A great way to flush out the toxins and stress
from everyday life is a quick trip to Daila Farms in Tagaytay City
in this, the Ford EcoSport for a day of yoga
detoxification and eco-living
A popular choice, the EcoSport compact size does well
inside the city and so too on jaunts right outside
Room sufficient for 4 average size Filipinos
and enough boot space for everyone's overnight bags
Speaking of which, a hint of caution
when opening the rear
It does swing out to the side and requires a bit more space
when revealing the cargo area
While Ford's voice activated connectivity system
is surprising on its own
Its tiny display and control layout could benefit on an upgrade
Compact, capable and armed with 200mm of ground clearance
the EcoSport which we like in to a Ford Fiesta on stilts
is a good way to get around the congested street of the city
or just outside for a quick dose of what the doctor order
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The Best 3 F150 Side Steps for 2015 - 2017 Ford F150 SuperCab - Duration: 8:22.
Hi everybody.
I'm Justin with americantrucks.com.
And welcome to my "Best of" video for the side step category available for your 2015
and newer SuperCab F-150.
Now, the purpose of this video is to give you my top three choices here currently on
the site, based off of customer popularity, but also my own personal feedback as well,
to help you narrow down your option when it comes to either adding or upgrading an existing
sidestep on your F-150.
As always guys, these are merely just my suggestions.
You're gonna find a number of great options and brands here on the site.
So if you don't find exactly what you're looking for here in this video feel free to check
those out at any time.
But why add or upgrade the existing side steps on your stock ride height or lifted F-150?
Well, easy.
To get in and out much easier.
However, you will encounter a few different options when it comes to design or style such
as your nerf bars, your running boards, your drop steps and also your automatic options
so you have to decide what's right for your truck and ultimately your budget.
But what do you say we break down my top three choices a little bit further, starting with
my first option.
First up we have the most popular option currently in the category and that is the Barricade
3 inch Side Step in black with the 90 degree ends.
Now, the 3 inch Barricade continues to be a crowd favorite because it combines a popular
size but with a rock bottom price.
In fact these guys right here, only gonna set you back right around a 100 bucks, making
them the most affordable in the category by a pretty wide margin.
And the reason these things are so affordable is pretty obvious, right?
It's a very basic step in regards to design and materials, and apparently the simple or
minimalist approach is what a lot of truck owners are after, based off the popularity
of this particular option.
Again, the most popular step currently in the category in addition to being the most
affordable.
Now, that basic design does include a heavy duty stainless steel construction complete
with a black powder coat.
But just a heads up here guys, you can grab the same exact 3 inch Barricade step with
a polished finish instead for a little bit more dough, for those of you who prefer just
a little bit more flash or maybe have some more chrome existing on your truck.
Now, you do have the 90 degree ends here which do kind of wrap back into the cab, which I
think makes for a very clean look, and then finally the non-slip pads here for both the
front and rear passenger side areas.
And finally guys, everything is backed by a three year warranty from Barricade if you
should ever run into any issues.
Now, granted you're not getting the biggest area for footing with the 3 inch step bar
but that's what our next option will be for.
But ultimately guys, the 3 inch Barricade Side Step in black will be a very simple,
super affordable solution to either add steps to your rig for the first time, or maybe change
up the look of the factory step for the owners out there who don't necessarily need to have
the biggest bar hanging off the side of their rig.
But what if you're after a little bit more footing and the 3 inch option just isn't gonna
cut it for you?
Well, then it's time to start looking at some bigger options like the Barricade 5 inch Oval
side step bar in black with the 60 degree ends.
Now, I like these particular Barricades because it's gonna give you the most amount of footing
for the least amount of money.
In fact, you're hovering right around that $150 price point, making this a bargain for
the amount of step you're getting.
Like the 3 inch siblings, the 5 inch Oval here from Barricade is gonna be one of the
most popular in the category with over 60-plus 5 star reviews, and that was a big deciding
factor for me when it came time to throw this list together.
And just like the previous Barricade option, the 5 inch Ovals do take a pretty basic approach
to design, just to help keep the cost down but without skimping on the quality.
And what does this mean to you guys?
Well, this does include a full stainless steel build along with that black powder coat to
help keep these things looking good for years to come, in addition to that large 5 inch
oval tubing in the 60 degree ends.
Again, you can grab these things in a polished finish for a few more bucks if you do wanna
match an existing chrome on your F-150, but ultimately the black here is going to be your
most affordable option and it is backed by that same 3 year warranty as my previous selection.
But one of the things I like most about the Barricade 5 inch Oval side step here besides
that super affordable price tag, is the fact that you're getting these absolutely massive
non-slip step pads for both front and rear passengers, about a foot to a foot and a half
or so in length and about five inches in width, providing you with enough footing for those
slippery days for even the biggest of feet.
In summary guys, a big bar for not a lot of money is a great way to sum up these options
from Barricade and a big reason why they made my list.
But what if money was no issue and you want a ton of real estate for your feet to make
getting in and out of your stock or lifted F-150 much easier, while also providing a
pretty clean look?
On top of that, a little extra ground clearance for the occasional off road trip would be
a nice thing to have as well.
For all those reasons, I love the Amp Research Power Steps for my third and final pick in
the category.
Listen guys, the Amp Research stuff is certainly very baller, and the $1500 or so price tag
would certainly indicate that, but in return you are getting an absolutely killer product.
Now, if you're not already familiar with the Amp Research stuff, the Power Step is a fully
automated sidestep that deploys and retracts automatically anytime your door opens or closes,
essentially giving you the best of both worlds.
And because the power step is automated, you're actually gonna get an option that hangs a
lot lower compared to most fixed sidesteps out there, which means all you lifted guys,
well, this thing will certainly make your life a whole lot easier.
But on the flip side with these steps fully retracted up into the body where the rocker
panel area, you're gonna be seeing a lot more ground clearance, you're not gonna have to
worry about snagging a traditional nerf bar or side step on a rock, especially if you
do a lot of hard core wheeling with your truck.
And on top of that guys, I just think these things provide a much cleaner look once they
are fully retracted into the body.
And guys I know what you're probably thinking, for the $1400 - $1500 price tag I better be
getting a rock solid quality build here on top of all that fancy automation.
And I'm happy to say that certainly is the case with the Amp Research Power Steps.
In fact, you're gonna be looking at a high strength anodized aluminum alloy material
for the boards themselves in addition to some of the components, and finally stainless steel
pivot pins, which all together guys can hold upwards of 600 pounds per side.
Very impressive.
But maybe one my favorite parts about the boards themselves is the fact that they are
coated in a very, very grippy material, almost like 80 grit sandpaper if I could relate it
to anything.
And I just think that's gonna provide you with the ultimate traction in dry and wet
conditions.
Even more, the Power Step does feature integrated LED lighting which will help illuminate the
step at night further helping you, your significant other, maybe your family enter and exit your
truck without any drama.
Finally guys, in the event that you do snag a foot or get something caught in the boards
during operation, the Amp Research steps do have a pressure sensitive pinch safety feature
built in, just to help keep you and your family safe at all times.
Just in case you were wondering, the amp research steps are made in the USA and they are backed
by a five year 60,000 mile warranty.
Listen, at the end of the day obviously not a cheap option but you get what you pay for
here with the Amp Research steps.
Before we wrap this up guys, I do wanna point out that most steps in the category, including
your nerf bars and your running boards, will install easily in a matter of minutes using
the existing studs underneath your truck along with a basic socket set.
However, since the Amp Research steps here are automated, expect some wiring involved
in addition to some wrenching as well, which as you might imagine, will stretch the install
time slightly.
Well gang, that's gonna wrap up my "Best of" video for the side step category for all SuperCab
F-150s.
Now, if you do want any more information on any of the steps in this video, feel free
to check out the respective product pages at any time.
I'm Justin.
Thanks for watching, and for all things F-150, keep it right here at americantrucks.com.
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The Ford GT drives the iconic Atlantic Ocean Road in Norway (and tackles the Arctic Circle Raceway) - Duration: 11:16.
Ford Presents
Europe's Greatest Roads
The Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway
And Europe's Greatest Circuits
The Arctic Circle Raceway, Norway
Filmed using professional drivers
in a controlled environment
Always obey local driving laws
Starring the Ford GT
So here we are
Ford
Ford GT
on the Atlantic Ocean Road in Norway
Ford GT on this road is
just out of this world, it really is.
You can't drive too fast on this road
because they've got very low speed limits
but it absolutely doesn't matter
because the scenery
as you can see from our film
is utterly beguiling around here.
The Atlantic Ocean Road
on the west coast of Norway
is truly one of the world's most incredible roads
and originally it was meant to be a railway line
not a road at all.
Having pondered the idea for several decades
Norwegian government
abandoned their plans to link the villages of
Kårvåg and Vevang by rail
and in 1983
they began to build a road to do so instead.
And on July 7 1989
the now world-famous Atlantic Road
also known simply as the 64 was completed.
At a cost of just over 120 million Norwegian kroner
The road itself is only five and a bit miles long
but it features a series of surreal-looking viaducts
and causeways
and eight different bridges
that really do fray the outer edges of your imagination.
It's an extraordinary road to drive
in any car
but in a bright yellow Ford GT
with 647 bhp
and two big black stripes on its roof
well it doesn't get much better than this quite frankly.
I mean look at this place
it is unbelievable!
I don't know,
I'm not sure there are many more beautiful places on earth
and I'm not sure there are many better
more beautiful roads on earth
than the Atlantic Ocean Road.
So anyway part two
we need to get up to the Arctic Circle Raceway
to go and break the lap record.
To reach the Arctic Circle Raceway
I drove the GT 500 miles north
Past the town of Trondheim
and then along another amazing series of roads
called the E39
and the E6.
I have to be honest
it really was an absolute blast.
The GT looked
and sounded
and just was
a quite incredible thing to witness on those roads
and then we met a nice man
who had a very smart looking
replica GT40
in full gulf colours.
The Arctic Circle Raceway
is the northernmost racetrack in the world
and it sits just 19 miles
outside the Arctic Circle itself.
It was designed, built and opened in 1995
by a collection of local engineers
and nowadays it's used mostly for bike racing
and it really is one heck of a track
with 13 corners
most of which are really fast and flowing.
Plus, there's a tighter section between turns 4 and 5
which is actually meant to replicate
the best bits at Laguna Seca
and in a Ford GT ...
... it's pretty damn exciting.
So this is it, the Arctic Circle Raceway.
This is the main reason that we came to Norway in the first place.
I have to say
it's pretty special!
With 647 bhp from its 3.5 liter twin-turbo v6
the GT has massive straight line performance
for sure
but if anything it's the cars aerodynamic qualities
that distinguish it most,
relative to other road cars.
This is what makes it so rapid
around a circuit like the Arctic Circle Raceway.
At its core sits a carbon fiber tub
but there's active aero at the front
and rear.
Plus a vast carbon ceramic brake disc
at each corner.
All up the GT weighs just a little bit less than 1,400 Kg
and its top speed
is 216 miles an hour.
0 to 60 miles an hour
takes less than three seconds
which is pretty astonishing
for a car that's rear-wheel drive.
But the grip this car has got ...
the composure it's got ...
... just blows your mind
it really is a proper piece of work
and it suits this track
down to the ground.
The main reason we came here
all this way ...
to within 15 kilometres of the Arctic Circle.
Is to try and set a new lap record for this track
The current record stands at one minute 41 seconds
I'm not going to try and break that lap record for Ford
but I know a man who is
and I know that he almost undoubtedly will
and that Stefan Mücke
one of Ford's Le Mans drivers.
I think he's going to break the lap record by huge amount
to be honest.
But that's not my duty that Stefan's duty
so basically, over to you mister Mücke.
Speed Limit End
So after just a couple of sighting laps in the GT
Ford's Le Mans ace, Stefan Mücke
was already down into the 1 minute 38s
Which meant that he and the GT
had already smashed the lap record
before either of them had even got properly started
but then Mücke did what racing drivers do
he climbed out ...
had a bit of a think ...
and then said he could easily go quicker still.
So, the tire pressures were dropped a bit
and back out he went
visibly trying quite a bit harder this time.
And here is the unbroken footage
of his fastest lap
with data and footage all captured
by the smart new Ford Performance App.
And so precisely 1 minute 36.29 seconds later
that was that
Stefan Mücke and the Ford GT
had a new lap record to their names
and our week-long adventure
in this incredible country
with this extraordinary car
was over.
And with that
we put the car back in the truck
gave it one last look for good luck
and we left Norway much as we'd found it.
Which is to say a very beautiful country
that has some of the most extraordinary roads
on earth ...
and some of the nicest people
you could ever wish to meet.
Road #7
Road #7 - Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway
Thrill factor 8/10
Road surface 10/10
Accessibility 7/10
Hospitality 10/10
Scenery 11/10
Food and drink 7/10
Total score 53/60
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