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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Not sure if anyone has said this yet but auto dimming SIDE view mirrors. Auto dimming rear view is common, but side view is really nice. Also an audio mute button. I have two vehicles with it and it’s really nice for all the ads we get these days. Just mute while the ad is playing and then...
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    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Agreed, I really only wanted the EREV for towing, but 5k isn’t enough and even 7k is borderline to tow my ‘79 Terra diesel. I’m sure that number will come up from 5k but I doubt it will come up to full capacity nor does it need to.
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    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    I initially reserved a Terra EREV for the hope of wonderful towing abilities and a traveler EV because I wasn’t sure which and thought maybe a family member or friend would want it. Just switched the Terra to an EV. The EREV may still end up being great for towing, but I just don’t want the...
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    Independent Suspension vs Solid Rear Axle??

    They have said air and steel (coil spring) options. I’m personally wanting steel for a couple reasons, but mostly simplicity. As for lifting, it depends. You can add spacers to either for a lift, but with steel springs you can change coils and shocks/struts for a lift with a lot more...
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    What do we think is going to happen on the 24th of October?

    As much as I’d love SWAG, or something cool, I’m not expecting it and I think I’d rather they use every and all money they have making a better truck, paying the employees well, and keeping the environment there positive and good to keep people passionate and not burnt out. Some other new...
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    Independent Suspension vs Solid Rear Axle??

    Strong (possibly overkill) tie rods and some heavy duty half shafts with good shaft/joint angles and you can prevent most issues. I agree though, IFS is inherently weaker and a locker highlights that more. The “POP” is indeed common but when well designed from the factory, it’s less and less of...
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    Independent Suspension vs Solid Rear Axle??

    Every ford raptor (f-150, ranger, and bronco along with some non raptor trim broncos), the Chevrolet ZR2’s (2500, 1500, and Colorado) all have mechanical lockers and IFS. I guess those are trucks, but I’m not sure why it would have to be an SUV specifically. Lockers inherently can put more...
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    Independent Suspension vs Solid Rear Axle??

    Happy to! I love this stuff!
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    The Garage (What did you work on today?)

    Was building pumpkin racers for a company event this week! This is a work in progress. The pumpkin attaches to this and has to be a structural element to the racer! Here it is from last year
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    Independent Suspension vs Solid Rear Axle??

    Tough to do via text, but I’ll try! Essentially it boils down to space constraints. An independent suspension has a mounting point somewhere at best near the center of the vehicle (side to side). The wheel is in a fixed location on the outside edge of the vehicle. That means your arm sweep only...
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    Independent Suspension vs Solid Rear Axle??

    For context I am a suspension design engineer, so this is right up my alley. Pretty much everything said is correct. Solid axle is stronger and allows for more articulation so it’s better off road. Independent can be very strong. Look at Baja buggies for example. It’s got better kinematics so...
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    Brake pedal behavior: Preference?

    I’m with a number of others on this, the best is a combination of these. One pedal driving with adjustable regen levels and an option for non-one pedal driving. But in the end, most of these are a fine implementation, as long as the motor and friction brakes blend well. The calibration here is...
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    Ranking current known colors

    Probably Tahitian red. I love the blue but matte paint care especially on a truck I’ll off road seems like a poor choice. I really like the green they had on the rendering of the terra and would probably pick that over red because I have always wanted a forest green with rich brown interior.
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    What would your last vehicle be if you had to decide today

    That would be mine too. I had one for a year and sold it because it wasn’t the best fit for us, BUT it was the best vehicle we’ve ever owned and if I could only have one it would be that.
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    Scout Terra Debuts in New Silo Color and Retheme

    I love the look! 37’s look amazing! Two things, please make sure the vehicle does develop a lot of rattles. I’ve been driving a borrowed rivian and the door panels rattle badly and it makes the vehicle sound so cheap and gives the illusion that the ride is harsher than it is. Precious new...
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