Vermonster’s Thread! (Life with a SD Tremor)

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Current Rides #1
2022 Iconic Silver F-350 6.7 Tremor Lariat
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Some BMWs, Some Subarus, Ducati 899 & Ducati 748 Mono
First and foremost: Welcome! The introduction of the truck is below in the first post. I will also add a table of contents to this thread as it has grown over the years. That will be at the bottom of this initial post. I hope it can help people navigate. In addition, I will add a "current topic" in the title to show people where the discussion currently is.
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Order date was 4/28/21 using x-plan from Mustang of America - not noted below on build sheet.

Attached you will see my final build:
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The financial situation:

Ford Total MSRP:$90,140.00
Total Price after X-Plan was applied:$84473.97
Private Cash Offer ($2,000 off)*$82473.97
Vermont Sales Tax (Max Tax due to GVWR)$2,075.00(This is typically 6% of KBB Value)
Dealer Admin Fee:$100.00
Non Tax Fees:$299.00
Total Final Price:$84,947.97Financed with Bank Of America @ 2.29% for 60 months.

* PCO saga is taking shape with the dealer asking for the money back post sale. Thread here:





I will go with Flood/Dealer Ford extended warranty before my 3 year is up.

State Farm insurance company is costing me $859.82 per year for full coverage with $100 comp and $500 collision, $150 on glass, roadside, car rental, 500/500/100. I do have many discounts applied, and State Farm has my other autos/motorcycles/house/etc.

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The path of time it took for my truck to arrive:

Ordered: 4/28/21
Vin: 10/28/21
Build Date info received on 10/28/21 for week of 11/29/21
Build Date Change received on 11/2/21: Week of 12/6/21
Build Date Change received on 11/9/21: Actual Day 12/9/21
Build Date Change received on 11/9/21: Build Week Change 11/29/21
Build Date Change received on 11/10/21: Build Day 12/4/21
Build Date Change received on 11/22/21: Build Day 12/2/21
Window Sticker: 11/23/21
Window Sticker Date Change: 11/30/21 (only the date changed on the sticker. All other items unchanged, including build date of 12/2/21.
Initial Assembly Complete: 12/2/21 (Off to GFX for accessories - spray-in, 5th wheel, bug shield, bed cover...)
Expected Delivery: 12/23/21
VIN Recognized by FordPass and added to profile 12/6/21. Activation timeout - will attempt again (as someone has to tap the screen).
Window Sticker Date Change: on 12/7/21 to 12/7/21 from 11/30/21 (only the date changed on the sticker. All other items unchanged.)
On 12/10/21: Origin Received Ramp 1K, Kentucky Truck, KY Dec-10-2021, 02:48 ET Delivery Range of Dec-20-2021 to Dec-26-2021.Awaiting Shipment Released Ramp Zq, Gfx Louisville, KY Dec-09-2021, 00:00 EST
On 12/10/21: Shipped!!!!! Railcar # TTGX707165 (Csx Transportation ) Ramp 1K, Kentucky Truck, KY Dec-10-2021, 14:11 ET Dec-20-2021 Dec-26-2021
12/11/2021: Arrived at Louisville, KY @ 12am vis CSX (The night of the 200 mile tornados...)
12/12/2021: Departed Louisville, KY @ 9:54pm bound for Marion, OH via CSX.
12/13/2021: Arrived at Marion, OH @ 4:12pm via CSX.
12/14/2021: Departed Marion, OH @ 6:51am bound for Buffalo, NY via CSX.
12/14/2021: Arrived at Buffalo, NY @ 10:29am via CSX.
12/15/2021: Departed Buffalo, NY @ 3:26pm bound for Selkirk, NY via CSX.
12/15/2021: Arrived at Selkirk, NY @ 11:00pm (estimated) via CSX.
12/16/2021: Departed Selkirk, NY @ 4:44am bound for E. Brookfield, MA via CSX
12/16/2021: Arrived at E. Brookfield, MA @ 11:55am. Marked at DELIVERED (and EVSR?) by CSX.
12/22/2021: Window Sticker Date Change to 12/22/21 from 12/07/21. No other changes on the sticker.
12/27/2021: In Transit Shipped Convoy-Convoy # 62055156 (United Road Service ) Ramp 8F, East Brookfield, MA Dec-27-2021, 05:22 ET
12/27/2021: Delivered Final Delivered F11528 - Brattleboro Ford Brattleboro, VT Dec-27-2021, 07:05 ET N/A N/A
12/27/2021: Drove home at 4:30pm


Page 18 of this thread is the initial photo of the truck coming in. lol

200 mile review:

Forscan Mods:

1) Disabled double honk upon exit with key.
2) Bambi mode (highs with fogs).
3) Transmission Temp Gauge.
Table of contents:

Ultrahook/Warn Factory Winch information:

Duel Rear Wheel LED marker light mod:


Fresh Edit: 1/18/23 - building table of contents.
 
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First mods planned are weather tech mats (which I will bring with me during delivery), weather tech mud flaps (told they will not be an issue backing up in tall grass/snow), and weather tech window vents. I did the type that press into the channels.

I’ve not unboxed anything yet. I probably should, but I won’t. Lol 😂

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First mods planned are weather tech mats (which I will bring with me during delivery), weather tech mud flaps (told they will not be an issue backing up in tall grass/snow), and weather tech window vents. I did the type that press into the channels.

I’ve not unboxed anything yet. I probably should, but I won’t. Lol 😂

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What's that project in the background??
 
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Did the dealer give you any feedback on the adaptive steering delay?
Negative. I hear November is the current rumor.
 
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What's that project in the background??
That’s a 1974 BMW 2002. I am putting a turbo body on it, reinforcing the chassis, adding some late model BMW parts and dropping in a S65 v8. That’s an engine from a 2008-2011 BMW M3. Should be outrageous when done!

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Factor 22 UltraHook. I also opted for the rope protector. This thing is massive, so I put the tape in there for reference!


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Banks pedal monster!!


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First order from Limitless Auto - this is the mirror spot light mod. It will allow the spots to be on at any speed, either side, on demand.


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That’s a 1974 BMW 2002. I am putting a turbo body on it, reinforcing the chassis, adding some late model BMW parts and dropping in a S65 v8. That’s an engine from a 2008-2011 BMW M3. Should be outrageous when done!

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Love the stance with those flares and the BBS wheels 😁 how are you attaching the fiberglass flares? Rivets + chopped strand mat/filler? Body bond/filler?
 
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Love the stance with those flares and the BBS wheels 😁 how are you attaching the fiberglass flares? Rivets + chopped strand mat/filler? Body bond/filler?
They are going to be screwed, believe it or not! These are OEM turbo flares, so I’ll likely stick to oem w/o filler. The bbs wheels are 16” though, so I need to modify the sheet metal behind it. It’s going to have coilovers all around to really dial it in.
 
Now you are cooking, lots of great things there. I have my Banks pedal monster but I think I may remove it. I don't like it that much. Thankful I got it with our fine deals here. I may try it on the 7.3 but its touchy on the 6.7 and I often have a heavy trailer.
 
Now you are cooking, lots of great things there. I have my Banks pedal monster but I think I may remove it. I don't like it that much. Thankful I got it with our fine deals here. I may try it on the 7.3 but its touchy on the 6.7 and I often have a heavy trailer.
That’s good to know! I figure I’ll get used to the truck for a bit before tossing it in so I can feel the throttle response more. See if I dig it or not. I did watch a few YouTubes that sold me on it.
 
That’s good to know! I figure I’ll get used to the truck for a bit before tossing it in so I can feel the throttle response more. See if I dig it or not. I did watch a few YouTubes that sold me on it.
its probably fine you just need to mess around with it and set it to your liking :cool:
 
First mods planned are weather tech mats (which I will bring with me during delivery), weather tech mud flaps (told they will not be an issue backing up in tall grass/snow), and weather tech window vents. I did the type that press into the channels.

I’ve not unboxed anything yet. I probably should, but I won’t. Lol 😂

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I’m curious to see the window vents when you put them on! I like the practicality of them but I’m hesitant on the looks!
 
Hey buddy nice build! I think I saw your truck goin down the road the other day.

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Your order sheet almost looks just like mine, I just didn’t do any of the accessories like the tonneau, vault, hood deflector, etc. Also getting mine in Atlas Blue. I like that factor 22 hook, reminds me of our hoist on the H60 which is dope. Might have to steal that idea.
 
Hey buddy nice build! I think I saw your truck goin down the road the other day.

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Your order sheet almost looks just like mine, I just didn’t do any of the accessories like the tonneau, vault, hood deflector, etc. Also getting mine in Atlas Blue. I like that factor 22 hook, reminds me of our hoist on the H60 which is dope. Might have to steal that idea.
Funny! I have convinced myself that I have a frame somewhere. Likely tires and wheels on some warehouse. A Power Stroke in a rack. Lol. Now I know where the metal is! Lol

Sounds like your truck is going to be a beast! I did toss the accessories on just to get it done. I liked the options, so I went for it - which is atypical, for me.

I can’t wait to see that hook on the front. I am a little worried about theft when I am at some locations. I may see what I can come up with. Or just take it off and put the stock Warn bottle opener back on.
 
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