TravisJB Journal

travisjb · 03-18-2010, 03:03 PM

UPDATES:

- my car is officially de-registered and de-insured! lol no more driving on the street

- some say the Ford 6.0L diesel is not the best motor, but the price is right... will pick this up today 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab Lariat Rwd LB

- thinking about this trailer http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/rvs/1647127123.html

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ChrisSlicks · 03-18-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

UPDATES:

- my car is officially de-registered and de-insured! lol no more driving on the street

- some say the Ford 6.0L diesel is not the best motor, but the price is right... will pick this up today 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab Lariat Rwd LB

- thinking about this trailer 2008 pace 24ft car trailer

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Price is right, is right!

The V-front trailers are slightly more aerodynamic but that is a good deal on a nearly new trailer. Does it have a winch or do you have to drive out?

M.Bonanni · 03-18-2010, 03:18 PM

24' is the perfect trailer size in my opinion. Its big enough for a car and spare tires and all of the other gear, but still not too big to be a royal pain in the *** to haul around.

schrute · 03-18-2010, 03:36 PM

Super Duty is a good call with the enclosed trailer.

De-registered... that's awesome

travisjb · 03-18-2010, 03:37 PM

thx guys... going to get the truck now... i'm 80% on the trailer

JB-370z · 03-18-2010, 05:14 PM

Thats one thing american car makers got right....Pick-Up-Trucks....

ChrisSlicks · 03-19-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

Thats one thing american car makers got right....Pick-Up-Trucks....

I wouldn't say they get it right, but they do much better than they do with cars. Actually if they pooled all their truck building talents they could probably make the uber truck, as it is they all have different quirks.

Josh@STILLEN · 03-19-2010, 12:18 AM

Where do we get the uber truck.. I want the uber truck..

Travis.. let me know if I can help with a programmer for that bad boy.. gotta love those diesels..

I'm sorry.. did you need an extra 400 lb/ft of torque right this second.. and in a minute need a fuel saving mode? No problem..

travisjb · 03-19-2010, 02:52 AM

haha... just drove it home, sitting pretty in the driveway... with 500+lbs torque don't think I'll be needing any sissy tuning chips on this one! lol i realize there are benefits, but i think i'll just leave it 100% stock - that's how it is now

as a bonus, prior owner left their ACTIVATED xm radio tuner in the car and it appears to be on a lifetime family plan! happy days

got a screaming deal IMO... $13K out the door!... leaves more $$ for trailer and Z tires!

MightyBobo · 03-19-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

haha... just drove it home, sitting pretty in the driveway... with 500+lbs torque don't think I'll be needing any sissy tuning chips on this one! lol i realize there are benefits, but i think i'll just leave it 100% stock - that's how it is now

as a bonus, prior owner left their ACTIVATED xm radio tuner in the car and it appears to be on a lifetime family plan! happy days

got a screaming deal IMO... $13K out the door!... leaves more $$ for trailer and Z tires!

Those programmers for turbo diesels are WICKED man, I'd strongly consider Stillens offer if I had one

And 13K?! Damnnnnn....nice deal man...sometimes I wish I just bought a used diesel instead.

travisjb · 03-19-2010, 12:36 PM

yeah, originally looked at new... then figured why not go a couple years old and get one for $25K with 50k miles - they last for at least 300k so why not... then I realized 100k miles Diesel Fords are at market lows right now. the 6.0l powerstroke has a mediocre rap, but figured i'd take a risk on it. truck feels like new.

okay back to Z's ! lol

Zless@arizona · 03-19-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

yeah, originally looked at new... then figured why not go a couple years old and get one for $25K with 50k miles - they last for at least 300k so why not... then I realized 100k miles Diesel Fords are at market lows right now. the 6.0l powerstroke has a mediocre rap, but figured i'd take a risk on it.

Nice! Fantastic price on an '04 Diesel, regardless of manufacturer! Those 6.0s are similar to the 70s Jaguars: You need two: one to drive while the other is in the shop! I hope your experience is the exception!

RCZ · 03-19-2010, 11:01 PM

pictures!

travisjb · 03-20-2010, 03:18 AM

okay, i think everything is ready for tomorrow... but i basically slapped back in the data logger / camera, so no telling how that will come out... car is all sticker'd up and ready to go... will report back tomorrow

btw, i ended up buying a 2008 haulmark 24ft from a fellow nasa az racer tonight... sitting outside next to the truck! my neighbors are scratching their heads hoping i find a new place for all this... trailer says "RONDAWG" and "93" on the side! lol

import111 · 03-20-2010, 10:56 AM

1 of my work trucks is a 2004 Ford F250 turbo diesel with 240k miles on it. It has been in the shop 2 times for engine issues and 1 of those times was human error. I think you will be ok with the reliability of the F250. Can't wait to see new track videos.

03-18-2010, 03:03 PM	#841 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	UPDATES: - my car is officially de-registered and de-insured! lol no more driving on the street - some say the Ford 6.0L diesel is not the best motor, but the price is right... will pick this up today 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab Lariat Rwd LB - thinking about this trailer http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/rvs/1647127123.html . __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 03-18-2010 at 03:05 PM.

03-18-2010, 03:18 PM	#843 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	24' is the perfect trailer size in my opinion. Its big enough for a car and spare tires and all of the other gear, but still not too big to be a royal pain in the * to haul around. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form**

03-18-2010, 03:36 PM	#844 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	Super Duty is a good call with the enclosed trailer. De-registered... that's awesome __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

03-18-2010, 03:37 PM	#845 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	thx guys... going to get the truck now... i'm 80% on the trailer __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-18-2010, 05:14 PM	#846 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Thats one thing american car makers got right....Pick-Up-Trucks.... __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

03-19-2010, 12:18 AM	#848 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	Where do we get the uber truck.. I want the uber truck.. Travis.. let me know if I can help with a programmer for that bad boy.. gotta love those diesels.. I'm sorry.. did you need an extra 400 lb/ft of torque right this second.. and in a minute need a fuel saving mode? No problem..

03-19-2010, 02:52 AM	#849 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	haha... just drove it home, sitting pretty in the driveway... with 500+lbs torque don't think I'll be needing any sissy tuning chips on this one! lol i realize there are benefits, but i think i'll just leave it 100% stock - that's how it is now as a bonus, prior owner left their ACTIVATED xm radio tuner in the car and it appears to be on a lifetime family plan! happy days got a screaming deal IMO... $13K out the door!... leaves more $$ for trailer and Z tires! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-19-2010, 12:36 PM	#851 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	yeah, originally looked at new... then figured why not go a couple years old and get one for $25K with 50k miles - they last for at least 300k so why not... then I realized 100k miles Diesel Fords are at market lows right now. the 6.0l powerstroke has a mediocre rap, but figured i'd take a risk on it. truck feels like new. okay back to Z's ! lol __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-19-2010, 11:01 PM	#853 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	pictures!

03-20-2010, 03:18 AM	#854 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	okay, i think everything is ready for tomorrow... but i basically slapped back in the data logger / camera, so no telling how that will come out... car is all sticker'd up and ready to go... will report back tomorrow btw, i ended up buying a 2008 haulmark 24ft from a fellow nasa az racer tonight... sitting outside next to the truck! my neighbors are scratching their heads hoping i find a new place for all this... trailer says "RONDAWG" and "93" on the side! lol __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-20-2010, 10:56 AM	#855 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	1 of my work trucks is a 2004 Ford F250 turbo diesel with 240k miles on it. It has been in the shop 2 times for engine issues and 1 of those times was human error. I think you will be ok with the reliability of the F250. Can't wait to see new track videos.

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