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  1. MikeNH
    Google lets you download maps to your phone so you're not dependent on cell towers. Northern NH is pretty spotty so I started with that now I have basically the whole northeast down to DC on my phone.
  2. MikeNH
    Factory nav is obsolete. Just use CarPlay or Android Auto.
  3. MikeNH
    Just lower the headliner and unplug the roof antenna.
  4. MikeNH
    The reason is cost. They run e-fans on the 1500s to help meet MPG targets. HD trucks aren't subject to CAFE regulations so they don't care. They don't run them because they're better.
  5. MikeNH
    AC on my 2003 with a mechanical clutch fan was garbage when not moving. Electric fans are massively superior. No way that one shitty fan that can be stopped by a fried clutch that is dependent on engine RPM can outflow a pair of electronic fans. And I cannot recall hearing of an electronic fan failure on these trucks.
  6. MikeNH
    GPS uses a tiny amount of data. I used to use my phone constantly when traveling and never saw an appreciable use of data. And you're gonna pay all that money for a database that is inaccurate/outdated. Google Maps/Android Auto/CarPlay is the future of in-car use. OE navigation is trash.
  7. MikeNH
    Forums have taken a hit because of Facebook groups. But, I'm on two groups for 2014-18 GM trucks and they're full of morons. If you want pictures of giant wheels with stretched tires, sign up. If you want real advice, come here. haha
  8. MikeNH
    Those are LTZ headlamps. LT and the rest have a halogen lower element.
  9. MikeNH
    Probably more like 20, if ever. EVs are a huge ways off from replacing gas and diesel. Ford absolutely has an optional diesel on the F150.
  10. MikeNH
    I've read more than one article and a few books about auto design that say when it comes down to it, engineers make design decisions in grams. And yes, they would be considering the full weight as that comes out of payload capacity.
  11. MikeNH
    Ford shrank their base gas tank too. The big tank is optional. It is 100% lazy engineering, an easy way to cut weight when they literally go down to the gram when considering part weight cost. People who aren't bothered by it must like having long trips interrupted more often.
  12. MikeNH
    If anyone posts a video for Old Town Road they're getting banned forever.
  13. MikeNH
    I wasn't aware anyone still bothered with this given that basically everyone has a phone with bluetooth. Why pay extra for OnStar calling when you should be able to do the same, assuming you have a smartphone? 1. 15 minutes. 2. Common on a lot of vehicles sadly. 3. Probably a hill-hold feature if you park on an incline? Just guessing.
  14. MikeNH
    OnStar is not connected via satellite. It uses AT&T towers.
  15. MikeNH
    With the right gearing I don't see why it won't work. Look at old Toyota pickups or something like a Samurai with 2-digit horsepower on 37s or even big stuff like 40s. They run like 5.30 gears though. haha
  16. MikeNH
    No idea why anyone would say the drain plug was 12mm. GM has used 15mm since I started working on cars almost 20 years ago. The new engines all hold more oil. The V8 holds 8 when they were 6 quarts for ages.
  17. MikeNH
    You need to hold the button to make it use Google or Siri on Apple. A brief press only uses the vehicles system.
  18. MikeNH
    I'm pretty sure it needs to be matched to your VIN. I would not buy a cheap one off eBay as I doubt they program it. That said, do you have an iPhone or Android device? If so, you can use navigation via CarPlay or Android Auto. GM's OE navigation is a nice system but it was outdated before it was ever sold. The phone based systems use Google Maps, Waze or other services that are basically always up to date.
  19. MikeNH
    The jump seat will do nothing to increase value. The center console is the premium option.
  20. MikeNH
    They did this because several appliance buyers managed to get themselves killed by parking a running vehicle in their garage and leaving it running inadvertently.
  21. MikeNH
    Guys, no need to be nasty and sarcastic. Knock it off. I would recommend leaving the truck in neutral with the parking brake on and perhaps the wheels chocked. I bet this would be a workaround.
  22. MikeNH
    If I had to guess, something to do with crash compatibility with smaller cars. Basically frame extensions that will engage the crash structure on lower riding vehicles.
  23. MikeNH
    The base three trims do not telescope anymore. Sad to say I think I’m writing GM off my list of trucks to look at this spring. They’re missing too many things I can get on a Ford, Ram or even the Nissan.
  24. MikeNH
    They even eliminated the under seat bin? Damn. I love Chevy and I want a Custom Trail Boss but the decontenting of these new trucks kills me.
  25. MikeNH
    The pics of the last generation kit and are clearly Corsa. Not so sure about this one. The pics on Chevrolet Performance's site show it has those funky mesh patches that are supposed to help with drone. Muffler might be Borla, it's hard to tell.
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