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Forum: Towing and Toys 07-17-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 105,389
Posted By maxacceleration
I get 10 mpg with no trailer with my V-10. 6-8...

I get 10 mpg with no trailer with my V-10. 6-8 mpg's with a trailer depending on size/weight (295's & 4.56 gears). Its embarrassing and probably a reason to sell my QuadVan.
I have resorted to...
Forum: Towing and Toys 03-23-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
Self preservation has to play in too. Banzaiing...

Self preservation has to play in too. Banzaiing and running high risk tech speed downhills will get you sooner or later.
Common sense (for me).
Where I ride (have ridden) single track in the woods...
Forum: Show & Tell 02-25-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,096
Posted By maxacceleration
Just to post up the same 'ole... Here is our '10...

Just to post up the same 'ole... Here is our '10 350 Econoline with a SMB top, Van Specialties interior, and QuadVan 4x4 system. All holding up well.
82K on our rig... driven frequently early on,...
Forum: Show & Tell 02-24-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,096
Posted By maxacceleration
Thanks Steelhead. On post #31 above the first...

Thanks Steelhead. On post #31 above the first picture shows it pretty well. The walls are slightly contoured but the flat bed surfaces hug very close. The long piano hinge has held up well. The bed...
Forum: Show & Tell 02-24-2023, 01:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,096
Posted By maxacceleration
Bump. All these years later and I still own this...

Bump. All these years later and I still own this van!
Its not a 'keeper', but I have kept it this long.
Cheers
Forum: Show & Tell 02-24-2023, 12:58 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 75,288
Posted By maxacceleration
Ha, still around! 12 years later I still own my...

Ha, still around!
12 years later I still own my '10 Econoline. Looks as good as the first day.
Rather dated compared to the uber trick Sprinters these days.
Cheers to all.
Forum: Towing and Toys 01-25-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
You guys are definitely on the extreme end of...

You guys are definitely on the extreme end of riding bicycles. I fall off my recliner just watching that stuff. I would compare it to climbing shear rock faces without rope, or speeding back to earth...
Forum: Towing and Toys 12-11-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
I am currently going old school on bikes. Not for...

I am currently going old school on bikes. Not for mountain single track or being a roadie - just a cruise around bike.
Here is a 1957 Schwinn Corvette I am rebulding, taking off the 700c's on it and...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-10-2020, 11:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,006
Posted By maxacceleration
My dealer denied the me the changes today. Citing...

My dealer denied the me the changes today. Citing liabilities. I have had a couple of run arounds with 'Town Ford' now Pat Armstrong Ford' in East Wenatchee Wa. Going independent from here on out.
I...
Forum: Towing and Toys 07-10-2020, 10:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,049
Posted By maxacceleration
A little late here (not around much)... I have...

A little late here (not around much)...
I have the V-10 in my 2010. Weighs about 8400 lbs. Not an ideal motor IMO. I call it a circle track motor because you have to rev it out like a race motor....
Forum: Towing and Toys 07-10-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
I'm glad you guys are still alive! LOL I endoed...

I'm glad you guys are still alive! LOL
I endoed hard last fall which has give me caution on trails lately - I don't know exactly why I did it. Hurt like hell and I had to get up & finish the ride....
Forum: Towing and Toys 07-09-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
What, did bicylces go extinct?? Any good rides? ...

What, did bicylces go extinct?? Any good rides?

Wearing a mask in my area is kind of necessary as the paths have a fair amount of traffic. Tough to get air for me... (gotta protect myself as I'm a...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-09-2020, 09:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,006
Posted By maxacceleration
Thanks Jim, I am working my dealer... there is...

Thanks Jim,
I am working my dealer... there is a young gal service writer that wants to give good customer service... :D
They were going to run it by their favorite OBD tech, we'll see how it goes...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-09-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,006
Posted By maxacceleration
Hello all, To this very day, toady 7-9-2020,...

Hello all,
To this very day, toady 7-9-2020, after owning my van for ten years now, I still have the darned courtesy lights!
Including today my Ford dealer will not touch this... Grrr.

Is...
Forum: 4x4 12-07-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 292,592
Posted By maxacceleration
Thanks Twoxentrix. The bad part of these wheels...

Thanks Twoxentrix. The bad part of these wheels is the rings retain water. In wet weather the bottom of the rim holds water - it can get nasty when motoring around.
They are hard wheels to clean...
Forum: 4x4 12-07-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 292,592
Posted By maxacceleration
Two more views just because, also showing my...

Two more views just because, also showing my Agile set up in front.
My quiet tires have exposed a whining rear end that I could not hear with my previous tires. I will monitor that.
I really like...
Forum: Towing and Toys 11-27-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
Trials bike above shenrie... Yes the shocks...

Trials bike above shenrie...
Yes the shocks were functional... sort of! (they were not oil damped)
Forum: 4x4 11-27-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,404
Posted By maxacceleration
My thought exactly Duggy. Agile has kept a good...

My thought exactly Duggy. Agile has kept a good reputation with their own product. In developing it and installing it.
I made an adventure with the install too. Involving a bicycle, a motorcycle, a...
Forum: Towing and Toys 11-27-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
Here is a pic of the infamous Yamaha Moto-bike....

Here is a pic of the infamous Yamaha Moto-bike. This is not mine but exactly the bike (minus the reflectors lol). Wish mine was in good condition like that...
Forum: 4x4 11-27-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,120
Posted By maxacceleration
Whew, I feel my E350 is light at 8600 lbs. In...

Whew, I feel my E350 is light at 8600 lbs. In fact that was a goal of mine when mine was built in 2010. No plumbing in my van, only electric with a microwave, Engle fridge, house batteries and the...
Forum: 4x4 11-26-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 292,592
Posted By maxacceleration
New Sneakers!

Just installed Nitto Ridge Grapplers in 295/70-17's on my E350! :p8:

Nice tires, and a good savings from Discount Tires.
These tires are very very quiet as compared to my shot Toyo MT's. What a...
Forum: Towing and Toys 11-24-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
Somewhere I still have my Yamaha Moto-bike forks...

Somewhere I still have my Yamaha Moto-bike forks & frame laying around.
They got separated as we built a mono shock Sting Ray/bmx thrasher.
A Schwinn bottom bracket welded behind the first bottom...
Forum: 4x4 11-22-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,404
Posted By maxacceleration
Yes huge difference for me also carringb. Like...

Yes huge difference for me also carringb.
Like pulling top gear vs 4th, or 4th vs 3rd.
Especially so with the 5 Star map.
Forum: Towing and Toys 11-22-2018, 03:58 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
Welcome boswell. A couple of long time lurkers...

Welcome boswell. A couple of long time lurkers here!
Lets see that Zeus 2000 group Gios bike.
I would give my left pedal to have a bike with drilled Zeus on it. :b5:
Forum: Towing and Toys 11-22-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,471
Posted By maxacceleration
Welcome, and nice bike karl. I love any celeste...

Welcome, and nice bike karl. I love any celeste Bianchi!
I keep my nice bike or bikes inside also. The rear of a van is a collect all for road grime.
Enjoy the Sportsmobile forum and lets see that...
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