HedgehogOutdoors
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Also, was that first picture long exposure? I'm 15 and am self taught, so I don't know much. I have a little bit up on Flickr, not much. Perhaps I could get some input?
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Also, was that first picture long exposure? I'm 15 and am self taught, so I don't know much. I have a little bit up on Flickr, not much. Perhaps I could get some input?
kmiller8821
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Congrats on your win Adio3x!! Way to represent the 5ths!
adio3x
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Yep, 100% made in America. Thanks!
It was just a crazy day, shot with a Grad ND filter, long exposure would smoothen out the clouds, I think it was a 5 second exposure though. Send me your flickr account, and I'll shoot you some C&C.
Thanks man, lol yea its got pretty crazy during the past 2 years. Ended up working a few different jobs cause I just wanted to buy parts lol. I think I'm reaching a point where I'm running out of things to do, just ordered more Rigids and hopefully I'll have my custom rear bumper on by the end of June.
Thank you!
Hbryanlopez
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hey adio3x, did you have any problems on those wheels and tires setup with spidertrax on stock bumpers?
adio3x
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I had quite a bit of rubbing on the front bumper. Took off most of the fender liner and it solved the problem for the most part until I got my shrockworks bumper.
Hbryanlopez
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thanks for the response. I suppose its worth a shot, I have AT tires at the moment but wanted a wider stance.
HedgehogOutdoors
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Thanks for the response!
limamike
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I still haven't been able to lift it over my head (not that I've tried very hard)...
But, I've been playing around with it a bit, and I'm VERY pleased with its performance. First, here's a half-hearted review from EP: Goal Zero: Yeti 1250 - Dump the (Gas) Generator
I haven't yet had a chance to get precise measurements, but what I have done with it is keep my Edgestar fridge running for three days, run a hair dryer at full force for about 10 minutes (all I could find at my parents' house to heatshrink some cabling...), charge two Macbook Pro and one Panasonic Toughbook computers from dead to full, charge my iPhone from dead to full, and charge various small (CR-123, and AA) batteries all from a single full charge on the Yeti - plus it had about half its charge left over according to its charge indicator.
What's great about the system is that it gives you real-time information about how much current you're drawing and putting into the system. So, if you've got a 30W solar panel hooked-up, you know exactly how many watts you're actually getting from the panel (helps you find the best angle to the sun and get an idea of how long it'll take to charge things). The real-time current draw is great because it allows you to see in real-time how much of the current "overhead" you're using. For example, when I plugged-in the hair dryer I also had a MacBook Pro plugged-in, and between the two of them I was pulling close to 1450 Watts (with 50 watts to spare on the pure sine wave inverter!). What I don't like is that even though according to the Yeti it had about half charge left it wouldn't power my Edgestar fridge due to the low voltage cut-off on the fridge.
Anyway, as I get more use out of it I'll let you guys know how it does. Sorry to derail your thread, Adio3x - I didn't want to create a separate thread outside the 5th Gen forum because I'm an elitist and refuse to deal with other forums!
JdMeF9SiR2
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Congrats Andrew! :cheers:
mikey's2010SR5
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I am torn on which lights to get for the rack once i order it. Vision X seems to be leading but Baja and Rigid are right there.
adio3x
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Thanks Bryan!
You can't go wrong with any of those. Rigids are cheaper in price, but just as well made as the other 2 from what I've heard.
FoolishTrickery
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Any pictures of the new rear bumper?? :hungry:
adio3x
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Got back from Colorado last night safely! I had a blast meeting Chris and Oliver out in Colorado Springs, both are great guys, I could talk to both about trucks for days.
Welp, heres the big update!
Installed these before the trip. Vision X Tantrum rock lights.
AND........
The Hefty Fabworks single swingarm tire carrier!
I took my cargo caddy out for the trip to cut down on weight. Picked up 3 of these Coleman party stackers and I actually like this setup. Had enough room to leave my sub in and use the ARB fridge without blocking the rear quarter window. Thanks again Mark (Ride) for hooking me up with those HD Struts, suckers almost hit me in the face when I open the trunk lol.
Also got around to installing the GoalZero boulder 30s on my roof. Ran the charging cable to the trunk, down the pillar, and behind the ARB, into the goal zero 350 extreme battery. It does take quite some time to do a full charge. You have to be in direct sunlight for 10-14 hours to charge a full battery. I had this on the go, got about 40% extra battery while on the hwy. The battery only died once at the start, but that was going from 60 degrees to 31 degrees, too much power.
I love the bumper. Chris and his family are top notch people, very kind too. The craftsmanship is awesome, everything fits perfectly. I also noticed that I think I'm getting better gas mileage with the bumper. I used to get 14/15, now I'm getting about 15/16.5. Thanks again Oliver (mebe4running) for coming out and showing me Garden of the Gods, also thanks for hooking me up with Hefty Fab.
Welp, heres the big update!
Installed these before the trip. Vision X Tantrum rock lights.
AND........
The Hefty Fabworks single swingarm tire carrier!
I took my cargo caddy out for the trip to cut down on weight. Picked up 3 of these Coleman party stackers and I actually like this setup. Had enough room to leave my sub in and use the ARB fridge without blocking the rear quarter window. Thanks again Mark (Ride) for hooking me up with those HD Struts, suckers almost hit me in the face when I open the trunk lol.
Also got around to installing the GoalZero boulder 30s on my roof. Ran the charging cable to the trunk, down the pillar, and behind the ARB, into the goal zero 350 extreme battery. It does take quite some time to do a full charge. You have to be in direct sunlight for 10-14 hours to charge a full battery. I had this on the go, got about 40% extra battery while on the hwy. The battery only died once at the start, but that was going from 60 degrees to 31 degrees, too much power.
I love the bumper. Chris and his family are top notch people, very kind too. The craftsmanship is awesome, everything fits perfectly. I also noticed that I think I'm getting better gas mileage with the bumper. I used to get 14/15, now I'm getting about 15/16.5. Thanks again Oliver (mebe4running) for coming out and showing me Garden of the Gods, also thanks for hooking me up with Hefty Fab.
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4-Ripcord
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Thats a sweet bumper. Really completes the look of your truck!
But I still want to see some night shots with those rock lights. I bet you could have fun with a photo shoot with all those lights you have on top, bottom, sides, inside, backside, frontside.. and where ever else you have them. lol
But I still want to see some night shots with those rock lights. I bet you could have fun with a photo shoot with all those lights you have on top, bottom, sides, inside, backside, frontside.. and where ever else you have them. lol
adio3x
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Haha, I'll get one soon, maybe tonight of the rock lights. Thats Mebe4running on the left, I'll have the rest of my rigids on soon, they sent me the wrong size clamps for the sides and rear, but I'll have them soon!
Thanks! They do plan on making more, Olivers was the prototype and mine was the mockup of his. I know a couple other members have been talking to Chris about it, but hes slammed at work. Its a small business, but he does plan on opening up the market for Toyota owners. Skid plates and a front bumper will be coming out towards the end of the year is what he was talking about. So if anyones interested, I'd give him atleast a month before you ask him about it, just so he has some time to finish up previous orders.
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