Finally got my '17 700 Deluxe today. Wow, I'm juiced. After giving it the once over (tires had 5 psi in them) I took it out several times today and it's really sweet. Everything opens and closes with dampened precision, everything with an efficient purpose, like a Swiss army knife with wheels.
I'd asked for a poly belly pan and they put a metal one on and gave me the standard poly pan that they took off, which I didn't know came on it. I figured poly would bounce back rather than bend if struck-what do you all think? Is the poly one they took off identical to the one on the accessories list?
I also got outside mirrors, wide angle inside mirror and split windshield. I made a mistake ordering the outside mirrors as they interfere with the windshield when it's closed. I took them off-the inside mirror is more than adequate and I think I'll sell the outside mirrors. I also don't have to worry about whacking things with them now.
It's a beautiful day today for December in central Illinois, around 50, clear and calm. My wife and I were comfy and the dogs adjusted almost immediately to riding in the bed. Cruised around 20mph as it shifts into 3rd at 18 and it's quieter, all on smooth streets. Being that the engine is under the front bench seat it supplied some "bun warming", although I'm seriously considering getting the soft side doors and rear window to enclose the entire passenger compartment.
I have the standard front bumper but am considering getting the "cow catcher" style so I can mount a light bar-do any of you have recommendations such as whether to buy standard/aftermarket bumper and led light, type of led light and how many lumens? Would a smaller rear facing led light be handy, like Honda's aimable work light? I want to be able to remove my roof so I don't want to mount the lights on the roof. Looks like the auxiliary switch harness is in my future.
Does anyone make amplified speakers that would allow me to connect to my iPhone via bluetooth or do you have to purchase a head unit? Build separately or purchase as one unit (soundbar)? I've seen some moulded fiberglass enclosures advertised on Amazon by SSV for 6 1/2" speakers that look cool as hell but $210.-sheesh!
Any suggestions would really be appreciated!
I'd asked for a poly belly pan and they put a metal one on and gave me the standard poly pan that they took off, which I didn't know came on it. I figured poly would bounce back rather than bend if struck-what do you all think? Is the poly one they took off identical to the one on the accessories list?
I also got outside mirrors, wide angle inside mirror and split windshield. I made a mistake ordering the outside mirrors as they interfere with the windshield when it's closed. I took them off-the inside mirror is more than adequate and I think I'll sell the outside mirrors. I also don't have to worry about whacking things with them now.
It's a beautiful day today for December in central Illinois, around 50, clear and calm. My wife and I were comfy and the dogs adjusted almost immediately to riding in the bed. Cruised around 20mph as it shifts into 3rd at 18 and it's quieter, all on smooth streets. Being that the engine is under the front bench seat it supplied some "bun warming", although I'm seriously considering getting the soft side doors and rear window to enclose the entire passenger compartment.
I have the standard front bumper but am considering getting the "cow catcher" style so I can mount a light bar-do any of you have recommendations such as whether to buy standard/aftermarket bumper and led light, type of led light and how many lumens? Would a smaller rear facing led light be handy, like Honda's aimable work light? I want to be able to remove my roof so I don't want to mount the lights on the roof. Looks like the auxiliary switch harness is in my future.
Does anyone make amplified speakers that would allow me to connect to my iPhone via bluetooth or do you have to purchase a head unit? Build separately or purchase as one unit (soundbar)? I've seen some moulded fiberglass enclosures advertised on Amazon by SSV for 6 1/2" speakers that look cool as hell but $210.-sheesh!
Any suggestions would really be appreciated!
