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I did some googeling after I posted that and thought that might be what you were talking about. I want to switch to synthetic but the prices sucks, it is almost as much as I payed for my superwinch. Please keep us updated on how this rope does, I just spent 30 mins reading reviews about how people are super leery of that rope because of its thickness and because it is just amsteel and not amsteel blue. Apparently, there is a large difference in strength between the two. However, the price of that looks great compared to others I have seen. Again, please keep me, and others, updated on its performance. Thanks.
Completely agree. I read all the stuff on Pirate, but no one had actually bought it and used it really. I am very curious to see how it does, but the significant price difference made me buy it. The other options seem ridiculously expensive. I put it through a couple of hard pulls at Clayton and had no issues. The protecting sleeve is a little janky, and seemed to get held up in the fairlead, but that was it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 85cj7
Picked up a new 2010 last week. 11k of sticker. It has all of the bells and whistles except for 20s, leather, and rear camera. Just a new toolbox and "old man tailgate pole thing" delete so far. It might get a winch and some BFG at some point. I love it so far, but the 5.5' bed will take some getting used to.
Nice truck :gigem:Quote:
Originally Posted by JB
Does yours have Ford's AdvanceTrac control? What is that?
Also Does it have the LCD display on the dash that indicates tilt, lean and wheel turning percentages? When the **** did ford start doing that?
It has several different traction control/roll stabilty control systems anda button that turns some of them on/off. I havent relaly figured that al out yet. The rear diff lock works great though. The only LCD is for the audioQuote:
Originally Posted by BroncoJo
Found this:Quote:
Originally Posted by JB
And apparently even if you turn off AdvanceTrac it will turn back on at speeds > 35 mph, which is ghey.Quote:
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations:
• Traction Control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids or lateral slides
• Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), which functions to help avoid a vehicle roll-over.
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system automatically enables each time the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system (TCS, ESC, and RSC) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up.
However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it.
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system includes an AdvanceTrac with RSC Off control button on
the center of the instrument panel, and a “sliding car” icon in the instrument cluster. The “sliding car” icon in the instrument cluster will illuminate if a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac with RSC system to operate. If the “sliding car” icon illuminates steadily, verify that the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC Off button located on the center stack of the instrument panel. If the “sliding car” icon remains steadily illuminated, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
When AdvanceTrac with RSC performs a normal system self-check, some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off.
When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac with RSC you may experience the following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The “sliding car” indicator light will flash.
• A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal
• If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition.
The only drivers aid that seems to work is abs. When I was using my moms car in the snow in germany the traction control almost got me stuck several times. It got to the point that I turned the traction control off every time I got in the car. Traction control is for the weak and light footed.
I have a good friend who despises his traction control in the mud at his ranch, but he said that last week in the ice it was pretty helpful.
I have no vehcles with traction control, unless 4x4 counts :)
Holding the button down for 5 secs turns all that **** off.
But I think that is only at speeds lower than 35 mphQuote:
Originally Posted by JB
oh yeah, he cuts it off. its in an 07 avalanche 4x2 though, so a little different
Bryan to Arlington, witht he cruise set at 67, Avg mpg was 21.1. **** yeah.
Pulled old Diane home from Arlington last Friday. Probably 9k with trailer. Pulled ridiculously well. 80mph was easy. 13.2 avg mpg
point half ton gasser!
btw, why the 5.5 instead of 6.5?
I've heard chicks dig the 6.5, me personally, i have an 8. :)
that is some good mileage there, how many miles you have on it now?Quote:
Originally Posted by JB