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    Exterior trim

    For door handles and mirrors, I'm fine with basic black, but I do NOT want them to be molded/textured plastic. I want something easily paintable to customize as I see fit. I have no idea what Scout will do for proximity sensors/door handles to allow for unlocking, but hopefully it doesn't...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Amen. One of my biggest concerns with buying a vehicle is resale value, otherwise you're just throwing money away. Scout is a BIG gamble for me, not knowing how that will turn out. Hopefully they build a simple, reliable vehicle that will end up in the realm of the 4Runner or Wrangler for...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    We all want Scout to be successful and I think it makes sense to run the production line as simply as possible initially until everybody knows what they're doing and quality control is within acceptable parameters. It makes sense to me to produce the model with the most demand first so money...
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    Harvester Capless Fuel Fill Door

    Please do NOT make the Scout capless. These are vehicles designed to go off road, and those fuel filler doors can often get filled with muck and more, especially in mud or water crossings. If I want to be off-grid for awhile camping, the capless designs don't work well with gas cans and the...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Meanwhile, some are trying to close the loophole that allows such three-wheeled creations: https://www.autoblog.com/news/new-congress-bill-could-change-three-wheelers-legal-definition
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    I didn't know Lincoln was still around... :ROFLMAO:
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    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    I've found the rednecks** to be the most friendly typically. Both in the south and the north! In my experience, there are more rednecks/good ol' boys in Maine and North/West NY than there are in NC. :ROFLMAO: **Listen to Hank Williams Jr. A Country Boy Can Survive for a more detailed definition.
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    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    I have the technology to make them work. :) (Admittedly not legally, but if that's where the world is...)
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    Harvester Battery Stage of Charge Question

    I can see the aerodynamics of the truck bed being the biggest factor. Curious to see the end results.
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    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Definitely applies to me, 80% a-hole, 20% tolerable! Really though, I'm pretty antisocial and find overly friendly neighbors off-putting, but we've got a lot of really good neighbors nonetheless. There are only three houses on my street and we're all the same way, valuing our privacy, but we...
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    Scout Patents

    Both links just show "unauthorized" for me. Any info?
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    Concern about the complexity and cost of repairs/maintenance for EREV

    I'm of the opinion the EREV will be slightly cheaper than the BEV, but I don't expect a big cost difference between the two. 200 miles of additional range requires a lot more battery in a full-size vehicle and batteries are still $$$. One of the Scout employees said something to this effect...
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    Dixxon partnership, & EV whirring

    I support Darwin, let's remove the noise makers! There's something wrong in the world when the boss man's 5.0L V8 in his Lexus is quieter backing up than his wife's Rav4 hybrid. That's not a quiet V8 by any means, but it sounds so much better than the spaceship. I read the noise requirements...
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    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Anti-social people unite! Oh wait...
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    Spare Tire, Backpack, or Bald?

    Definitely a spare carrier on the rear as I really don't want a vehicle without a full-size spare (getting hard to find nowadays). I've had a smaller frunk on a previous vehicle and it was good for the emergency stuff, but not useful enough for anything day-to-day. If the Scout frunk stays...
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    Scout Traveler:: Cabin Entry Height Measurement by Wheel/Tire Package

    Doing some quick scaling off their drawings, it looks like the floor height from ground to front door floor is in the 24" to 26" range with a 35" tire. Ground to rear cargo floor/tailgate on the Traveler looks to be in the 38"-39" range. Obviously not exact since some extrapolation is...
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    The Garage (What did you work on today?)

    Right up your alley with your past, an FJ. Still the stock rear housing, longer shocks, adjustable control arms, Superflex rear springs, longer sway bar links (gotta keep the sway bar for how I drive on the street). Overall, I've got my shock valving, spring rates and everything dialed in how...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Lamborghini is supposed to be pretty independent from VW as well... I'm sure VW is putting some pressure on Scout since they're still bankrolling the whole thing. Hopefully this doesn't turn into anything for all you BEV holders, but I'd be a little worried.
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    The Garage (What did you work on today?)

    I'm always worried I'm gonna drop one of my rear coils at full droop on my Toyota. During static droop testing, I can easily pop them out by hand. I hadn't really considered progressive-rate springs until reading your post. They're usually a little longer for the same amount of lift in my...
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    Scout Gift "Unboxed"

    If you've got the equipment sitting in your office, it's a no-brainer to try at the very least!
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