New Ride - Page 2

Gas Man · 08-25-2010, 11:18 AM

Nice truck cutty.

Don't listen to cave... he's got inner issues that are best left alone like a sleeping bear.

The sprinter and the transit connect ford thing are both nice for what they are made for. Saying the ford is a pos because it's small just shows that their mental capability is dismal. The sprinter which is really just a cheap knock off the mercades is nice, but as stated very pricey and perhaps not the best application for DTE (yes SE, MI energy company/Detroit Edison). Finally, the lack of mental capability doesn't exactly make me feel comfortable being those guys are running the nuclear plant 20 mins from my house.

Cutty72 · 08-25-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by caveman

I'm not a big Ford man,....actually I kinda hate Ford. Dad, worked for Chrysler for 30 years so I am partial.

Yours is nice will say that. Love that huge front bumper.

But the thing that makes me dislike Ford is that they could put a box on wheels and people/corporations would buy it. Chrysler when they were with Diamler they made the Dodge Sprinter offered with a gas engine and the super econo class Diesel. Nice for all sorts of purposes; buses, panel vans, cargo vans, work vans, an actual standard van, lots of applications. But did DTE buy them? NO. Ford comes out with a mini version the Ford Connect, not even made in N. America, made in Turkey. And they don't have a deisel version yet. And DTE buys the shit out them. the people I have talked to say they hate them, main reason why; TOO SMALL. fucktards the Sprinter would have done so much better

Yeah, I like the bumper too, pretty sure I can hit anything from a squirrel to a moose and anything between without damage! In fact I did get a coon on the way home and barely even felt it.

The Guard has a few Sprinters, the are pretty good for hauling a few people and a bunch of gear.
We used the shit out of the Transit's and the Mercedes Benz version while we were in Germany. Awesome rigs, love the little diesel, pretty peppy.

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Nice truck cutty.

Don't listen to cave... he's got inner issues that are best left alone like a sleeping bear.

The sprinter and the transit connect ford thing are both nice for what they are made for. Saying the ford is a pos because it's small just shows that their mental capability is dismal. The sprinter which is really just a cheap knock off the mercades is nice, but as stated very pricey and perhaps not the best application for DTE (yes SE, MI energy company/Detroit Edison). Finally, the lack of mental capability doesn't exactly make me feel comfortable being those guys are running the nuclear plant 20 mins from my house.

Thanks.

I feel for you, hope you don't die from a nuclear "accident"

azoomm · 08-26-2010, 09:38 AM

Nice truck Cutty!

Now - go get the matching rear bumper

www.bumperdude.com If you can't find what you're looking for on his site [might possibly be the worst site I've ever been on] just call him. He's local to Austin, so we picked up ours and installed ourselves. He's got some great deals.

Dave · 08-26-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Nice truck cutty.

Don't listen to cave... he's got inner issues that are best left alone like a sleeping bear.

The sprinter and the transit connect ford thing are both nice for what they are made for. Saying the ford is a pos because it's small just shows that their mental capability is dismal. The sprinter which is really just a cheap knock off the mercades is nice, but as stated very pricey and perhaps not the best application for DTE (yes SE, MI energy company/Detroit Edison). Finally, the lack of mental capability doesn't exactly make me feel comfortable being those guys are running the nuclear plant 20 mins from my house.

Rumor is my chevy express work van is gonna get traded for a transit connect in a couple months. Really hope its true

Cutty72 · 08-27-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Nice truck Cutty!

Now - go get the matching rear bumper

www.bumperdude.com If you can't find what you're looking for on his site [might possibly be the worst site I've ever been on] just call him. He's local to Austin, so we picked up ours and installed ourselves. He's got some great deals.

No real need. I wouldn't have swapped out the front bumper, but it was already done so I'm good.
I'd rather spend the $$ on intake (DIY) and Exhaust (MBRP or Magnaflow) a tonneau cover, and maybe wheels and tires

And Local to Austin means a lot of shipping for Cutty!

101lifts2 · 08-27-2010, 10:50 PM

That is a big pickup.

Cutty72 · 08-27-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

That is a big pickup.

Yes, yes it is.

It fits in my garage, barely. Have to fold in both mirrors, and there's about a foot in front and a few inches in the back.

There is a reason I didn't get a long box.

azoomm · 08-28-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

No real need. I wouldn't have swapped out the front bumper, but it was already done so I'm good.
I'd rather spend the $$ on intake (DIY) and Exhaust (MBRP or Magnaflow) a tonneau cover, and maybe wheels and tires

And Local to Austin means a lot of shipping for Cutty!

that just means roadtrip!

We got both, I've been rearended. If someone hits this, I get to just shrug and look at their demolished vehicle.

Good plan on the upgrades tho. I can't believe that fits in your garage.

Kaneman · 08-28-2010, 10:23 AM

So these bumpers and guards really do add a significant amount of front and rear crash protection?

TommyHotWheel · 08-28-2010, 11:14 AM

Big upgrade over the thin stockers, Josh.

08-25-2010, 11:18 AM	#11
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Nice truck cutty. Don't listen to cave... he's got inner issues that are best left alone like a sleeping bear. The sprinter and the transit connect ford thing are both nice for what they are made for. Saying the ford is a pos because it's small just shows that their mental capability is dismal. The sprinter which is really just a cheap knock off the mercades is nice, but as stated very pricey and perhaps not the best application for DTE (yes SE, MI energy company/Detroit Edison). Finally, the lack of mental capability doesn't exactly make me feel comfortable being those guys are running the nuclear plant 20 mins from my house. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

08-26-2010, 09:38 AM	#13
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Nice truck Cutty! Now - go get the matching rear bumper www.bumperdude.com If you can't find what you're looking for on his site [might possibly be the worst site I've ever been on] just call him. He's local to Austin, so we picked up ours and installed ourselves. He's got some great deals. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

08-27-2010, 10:50 PM	#16
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08-28-2010, 10:23 AM	#19
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	So these bumpers and guards really do add a significant amount of front and rear crash protection? __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

08-28-2010, 11:14 AM	#20
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	Big upgrade over the thin stockers, Josh. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!