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csuviper's Rock Warrior Build (VENOM) - TRADED IN

Discussion in '2nd Gen Builds (2007-2013)' started by csuviper, Jan 6, 2014.

  1. Jan 25, 2017 at 9:59 PM
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    Not at startup. After driving about 30 min.
     
  2. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:00 PM
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    Change fuel stations Brian. My buddies brand new Lexus IS started having weird smelling exhaust. Before he purchased the catalyst cleaner he just ran a few tanks of Shell and he was good to go.
     
  3. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:04 PM
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    Now that you say that I did fill up at a conaco last time. Usually use shell.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:05 PM
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    I only use Shell. Say what you will, but I'm a believed in well known name brands.
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:06 PM
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    Well that is interesting. He was having the same issues with Conaco fuel as well.

    Probably not an issue.
     
  6. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:07 PM
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    Will monitor and not worry.
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:08 PM
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    Btw look at this awesomeness.

    IMG_8897.jpg
     
  8. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:08 PM
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  10. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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    But why? Why not run a thick gague wire to a secondary fuse block?
     
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    Oh those are sweet. Spendy?
     
  12. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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    I knew I would get crap. I don't know. Just did it.
     
  13. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:12 PM
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    Well if you don't like them, Broomfield isn't really far from COS
     
  14. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:12 PM
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    Not any different from some of the others I was looking at. Got it from the northstar group buy guy at a good deal.
     
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  15. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:15 PM
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    No not crap at all. Better then putting all the connectors on the original terminals. Much better then that. Just curious. I personally am not a fan of a bunch of different independent fuse holders that's all. If you blow out a circuit to say your light bar, how do you remember which one of these little ass whips is the right one?e410e280a4f68da7f0180ccf40261863_f622e16872a6273b8916fcbddad1bb9563a67112.jpg
     
  16. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:22 PM
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    Kinda like this?

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    IMG_0658.jpg
     
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  17. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:29 PM
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    I think this
    Is closer to this
    then to this but yes. Remote fuse blocks FTW!
     
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  18. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:30 PM
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    Yea I will eventually get a fuse block. Right now I just needed terminals and be good to go with a nice new battery and the connections I already have with the inline fuses already there.
     
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  19. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:32 PM
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    Fair enough. Not giving you crap. Just curious (I can't piss of my fellow Coloradins!)
     
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  20. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:38 PM
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    No I know you weren't. Was thinking about the sealed fuse block but $$$$.
     
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  21. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:39 PM
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    Ya I totally understand the $$ problems
     
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  22. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:41 PM
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    Ya I totally understand the $$ problems
     
  23. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:44 PM
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    At least for the prewired ones with fuses and relays. Bussman brand
     
  24. Jan 28, 2017 at 9:42 PM
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    Look what I finally installed!!
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  25. Jan 28, 2017 at 9:53 PM
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    I often wonder what your truck will evolve to in 5 years.
     
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  26. Jan 29, 2017 at 6:42 AM
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  27. Jan 29, 2017 at 6:45 AM
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    Really like @Coupe battery hold downs. Keeps the battery nice and solid in place. Great look too.
    IMG_8942.jpg
     
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  28. Jan 29, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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    Looks great Brian ! That's like show quality stuff. Shouldn't have a problem with that battery for some time.
     
  29. Jan 29, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    Never retreat!!

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  30. Jan 29, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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