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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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It's Here - Got it Home

Yes - the wait is finally over....no more Mr. Whiner <br><br>Everything checked out good - no mistakes on the order. <br><br>One thing I've noticed allready is a growly noise from the engine when lugged below 1000 rpm - like in a parking lot &amp; such. The engine is very quite other than when lugged low - then it kind of has the diesle rattle/growl....is this what other 6 speed trucks are doing ?<br><br>
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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MisterKTM, excellent news that you have your truck. I'm only 2 weeks into my order and climbing the walls in anticipation . Did you order the optional on/off road tires? I expected to get Michelins instead of Goodyears, but I'm seeing BF Goodrich tires on dealer lot trucks listing this option, which sounds great to me. Same Patriot Blue/Silver color combo that I'm ordering, cool! If you can, please post some pictures of your new rig.<br><br>
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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Hey TinJim - welcome to the club . I have the same color truck as you ordered. Trust me you will like it. If you want to see a pic of it, another member of this site named &quot;bulabula&quot; had posted a pic of his a while back, it also is the pat. blue/silver. Maybe he could repost it or you could try sending him a private message. The truck will be worth the wait, trust me...
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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[quote author=misterKTM link=board=17;threadid=12746;start=0#120414 date=1048644579]<br>One thing I've noticed allready is a growly noise from the engine when lugged below 1000 rpm - like in a parking lot &amp; such. The engine is very quite other than when lugged low - then it kind of has the diesle rattle/growl....is this what other 6 speed trucks are doing ?<br>[/quote]<br><br>Are we having fun yet? Sure glad all that moaning and groaning is over. <br><br>Sounds like you are hearing the same thing I commented about. I don't let mine get below 1000 rpms, but I definitely hear it up to about 1500. Sort of a rattle (and this is not a Ferd). Very quiet, but different from the normal sounds. I hear it when coming around a corner and dropping down to third. <br><br>Bob
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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Definately having fun now ;D Dodge made a pretty nice rig. Turbo lag is pretty lengthly - I'm thinking of freeing up the intake and exhaust allready to cut the lag time down.<br><br>I'll try to figure out how to post a picture, i took some digitals this morning.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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ok, here is a picture attempt....I did open a album page on the member photos successfully. It's on the last page 'Mister KTM's photo album'
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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OK - that worked...here is another
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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another
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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and one with a big smile
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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Looks great KTM. Time to change your signature now that it's here .
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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Your truck look really great! Congratulations. Man, I am anxious more than ever for mine to arrive. Thanks for sharing the pictures, I now have some great new wallpaper for my PC .
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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Cool, My truck as wall paper <br><br>The accessories are flying on this thing <br>Wheel well liners and rear mud flaps went on the night I brought it home. Wheel well liners are very nice - I highly recomend them<br><br>Got the nerf bars installed last night. What a pain to install...<br><br>Front mud flaps are on back order :<br><br>Jake brake and gauges are going on this weekend ;D
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 10:57 PM
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Wow the loooooong wait is over, at last
What a great looking truck. I dig the color combo! Looks just like the one I ordered.

Mine came in Tuesday, but it's still at the dealer 8 miles from here. Tried to get it yesterday, but dealer decided to screw me over. Looks like it will be there indefinitely :'( Read the sad story here (starting mid-page).

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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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Good luck KTM, mine just came in, almost the exact same rig, colors and all. Will be picking up this week!!!
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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I think I need cab lights... :
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