The Atoto, just don't have steering wheel controls for the time being. Everything else still works. I'll do the steering wheel controls when I integrate a backup camera, and replace all the interior speakers.

 

Agh, ok. Sorry I was misunderstanding. I ordered the A6 today. Are you happy with the unit as a whole? I wish it had video outs to be able to run video back to the factory dvd screen. I almost went with the Pumpkin because of the video outs but the mixed reviews scared me off.

 

Got pulled over last night. Unison ring just happened to stick at a stop light, didn't know there was a cop behind me. Gave it the beans to build load and try to break it loose.... worked. Finally lit the turbo, truck went full tilt, and left a massive thick black cloud of smoke. Few miles down the road, cop pulls me over and says "You know... I don't really care for being crop dusted". Explained to him it wasn't intentional, he let me go with a warning: "Excessive Smoke".

At least he was cool about it.

 

I am mostly happy with it. I as well wish I had noticed it didn't have video out's before I ordered it. A few things:

If you leave your sound cranked up, and run an amp/subs, you can hear faint interference when you are Key On Engine Off.
It doesn't have the highest RMS output of aftermarket units, but it isn't terrible. Just run a bit better quality, higher sensitivity low ohm impedance speakers. (I am in the process of buying these)
The default 'pinkish' theme can't be changed (at least my version can't), so I run a standalone display: Agama Car Launcher.

 

See this thread and specifically my posts beginning with post #33. The excursion does not have CAN-BUS for the audio controls, it's still analog at this point. The atoto uses one of the SWC wires on rear of radio to connect with wire shown in post #37. You don't need the interface module. Good luck.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18487314

Update: I did a write up on it here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18489193

 

Awesome, appreciate the footwork you put in. I'll def look into it.

 

Stepsides are on. Not quite as long as I thought they were going to be, but I still like the look and they are very sturdy.:

 

 

BOOO!!!!

Well no, not really. Those look alright I guess.

Tell you what. I'll drive my 2004 Ex over to YOUR house and you can fix mine up just like yours (minus step bars).

K?

ShockwaveRider

 

Finally starting to warm up around here... will be doing a full detail on the truck for the spring weather.
In other VERY exciting news, I should have the stage 2 turbo ordered in the next week. WHOO!

Sorry for the lack of updates, but I've just been driving it (dirty as eff).

later!

 

Finally had time to get the turbo kit installed (and then fought with it for a week to get it seated correctly).

 

For a long while Ive been chasing a low boost issue, and a p0299 trouble code (low power/boost). On another forum, it was discussed and came to the conclusion my turbo needed to be rebuild with a new unison ring. Well, low boost issue still exists, although it has slightly improved. I can only make 22-24 psi of boost. Charlie @ KC and TSD both think I should be between 28-32 psi with my build.
New tunes from TSD are in process, but I am still scratching my head as to what the issue with my low boost is. The truck itself runs fine, and really gets moving for what it is - but another 10~ psi would be huge.

I can get out all the details I posted previously (the things I tested), but wondering if anyone else has any idea as to where I should look?

I was told by TSD they've come across this with a few other trucks, and never could find the issue/come to a resolution... which I hope is not the case for myself.

 

Ordered my TSD tunes, had them sent to me in less than 24 hours. Amazing, especially considering they just got back from UCC/Rudy's.

Loaded my SPD w/ Mod Shifts and OD Lockout tune.... GOOD LORD!!! Night and day difference compared to my PHP 140X. ~75% Throttle and the truck pegged 26-27 psi. It was pouring rain out, so it was enough to get the truck sideways and squirrelly. But it already feels like it pulls harder at all RPMs, and is outright stronger at 75% throttle than PHP at 100% throttle. Hopeful I will see 28 psi at WOT, which means I should be at 30-32 PSI at sea level.
I am stocked.

I'll get back with more feedback once I've had some more time at the wheel.

 

Not much been going on, busy all summer selling our house, moving, and buying a new one.
An update of a much deserved, and overdue cleaning.
pre-wax/sealed:



After waxed and sealed:



New speakers going in tomorrow, Hertz 5x7s 570.3s:


Subs and amp coming next, then injectors.

 

Got my blue top steering box in today (read plenty of reviews, both redhead and blue top), should be getting it installed soon along with inner and outer tie rods.
Icon rear springs are up next.