May 14th of 2012, I left the dealership with a 2012 F150 XLT. The truck is Tuxedo Black Metallic in 4WD with the chrome convenience package, offroad package and dealer installed leveling kit and 20" Chrome Ballistic Jesters wrapped in 34" Toyo Open Country M/Ts.
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The day I brought that bad boy home.
I couldn't help myself, so the mods began. As of today, the following has been done:
- 34" Toyo Open Country M/Ts (35x12.5r20 soon!)
- 20" Chrome Ballistic Jesters
- 2" Leveling Kit
- Black billet grille and black grille surround
- Powdercoated front and back bumpers to a near perfect match to the tuxedo black
- Black OEM style headlights with silver reflectors with LED side markers and switchback LED turn signals
- Smoked LED Tail Lights and 3rd Brake Light
- 8% tint on back windows/back glass and 7" brow, 16% tint over front windows.
- Airraid Cold Air Intake
- 4" Heartthrob Exhaust System
- Livernois Motorsports 93v2 Tune (new LMS 93 tunes soon!)
- 7" Pioneer AVH-P4400BH w/ PAC steering controls adapter and Sync retained
- Rockford Fosgate T1000-1bdCP amplifier pushing 2 Sundown SD-2 10" Subs
After all these mods, this is how the truck sits:
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The subwoofer enclosure (sorry for the mess, I drive this truck for work, too!):
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The truck has come a long way, and I'm very pleased with it. The power is there when I need it, it is a very comfortable ride, and has convinced quite a few to make the jump to Ford. ;)
The mods will continue soon (cough cough 6" BDS lift cough cough).. but that's all for now!
Edit: Few more pictures, and in no particular order!
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At work one day!
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In the rain.
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Radio install (done by me).
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No more ecoboost badges.
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Woofer porn! For as small as these are, they really make some noise.
Looks fantastic! Thanks for the pics!
Truck looks awesome!
Great looking truck!
I dig the all-black, clean look.
Thanks everyone! I had a very particular look in mind, and I think it went well. I want to throw a little blue in the mix (calipers, center caps inserts, shock covers with lift, F150 badge lettering), but I'm still undecided. What do you guys think?
Blue or silver would look good. ;D
Silver wouldn't be bad, but it would fit in too well with the chrome, especially on the F150 badges. I want to leave them chrome for now and just color the lettering.
Ah gotcha. Blue would look good. You could get the illuminated Recon badges.
I really thought about it, but there's no blue and they're really expensive for what they do. I did think about making some. I know some of the emblems are 2 piece, so it would probably be really easy.
Welcome! I vote for blue too :D
Quote from: SHOdded on August 12, 2013, 11:22:37 PM
Welcome! I vote for blue too :D
I'm almost positive that's what I'm going to go with. I started getting some of the things I need for it.
Just waiting on the new Livernois tune to be uploaded for me, and I can make some fun passes! :)
So.. here's an updated pic..
New tires (35x12.50r20 Open Country M/T), 6" BDS lift, towing mirrors, and a lil bumper bender..
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New bumper is being powder coated, just waiting on that.
Fearsome machine! Pretty soon we'll have to put you in the monster truck category :)
LOVE the grill. What version of sundown subs are they? They look to be 8's? I used to have a SAZ-3000D at .5Ω , man that thing was a beast!
He lists them as 10" sd-2's in his original post... they look pretty beefy for sure.
Similar to my old Kove Armageddon's
Quote from: SHODYOU on September 29, 2013, 08:18:30 AM
He lists them as 10" sd-2's in his original post... they look pretty beefy for sure.
Similar to my old Kove Armageddon's
Missed it, sorry
They're actually only 4.75" deep! I plan on upgrading to the SA 10s soon, though. They'll be able to take the power the T1000 is throwing at them a little better (even though the SDs aren't struggling)!
Thanks, guys!
Very nice! I love the grill.
Quote from: LowFrequencies on August 12, 2013, 09:21:42 PMI had a very particular look in mind, and I think it went well.
First of all I do not know how I missed this thread :doh:
Secondly it was really nice to be able to see the amount of transformations from the beginning to its current metamorphosis. Very impressive! :bow:
Lastly, I quoted your statement of "having a very particular look in mind", as that alone resonated with me.
Many people have asked me not only about my current project with the SHO, But also with prior projects, questioning how did I come up with a design or looks of each particular project?
You hit it right on the head of the nail as far as having a certain image or concept in mind....
That's where all the magic, as well as all of the madness begins.
The progress along the way, at least to me is like pieces of a puzzle. Each modification (i.e. puzzle piece) contributes towards the final results.
All that said, your truck looks sick!
Mike :beer:
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Initially, I intended on all black, but when I purchased the truck with the wheel/tire/leveling kit combo, I fell in LOVE with the Chrome Jesters. I wanted to make them work, not only because it'd save a little bit of cash, but because the way the Tuxedo Black shines, I thought the Chrome could really go great with that metallic paint. So with that, I decided to keep them, and keep a little chrome in certain areas on the truck.
As of right now, I have very little chrome. F150 badges, door/tailgate handles, rims, tow hooks, and the insides of the headlights/foglights. My new bumper is almost done being powder coated, and I'll have the front back together soon for some proper pictures.
I still have a few additions I want to do, but while work is busy, I'm focusing on saving the majority of my paychecks to invest in some land to build on and a work truck (and maybe a new Can Am ATV.. hmm ;)). Once I get my savings up, I'll continue with the additions.
As for plans? There's not much left I want to do (without waiting on warranty to go), but here's a list.
First off, Amp Research Running Boards. A buddy at work owns some, and I love the safety features they have. They're quality products, and paired with that huge drop down they offer, it'll really make getting into this beast easy (especially being the next set of tires will definitely be 37x13.50 hehe).
Next, I'll be upgrading the sound system inside. I'm going to upgrade the doors and such first, then get my SA-10s. For the doors, I plan on running some Rockford Fosgate Power 6x8s in the rear, and a set of Rockford Fosgate Power 5.25" Components in the front doors. I may end up running 6.5" components front and back, but I'm still unsure. I'll power it with a Rockford Fosgate T400-4 amp (matches my T1000-1, and I know will power my system the way I want) backed by KnuKonceptz wiring. Both amps will be mounted behind the back seat of the truck (as the T1000-1 already is).
Then, of course, after the warranty goes... MORE POWER!!!
I'd like to thank every one of you for your comments! I really appreciate it, and I'm glad I can share my visions with you guys! :)
I used to have this debate not only with previous car projects, but hell, even with the SHO.
Chrome, when applied correctly, can be rather complimentary.
The tough thing is, is that it's such a powerful visual offering, that it can easily be overdone.
So being selective in it's application, as it relates to your overall theme, is tantamount to a great presentation.
With the SHO, I opted to retain the chrome around the windows & the rear trunk spear, so that it helps highlight the chrome tips peeking out from my custom, hand built exhaust.
Subtle, just enough, not too much. Always key!
I like your truck, keep up the great work. :bow:
"Sent while on the road, burn'n meth, screeching tires, winding out the gears, & push'n the twins"
Could just as easily be called "Black Beauty"! Nice looking rig! Perfect touch of black and chrome...
Those Can Am ATVs are nice! Pics/vids/clips of the audio install would be really cool too :) Unique truck for sure!
Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it. I should have my bumper back by Friday, as well, so I can finally post a picture of the truck with everything in place. :P
Quote from: SHOdded on October 12, 2013, 12:47:30 PM
Those Can Am ATVs are nice! Pics/vids/clips of the audio install would be really cool too :) Unique truck for sure!
Work is still booming, and I've been really pouring into my savings, but I had a good bit of spending cash for goodies this check. Thus, the audio moves on! I ordered all necessary adapters to run aftermarket speakers, and I ordered my RF T1 6.5" Components for the front doors and the RF T1 6x8s for the rear doors. As I already have my Pioneer head unit, it will power them nicely until I feel up to the task of ordering and wiring up the T400-4 (running all those wires don't sound too appealing, so I'm going to wait until Louisiana weather isn't so hot all the time. It's getting there, so I might jump on it soon hehe).
The front door speaker openings should, with the adapters, fit the 6.5", and I'm going to attempt to mount the tweeters in the factory location on the A-Pillar. I opted to run 6x8 in the rear door so I wouldn't have to worry about mounting the tweeter elsewhere (although I could've easily mounted one behind the panel had I gone with a 5.25" component set). I figure after I add some SecondSkin sound deadener all around, I'll have great response from the 6x8s, so it'll work out better that way.
I've had some custom fit Hatchie Bottom Armor Suede seat covers sitting in boxes for a few months, and I decided to put them on today. I didn't get a chance to finish the passenger seat and front center console, but I have a trainee with me at work tomorrow, so I'll just put those on while he's operating. I did snap a picture, though!
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These feel sooo good.
Anyway, I should have the truck together during the weekend (bumper, fog lights, sound system upgrades) and I may have to enter for ROTM!
I'll be sure to keep you guys posted. :)
Quote from: LowFrequencies on October 15, 2013, 10:00:19 PM
Anyway, I should have the truck together during the weekend (bumper, fog lights, sound system upgrades) and I may have to enter for ROTM!
I'll be sure to keep you guys posted. :)
Get that bad boy entered! ;D
Quote from: DJE624 on October 15, 2013, 10:14:06 PM
Quote from: LowFrequencies on October 15, 2013, 10:00:19 PM
Anyway, I should have the truck together during the weekend (bumper, fog lights, sound system upgrades) and I may have to enter for ROTM!
I'll be sure to keep you guys posted. :)
Get that bad boy entered! ;D
I wanna get everything back together first! :P
Oh, alright. :icon_wink:
No coulda woulda shoulda. ROTM entry is a done deal!!!
All my new door speakers are here, and the rear are installed. I don't have any pictures of them installed, as my buddy had to be somewhere so we were in a slight rush. I do have pictures of the speakers though!
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Silicone holds the tweeter! Not the best way to do it, but it'll work. I'll be fabbing a custom mount whenever I run the T400-4 later on.
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Side shot of the T1 6x8.
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Top shot of 6x8.
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Side shot of the T1 6.5. (Excuse my messy room. I was at work all week.)
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Top shot of 6.5.
I'm waiting on the pillars to dry before I start ripping off my front door panels. I've removed the panels before to install the tow mirrors so it takes a few minutes at max, and I should have everything playing by the end of the afternoon.
Also, those 6x8s sound amazing. :)
Bang yer head :D It's never soon enough for the goodies to show up and get in there!
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Oooh... ;)
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Hidden away, but had to show off that sexy crossover.
Great lookin' rig!
New bumper? Check. Small project for tomorrow, though.. here's a preview..
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Headlights and fogs. :)
Let the light show begin! This should be good ...
My headlights have leaks in them, which may be visible in some pictures. I traced it today to the bulb seals behind the headlights, so I can get that fixed asap. Other than that, I've been a little busy with work, but I did manage to get some progress done..
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Got them apart and ready to get the halos. Will also be able to reseal the headlights around the outside just in case it's leaking there, too.
Rockin the FX4 styles for now!
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I have work again in the morning, but we should finish up with the job sometime that afternoon, so I should be able to have these installed during the week!
Hope you get those leaks banished pronto! Keep it unreal :)
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Everything is together and looking sexy, except the Oracles. They've been on the back burner. With work and the rain/cold, I haven't really felt like messing with them. I start my vacation Monday, though, so I'll probably have them done some time this week. I can actually leave the truck parked long enough to. :P
Edit: More pics!
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Bright bright! :)
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Turning heads at the mall.
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New 10s. :)
Really stellar job :thumb:... I'm a truck guy at heart.
That truck is just plain awesome. Love it!
Died-and-going-to-heaven-bright lights :D Those 10's going where? How are your seats so far? Still loving them?
Quote from: SHOdded on December 08, 2013, 08:27:51 AM
Died-and-going-to-heaven-bright lights :D Those 10's going where? How are your seats so far? Still loving them?
They're under the back seat where the old two were. Sound wise, they're just as loud, but they hit with a whole different kind of authority. I set off a car alarm on Black Friday. I was also behind a lady at a red light, and after turning, she was plugging her ear as I passed on side of her. I was pretty proud.
I assume you mean the seat covers, in which case I loooove them.
Just the way a ride is MEANT to be!
This is a horrible (and few month old) picture, but it's my truck next to my buddy's. He has a 2012 GMC Sierra with a 7.5" Full Throttle Suspension lift (can you see why we're friends? haha).
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Well, he and I sometimes end up chatting on Facebook during the night while we're both at work, and we give each other the dumb ideas to order things.
Tonight? We order Amp Research Power Steps. :)
Also, I will be working on finishing my halo install during the day today. Pics hopefully will follow!
Tall trucks for sure! I love power steps.... and you definitely need them! Want to put them on the wife's 250 CC. What was it about Amp Research that made them your choice?
BTW... I think we're seeing a potential ROTM developing here!
The Amp Research installation is simple as can be. The wiring harness is cut to proper length, the color coding is the same as factory, and it installs easy (at least on our trucks). The safety is amazing, too. If they bump something on the way down, they will stop and stay until the doors are closed. Same with going up, if they feel resistance they will stay out. Plus, the step lights are really bright.
My buddy at work has them on his Dodge 2500 and I love them, but his install was a pain. He had to tap wiring behind his instrument panel, so he said it was a slight task.
My truck is basically completed aside from finishing my headlights, installing the running boards and buying/installing my mids/highs amp. :)
Thanks...... Sounds very cool and properly engineered. :thumb:
If you got to do the install yet, did you take any pics of it... especially where you tapped the factory wiring?
They haven't shipped yet, but the instructions are available on their website, and they tap one of the plugs at the BCM. It has visuals for everything though. Very clear. :D
Excellent!!!
Anything done to that F250? :)
Only the spray-in bed liner (Rhino), toolbox (bright aluminum) and a gooseneck hitch. it's the wife's DD and horse hauler. I do think she'd like electric running boards for her birthday though... those look pretty good! Just checked out the website. It's tuxedo black too, LOL
Spending too much money on my ride. Have hotpipes and catted PPE downpipes just waiting at 4Dr's shop. We're developing an affordable dual pipe CAI for the transverse 3.5EB. Similar to what Hennessey offers for $2300...they claim dyno proof of 25WHP increases... we think it will end up $500-$700 even in small fabrication runs... cheap bolt on WHP and we have the dyno to make sure..... so you see what I'm spending on... ROFL After that a tune. gonna do sequential dynos as things are added just to know.
F250 is expensive too, especially getting rid of emissions and what not, but boy do they sound sexy.. that's my next in late 2014/early 2015.
It could be worth it even in performance... The truck is quiet and quick compared to the 2009 we traded on it.. but it's still a hauler.. just wanna make it sexy!
Oh performance boost is insane.. they're big into diesel performance around here. The guys with the tractor trucks (Ballin on a Budget) on the small cars episode of Top Gear are local. They do amazing work, and I can't wait to give them some business. :P
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It's amazing what a little work can do! ;) Boy, I love these Oracles!
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A little fun at the mudpit! Dragging around my 4 wheeler and my buddy's Can-Am Maverick. :)
Today brings a good day for some more mods.. ripping off my F150 badges and Ford emblem from the tailgate and painting a black metallic trim on everything with a metallic white for the inserts/Ford Oval.
Stay tuned! After I get settled at my new job, I'll be selling my 35s and 20s and upgrading to some 37x13.50r22 Mud Grapplers on 22x9.5 Black KMC Slides. :)
Pics, closeups :) How are you liking the audio so far? Must be broken in by now.
That is a great looking Truck..
Oh the audio is amazing. Tuned well all around. I'm loving it!
I haven't got a chance to mess with my emblems yet as it's been a busy weekend, but I'll probably get on them tomorrow!
Thanks guys!
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Here we go! Rainy weather screwed me out of painting yesterday, but today (being it's past midnight..) it's on! I have a can of Black Metallic that will be done on the chrome pieces, and the black pieces will be done with a silver to give off that machined look.
I was originally going to swap to KMC Slides, but because they don't offer them in the offset I'd want (of course not, it's not an offroad wheel lol), I'm going to change up and go to different rim. I haven't decided which yet, though. :)
I'll update if I can get some paint on them later today!
Hopefully the paint dries quickly :) What rims will you go with then, same size as now or larger?
Quote from: SHOdded on April 28, 2014, 05:07:58 AM
Hopefully the paint dries quickly :) What rims will you go with then, same size as now or larger?
22s with 37" Nitto Mud Grapplers :)
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The view from my desk at work today. ;)
Well as you can see.. there's no emblems on the truck.. still.. but today was PAINT TIME!
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Before cleaning/painting the insert.
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After. I'm sure glad they were 2 piece.. lol
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All the inserts done.
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The outer trim and Ford emblem done. (Going to mask off the Ford emblem eventually and Xacto Knife the bezeled "FORD" letters and paint them like the inserts.. that or use vinyl for a Batman emblem to replace the one on my back glass.)
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And the final turn out!
I'll end up putting them on the truck once I get it washed and such. I don't want to put them back until it gets a good wax. I may get that done this weekend.
So what do you all think?
The emblems came out quite well! Look forward to seeing them on the truck.
Excellent work
Looking good!
Great idea to do the finish and FSP before replacing the badges... It'll be seamless.
Badges are still in the works.. got another plan for them.. but I tried out some plastidip...
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So far, so good! No glossifier, right? How many coats?
Just a temp minute throw on.. came out pretty good though. I may strip them and do them the right way.. or just wait and get them powdered. :)