the beefy build

[nicksm3]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

hey nick,
i didn't do anything for a dip stick. if you cycle through the digital dash options by pressing the button on the tip of the left stalk, you can see the digital dipstick on the little orange screen between the tach/speedo. i haven't done any coding yet. i have to do more research on this, but i believe you can configure mdm via the stalks and speedo menu.
i have a few dash warnings; airbags, edc, reverse sensors, and washer fluid.

i've been short on time recently, but the side airbags will be coming out soon. i had a few minutes to spray and scrub the roof residue... its a huge pain in the ass.

and just ditch the center console... that thing weighs 9lbs.

Ahhh thanks man for the help!

Yea I've had my dash lit up like Times Square for years annoying but hey.
I really had no idea that we with IDrive can check oil on our steering column like the non Idrive guys..interesting.

Well time to start getting my dash and nav unit out. Thanks again and I'm sure I'll ask something else ..so forgive me

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by nicksm3

Ahhh thanks man for the help!

Yea I've had my dash lit up like Times Square for years annoying but hey.
I really had no idea that we with IDrive can check oil on our steering column like the non Idrive guys..interesting.

Well time to start getting my dash and nav unit out. Thanks again and I'm sure I'll ask something else ..so forgive me

sure no problem, never hesitate to ask, i love talking about this stuff.

you probably saw some of the speed holes i did and what material i removed. i took off the dash bar and removed unnecessary material. i also removed the passenger side dashboard and dremeled out the molded hardware. i also pried off the molded hvac ducting and drilled some holes. i drilled some holes in the leather parts of the dash that are covered by the trim between the a/c vents. i also deleted the passenger side cupholder.

here is a breakdown of weight saved-

-dash bar optomization- 1lb, 10oz.
-double hump to single hump with speed holes- 10lbs, 6oz. this weight figure includes 1lb, 3oz of ducting and insulation, and 4.9lbs for the passenger airbag.
-radio is 6lbs, 6oz.
-idrive screen is 1lb, 10oz.
-idrive controller 7oz
-passenger cupholder 8.8oz.

there was also a ton of thick insulation behind the dash (i couldn't get it all) that yielded 4lbs, 15oz. all together, this project yielded about 24lbs.

[nicksm3]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

sure no problem, never hesitate to ask, i love talking about this stuff.

you probably saw some of the speed holes i did and what material i removed. i took off the dash bar and removed unnecessary material. i also removed the passenger side dashboard and dremeled out the molded hardware. i also pried off the molded hvac ducting and drilled some holes. i drilled some holes in the leather parts of the dash that are covered by the trim between the a/c vents. i also deleted the passenger side cupholder.

here is a breakdown of weight saved-

-dash bar optomization- 1lb, 10oz.
-double hump to single hump with speed holes- 10lbs, 6oz. this weight figure includes 1lb, 3oz of ducting and insulation, and 4.9lbs for the passenger airbag.
-radio is 6lbs, 6oz.
-idrive screen is 1lb, 10oz.
-idrive controller 7oz
-passenger cupholder 8.8oz.

there was also a ton of thick insulation behind the dash (i couldn't get it all) that yielded 4lbs, 15oz. all together, this project yielded about 24lbs.

Amazing work! Yes yes yes! And clean…I love it

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

sure no problem, never hesitate to ask, i love talking about this stuff.

you probably saw some of the speed holes i did and what material i removed. i took off the dash bar and removed unnecessary material. i also removed the passenger side dashboard and dremeled out the molded hardware. i also pried off the molded hvac ducting and drilled some holes. i drilled some holes in the leather parts of the dash that are covered by the trim between the a/c vents. i also deleted the passenger side cupholder.

here is a breakdown of weight saved-

-dash bar optomization- 1lb, 10oz.
-double hump to single hump with speed holes- 10lbs, 6oz. this weight figure includes 1lb, 3oz of ducting and insulation, and 4.9lbs for the passenger airbag.
-radio is 6lbs, 6oz.
-idrive screen is 1lb, 10oz.
-idrive controller 7oz
-passenger cupholder 8.8oz.

there was also a ton of thick insulation behind the dash (i couldn't get it all) that yielded 4lbs, 15oz. all together, this project yielded about 24lbs.

Holey sh_t.. I see it's still a work in progress, but coming along nicely.

[roastbeef]

Tow rig arrived yesterday.

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Tow rig arrived yesterday.

Wow. Very nice. Time to start lightening it now..

[Torgus]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Tow rig arrived yesterday.

Beautiful truck.

Which engine? Because they make a supercharger for that 7.3 liter Ford has

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Torgus

Beautiful truck.

Which engine? Because they make a supercharger for that 7.3 liter Ford has

Thanks, it’s the 6.7 diesel. I considered the 7.3 and supercharging it… it comes out to about the same price, but I fear when towing in warmer temps it might fall short. Often times the cooling system isn’t ready to handle that power and sustained work.
I want to cruise with the a/c on, all loaded up without a care in the world.

[Torgus]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Thanks, it’s the 6.7 diesel. I considered the 7.3 and supercharging it… it comes out to about the same price, but I fear when towing in warmer temps it might fall short. Often times the cooling system isn’t ready to handle that power and sustained work.
I want to cruise with the a/c on, all loaded up without a care in the world.

Rare, a Supercab diesel platinum! Literally the truck I want to buy and in the color I want. I hear they like to be deleted Enjoy your new ride!

I have a 'dilemma' supercharge the 7.3 or delete the diesel? I don't need to tow anything more than my 5500k lb boat so either truck would work fine for my needs. I am leaning towards the SC'd 7.3 just because a big all blower on a big engine sounds fun and a bit more unique than a deleted diesel.

[tsk94]

I bet there's a lot of weight to take out of that thing.

Nice rig

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Torgus

Rare, a Supercab diesel platinum! Literally the truck I want to buy and in the color I want. I hear they like to be deleted Enjoy your new ride!

I have a 'dilemma' supercharge the 7.3 or delete the diesel? I don't need to tow anything more than my 5500k lb boat so either truck would work fine for my needs. I am leaning towards the SC'd 7.3 just because a big all blower on a big engine sounds fun and a bit more unique than a deleted diesel.

the "problem" with a supercharged 7.3, besides suspected cooling problems that might come up with towing, is i'd always have my foot in it. i had to be somewhat rational with this truck, even though its overkill for what i need.
i would have considered the raptor R if it was close to my price range, but its not even close. this diesel at least gets m3 gas mileage... i can't imagine the supercharged 7.3 getting more than 10mpg with mixed driving.

[Rochen_00]

I love your build thread and your obsession with removing weight from the car. I have a question, in the future are you planning to install a roll cage or a half roll cage?

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by Rochen_00

I love your build thread and your obsession with removing weight from the car. I have a question, in the future are you planning to install a roll cage or a half roll cage?

Hmmm something tells me you haven’t read this thread thoroughly

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Rochen_00

I love your build thread and your obsession with removing weight from the car. I have a question, in the future are you planning to install a roll cage or a half roll cage?

thanks bud, i will be using a brey krause harness bar. i do plan on caging the car, but it will be a little bit.

[Rochen_00]

Originally Posted by DRLane

Hmmm something tells me you haven’t read this thread thoroughly

Hahaha sorry, you are right

And thanks roastbeef

[72dan]

What laps times are you running at Big Willow now?

Dan

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by 72dan

What laps times are you running at Big Willow now?

Dan

i had a tire blow my first time out since the build. i was only three laps in and still trying to find the rhythm. only got down to a 1:35. not even a pb. i did get some useful feedback from a professional. i'm hoping to be back in the spring.

[StripclubDJ]

.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

.

My next mod is going to be lightening the wiring. I had a buddy who was going to help me with that…

[StripclubDJ]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

My next mod is going to be lightening the wiring. I had a buddy who was going to help me with that…

Had

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

Had

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Sandwiches… Rumor on the street is sandwiches.