New speedometer cluster was a success!

[Parthious]

The new cluster was installed late last week and it’s so much better than the stock speedometer cluster that came with my 21 classic ram.

Does anyone have any suggestions for quality of life improvements on their ram classics?

 

[SitKneelBend]

The new cluster was installed late last week and it’s so much better than the stock speedometer cluster that came with my 21 classic ram.

Does anyone have any suggestions for quality of life improvements on their ram classics?View attachment 572635

It's a huge change honestly, you'll never regret it...

 

[Parthious]

It's a huge change honestly, you'll never regret it...

Night and day! I actually feel like I’m driving a 21 vehicle now lol.

 

[ric221]

Parthious. What did your original look like? I ask because the current cluster you are showing came in my 16 Sport.

 

[RamDiver]

The new cluster was installed late last week and it’s so much better than the stock speedometer cluster that came with my 21 classic ram.

Congrats on that successful installation. The premium cluster rocks.

Does anyone have any suggestions for quality of life improvements on their ram classics?

One of the best upgrades I made was ditching the POS incandescent headlight bulbs and installing Fahren LED bulbs. They're less expensive, come with a 3-year replacement warranty and completely light up the road.

Just be sure to choose the low-profile bulbs. There are many threads here on the topic.

Changing the reverse lights and cargo lights in the 3rd brake light (CHMSL) to LED is also a game-changer for driving enjoyment.

I also enjoy tweaking with AlfaOBD. There's a very large thread on that topic here.

I installed this device this morning and expect to enjoy my truck even more.
Heading out to test this soon.




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[SitKneelBend]

Congrats on that successful installation. The premium cluster rocks.




One of the best upgrades I made was ditching the POS incandescent headlight bulbs and installing Fahren LED bulbs. They're less expensive, come with a 3-year replacement warranty and completely light up the road.

Just be sure to choose the low-profile bulbs. There are many threads here on the topic.

Changing the reverse lights and cargo lights in the CHMSL to LED is also a game-changer for driving enjoyment.

I also enjoy tweaking with AlfaOBD. There's a very large thread on that topic here.

I installed this device this morning and expect to enjoy my truck even more.
Heading out to test this soon.


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You'll like the Pedal Commander, it takes away that lag felt when stepping on the gas and makes the truck feel like the pedal is connected to a throttle cable again. If anyone else wants a Pedal Commander I have one I'm going to be selling soon (replaced it with the Banks Pedal Monster at a steal of a price on Craigslist)...

 

[RamDiver]

You'll like the Pedal Commander, it takes away that lag felt when stepping on the gas and makes the truck feel like the pedal is connected to a throttle cable again. If anyone else wants a Pedal Commander I have one I'm going to be selling soon (replaced it with the Banks Pedal Monster at a steal of a price on Craigslist)...

O Ya!

I scooted around the wee local town this afternoon, trying out a few settings.

I started with City +2, stopped very quickly and cranked it up to City +4.

That was fun for a bit and then curiosity forced me to try Sport +2.

Talk about time tripping back to the cabled V8s of the '70s and early '80s.

I'll be spending more time on that Sport setting but I'd best remember to roll that back a bit before my GF hops in.

She's been very chilled with me passing on small rural highways but this might push her a tad out of her comfort zone.

Yes, I'm hooked already.

To anyone contemplating purchasing a unit like this Pedal Commander, stop the deprivation and get one already.

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[turkeybird56]

O Ya!

I scooted around the wee local town this afternoon, trying out a few settings.

I started with City +2, stopped very quickly and cranked it up to City +4.

That was fun for a bit and then curiosity forced me to try Sport +2.

Talk about time tripping back to the cabled V8s of the '70s and early '80s.

I'll be spending more time on that Sport setting but I'd best remember to roll that back a bit before my GF hops in.

She's been very chilled with me passing on small rural highways but this might push her a tad out of her comfort zone.

Yes, I'm hooked already.

To anyone contemplating purchasing a unit like this Pedal Commander, stop the deprivation and get one already.

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Don't forget to dial it way back down come snow season, LOL.

 

[RamDiver]

Don't forget to dial it way back down come snow season, LOL.

That would take the 'Sport' out of it.

Yes, the setting of Sport +2 is like learning to drive again lest I leave all the rear tires rubber on the pavement. LOL

AlfaOBD thread​

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[mikeru]

Does anyone have any suggestions for quality of life improvements on their ram classics?View attachment 572635

Not sure what steering wheel you have, but when I owned a 2015 Tradesman I swapped in a leather covered steering wheel from a Laramie. It was a great upgrade. I mainly did the swap for the steering wheel mounted radio controls but the leather just feels better than the hard plastic wheel it came with.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Don't forget to dial it way back down come snow season, LOL.

I would do it for rain too. It'll make the tires spin very easy in sport.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Not sure what steering wheel you have, but when I owned a 2015 Tradesman I swapped in a leather covered steering wheel from a Laramie. It was a great upgrade. I mainly did the swap for the steering wheel mounted radio controls but the leather just feels better than the hard plastic wheel it came with.

I use these in all my vehicles. Cheap and easily replaced but the ridges make it very comfortable.

https://a.co/d/2KrA6il

 

[turkeybird56]

I use the extra wide fake cover that u have to string from O’reillys for like $12. Good enuf fer dis
Boird. Posted FYI not 100% sure that is the one since been on truck since Aug 2018.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/superior/accessories/interior-accessories/steering-wheel-covers/738e50461acb/superior-steering-wheel-cover-black/spr0/580470bxl?q=steering+wheel+covers