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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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what is that thing on your gas pedal?
That's plugged into the OBDII port you goofball
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 02:45 PM
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I see now. Looked like some kind of gas pedal anti theft club thing.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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Its from the insurance company, it saved me a little on the insurance for a year so I did it. Only keeping the crossbars on until the 22nd.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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Its from the insurance company, it saved me a little on the insurance for a year so I did it.
Matt and I would never allow such a contraption in our vehicles.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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Nice rig! I can't wait to see what else you do to it.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 06:59 PM
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Matt and I would never allow such a contraption in our vehicles.
I have no idea to what you are referring good sir.

Oh wait yeah I do
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 08:20 PM
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Good thing your device doesn't call the insurance company. They would come install a gas pedal anti drive thingy on your truck.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 08:26 PM
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Good thing your device doesn't call the insurance company. They would come install a gas pedal anti drive thingy on your truck.
Tis why I don't have one of them spy'ma'jiggies on my rig.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 08:30 PM
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I worked at night when they offered me one. I found out driving at night would raise my insurance. One of a few reasons i won't get one.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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I see you have an android Radio from the internets how do you like it? Once your month or so is up with the insurance dongle you should buy a blue tooth dongle so your Android radio can talk to your Ex and display all your gauges.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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I see you have an android Radio from the internets how do you like it?
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I was also curious how you like it.

I was planning on getting the same android radio but I have heard that each
time you turn off the truck it takes 30+ seconds for the radio to boot up.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 09:48 AM
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The radio came with the truck, so I like for the fact I didn't waste the money on it. Yes it takes about a minute to boot when starting the truck up. It came with a back up camera which works when it wants. I have no literature on it to be able to update it nor to update the navigation program it has on it. I would love to find a newer version of the unit and be able to view my gauges and other information about the vehicle on it.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronnie Shierling
The radio came with the truck, so I like for the fact I didn't waste the money on it. Yes it takes about a minute to boot when starting the truck up. It came with a back up camera which works when it wants. I have no literature on it to be able to update it nor to update the navigation program it has on it. I would love to find a newer version of the unit and be able to view my gauges and other information about the vehicle on it.
Not sure if this will help or not, I had to guess at which model you had...

http://betopseller.com/img/dvd/new-android-manual.pdf
 
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 10:15 AM
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Thanks Matt, I am not sure which model I have either as I have no information on it. I am surprised no one has said anything about the steering wheel. I am working on finishing it up today and working on all of the grab handles to get them done.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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I was refraining from commenting until the finished product is revealed. Right now, to be completely honest, I am not a fan. However, that is because it looks incomplete - which it is, as you have yet to finish it.

Looking forwards to seeing the finished wheel in its entirety, as well as the grab handles. Don't forget the grab handle on the rear hatch!
 
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