"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
12/27/2019 at 09:38 • Filed to: None
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"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
12/27/2019 at 09:38 • Filed to: None | 1
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Just picked up this rental, a 1999 F350 Diesel. I’m used to driving a miata and a subaru so this thing is very different. It’s like piloting a cruise ship on the freeway. So far it just feels slow especially thanks to the 4 speed automatic transmission but from what I understand this thing isn’t built to win a drag race anyways. It’s for carrying heavy shit and getting work done. I’ll be surely underutilizing it’s capabilities but since it was the same cost as an F150 to rent, this seemed more fun. The diesel sounds are definitely cool as hell as well. Will see how this marathon day of moving goes!
I'll be going up a steep grade with all of my shit in the bed so it'll be an interesting adventure. Canyon carving will be extra interesting also.
E90M3
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
12/27/2019 at 09:43 |
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I drove various diesel pickups during my time in the oilfield. After driving one, I get why people like them. I still think they’re pointless for a large majority of people who buy them, but I do get it.
Here’s the truck that took me back from the field one last time next to my 128i.
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
12/27/2019 at 09:52 |
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That 7.3 is faster than you think, just with all the turbo lag. Powerbrake that thing to spool up the turbo off the line and make sure it is pointed in the direction you intend to travel when the light turns green.
fhrblig
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
12/27/2019 at 10:16 |
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The one nice thing about most trucks I've driven is that it might be slow, but it doesn't get much slower when loaded.
shop-teacher
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
12/27/2019 at 10:18 |
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Good luck with the move!
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Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
12/27/2019 at 11:15 |
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Well at least I’m used to turbo lag. I’ve only got 100 miles for this rental and it’s about 95 miles total plugged into Google maps for the day so I don’t have time to dick around too much.
jimz
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
12/27/2019 at 11:37 |
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consider that the 3.0 liter Powerstroke V6 in today’s F-150 has more horsepower and almost as much torque as that 7.3 did stock.
though with the Banks badge, who knows what that engine is actually doing now.
DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
12/27/2019 at 12:28 |
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The F350 might have been the better choice anyway because of bigger bed/ higher payload for moving.
TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
12/27/2019 at 17:56 |
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Ooohh nice. Love my 7.3
Recently upgraded to a 6.0 and the extra power and better trans is amazing
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Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
12/28/2019 at 00:17 |
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Yeah the 4 speed auto was definitely the worst part. Lots of hills to get to and from my place so the thing never really knew what gear it should be in. And shifting between 4th and 2nd seemed to be endless.
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TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
12/28/2019 at 14:19 |
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yup not the greatest. I cant seem to get myself to sell my old rusty 7.3... its very loud and rides like a freight
train but I still love it