To Mod or not to Mod- Who Mods?
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To Mod or not to Mod- Who Mods?
After reading about the different modifications people do to their trucks, it got me to wondering. Does anyone drive the truck the way it came from Ford?
Be interesting to see/count the number of people that leaves it as it was built, how many do minor mods; i.e. bug shields, bed liners, nerf bars, new stereos, etc., and how many do major mods; i.e. lift, lower, new wheels/tires, electro-tuners, exhaust systems, complete "home" entertainment centers.
Myself, I have minor things, the truck came from the dealer with a few mods already, bed liner, window tint (front) bud shield, side window vents, putting nerf bard on tonight. Other than that, nothing else has been done, and not really thinking about doing anything - YET.
Be interesting to see/count the number of people that leaves it as it was built, how many do minor mods; i.e. bug shields, bed liners, nerf bars, new stereos, etc., and how many do major mods; i.e. lift, lower, new wheels/tires, electro-tuners, exhaust systems, complete "home" entertainment centers.
Myself, I have minor things, the truck came from the dealer with a few mods already, bed liner, window tint (front) bud shield, side window vents, putting nerf bard on tonight. Other than that, nothing else has been done, and not really thinking about doing anything - YET.
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Definatly Mod it, both appearance and performance. This is a great truck stock but there is always room for improvement. The only problem is, once you start it becomes addictive. 
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Well.. I've had my 04 FX4 Scab exactly one week.... and it came fully loaded, minus the rear back up sensors... Well I told myself I wouldn't "MOD" this truck, because i already have over $20K in modifications on my 95 Mustang GT...
Welp.. here's my short list of mods for my truck that I just ordered.
-Billet Grill inserts for stock FX4 grill.. painted black
-Billet fuel door, will send out to be powder coated black when it arrives
-Line-x liner goes in next week
-Ford door edge protectors, black
-Front windows get tinted today
Considering one of those indash dual din DVD player/monitor with backup camera...
Welp.. here's my short list of mods for my truck that I just ordered.
-Billet Grill inserts for stock FX4 grill.. painted black
-Billet fuel door, will send out to be powder coated black when it arrives
-Line-x liner goes in next week
-Ford door edge protectors, black
-Front windows get tinted today
Considering one of those indash dual din DVD player/monitor with backup camera...
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Originally posted by FtWorth150
Black Lariat, where did you get those Texas/Ford overlays? Look great!
Black Lariat, where did you get those Texas/Ford overlays? Look great!
http://www.autotrimdesign.net/detail...&category=9767
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I've always done major mods to my vehicles including performance, audio, and appearance. This truck though is great stock, so I'm leaving it that way except for a bedliner and tonneau cover. Besides, this truck is getting traded in the second one of those '06 Lightnings hit the showroom floors.
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It's already started and I've had the truck only 2 months.. window tint, window vents, bug shield, spray-in bed liner. Just ordered the 1714 and a Magnaflow SS cat-back this week. I told myself I wasn't going to do this but I have no self-control.. if you don't believe me see below 
99 Cobra Cpe Black/Med. Parch. #3526/4040
Color Combo: 1 of 412
Build Date 6-17-99
BBK LT Headers/Off-Road X-pipe,
Bassani Catback, K&N Oil/Air Filters, Mobil 1, Cobra Grill Emblem,Steeda TriAx, SS Brake Lines
Eibach Pro Springs, SubFrameConnectors
Tokico Drag Struts/HAL Shocks
AJE K-Member,Raxle 1/2shafts
Steeda Race Wing, Hawk Brake Pads
P/P Intake, BBK 65mm TB
Richmond 4.10's, 03 Cobra Fuel Pump
Autologic Chip by JMS
AFS Cobra R's 17x9 255/40's Front
17x10.5 285/40's Rear
Xenon Headlamp/Foglamp Bulbs
MGW Poster Child
SCMC #233 SVTCobraMustangClub.com
11.6 @ 120mph w/125shot
Vortech E-trim
3.125" Vortech Pulley/AFM Powerpipe
490rwhp/422rwtq
529rwhp/466rwtq w/30hp shot
99 Cobra Cpe Black/Med. Parch. #3526/4040
Color Combo: 1 of 412
Build Date 6-17-99
BBK LT Headers/Off-Road X-pipe,
Bassani Catback, K&N Oil/Air Filters, Mobil 1, Cobra Grill Emblem,Steeda TriAx, SS Brake Lines
Eibach Pro Springs, SubFrameConnectors
Tokico Drag Struts/HAL Shocks
AJE K-Member,Raxle 1/2shafts
Steeda Race Wing, Hawk Brake Pads
P/P Intake, BBK 65mm TB
Richmond 4.10's, 03 Cobra Fuel Pump
Autologic Chip by JMS
AFS Cobra R's 17x9 255/40's Front
17x10.5 285/40's Rear
Xenon Headlamp/Foglamp Bulbs
MGW Poster Child
SCMC #233 SVTCobraMustangClub.com
11.6 @ 120mph w/125shot
Vortech E-trim
3.125" Vortech Pulley/AFM Powerpipe
490rwhp/422rwtq
529rwhp/466rwtq w/30hp shot
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From: Redondo bch
Disappointed, 300hp yeah right
You spend abouth a thousand dollars in exhaust, chip, air intake just to be disappointed. The real mod is a supercharger save up the extra for that and you will really be happy. I really like my new F-150 but what a slow piece of crap 300hp my *** it feels more like 200hp I dont think I can beat any of the other trucks out there 9 second 0 to 60 is pathetic. Ford really needs to do something about this lag in the throttle and weak power band. So there i said it. Other than that I really like the styling and interior.
