I feel your pain. That sucks. After the fact it definitely relaxes ya though, so true.
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My philosophy has been, “it’s going to happen and I have minimal control over that. If I make sure it happens on my terms, I can stop worrying.”
I haven’t been worried about the Lightning, but it’s also the most expensive vehicle I’ve ever owned, so it’s been difficult for me to choose to scratch it.
I’ve never used wax or ceramic or detailed a vehicle I’ve owned, or I would probably have a different perspective on purposeful pinstriping.I mean it’s an effective strategy…albeit a painful one. Definitely effective. My problem is I’d be trying to polish them out the next time I wash/wax/ceramic/detail.
Yep, it’s a thing. Here’s an example:
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$800!Yep, it’s a thing. Here’s an example:
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If they were willing to print my company logo and a topo map on it, I might consider it (no, I wouldn’t), but $800!
$800!
If they were willing to print my company logo and a topo map on it, I might consider it (no, I wouldn’t), but $800!
Right?!? Keep in mind this is a VERY mass-produced and not-the-largest vehicle example. Any larger vehicle or with smaller production numbers and yeah who knows how high the price would be for a set for Traveler/Terra especially in the beginning (IF they even decide to make them). These are pricey mothers.
We have so much PPF and ceramic coatings on our Supra we won’t even take her through an automatic car wash.
Apparently MEK has a vinyl that sticks to aluminum panels (Bronco). They use some techno-babble “quantum” or “nano” or whatever; it’s just a reusable gel glue that’s been in use on all kinds of sticky pads for a few decades. If it gets too dirty it’s going to be difficult to wash clean and reuse, but it’ll probably work well for a few dozen uses.Yep, it’s a thing. Here’s an example:
View attachment 8612MEK Magnet Tacoma Removable Body Armor; Ghost Camo Black 7315 (16-23 Tacoma Double Cab) - Free Shipping
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We use touchless to rinse dust off our vehicles every three to six months, but otherwise I do a deeper clean no more than once a year.
"automatic car wash" thats blaspheme against vehicles.We have so much PPF and ceramic coatings on our Supra we won’t even take her through an automatic car wash.
The Subaru Solterra and Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT are pretty close dimensionally.
| Vehicle | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Ground Clearance |
|---|
| Toyota 4Runner (Gen 3) | ~183.3 in | ~66.5 in | ~67.5 in | ~105.3 in | ~9.8 in |
| Subaru Solterra (2025) | ~184.6 in | ~73.2 in | ~65.0 in | ~112.2 in | ~8.3 in (210 mm) |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025) | ~183.3 in | ~74.4 in | ~64.0 in | ~118.1 in | ~7 in (raised 1 in) |
The new 4Runners are much wider. I didn’t realize that.
Yeah. it’s wild to me that today’s relatively small crossover SUV is the same size as a relatively recent generation’s medium-sized SUV.
I added the top-end BEV range estimates to that table, as well as our Mustang’s specs. If we were only using the vehicle for local/regional driving, 227 miles would be great (a friend has the Solterra and is mostly happy with it). But with our interest in both overlanding and off-road exploration of the southwest, our experience is that ~320 miles is the kind of minimum we are comfortable with. I can carry an auxiliary battery to give me the range I need to get to a charger after boondocking for a few days.
That said, the Ioniq 5 XRT might be an option to replace the Mustang when it’s time, if it’s still available. We’ll see. We still have 50k miles to add to the Mustang before we’re willing to start seriously shopping for its replacement.
Yeah. It’s honestly just outrageous to me that our vehicles have grown so much.
Speaking of perfect size and perfect for SM next vehicle. Been at my current employment for just over 6 months and look what greeted me as I walked out tonight! Total beauty. Even made mE rethink new traveler in gun metal with a canvas colored roof panel. And hey-another spare tire mount location
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I love those checker panels on the hood. You can get those on the Grenadier. I love the way that car looks. There were just too many cons.Speaking of perfect size and perfect for SM next vehicle. Been at my current employment for just over 6 months and look what greeted me as I walked out tonight! Total beauty. Even made mE rethink new traveler in gun metal with a canvas colored roof panel. And hey-another spare tire mount location
A project I may end up taking on if I lose all of my contracts and end up involuntarily retired early…
Electrification of a 1985-ish Toyota FJ60. An electric FJ60 is my partner’s dream vehicle (preferably with updated safety systems).
Electrification of a 1985-ish Toyota FJ60. An electric FJ60 is my partner’s dream vehicle (preferably with updated safety systems).
| Vehicle | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Ground Clearance | EV Range |
|---|
| Toyota 4Runner (Gen 3) | ~183.3 in | ~66.5 in | ~67.5 in | ~105.3 in | ~9.8 in | 0 miles |
| Subaru Solterra (2025) | ~184.6 in | ~73.2 in | ~65.0 in | ~112.2 in | ~8.3 in (210 mm) | 227 miles |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025) | ~183.3 in | ~74.4 in | ~64.0 in | ~118.1 in | ~7 in (raised 1 in) | 259 miles |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E (2023) | ~185.6 in | ~74.1 in | ~63.9 in | ~117.5 in | ~5.7 in | 312 miles |
| Toyota FJ60 | ~184.0 in | ~70.9 in | ~69.5 in | ~107.5 in | ~8.1 in | TBD |
That's a sweet looking ride.Speaking of perfect size and perfect for SM next vehicle. Been at my current employment for just over 6 months and look what greeted me as I walked out tonight! Total beauty. Even made mE rethink new traveler in gun metal with a canvas colored roof panel. And hey-another spare tire mount location
The new Solterra is supposed to get 288 miles range. Still not great, but way better. But, I do think that will make a difference for a lot of buyers put off by the first gen.
The 2026, yeah. IMO, its range is pretty great, for most uses. I wish they had increased the charge speed substantially. The 2025- maximum charge speed was poorly considered at 100 kW. From their press materials, the 2026 is not going to charge much more rapidly. It’s a shame. They should be trying to hit 2C maximum charge rate at least. All EV manufacturers should be. We could solve a massive amount of charger congestion if manufacturers would just bump up their peak and their average charge speeds by 10-20%. And it wouldn’t impact battery lifetime enough to matter.
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