The ZR2 SPEC-R3

[OFC Ranger]

Well some good news, Tune Outdoor will have an authorized dealer/installer in VA after march. That is only a 900 mile round trip, a much more doable game plan.

Another non-related small rant; companies that clearly want to establish a social media presence, but then don't answer any questions and generally not comment at all. Is that not the entire point?

I have a FB account for two purposes only (0 friends); keeping up with hobby groups and keeping aware of company products.

E-mailing for sales inquires also seems to be a crapshoot if it gets answered in less than a few weeks or if at all.

I quite literally get faster response times from Chinese companies selling on Amazon for rinky dink disposable items.

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[OFC Ranger]

Updated Scheduling;

Calling next week to put my deposit down a Tune M1, but with a delayed build date till Q4 24' or Q1 25' because I want the tailgate replacing hatch rear they currently have in R&D. Basically something similar to the Allucard offering;

I've had to accept the fact I really don't want to deal with a tail-gate and swing up hatch option as I get older. The only other options I will be adding are a single Maxxfan over the bed area and a pre-wired solar gland. I'll built and wire everything else myself.

Since I don't do outdoor sports, I can pretty much dedicate the entire roof to a 600W solar setup I have planned.

I'll be price locked for current rate with the deposit down, but it will cost about $1,500 more for the remote install in VA vs CO. Which is fine, again we are talking 3,000 miles vs 900 miles. Worth it to me.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Help spread the word if you know someone who wants a complete setup for an extremely reasonable price;

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/for-sale-complete-rear-rig-camping-storage-setup-2-500.28846/

 

[AndyMedic]

Just got my Tune today and I already love it. You’ll be happy.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Just got my Tune today and I already love it. You’ll be happy.

Yea just got final info from Tune about options I want, so it sucks I cant play in one till next year, but it will be worth the wait while they develop them.

Good news is, plenty of time so I can just flat pay cash for it with new earnings stead of dipping in my stashes.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Well the deed is done, deposit paid, now the long wait.

 

[jflogerzi]

Well the deed is done, deposit paid, now the long wait.

Good things come to those who wait.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Super excited to report I finally washed 2 months worth of pollen off it. Those of you with hard shell type RTT's know what this lovely PITA I got to experience for the first time was like.

Yea, sorry - that is all I got.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

So now that you've had the Chevy for a while, what are your overall thoughts?

Has it met your expectations?

Do you wish you'd waited for the Raptor?

 

[OFC Ranger]

So now that you've had the Chevy for a while, what are your overall thoughts?

It is not getting much use this year, but what little a drive it, it operates as it should. Feels slower than my Ranger with 93 tune, but has more quality of life features. I've driven it less than 250 miles since January. Busy working as much OT as possible to pay cash for the Tune M1 camper.

Has it met your expectations?

My expectations were pretty low. I just wanted an upgrade from 2WD. Some days I miss my Ranger, but that is more nostalgia than anything I believe. So yes.

Do you wish you'd waited for the Raptor?

Outside of the vanity of owning a "Raptor" - no not really. I've come to the realization than living on the east coast, aka no dunes, I really wouldn't have a use for that increase in motor. To that extent the Baja mode in the ZR2 is sort of going to waste too.

 

[ppfd]

Are you still using the RTT you bought off amazon?
How is it overall?

 

[OFC Ranger]

Are you still using the RTT you bought off amazon?
How is it overall?

It does exactly what it is suppose to. No regrets on the purchase.

 

[OFC Ranger]

What do you guys think about the Icon brand?

I was somewhat set on getting some RTR Tech 6 wheels again and having them powder coated a matching a tan color.

But been eyeballing some Icon Vector 6 wheels in bronze, theirs is a much lighter color of the bronze wheel variant. After all said and done I would be saving myself about $500 going this route.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Their reputation seems solid enough. Their suspension components certainly aren’t entry level. I expect their wheels would be no different.

Plus, those look great!

 

[9zero1790]

i have never heard anything bad about icon wheels. i like several of them.

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