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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Sounds like a cool set up and I'm with you on the "**** retentive" stuff...I'm the same way - I alwasy try to make it look stock too the 8" monitor and ability to turn it on any time - great idea...
It was really handy over in Germany - they tend to tailgate you (agressive drivers!) and it was nice to see WTF they were doing and just how close they were.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CometFlash
I'd be surprised if the wiring wasn't there. For example, I've been told if you do not get the Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) the wiring for it will still be there, it is just plugged into the back of the coin holder slot that takes the place of the TBC. Maybe that'll be useful for me when replacing that coin holder/TCB hole with the Upfitter Switches.
Hey CF - how ya doing this AM? Still on the White Sand for your new Platinum? To comment on your comment, I too noticed with my '05 Lariat the wiring for both the sliding rear window and the rear parking sensor dash switch was in place right behind their respective locations. I remeber adding factory fog lights to a 1996 Mustang and the wiring was all in place. All I had to add were the lights and a relay and was good to go.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ibcop
It was really handy over in Germany - they tend to tailgate you (agressive drivers!) and it was nice to see WTF they were doing and just how close they were.
I just did a mod on my '08 M3 where I ordered the Euro headlight switch from BMW ($87.00) and swapped out the US version headlight switch...it comes with the rear fog button and allows me to active the rear fogs now (which were already there - even the bulbs...someone tailgates me now and they are going to be staring into those red fogs...pretty bright (and another example of the wiring, etc. all being in place - only had to order the switch)
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CometFlash
I'd be surprised if the wiring wasn't there. For example, I've been told if you do not get the Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) the wiring for it will still be there, it is just plugged into the back of the coin holder slot that takes the place of the TBC. Maybe that'll be useful for me when replacing that coin holder/TCB hole with the Upfitter Switches.
I looked into this when i was going to order a truck without the TBC and the rep i was dealing with looked into it and said that there is wireing for a aftermarket brake controler but it's only a basic connection and because the factory TBC was intergrated with the sway control, RSC and brakeing system that it was not possible. This aint 100% as we all know what ford tech is like. Same goes for the Rear cam and i heard that the wireing loom for that part is not installed when the truck is orered without it.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 03:16 AM
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No, I was never able to get a firm "yes or no" on whether the wiring was already there. It's a $450 option, so I opted to get a FX4 with the camera already there. It will save a lot of headaches in the future.
You chose wisely.

 

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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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You chose wisely.

Yeah......I just had to wait another week or so, but damn well worth it!
 
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