Random thoughts for the day

BiGMaC · September 28, 2015, 09:24:08 PM

Last night's eclipse...

Now back to cars....

ZSHO · September 30, 2015, 04:49:05 PM

I am due for an inspection tommorrow and figured let me just revert back to stock tune,while swapping the map sensors,placed one right by the hood lock and ultimately fell down the gap and is lodged between the intercooler and bumper,all this happened just because of being in a rush to p/up my kids from school,so lesson learned DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING BY THE HOOD LOCK AREA,guess you learn something new everyday. Z

glock-coma · September 30, 2015, 04:52:37 PM

Quote from: ZSHO on September 30, 2015, 04:49:05 PM
I am due for an inspection tommorrow and figured let me just revert back to stock tune,while swapping the map sensors,placed one right by the hood lock and ultimately fell down the gap and is lodged between the intercooler and bumper,all this happened just because of being in a rush to p/up my kids from school,so lesson learned DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING BY THE HOOD LOCK AREA. Z

One of these has saved my a** many times.

ZSHO · September 30, 2015, 04:59:01 PM

Quote from: glock-coma on September 30, 2015, 04:52:37 PM

Quote from: ZSHO on September 30, 2015, 04:49:05 PM
I am due for an inspection tommorrow and figured let me just revert back to stock tune,while swapping the map sensors,placed one right by the hood lock and ultimately fell down the gap and is lodged between the intercooler and bumper,all this happened just because of being in a rush to p/up my kids from school,so lesson learned DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING BY THE HOOD LOCK AREA. Z
One of these has saved my a** many times.

Thanks Glock,seems to be quite an unique tool,harbor freights?

glock-coma · September 30, 2015, 05:03:58 PM

You can find them almost anywhere that sells hand tools.
It's called a flexible claw pickup tool.
Here's a harbor freight link.
http://m.harborfreight.com/24-inch-2-in-1-pickup-tool-94162.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
I know Home Depot, lowes, and Sears sells them.
Most auto parts stores sell them as well

ZSHO · September 30, 2015, 05:16:20 PM

Quote from: glock-coma on September 30, 2015, 05:03:58 PM
You can find them almost anywhere that sells hand tools.
It's called a flexible claw pickup tool.
Here's a harbor freight link.
http://m.harborfreight.com/24-inch-2-in-1-pickup-tool-94162.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
I know Home Depot, lowes, and Sears sells them.
Most auto parts stores sell them as well

Thanks,there;s always going to be a tool that your missing,was able to get to it with my portable vacuum flex hose. Z

ZSHO · October 01, 2015, 11:35:30 AM

I just wanted to give a quick update on my emmissions testing as mentioned yesterday,reverted back to stock tune and early this morning plugged in my mx adapter and turned on torque pro and went on the expressway doing about 65 mph and within roughly about (12 miles)torque showed I/M readiness complete and then visited my friendly emmissions testing center and passed with flying colors,(almost done here)if anyone lives in a strict emmission state as i do and is skeptical about passing testing just dont think twice,this is based on my signature within a two year period,BTW BIG THANKS to Mike.B 4DRHTRD AT EPP for providing great quality PPE CATTED DP. Z

SHOdded · October 01, 2015, 11:58:56 AM

Congrats on passing the exam

Another great year of driving is lining up ahead!

ZSHO · October 01, 2015, 01:16:11 PM

Quote from: SHOdded on October 01, 2015, 11:58:56 AM
Congrats on passing the exam Another great year of driving is lining up ahead!

Thanks -MANU,its like visiting your DR annually and dont know what to expect,but fortunately things went smooth,even with a cracked windshield. Z

SHOdded · October 01, 2015, 02:20:49 PM

Indeed! Though it may be a warning of sorts if a cracked windshield is "acceptable", in that they are seeing this way too often! Maybe lighter isn't better in this instance.

ZSHO · October 02, 2015, 11:16:19 AM

I know the awd and engine hours can be added to the left side of the instrument cluster via IDS software,dealer programming,not sure if this was mentioned before but it will be pretty cool if a digital speedometer can be added,the one and only Jason would probably know. Z https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/2013/P-011.pdf

SammyB · October 02, 2015, 12:52:50 PM

Goes down smooth

SHOdded · October 02, 2015, 02:54:31 PM

A can o' obsession if I ever saw one!

BigPelo · October 03, 2015, 11:13:41 AM

Quote from: ZSHO on October 02, 2015, 11:16:19 AM
I know the awd and engine hours can be added to the left side of the instrument cluster via IDS software,dealer programming,not sure if this was mentioned before but it will be pretty cool if a digital speedometer can be added,the one and only Jason would probably know. Z https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/2013/P-011.pdf

I would like to have the AWD display. The dealer can do that?

ZSHO · October 03, 2015, 01:40:39 PM

Quote from: BigPelo on October 03, 2015, 11:13:41 AM
Quote from: ZSHO on October 02, 2015, 11:16:19 AM
I know the awd and engine hours can be added to the left side of the instrument cluster via IDS software,dealer programming,not sure if this was mentioned before but it will be pretty cool if a digital speedometer can be added,the one and only Jason would probably know. Z https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/2013/P-011.pdf

I would like to have the AWD display. The dealer can do that?

It definetly can be added though dealer programming,Jason site will give you an inside perspective. Z http://www.fordpimods.com/taurus-awd-engine-hours.html