Recent content by OxygenMask

Nice!

Speaking of wipers, the RR is the only vehicle I've owned where you can't fold the wipers up. The arms hit the edge of the hood.

Can barely notice the RR doing it, but the Escape can be heard from 30 feet away. We laugh and joke the car is saying hello.

Suspension mode really won't make much difference, it doesn't affect body roll or braking to any appreciable degree. All it does is alter the shock valving. So weight carrying and normal cornering aren't really affected, sudden cornering maybe can be improved. But put it in Sport on the freeway...

Mine does it too. These vehicles are " connected." My wife's Escape makes more & louder clicky noises than the RR even if it's off and has been off for days. Seemingly random. I'm pretty sure it's the vehicle communicating with Ford.

2012 F350 Lariat 2022 Escape Titanium 2025 Ranger Raptor

When we started planning we were going to take the Escape (30-32 mpg) but after we bought the RR we changed our mind. The difference in mileage at current gas prices adds about $600 to the whole trip. Since the total cost will probably exceed $15k, it's a drop in the bucket. But one thing...

John, I'm considering this. Which onX? We don't do much hiking any more although I still mountain bike a lot. So my main interest would be backroads and 4 wheeling trails,not so much hiking trails. Looks like Backcountry (vs Offroad) would be the choice, but their descriptions and photos don't...

Resistance to thread drift is futile.

Well there is that... :beer:

Hey it's not an argument. I'm just sharing my experiences, and those of my 4 wheeling and performance car friends. Admittedly not hundreds... I hate oiled filters, and it's founded on experience since the early 80s. You do you, I'm good with that.

I would worry about blocking the air flow with a front mount. The radiator, turbo cooler, ac condenser all add up to needing plenty of air. That said, any welding shop can make one. No need to wait for overpriced accessories.

Neat idea! My wife can just ride in the back seat... :sunglasses:

I found that paper filters replaced often was cheap, easy, and never had oil related issues again. And no dust in my plumbing. It's done me well thru dozens of vehicles for the past 40 years. But your mileage may vary.