Luxury features I would like to See

[dreamweaver]

Some semi trucks and trailers still have it. Haven’t seen it on anything recent aside from the Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6.

It’s a game changer on and offroad.
These guys offer it as an option on their portal kits for an extra $3k. With their system if you are on a side hill and things get too off camber, you can air down your inside tires and pump up the outside tires to help level it out.

Transitioning between any terrain would also be a breeze if you don’t have to get out and air each one down or up separately.

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It does sound like a great off-roader feature. But, Axles and CTIS $20k. Yikes.

 

[Chavannigans]

It does sound like a great off-roader feature. But, Axles and CTIS $20k. Yikes.

Technically it’s cheaper than a solid axle swap to Dana 60s, regearing, and fabrication. With the portals ABS and all the traction control features are retained so it can still be safely driven on the road.

Since the gear reduction takes place at the hubs it also takes a lot of stress off of the factory driveline. You’ll break a lot less stuff and your torque converter will be happy.

Factory handling characteristics/geometry are largely unchanged and they will provide a lot smoother on and off road performance than solid axles as well.

It just depends on how far you are planning to take your build.

Some people regear to 4.56 to go to 33” tires, then go to 4.88 gears with a larger rear axle to run 35”s, and later go long travel with 37”s. They ultimately spend the same amount of money, or more, over time on various setups.

Right now the Marlin Crawler Long Travel Kit is at the top of the food chain and run about $10k for the RCLT kit, RCV extended length CV shafts, and 200 Series Land Cruiser steering rack, other necessary add-ons. And that is only the front driveline.

You’ll still need a widened East Coast Gear Supply Dana 60 and long travel rear suspension and links for another $15k to complete the setup.

But yeah that is still a sh!tload of money to slap down all at once.

 

[LastDayScout]

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Now THAT would be a luxury.

I would like it just for keeping the air pressure optimized all the time no matter the temperature. My BMW gives real time data on the optimal air pressure based on temperature etc. I am always thinking how cool it would be if it had central/automatic tire inflation and deflation.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I would like it just for keeping the air pressure optimized all the time no matter the temperature. My BMW gives real time data on the optimal air pressure based on temperature etc. I am always thinking how cool it would be if it had central/automatic tire inflation and deflation.

I do a lot of travel between 7000 ft elevation and sea level and back. If I was being smart, I would adjust air pressure several times each way. A reliable CTIS would be great

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Agreed. My terrain often includes elevation changes between 3k feet or less and 10k feet or more during the same trip. I’m also driving trails on most weekends. CTIS (if accurate, seamless, and reliable) would be amazing for ALL of the reasons everyone has mentioned.

 

[dreamweaver]

Agreed. My terrain often includes elevation changes between 3k feet or less and 10k feet or more during the same trip. I’m also driving trails on most weekends. CTIS (if accurate, seamless, and reliable) would be amazing for ALL of the reasons everyone has mentioned.

"accurate, seamless, and reliable" thats a lot of ifs. Anyone have experience with CTIS?

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

"accurate, seamless, and reliable" thats a lot of ifs. Anyone have experience with CTIS?

I agree. It’s likely asking quite a lot. Especially because I’m also asking for a well-priced vehicle as my #1 request. I don’t think those two items are likely to mesh together.
I’d also like to hear from someone with experiences with such a system.

 

[cyure]

I agree. It’s likely asking quite a lot. Especially because I’m also asking for a well-priced vehicle as my #1 request. I don’t think those two items are likely to mesh together.
I’d also like to hear from someone with experiences with such a system.

It’s the price concern for me. Some of the more niche features could really push the price up and I want to be able to afford my Scout.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

It’s the price concern for me. Some of the more niche features could really push the price up and I want to be able to afford my Scout.

I couldn’t agree more. PRICE is absolutely my main concern. It’s the biggest factor that could keep me from being able to own a Scout.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I would prefer to see CTIS as an aftermarket option. It's one of those things that really require a high degree of expertise and would likely add a lot of cost to the base vehicle if designed in-house.

It also must (???) require specialized wheels?

 

[Chavannigans]

I would prefer to see CTIS as an aftermarket option. It's one of those things that really require a high degree of expertise and would likely add a lot of cost to the base vehicle if designed in-house.

It also must (???) require specialized wheels?

My main concern there would be if the hubs are are compatible with the airline. They would need to be designed with CTIS in mind from the beginning since the air usually travels through the axle shaft.

I have worked on many of those systems and they are pretty reliable. Most of them that I saw had a lot of miles on them. The hoses would get nicked on occasion by road debris and sometimes the orifices would get blocked by gunk if people didnt drain their air tanks on a regular basis.

https://www.cummins.com/components/drivetrain-systems/meritor-tire-inflation-system