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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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I need ideas

My fiancé asked me yesterday what I wanted for my birthday next month. I said AE (and the. Had to explain what it was). Well that's outside of her budget understandably, but generally anything affordable I buy myself lol.

So I need some ideas to tell her. I gave her three items: coolant filter, riffraff billet wheel, and FRx. Any other ideas $100 or less for the truck or toolbox?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffreyt
My fiancé asked me yesterday what I wanted for my birthday next month. I said AE (and the. Had to explain what it was). Well that's outside of her budget understandably, but generally anything affordable I buy myself lol.

So I need some ideas to tell her. I gave her three items: coolant filter, riffraff billet wheel, and FRx. Any other ideas $100 or less for the truck or toolbox?

How about:

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Riffraff Diesel: Jimmi' Jammer™

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Billet Badges's Current Product List

or

FLIR System's Inc, PathFindIR w/ LE Aftermarket Kit (NTSC) TICPFIR30KAM1 - Thermal Imaging System - ATN Night Vision Equipment

Ok, maybe that last one is a dream but hey its sexy....
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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Now what would I need night vision for??? Ok yeah it's definitely on my list now. But seriously, a backup camera (for the bed) would be awesome, and I think those are within range.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Damn, I wish my wife would ask me what I wanted for my B-day, but then again If I want or need something I usually go buy it and tell her it was from her for my B-day. She just rolls her eyes.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Damn, I wish my wife would ask me what I wanted for my B-day, but then again If I want or need something I usually go buy it and tell her it was from her for my B-day. She just rolls her eyes.
She did really good for Christmas, I never even thought of it. She got me a yeti. If I'd have bought it it would have been bigger though lol. She mentioned that she had a great idea a while back, but then the other night she asked me if I wanted anything in particular, so I'm giving her ideas. We'll see what happens. Fingers crossed for a billet wheel though lol.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Just getting any kind of Yeti is awesome. Them things aint cheap.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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I usually ask for something that I can't buy. Excluding Nevada of course.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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I usually ask for something that I can't buy. Excluding Nevada of course.
Lolz! AKA why buy the cow when you want a steak...

Jeff - point to the RR wheel on the computer screen and make with the puppy dog eyes. FRx is great but too sensible, go for the fun!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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I did not say that.

Today is my 50th all I got was wheel bearing grease. Yes, I had to buy it.
 
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Happy birthday Doug! Now back to me...

Jk. Hope it was a great bd.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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What I meant was fool her a bit. Make her think TEX is not your tru love.

 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Aftermarket wastegate, boost fooler, a gauge if you need one.

Some nice seat covers, molded floor mats interior accessories are nice too. Make her think she can enjoy it too while shes in the truck with you
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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Split the cost on one of these: [LINK] She gets a benefit from it as well.

My wife bought one of these for Stinky and I: [LINK]
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffreyt
She did really good for Christmas, I never even thought of it. She got me a yeti.
Originally Posted by robbragiel
Just getting any kind of Yeti is awesome. Them things aint cheap.
No doubt!

When did they approve selling these beasties?



Some are great for security....



While others bounce really well.

Either way, your grocery bill just skyrocketed!

Stewart
 
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TXdoug
What I meant was fool her a bit. Make her think TEX is not your tru love.

The cat is already out of the bag. Although when I sold the boat I told her the money was either for bellowed up pipes, AE, ICP, turbo wheel, and coolant filter, or I could buy her a ring. Now I need another boat to sell...

Originally Posted by PlimptonJr
Aftermarket wastegate, boost fooler, a gauge if you need one.

Some nice seat covers, molded floor mats interior accessories are nice too. Make her think she can enjoy it too while shes in the truck with you
Are waste gates beneficial if you're running tunes? I just assumed that was controlled in the tuning. OCR isn't needed yet, I'm not that high. I hate putting seat covers over leather, that's why I have leather lol I love my molded floor mats, and they are getting old. I may mention that. Hell what I need is a trash can.

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Split the cost on one of these: [LINK] She gets a benefit from it as well.

My wife bought one of these for Stinky and I: [LINK]
How would I reach the guns from the driver seat though? But yes, great idea. Better storage in general really, cab and bed. I'm really not happy with my current setup. But as much as I tote around I just need a utility bed.

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No doubt!

When did they approve selling these beasties?



Some are great for security....



While others bounce really well.

Either way, your grocery bill just skyrocketed!

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