!!!!! >WARNING< !!!!!

My friends, there is a dangerous virus floating around on this site. Once you are infected, it is very difficult to get it out of your system. This virus can cause pain in your family as you try desperately to satisfy it by giving in to the urges it creates. It has even been known to put you into isolation from family and loved ones.

I am referring to the notorious "Upgrade Virus".

Symptoms:
-Uncontrollable envy when you see a truck with any accessory you do not have.

-Severe rationalization of the "benefits" you will get (usually including better gas mileage, increased safety, etc.) through an upgrade to justify the cost to your spouse.

-Puring over websites like this in an effort to design your perfect truck.

-Dragging your spouse out into the driveway (usually in the dark) to point out the incredible new upgrade you have just done, usually includes pointing it out several times until they see how much better it looks.

-Justifying the cost of an add-on by giving up another monthly expense in exchange, "Honest honey, by only drinking 1 latte' a day, I will have paid for the cost of that supercharger in no time..."

If you have fallen prey to this virus, please seek help. And most importantly, post pictures of your disease affected vehicle for the rest of us who are suffering to see...

Good luck,
Gadget



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2001 SuperCrew
5.4L, Lariat, 4X4, 3.55LS, Moonroof, Leather

MODS:
5" RCD Lift, 305 70R16 Goodyear Wrangler MTRs, 16X8 Ultra Type 50s, ARE LSII Fiberglass Tonneau Cover, Husky Floormats, Lund HoodGuard, Wet Okole Neoprene Seat Covers, Flowmaster 50 Deltaflow SI/DO w/stainless tips, Smittybilt stainless steel nerf bars

COMING SOON:
4.10:1 Gears, Superchip, Airforce 1 FIPK, DVD Video Soundsystem - For the kids, no really and who knows what else...
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My upgrade virus usually involves symptoms of just having to have the latest and greatest model of a given vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz is the master of spreading the "model upgrade" virus. They do it like this:

Year 1: Introduce New Model
Year 2: Add engine options (usually more available horsepower
Year 3: Make certain former "options" standard on newer models
Year 4: Add new technology standard (like Nav systems, On-star type things, etc)

Keeps the model fresh, keeps the upgrade fever going until another new model comes out.



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'99 XL 2x4 4.2L SC 5-Spd SC Black over Silver
Penda Liner, Chrome Tubular Step Bars, Prime Designs Bug Deflector

 

The same thing happens here. See the Gen I, II, III post.

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000960.html

 

OMG...is there any hope of recovery? What is the cure (besides the obvious complaining S.O.)?
I guess I need to watch what kind of gas and oil I'm pouring into my vehicle...

G'Luck

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...my first "big" truck
'99 Ford F-150 Lariat
4WD, 4DR...!!NO LONGER absolutely stock!!
* Superchips
* K&N FIPK GEN II
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www.atlantagamerz.com

 

I must not have it that bad yet so far all I done is a bugflector vent shades a Ford Plate on the front to replace the dealer plate and most inportant mod so far was the F150ONLINE sticker on my rear window .

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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box