by "Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko)
Published 09/14/2017 at 09:47
by "Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko)
Published 09/14/2017 at 09:47
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If only it had a manual...
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
09/14/2017 at 09:57, STARS: 1
If only four would make a real Lightning. With the engine from the GT. 640hp would make a nice street rod truck
If not the full 640 it would need at least 500hp, and yeah a manual option would be nice
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/14/2017 at 09:59, STARS: 4
That’s actually really cool. In something like that I wouldn’t mind an auto. The manual truck I’ve driven was no where near as fun as a manual car.
"random001" (random001)
09/14/2017 at 10:09, STARS: 0
Wait, did the dealership jam a Coyote in there?
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/14/2017 at 10:10, STARS: 1
Manual trucks are fun, but not the same as a car with a manual trans.
Honestly, I’m not sure if I’d prefer a supercharged SVT clone to be a manual or not... If it was turbo, I’d definitely say auto. If it was HP through large displacement, I’d say manual. But on this I’m undecided...
I do like the SVT badging. Phantom special editions are fun. No one will mistake it for a true Lightning, but the owner gets to pretend what it would be like to own an SVT Lightning in that body style.
"CB" (jrcb)
09/14/2017 at 10:13, STARS: 2
The F-150 can be had with a Coyote.
"random001" (random001)
09/14/2017 at 10:14, STARS: 1
TIL
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/14/2017 at 10:14, STARS: 0
I had a diesel F250 as a work truck and while that could have been fun with a manual, it was still alright with an auto. I think manual trucks can be fun, but just not as fun as a manual car.
I do like the idea of the truck and since there is no real lightening.
"Arrivederci" (arrividerci)
09/14/2017 at 10:15, STARS: 0
Thought you could get a F150 with a Coyote.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/14/2017 at 10:20, STARS: 2
Manual makes everything fun. See also: tractor.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/14/2017 at 10:47, STARS: 1
If you have to wait for boost to build, I’d much rather have an auto. (The manual/turbo combo is OK in my Legacy GT, but I’d much rather have the same power without a turbo). An auto would let you stay on the throttle and on the boost while it shifts.
Besides, truck manual transmissions aren’t as fun as car transmissions. Long throws, wide ratios... It’s great for when you need to control your speed, but not fun to drive hard. It’s fun when you have a lot of torque to pull hard through each gear, but when you have a ton of horsepower, I’m not sure it’ll be as fun, and the auto will likely be a lot faster.
Plus tractor manual transmissions are horrible. Great for controlling speed and multiplying torque (which is exactly what a tractor needs), but horrible to drive. You don’t even need to shift them, which is 90% of the fun of a manual trans in a car. Just stick it in a gear and go.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/14/2017 at 11:03, STARS: 0
Well, I’ve had fun driving a manual tractor.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/14/2017 at 11:09, STARS: 0
What was it?
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
09/14/2017 at 11:10, STARS: 0
It’s th mid grade option for the F-150, 2.7 ecoboost is the base engine now, then the 5.0, and the 3.5 ecoboost. The 5.0 Coyote replaced the 5.4 Triton in 2011, or 12.
"Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero" (sampsonite24)
09/14/2017 at 11:13, STARS: 0
needs a supercharger for real lightning cred but cool none the less
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/14/2017 at 11:40, STARS: 0
Been so long, I honestly don’t even remember, just a fun challenge, more than anything.
"Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko)
09/14/2017 at 11:41, STARS: 1
Bruh
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/14/2017 at 11:49, STARS: 1
Gotcha.
I grew up on a farm around a bunch of older tractors (mostly Farmall Ms, but a few bigger and a few smaller ones too). Once the novelty wears off, there’s not a lot of fun in them. The fact that they’re manual transmission doesn’t really matter, you pick a gear and go, and you only shift if you chose wrong in the first place. Standing on one of those M’s clutches makes you appreciate how light automotive clutches are, even the ones that people complain about.
There is one fun thing about tractors though: dual brake pedals, one for each rear wheel. You don’t need a posi when you can individually control the rear brakes, and you can literally spin around one rear tire if you want.
"Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero" (sampsonite24)
09/14/2017 at 11:53, STARS: 0
well i certainly missed that lmao
"random001" (random001)
09/14/2017 at 11:54, STARS: 0
Ok. So now I’m confused about what’s special about this truck...
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/14/2017 at 12:06, STARS: 0
So, we just moved to a new place on 10 acres. One of my wife’s uncles has offered us their old Ford tractor and attachments. Just have to figure out a way to go get it and find (build) a place to store it!
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
09/14/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 0
It’s lowered and has some nice wheels. I think that’s it.
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
09/14/2017 at 12:23, STARS: 0
I had no idea the F150 had the Coyote! I want something to hold 4 ppl plus camping/biking/skiing/paddling/surfing ish, has 4/AWD, and has like 500 HP. This plus supercharger could be my ticket!
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/14/2017 at 12:24, STARS: 0
Well, I’m jealous. I’d love to have some extra land for parking and playing, and those little Ford tractors look rather handy.
But you don’t need a shed for a tractor. It’s a work implement, who cares if it’s pretty? (Well, if it was recently restored, maybe....) Growing up, our tractors were only inside overnight only if they couldn’t drive themselves back out of the shop.
You could always drive it home too, road gear might let you travel at 25mph (god knows I’ve spent my share of time going at top speed in a tractor on gravel roads, or following behind in the pickup). Or don’t do that, it’s frustratingly slow.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/14/2017 at 13:48, STARS: 0
It’s been incredible so far! http://oppositelock.kinja.com/rejoice-with-me-oppo-1797127342
I suppose you’re right, but I think it’s been inside all these years, so I kind of hate to leave it out when it’s been cared for so well.
Driving it home at 25 mph would take me roughly 12 hours. =)
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/14/2017 at 14:01, STARS: 0
You definitely need a blade or a box scraper or some dirt working attachment for that tractor. How else would you carve a track into the dirt? (Well, other than lapping continuously in a rally car...)
Seriously, congrats on the new property.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/14/2017 at 14:23, STARS: 0
Not sure if it comes with a blade, but definitely has a brush hog and a couple attachments.
Hopefully we’ll be lapping with 4-wheelers, and off-road go-kart, and my old Pathfinder soon - ha!
Thanks. It’s a dream come true.