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  1. rfk

    What one thing would you like to see changed from concept to production?

    Looking forward to seeing it!
  2. rfk

    What one thing would you like to see changed from concept to production?

    Thanks - certainly looks cleaner than my thumb-on-screen.
  3. rfk

    What one thing would you like to see changed from concept to production?

    Got it, thanks for insight. Does that explain why we've not seen Traveler concept w/out spare tire carrier? Its literally a permanent attachment that can't be uninstalled? It gets different opinions here - some want it, others want to avoid it. Maybe your photoshop guy could work something...
  4. rfk

    What one thing would you like to see changed from concept to production?

    Yeah that's it - that 85% accuracy going higher or lower? All this reminds me of that game Toyota plays at car shows -
  5. rfk

    What one thing would you like to see changed from concept to production?

    OK fine I’ve rephrased my prior statement to accommodate the sensitive - but what sparked it is still unclear, at least to me - Are concepts being revised for changes that won’t reach production? Making their representational % lower? I’d like to see more real-world clues, not reduce...
  6. rfk

    What one thing would you like to see changed from concept to production?

    What does this mean? Revamped concepts are "SUPER cool" but don't reflect high-cost production changes? So at this point, who cares about revising the concepts as actual production slowly approaches?
  7. rfk

    What one thing would you like to see changed from concept to production?

    My impression of the industry is that sometimes (often?) the production models are mostly done first, later tarted-up for initial public concept, and then perhaps refined a bit after feedback. For example, XC90 SPA1 for MY16 was clearly locked before Volvo's 2013-14 concepts; XC60 came later...
  8. rfk

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    I just updated the green RSX - now the comparison is just a bit worse.
  9. rfk

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    RSX seemed fine but didn't think much of radical yellow, so I asked ChatGPT to prep an image in a more mainstream color - green. Now I can't unsee this -
  10. rfk

    Must haves to purchase…

    Well its a smaller two row vs. Traveler, I think 190" will fit a tall guy better than 185". And R2 has the tappity-tap-tap touchscreen dash, so no interest. Zero.
  11. rfk

    Must haves to purchase…

    My use case is much more Rivian, but I'd prefer Traveler as larger two-row w/ retro-modern styling and physical switchgear. But I certainly don't need a body-on-frame offroader. So looking for a (non-poverty) spec w/ on-road bias, all-weather 3PMSF tires, maybe a stiffer (steel) suspension...
  12. rfk

    Scout Traveler and Terra Photo Collections and Wallpapers

    Yeah that's why I included that random law firm link - "Volkswagen even concluded in a 1977 study that amber rear signals are more effective" Since red turn signals don't meet Scout's criteria "If it doesn’t make the drive better, it doesn’t make the cut," I'm hoping they'll default to safer.
  13. rfk

    Scout Traveler and Terra Photo Collections and Wallpapers

    Helpful input for that lighting design team - https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a32718015/turn-signal-dangers-july-2020/ https://www.mccoyandsparks.com/blog/how-turn-signals-impact-safety/
  14. rfk

    Traveler 2.0?

    Looking at old color chips, hoping that color that's light but not white is offered - e.g. Elk, Buckskin, Siam Yellow.
  15. rfk

    Driver Legroom

    How tall is CEO Scott Keogh? I bet he directed those seats be locked down to fit him. Yeah I really doubt seats move on those flashy rails, thinking controls are just a mock-up that breaks if you're too rough with them -
  16. rfk

    Driver Legroom

    I suspect those seats don’t move.
  17. rfk

    Charging while driving…Wild, irresponsible speculation...

    Re: speculation - Suppose your battery is exhausted. Can Harvester (presumably) generate enough to power the vehicle normally? Charge the battery while in motion? Or is some degree of draw from battery necessary for normal operation? So you'd need to park & charge if battery exhausted...
  18. rfk

    Next event at the new plant?

    Just take a walk behind the Red House, set eyes on the factory buildout and start running. Don't stop.
  19. rfk

    Service Center

    I'm sure Scout & Scott have their communication plan mapped out for the coming years - they'll share what they share when ready to do so. Figure there's comms milestone that can flex with progress on factory construction, slower vs. faster, etc. Launch already kicked a year from 2026 to...
  20. rfk

    One feature that made you pull the the trigger on a reservation….

    BEV + modern-retro styling + physical switchgear + split tailgate.