In the freeway, I usually cruise at 65-70 mph, that is the legal speed limit in my area (I got a ticket, two months ago, not planning to get more anytime soon) which is a good balance for controllability, fuel consumption and not too much tailgaters. But that is with the F-150. If I go drive my mom's Accord or my dad's Sable, I go 75-80 mph with no regard to mpg's, and I don't baby it as much and my style a bit "ricey". With the truck I am Leo Lightfoot, with the cars, I become Leo Leadfoot.

Leo dC

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99 F-150 XLT SuperCab, 4x2 3.55 rear, V-6 4.2l Pretend Triton (haha) HEAVY HAULER (for a 1/2 ton)

V-8, who needs a stinkin' V-8? The question is, who wants a stinkin' V-8? Me!

 

I would have to say im a leadfoot to the bone. When Im on the open highway I usually cruise at 85. Sometimes even a brisk 90 is in order

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TRUCK
2000 F150 Sport XLT 4.2L V6 Bright Red Flareside S/C. CD Player.

MODS
Code Alarm Surestart LX, Window Tint, K&N Filter. Flowmaster 50 series dual exhaust with 3.5" chrome tips, Superchip,Muth Signal Mirrors, Pioneer DEH-P7000R cd player

 

Top speed is not my problem.
(5-10 over)
Acceration is what I like.
No point in having the 5.4L if you can't use it every once in a while.

 

On the freeway, 120 km/h (75 mph) which is 2,500 rpm in 5th. That's safe and barely keeping up around here on the 401, 417 or 416 highways.

Rain or shine, I might add. That's why I put an older Windstar wiper blade on the driver's side. The scoop keeps the blade flat on the glass in the rain at cruising speed.

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Black 2000 SC XLT short-box. 4.2 V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 Limited Slip. Side steps, CD, remote entry, FORD box liner. Add-ons: Older Windstar driver's side wiper blade (with the air scoop, because I don't slow down when it rains), back-up beeper, "f150online.com" sticker and snazzy Tweetie Bird floor mats.

My third F-series: '73 F-100, '98 F-150 and '00 F-150. Great trucks!

 

I always do over 90 on the freeways. I have tried to top 100 but there is always too much darn Traffic! I only slow down for road conditons, traffic and Police.
My huband noted that no matter where I am, I am going at least 20 over, but he is wrong because I do 10 on residential streets. You never know when a kid or dog will come out on to the road.

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Andthensometoo ®
"Moonlight Blue" 98 F150 SC XLT 2WD 4.6, 3.55 LS Tow Pkg. SUPERCHIP, K&N Airbox mod. w/ "Cool" intake, Mobil One Oil, Bosch +4's, Throttle Body Spacer Plate. Lund Fastback, Lighted visor, Runninng Boards, Crome Taillight covers, Polished Steel Fenderwell Moldings, Smoked Bug and Rain guards, Shelf-it, Carpet dash cover, "Andthensometoo" in silver Letters 3" tall on tail gate. Red Wings license plate in front, Red Wings license plate frame in back, Little Detroit Viper hanging from mirror, Oh yeah, and one "Blacked-out" grill.
Gonna get my Bed rails back on, Finally!
Couldn't find the right Polished steel design, so once I modify the powercoated ones I just bought, I will paint them.

Q: who wants my "Pocket Mount" chrome ones? Price:cost of shipping, or gas and maybe lunch if you live in S/E MI.

"Rocks don't move unless pushed, and neither do chevys!"

http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/daytona/843/

 

I really don't know how fast I drive because the needle only goes to 100. Once, this exotic Italian sports car tried to pass, I think it was a Testuroaster. Well, I could see this guy smirking at me so I stuck my head out the window and gave him some lip. He flipped me the bird, so I flipped him the double bird. You really shouldn't let go of the wheel at these speeds but, when he saw me hanging out the window giving him the double bird he got scared and backed off. No sooner did I get back in the cab to adjust the radio and here he comes again.
I was going to do something real interesting next but, the bell rang and I had to change classes.

[This message has been edited by Raoul (edited 02-29-2000).]

 

Raoul - you sure that wasn't a red Ferrari 308 with Christie Brinkly at the wheel? Me and my buddy Sparky have raced her lot's of times....

Tom in Tacoma

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1998 F150 XLT S/C 4.6L Auto, 3.55LS, 4X2, Moonlight Blue, all the factory bells & whistles except for leather seats. Lund Deflector, Lund Premier Tonneau, K&N, Body-color painted Throttle Cover, blue wire-looms, Pentaliner S/R, Window tint, factory side-steps, Infiniti component speakers up front, Polk Audio speakers in back, Superchip, Flowmaster 'Delta-Flow' w/ 3" pipe. Tom in Tacoma (Washington not Toyota)
Go check out http://communities.msn.com/SS97FordsPics for the second best website for F150's

 

I agree with 54regcab, I did not get the 5.4L to idle away, when the light turns green.

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'99 F-150 XLT SC 4x4 5.4L Auto 3.55LS Tow pkg skid plates , Superchip, Gibson cat-back, K&N filter

 

I keep highway speed, and sometimes when the road is empty, the pedal is on the floor. Cant do that too long or Sheriff Fordman might get mad j/k

 

When gas price is $1.45 a gallon, I take 2lane highways under 65mph's. True that you can get better mpg's this way. Big concern in college.

Otherwise I usually go 75-80.

 

On the highway..I travel 5-10mph over the posted limit. If there is a group traveling together at higher speeds..I get in a few vehicles back and go with the flow.

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99

 

Speed limit always in school zones.
Speed limit usually in residential areas.
5 - 10 over on other roads.
"Pack Speed" on freeways, otherwise no more than 10 over.

School zones are that way for a reason. Lots of kids running around. In some communities, they also have stiffer fines. Double the normal fine in my county.

Residential areas, I try to keep as close to the limit as I can. Sometimes, I'll drive 5 over if the streets are wide and there aren't any blind spots where kids can come running out. If nobody is behind me, I'm happy driving at or below the speed limit in residential areas.

Other roads, if you drive the speed limit, you're holding up traffic. Police usually don't bother you unless you're going 10+ mph over the limit.

Freeways, if you don't go at the speed everybody else is driving, you become a hazard.

[This message has been edited by Dennis (edited 02-29-2000).]

 

With this truck I very rarely speed. My 96 S10, as fast as it's 2.2 could carry it. The 97 Ranger, as fast as the road would allow. The 97 GMC 1500, wish someone would steal it or total it for me. Time stands still in the F150, such a delight to drive home and unwind after work, it seems to say "welcome" everytime I light it off.
The motorcycles however....You never outgrow your need for speed. j.b.

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99 SC Sport, Silver color everywhere, 4.2 auto,3.55 rear gear, split bench, stock AM/FM @ 2 cheesy speakers w/Ford brand bedliner. Keep'n stock from the factory because we love it for what it is...One fine ride!

 

Usally about ten over on the highway. But when I'm headin to and from Oklahoma I run about 80-85 on I-35. But usally that's just what everybody else is doin. Guess I'm just excited about goin up there, maybe that's why I speed. It's good to have a radar detector and a cb sometimes. The cb really helps you out!!

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Patrick aka Mudder Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club Stone Cold edition F150 ®, Black 98 Styleside S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja lights, 8 165 watt KC Daylighters, 4 chrome, 4 black (I come alive at night), Manik grille guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards (thanks Pony), Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, K/N air filter, 265/75/16 BFG AT/S, American Racing Baja wheels, Cobra CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a Stone Cold sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighting machine: shocks, Airaid, and a lift when it's all paid for. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at me and pony's website www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8 , and to hear the Flowmaster exhaust http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav
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[This message has been edited by mudder (edited 02-29-2000).]

 

I drive the speed limit or 5 over. I do admit to a 152 mph speed run through the Ocala National Forest on SR 445A with my 440 Six Pack Challenger RT. I try to keep the nonsense to a minimum because I do have a family.

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99 F150 XLT Supercab Towing Package 5.4L Auto Two Tone Med Toreador Red/ Silver Power windows, locks, mirrors, driver's seat. Cruise, tilt wheel Alloys, Michelins, ARE topper Superchip / 2000 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 5.3, auto, Tow package, tilt, cruise, power windows,locks,side mirrors, alloy wheels.

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