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Fuck. Took me about 2 minutes.

First bit...ignore all videos.

If I summarize and say simple is better I think we are on the same page, although it is possible to build reliably at higher power levels. Exactly what tuners have been doing for a long time. Take a motor, add boost, blow motor, rebuild with something beefier and try again. No matter how you spin it at some power level things fail, but finding what fails allows you to then build beyond that. The only manufacturers can learn this is to try it. Regrettably this means that we the consumers are now more beta testers than ever. Moving to the category of I don't want a first generation of anything. It used to just be a first year, but now it is a complete generation. Good example of power building is just looking in my garage. My 600cc snowmobile that stock is around 120hp is sitting well over 155hp now. No forced induction and a 30% gain. I don't expect to still be able to get 10,000 miles from it before rebuilding, but 5k is absolutely no problem. At that point I'll just drop in some fresh pistons as they are what tends to go. Found the weak link and dealt with it. Does cost me $80/piston though. Long term I am fine with the downsizing AS LONG as there are still options for the enthusiast cars. A strung out 4 banger with no room to grow doesn't work for me as manufacturers typically choose to release things with 30-40% less power than they should have.

Hint, hint, wink, wink http://www.on3performance.com/shop/on-3-performance-2011-f-150-5-0-twin-turbo-system/

Boost is displacement. Exactly what it does. Turns you air pump into a larger one. What if the parts are tough enough on the boosted motor? There is a reason that nearly every diesel has the word Turbo in front of it. Same is now happening on petrol. Generally it is a logical change. The efficiency gains come from when you aren't using the power. When you are, well you are pumping enough air (and gas) then that there is no gain. When you don't need it however a boosted motor scales better. Personally of course I don't give a shit about fuel economy so a boosted larger displacement motor sounds perfect.

both ecu and stereo

Only thing I can't do is tune the car from the dash...but I haven't so I might as well continue to use this laptop for that.

Also adds actual feet to the ultrasonic backup sensors. Turning bars on the backup camera. Stock had nothing but beeps and a picture. Super impressed. Functionally WAY better than my carpc

Maestro integration with Kenwood is sweet. MAF, Intake Pressure/Temp, AFR, Exhaust Gas Temp, Throttle Position, Load + more. Think you can set limits and color code them all...I didn't play with that yet as I just installed it today.

I NEED to be plugged in. While not really the case I prefer it as then I don't have to touch my phone to do anything.

Was hoping it was my adapter. Changed to a maestro rr and it didn't help. Cleaned up the wiring of the truck a bunch tho

Aargh. Backup camera isn't working. Can't say I am looking forward to trouble shooting it. Stupid lack of real helpful documentation

It is a plastic piece of crap with a cable that does not work for Android Auto. I may try to replace the cable and keep it though as it can work and I can find nothing else.

You've found an Android Auto unit for less than $350? Which one?

You CANNOT cut garlic on plastic. Doesn't work. My flat bamboo is even a stretch.

I did wash the board, but that consists of a strong wipe down. Proteins get cut on poly sheeting.

Comment earlier could use explanation. Made garlic paste with 1 clove of garlic on a wood board. 30 hours later I cut strawberries to macerate for strawberry shortcake and 6 hours later when eating them...they tasted like garlic.

1-handed top

One of these came today as well...but is in my mailbox. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MLZZ7QE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hopefully one hand insertion into the holder and usb connection. I always set my phone somewhere anyway, in a holder that connects the h/u I thought ideal. I'll let you know how it works later in the week. If you see a better one please let me know. My bias was one hand operation as I want to hop in the car and drive. Yes, I am the guy that is usually unbuckled, out of the car, and waiting to lock the doors while the other passengers are still buckled. I sit still like SHIT.

Kenwood DDX9903s is what I bought for $375 as a refurb. Add a Maestro RR for $140 and it is a wicked combo. No active processing, but it works smoothly. It is also the ONLY headunit that will take a USB device with more than 5k things to play on it.

Ie, you don't by $8 bottles nor $1000 bottles

Btw. Garlic doesn't taste so good on strawberries.

Congrats. Who wants to wager on this one lasting mor3 than 6 months.

...without obviously being filthy rich

Ha, finding one is tough enough more or less convincing them to let you drive it.