Totally useless auto products?
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From: Houston, by way of every major city in America.
Totally useless auto products?
I know you've gone to your local auto parts store,and saw a product that nearly made you laugh out loud at the sheer stupidity of it. Lets see
how many we can come up with
A couple that I've seen lately:
Scented vinyl protectant?
Colored tire dressing?
Non chlorinated brake cleaner? It doesn't work!
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
how many we can come up with
A couple that I've seen lately:
Scented vinyl protectant?
Colored tire dressing?
Non chlorinated brake cleaner? It doesn't work!
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
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From: Midwest
You may or may not be surprised at where that colored wheel dressing is hot stuff! 
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* 2000 F-150 XLT Black FS; 5.4L; 4x4 ORP
* Da Flip Chip! * 3.55 Limited Slip * Stepups
* Sliding Rear Window * 6-Way Power Seat
* Remote Keyless Entry
* Lund Trident Bug Shield * Custom Exhaust
* Fumoto Oil Drain Plug Valve (a must for do-it-yourselfers!)
* Wise Bedrug
So many mods, so little cash! On the up side, no wife to create a filibuster.
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* 2000 F-150 XLT Black FS; 5.4L; 4x4 ORP
* Da Flip Chip! * 3.55 Limited Slip * Stepups
* Sliding Rear Window * 6-Way Power Seat
* Remote Keyless Entry
* Lund Trident Bug Shield * Custom Exhaust
* Fumoto Oil Drain Plug Valve (a must for do-it-yourselfers!)
* Wise Bedrug
So many mods, so little cash! On the up side, no wife to create a filibuster.
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From: Galloway Twp. NJ
"eurosport" stickers. Garunteed 25 FRONT wheel horse power for each.
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97 F-150 Flareside
S/C
4x4 5.4L auto 3.55 LS.
Mods so far:
K Air Filter
SUPERCHIP!
Westin Grille Guard
JVC 12 disc CD Changer
2 (for now) 165 watt KC Daylighters
Must...Resit...Mudder...Syndrome.....
Future Plans
Hidden winch
Lift
Roll Bar
http://www.f150world.com/sprhck/
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97 F-150 Flareside
S/C
4x4 5.4L auto 3.55 LS.
Mods so far:
K Air Filter
SUPERCHIP!
Westin Grille Guard
JVC 12 disc CD Changer
2 (for now) 165 watt KC Daylighters
Must...Resit...Mudder...Syndrome.....
Future Plans
Hidden winch
Lift
Roll Bar
http://www.f150world.com/sprhck/
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From: Benton, AR, USA
Doesn't this include most of the Chevy product line..?
Seriously though - how about the ever popular stickers of the guy whizzing on the (insert your most hated enemy here) logo? Also, the dash-mounted, beanbag weighted ashtrays are nice!
Seriously though - how about the ever popular stickers of the guy whizzing on the (insert your most hated enemy here) logo? Also, the dash-mounted, beanbag weighted ashtrays are nice!
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From: Galloway Twp. NJ
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From: Michigan Rocks and then some too!!!
"Air fresheners shaped like a Crown" the size of Grapefruit in the back window. I guess the 'kings' vehical isn't allowed to stink. What the heck are they doing to require that much "fresh" (read -stinky) air? and if the air freshener smells so good, why isn't it on the dash?
Any "Wheel Cleaner" is useless, as I have tried them all.
Elbow grease, and lots of it, is the only way
"Spinning(wildly)Brush" attachment for your hose so you can tear up your paint for $34.95 at home just like the Big car washes do for $2 to $5.
"Scratch Remover" that only makes your ONE scratch unnoticable by surrounding it with billions of tiny new scratches.
"Stick on Clocks" heh, heh
"stick on Compasses" heh, heh
"Plastic Cup Holder" that looks like a thong and sticks in the crack between the window and the frame, and is usually too weak to hold even the smallest of drinks. DON'T even drive over a bump!
Most appliances that plug in to cigerette lighter, but especially that "Clip On" Fan.
"Baby On Board" Baw Ha Ha!
Any "Tune Up" parts being tauted as improving your gas milage. It ONLY improves it, IF you needed a tune up in the first place. and it still won't improve your milage beyond what that sticker said it would get when you bought the Truck.
hmm, I am sure there is more....
Any "Wheel Cleaner" is useless, as I have tried them all.
Elbow grease, and lots of it, is the only way
"Spinning(wildly)Brush" attachment for your hose so you can tear up your paint for $34.95 at home just like the Big car washes do for $2 to $5.
"Scratch Remover" that only makes your ONE scratch unnoticable by surrounding it with billions of tiny new scratches.
"Stick on Clocks" heh, heh
"stick on Compasses" heh, heh
"Plastic Cup Holder" that looks like a thong and sticks in the crack between the window and the frame, and is usually too weak to hold even the smallest of drinks. DON'T even drive over a bump!
Most appliances that plug in to cigerette lighter, but especially that "Clip On" Fan.
"Baby On Board" Baw Ha Ha!
Any "Tune Up" parts being tauted as improving your gas milage. It ONLY improves it, IF you needed a tune up in the first place. and it still won't improve your milage beyond what that sticker said it would get when you bought the Truck.
hmm, I am sure there is more....
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From: Maryland
I love all of the incredibly stupid looking bolt on wings! They too are very popular around here (DC area)I have seen them on everything including little cars like Toyota tercels! If only they knew the last thing you want on front wheel drive is down force on the rear tires!! Duh!
more of my .02
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'99 F150 SC 4X4 XLT Black
5.4 3.55 LS
HD Tow package
Ford Step Rails
Black fiberglass cap
Duraliner
etc...
more of my .02
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'99 F150 SC 4X4 XLT Black
5.4 3.55 LS
HD Tow package
Ford Step Rails
Black fiberglass cap
Duraliner
etc...
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From: USA
Biggest gimmick I've ever seen (and fallen for) was the "wash and wax your car at the same time with this amazing car wash concentrate"...
The result was so horrible I had to spend another 2 hours waxing (the good ol' way) to remove all the spots the other product left.
Never again...
The result was so horrible I had to spend another 2 hours waxing (the good ol' way) to remove all the spots the other product left.
Never again...
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From: Houston, by way of every major city in America.
Well,if your a firefighter it might not be too bad
I was thinking along the lines of polishes,dressings, accessories and the like..
The biggie from the last five years or so? The 3"
and larger exhaust tips,that are specificially
made for stock exhaust pipes of less than two inches.....lol
Curb feelers? They are still around! hahaha
Hub adapters,so you make your tires stick out 2",this always makes me laugh,,,,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
I was thinking along the lines of polishes,dressings, accessories and the like..
The biggie from the last five years or so? The 3"
and larger exhaust tips,that are specificially
made for stock exhaust pipes of less than two inches.....lol
Curb feelers? They are still around! hahaha
Hub adapters,so you make your tires stick out 2",this always makes me laugh,,,,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
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From: Houston, by way of every major city in America.
ATST, I have both a stick on compass,and a stick on clock
One tells the time,and the other tells me what direction I'm going. They are not useless,just tasteless,,,,,hehehehe,,,,98
Ah,,forgot these,,,Anything made by Prolong,or the other infomercial loving companies
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
One tells the time,and the other tells me what direction I'm going. They are not useless,just tasteless,,,,,hehehehe,,,,98
Ah,,forgot these,,,Anything made by Prolong,or the other infomercial loving companies
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
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Posts: 1,080
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From: Maryland
I tried one of those "just hose it on then rinse it off" similar to the above post's wash and wax in one. it was terrible! On the bottle it said you could get up to 9 washes! HAH I could barely get to my 3rd car!
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'99 F150 SC 4X4 XLT Black
5.4 3.55 LS
HD Tow package
Ford Step Rails
Black fiberglass cap
Duraliner
etc...
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'99 F150 SC 4X4 XLT Black
5.4 3.55 LS
HD Tow package
Ford Step Rails
Black fiberglass cap
Duraliner
etc...
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Posts: 99
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From: Naperville, IL
Those Chrome and red or Chrome and yellow 5 or 6 inch exhaust tips for honda civics and all those other rice rockets. I am pondering the thought about spray painting old coffee cans chrome and painting the insides yellow and sell them for cheap.
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98 F150 XLT Supercab 4X4
4.6L V8 3.55LS
Tonno Cover, Brush Guard, Dukes of Hazzard Dixie Horn, 2 150 watt KC Daylighters, Cobra CB Radio, BF Goodrich All Terrains 265/75/16
http://hometown.aol.com/barto24/brianstruck.html
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2000 Excursion Limited 4X4, Black, V-10, 3.73 LS, Tow Mirrors
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98 F150 XLT Supercab 4X4
4.6L V8 3.55LS
Tonno Cover, Brush Guard, Dukes of Hazzard Dixie Horn, 2 150 watt KC Daylighters, Cobra CB Radio, BF Goodrich All Terrains 265/75/16
http://hometown.aol.com/barto24/brianstruck.html
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2000 Excursion Limited 4X4, Black, V-10, 3.73 LS, Tow Mirrors