods make it more unique. Everything I touch gets modded wether its engine or body. Got to be different.

majek-What R/C cars you got?? I just got into the big expensive ones. I have a Traxxas Slash 4x4 Kawasaki edition with RPM goodies and a couple lipos. Those trucks are tons of fun! Another expensive hobby for me damn it!

Not into it YET, but wanto.. Saw one for $1500, and one for $2600.. at a >Swap Meet<..

If thats a Swap Meet price.. might halfta think Twice about this Hobby, cuz I don't like USED toyz.

'Sides.. Wife gave me "That Look".. as I waz check'inm out..

majek5 · 01-05-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroked68

Mods make it more unique. Everything I touch gets modded wether its engine or body. Got to be different.

majek-What R/C cars you got?? I just got into the big expensive ones. I have a Traxxas Slash 4x4 Kawasaki edition with RPM goodies and a couple lipos. Those trucks are tons of fun! Another expensive hobby for me damn it!

I've got 2 HPI Proceeds, 1 Traxxas 4-tec pro, 1 Traxxas 4-tec, 1 HPI Savage SS and a ton of extra (expensive) parts.

And of course the stock plastic parts aren't good enough, put the shiny Aluminum parts on there.

Yooper75 · 01-05-2012, 03:28 PM

Kent, it's an uncontrollable disease. I told my self I was going to leave this truck alone but in the end I was just lying to my self. Since I bought it I have done Recon smoked mirror lights, clearance lights, third brake light, Whelen Hide-Away strobes, PTM handles and mirrors, shaved badges on the fenders and doors. The emissions stuff mysteriously fell off the truck two years ago, MBRP turbo back straight pipe, Auto Meter gauges and I have been running IDP's tunes since May of 2011. And I'm currently gathering components for a very nice stereo system...........

I need help..............

01-04-2012, 12:22 PM	#1
Tail_Gunner CRJ & ERJ A&P Mech. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Da U.P. Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 97 Thanked 133 Times in 109 Posts View Photos By: Tail_Gunner	Still got the "mod" bug!! Even though I'm now driving a Duramax, I still feel the need to "modify". Since I took delivery, I've added a Leer cap/topper, Rhino bed liner, Luverne running boards, a factory style remote start, the DIC (dash information center) buttons, some WeatherTech floor mats and an Edge Insight CTS. (The Edge is not a programer, just a display for reading codes and sensors.) And just yesterday, on my back in the driveway, in the snow (what is wrong with me?? I need help!!) I installed a set of OEM foglights. So later today, the grandboy and me are driving in style to rendevouis with my daughter about midway so he can go home. Tomorrow, it's back to work and the daily grind to earn more bucks for more "mods". __________________ Kent FAA certificated A&P mechanic. Graduate of NMU School of Aviation Maintenance Technology. Retired USAF MSgt (E-7) (09/74-10/94) B-52 Gunner/Flight Examiner, 3600+ Flight Hours B-52 Crew Chief Share holding owner Green Bay Packers!! NEW RIDE: 2011 GMC 2500HD DURAMAX/ ALLISON EC/SB, Leer truck cap, Luverne running boards, Rhino liner. WeatherTech floor mats, Remote Start, Edge Insight, backup camera and OEM fog lights. Engine is 100% stock (For now ) SOLD: F-250 early 99 4x4 SD SC longbed, 99.5 PCM, Stage 1 Single Shot Injectors, Dominator 66 turbo from Bean's, Adrenaline HPOP, 99.5+, 6.0 Intercooler, BTS Trans w/ V-10 trans cooelr, MBRP T-304 Stainless 4" exhaust, Ford Air Intake System, Coolant Filter, BD Exhaust Brake, BD TorqLoc, Dynatrac Hub Conversion, 285/75R16 tires. Tuned by Powerhungry Performance- Whisper mode, Fuel Sipper, 65hp Towing, 100 Performance, 120 Racing and a modified stock tune. Tail_gunner's Web shots Last edited by Tail_Gunner; 01-04-2012 at 12:33 PM.

01-04-2012, 12:37 PM	#2
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,876 Thanks: 127 Thanked 507 Times in 490 Posts	It never gets old. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

01-04-2012, 09:41 PM	#4
powerboatr living well in Texas Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 5,900 Thanks: 30 Thanked 49 Times in 48 Posts View Photos By: powerboatr	it never stops, just changes brands EVER the m/h gets mods at least once a month, they just get bigger and more indepth i just finished new shelves in the ward area, new magazine rack for the throne room. the 150.......i think i am selling it so it stays stock i really WANT a shelby mustang __________________ Driving the Short Bus, pulling a F150 Lifetime member of Disabled Veterans of America I will never apologize for being a Christian Life is Great Make someone , OFTEN, very Often

01-05-2012, 08:27 AM	#6
majek5 SDD Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Il Posts: 114 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	My brother-in-laws now call me TT (short for Tim the toolman Taylor). They think I'm nuts for moding everything. From the truck to RC cars to guns, I can't leave anything alone. I don't think this disease is fatal, unless it gets too out of hand....my wife might kill me! Funny part is, she believed me when I said there was nothing I needed to do to the 06 when we got rid of the 97. And to my credit, I didn't really NEED to do any of the mods. I still hear about it from the wife and my mom regularly about the "perfect" truck that I was gonna leave alone. Just couldn't do it! __________________ 06 6.0 CCLB KR FX4 stock...

01-05-2012, 01:04 PM	#7
Stroked68 This is FORD Country Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Eudora, KS Posts: 947 Thanks: 11 Thanked 64 Times in 63 Posts View Photos By: Stroked68	Mods make it more unique. Everything I touch gets modded wether its engine or body. Got to be different. majek-What R/C cars you got?? I just got into the big expensive ones. I have a Traxxas Slash 4x4 Kawasaki edition with RPM goodies and a couple lipos. Those trucks are tons of fun! Another expensive hobby for me damn it! __________________ 1999 Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 sb ext cab 7.3L DIY Intake-MBRP 4" turbo back smokers kit with dual 6" Miter stacks-Autometer UltraLite Triple pillar gauge KMC HPX SS Crossover Line-Shimmed FPR 74-75psi AIH delete-ZooDad Mod-08 rear diff cover-Harpoon mod-Hutch mod-Recon LED smoked cab lights Bed liner on bottom 1/4 of truck-Fumoto drain valve 275k and counting!

01-04-2012, 12:43 PM	#3
BIG JOE SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CenCal Posts: 4,378 Thanks: 101 Thanked 392 Times in 381 Posts	It's an Incurable disease TG, you should know that by now. No matter what we buy, no matter how good it is.. for it's designed and intended purpose.. we have an incurable Need & Desire.. to make it BEDDER. It's in our DNA. D-Max, PSD, Ram.. makes no difference.. yer guna find, and Conjure up ways, to make it MORE BEDDER. You only THOUGHT.. you were over that. No Way. Just accept it.. and move on (to the Next mod).

01-05-2012, 03:28 PM	#10
Yooper75 Boost Junky Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Michigans Upper Pennisula Posts: 324 Thanks: 23 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Kent, it's an uncontrollable disease. I told my self I was going to leave this truck alone but in the end I was just lying to my self. Since I bought it I have done Recon smoked mirror lights, clearance lights, third brake light, Whelen Hide-Away strobes, PTM handles and mirrors, shaved badges on the fenders and doors. The emissions stuff mysteriously fell off the truck two years ago, MBRP turbo back straight pipe, Auto Meter gauges and I have been running IDP's tunes since May of 2011. And I'm currently gathering components for a very nice stereo system........... I need help.............. __________________ Dave 2006 F350 FX4 CC 6.0 PSD Some stock stuff and some not so stock stuff.....

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