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    First Impressions of my new STA

    I dont think you will notice much difference between the 3.55 and the 3.73 gears. I had 4.30's put in my 2wd 4.6 Limited and I absolutely love it. I tow a small boat in the summer and the difference is pretty dramatic. Fuel economy remained unchanged with the 4.30. The 6 speed trans...
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    Steering Wheel Control 'Circuits' ?

    If you have it, how does your satellite radio work? I want a nice head unit like yours but not sure about the radio deal. I have it now and love it.
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    Jalopnik: Obsessed with the Cult of Cars

    Its a fun site, a good mix of car stuff and humor. I visit every day.
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    5w/20 oil

    I have a 2008 V8 and it calls for 5w20. I put in 5w30 on one change by accident and I swear the gas mileage went down a 1/2 mpg or a little more. Only 5w20 from now on.
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    6.2-LITER F-150 SVT RAPTOR NOW ON SALE

    I hope the 6.2 works out good for Ford, it sure looks promising as does the new 6.7L Scorpion. I will have to wait until the dealers start to come off window before I make a move. Paying over window is always a bad idea.
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    On Leadership: Ford CEO Alan Mulally on the 'liberating clarity' of his mission

    Sounds a lot like our leadership. I work for a business unit of GE. Our leader is constantly informing us of whats going on in our business, the overall plan and direction, how market forces effect us and so on. It makes everyone feel a part of the team, at least it does me.
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    Tire Suggestions???

    I went with new wheels and tires when I got rid of the crap Michelins at 28K miles. I got a set of Boss 335 wheels, 20 x 8.5 and a set of Toyo ST2 tires. At 16K miles on this setup, the tire wear is slight, Much less than at the same mileage with the Michelins. I really like the Toyo ST2...
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    70K high

    Sweet, I thought I would share, fasten your seat belt for a fantastic ride. This video is a once in a lifetime experience for a British civilian, James May, getting a flight in a U-2 spy plane at 70,000 ft., an altitude which constitutes space. Please note at the take-off the assist...
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    Dreaded Tranny Bump Returns...Again

    Mecatronic is the valve body assy. Early on, Ford replaced quite a few of these before deciding it was a software issue. Make sure you have the latest and greatest software installed via the latest TSB, it made a world of difference in mine. Like you, I was very unhappy with the...
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    Dreaded Tranny Bump Returns...Again

    Might not be a software issue with yours. Mecatronic could be bad. I had the latest TSB done at 25K miles on my 2008, I am almost at 45K miles now and the trans has been very nice.
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    What is the longest lasting All Terrain tire in a size 18?

    BFG Longtrail is an excellent tire. Used them in several different applications, never disapointed. Good stuff.
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    Walmart wine

    Night Train didnt make the cut? Sad, cause that, Cisco and Wild Irish Rose got me thru college.
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    Photos from Athens

    Very nice, thank you for sharing.
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    Which HDTV do you have and why?

    Panasonic 50" plasma. Trouble free for 4 years.
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    Adrenalin wheels

    Boss wheels are a very good much lower cost alternative. I have Boss 335s, 20 x 8.5 with Toyo Proxes STII on my 2008 Limited. They balance up good, drive good and handle good. Ride is a bit more harsh with the low profile tires, but not much. Very acceptable.
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    6 speed and towing

    The bump happens when coming to a stop. It has to do with the tranny downshifting into first gear. It was very annoying, almost like someone bumped you from behind. I had one TSB done and it went away for a while (4000 miles or so) then came back. After the second TSB, its been 15K miles...
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    6 speed and towing

    When I first got my Trac, I was not at all happy with the 6 speed in my 08 V8 when the bump showed up after 10K miles. After the second TSB, I could not be happier. I just got back from a 1900 mile trip towing my boat with the ST packed with gear. It tows great, the tranny worked...
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    We need super majority voting

    You think this is expensive, wait till you get a real dose of Cap and Trade.
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    07 Trans problems

    TSB 08-4-16 This is the one that fixed mine. It works very good now.
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    Ford 150 Raptor

    My local dealer had 5, sold them all in less than a month. Salesman said that was all they would get till after the first of the year when the 6.2L comes out. I test drove a black one, very sweet. With the 4.10 gear and the low first gear of the 6 speed, it moves out good. The 6.2...
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