yep, mine still isn't here yet. I think I'm going to go with the sonic blue. They have given me an estimated delivery of 2nd week in January

oh well, they say "patience is a virtue" right?

later,
chris

 

I just had my Ford parts guy order me a new 03 steering wheel and when it showed up, it was the same as the 01-02 wheel.

Ford lists the p/n for the 03 the same as the 01-02? You say it was perforated?

Thanks

 

take a look at the one that was on Ebay and it has perforated I guess is the word for it leather wrap on it. that was the only difference I saw. I am referring to the grips.

 

Thanks, Hmmm...I guess I'll have my Ford parts guy re-order another one in a couple of months..

Ford's computer listed the 01, 02, and 03 as the same part number???

 

Sounds like they haven't had the chance to update the parts number for the 03.

 

I may have to get one of those. At the SVTOA event this weekend, I was hanging onto the steering wheel so hard holding myself up that I permanently wrinkled the leather.

 

So there are trucks driving around and no1 has any pictures yet. Come on guys get your acts together. HaHa. J/K. I would like to see sonic blue though.....I wonder if the dealerships around me have them yet>??? I will make a phone call 2morrow. -Mat-

 

Someone posted a Sonic Blue L. Only thing is, the color does some weird stuff. In pics you can't see it but that color takes on a purple look in sun light. Looks good on a Mustang, but I think it is a bit much for a pick up truck. JMHO.


Rocks

 

I haven't read up or anything.
Are they bumping up the HP to compete with the new Ram RT @ 450 HP / 500 lb. ft.?

I think the new Ram is gonna smoke the L, as bad as I hate to say it....

The good thing is, there won't be many Ram RT's on the road at $50,000 per copy.

 

I really dislike the new leather on the wheel, I think I'll keep mine how it is. Now the door handles on the other hand are bad ***. I like the chrome Harley ones but they dont match all the satin pieces I have, these 'o3 ones look like a perfect match..... PART NUMBERS!...NEED PART NUMBERS!

 

I called Ford and they quoted me 230 a piece for handles.Good luck

 

wtf? ...thats for the interior handles? was the guy hitting a pipe when you called?

 

you are kidding right? I can't wait untill I see one of those overpriced turdwagons on the road. Stock for stock, yeah, I supposed they should beat an L, but my truck will remain stock only for as long as it takes me to drive it into the shop

 

I welcome some competition, there just arent any other trucks who are worth racing on the road. Thos R/T guys sure do think they have an srt-10 though..tards

 

Dodge Ram SRT-10 Ram Viper
(As stated in the July/August issue of Truck Trends)

SAE horsepower, HP@ RPM 500 @ 5600
SAE torque, lb-ft@ RPM 500 @ 4600
6-Speed Manual (That'll give the Lightning some wins right there, most people can't drive a stick properly- grind a gear, and it's over daddy-o.)

Estimated 0-60: 5.0 Seconds
0-80: 9.0 Seconds
0-100-0: 18.0 Seconds
1/4 Mile- 12.9/106 MPH (est)

Tires: 305/35/24's, BFGoodrich, g-Force T/A
Base Price, (est) $50,000
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If that comes true, when they really get to test it, stock for stock, it'll toast an "L". Ford's gonna up the ante I think. Then again, they didn't have to up the ante to run the GM F-bodies out of business with the Mustang. The Z-28 & Trans Am's have out-performed the 'Stang since 1990.

'02- Lightning- 380 HP @ 4750 RPM
450 lb-ft @ 3250
0-60- 5.24 sec.
1/4 13.75 @ 101.56 MPH

All statistical data from the July/August issue of Truck Trends.

The Lightning is still on my list of alternatives for my 2000 Expy.