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Added a lower carbon fiber look piece to the lower center panel. Purchased from same maker as the upper piece added prior. The nice thing is the material matches and the pattern is in the same direction. I added 3 coats of ceramic coating for protection and easy cleaning. Install was easy. Alignment fairly good. The upper piece was a perfect fit and the tight fit made it easy to align. Not real CF but few pieces exist for most brands and a Ranger CF piece would be rare. But for my CF brake handle I still need to install.

I think the cover might make finding buttons easier as it help create zones and break up the flat surface of buttons.

US $29.99 | Carbon fiber color Center Console Button Frame Gold Cover Fit For Ford Ranger Everest Endeavour 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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AFE air intake scoop- Red.

https://afepower.com/afe-power-54-13056s-magnum-force-cold-air-intake-system-scoop-black

1hp and 8 cool points when hood open.
Not needed but I liked the red.
Well made 1 piece injection molding.
Fits like OE. Larger opening and fits OE filter box.
10min install. I removed filter as it helps me to install and push from inside the box. Nice. Plus some free stickers and license frame.

I also see new muffler design posted in last week. I think new.

https://afepower.com/afe-power-49-33119-b-rebel-series-3-304-stainless-steel-cat-back-exhaust-system

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If you have read my build thread you know I have found tape throughout my engine and cab electronics. This black masking tape I believe is used to hood wiring harnesses to boards when transferred to assembly line. I assume when installed , being black it is either not removed or workers are leaving behind. In the engine bay I wonder if it ever fell to a hot location and caused the burn smell some mention. Under my dash on drivers side I have always had a small vibration which sounds like wires vibrating on plastic. Very lightly. Last night I was looking up under dash driver side and found more tape. With driver seat back I also found some under the seat. Will see over time if my sound is gone.

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Safety Warning Sticker Covers

Not sure I can call it perfect. Based on another thread on subject I looked up some matte beige/tan film to try and cover.
In certain light it looked close so I cut it to fit. Film is good, easy to cut and install. I used paper cutter at work to cut even and hand trimmed corners. How it it?
Better than yellow warning stickers.
Not perfect, so somewhere in between.
Color and finish will be hard to get perfect.
To think an American Flag or Ford Logo might be better but would also stand out. The flag would to go upside down so when visor flipped it would show right side up.
What do you think? Keep? Try something else?

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For comparison.
My VW GTI. Using VW GTI sticker.

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Pete, in my humble opinion.... that's about as good as it gets! Excellent job!

But now you've triggered my OCD and I'll be looking at those stupid yellow stickers EVERY time I hop in my truck!
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Had these for a while so got ready and installed.
I think they will scratch easy so I ceramic coated them before install.

I first found a set that said they were dynamic. Was not sure how they worked so ordered a set. Installed them last weekend but they lite up in a row as one would think but they did this over and over when on so looked like blinkers. Thought this would not be good for other drivers and looked odd so I ordered a set and installed today. I like. The dark lens blends with wheel trim and light looks nice. If you install, after plugging light in be sure to screw bulb holder inside new housing like it fit in old light. Easy install. When you install the dark lens fits tighter than OE. I found installing opposite the OE was easier. Place pointed end in bottom first and then push upper tab in with screw driver or a pick. Then push in flush.

I found the OE light had cracked some on back where bulb screws in. Might be heat from my after marker led bulb. New dark lens should help as the lights are smaller and located in lens so heat should be less and not located at the bulb insert hole.

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Back for some install work from original purchase list.
Loaner vehicle for a few hours.
F150, all bed. Wider truck but most of the width is door thickness. Side impact rating must be good.

Item installed today was the Ford touch link LED lighting system. Will get some pics when sun goes down.

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Light is more cool white in person.
Touch any light with two fingers and all come on. Touch again for off.

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Hey, Sandman,
After almost 4 years of running the Lumen Touchlink bed lighting system, what are your thoughts? Still like it? Still operate well? Best route to buy kit and have dealer install for you?

I have a spray liner with Diamondback tonneau cover. So, cargo lighting doesn't really exist for me. Looking around at options. Thank you as always for your sage advice on 5g.
 
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Hey, Sandman,
After almost 4 years of running the Lumen Touchlink bed lighting system, what are your thoughts? Still like it? Still operate well? Best route to buy kit and have dealer install for you?

I have a spray liner with Diamondback tonneau cover. So, cargo lighting doesn't really exist for me. Looking around at options. Thank you as always for your sage advice on 5g.
Thanks for visit and question.
Yes, still work like new. Still like.
Had dealer install as part of purchase.
I use a Bakflip cover so lights not exposed to weather. Likely helps life. Still easy to use and light is good. I do not use a lot, so likely also helps life. My recommendation is yes, get a set.
 
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do you know if they have a gloss black one also?
Sorry for very slow reply. No I did not see gloss black. But search on Ali-express. Time has passed, maybe now.
 
 



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