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Here she is... just before I got the windows tinted. Sorry, I know this is the wrong forum post for this.. but this is an example of a unit without those "issues". I'm thankful for that, thus far.

Public comment sections of automotive pages are freaking open sewers of stupidity.

Well I’ll be darned - I don’t even remember that conversation about the 10r60. Not surprising though sometimes I can’t remember if I washed my hair while standing in the shower.

It's actually written into law in the Clean Air Act. The Feds can only revoke CA's power to regulate emission when CA deems there is no longer a need for it. Trump can attempt to revoke it but EPA actually does not have the authority to do so. It is a huge Federal overreach. The Clean Air Act allows the withdrawal of the waiver only on the following three grounds: (A) [California’s] determination [that its standards in the aggregate will be at least as protective] is arbitrary and capricious, (B) [California] does not need such State standards to meet compelling and extraordinary conditions, or (C) such State standards and accompanying enforcement procedures are not consistent with section [202(a)]. So essentially, Trump is directing EPA to ignore the Clean air Act. And let's be clear... CARB emission standards (and by association CAFE because emission and consumption are two sides of same coin) is the current 50 state standard. There is no separate CARB and EPA standards. The auto companies asked for this during Obama Administration and got what they wanted. The issue now is purely political because the current administration wants to nullify everything that the previous administration accomplished. The few auto company that went along with it is basically in a suicide pact with Trump Administration... except they've already pulled the trigger to shot themselves in the face while Trump is still holding the gun. This will be litigated in court for many years and will outlast the Trump administration. Unless Congress amend the Clean Air Act, the courts will probably side with California. And lastly, the CARB (and current EPA) standards is nearly identical to EU and Chinese emission standards. This is why some of the smarter car companies (i.e. Ford is one of them) is saying WTF, why wouldn't we want to meet CARB emission and existing CAFE? It's not like we will see a significant cost saving is EPA lower the Federal standards.

Wow... I agree with you, that is very annoying and shouldn't happen!!

Maybe the dealer looks at BON, and has determined that you aren't going to take delivery,,, HRG

What it boils down to is that California can more or less set policy when it comes to emissions/fuel economy standards because 12 other states plus DC use CARB rules. I get why CARBwas established by California (due to smog issues from emissions of the 1970s plus geological conditions) but as of 2016 EPA has had the same regulations (up to that point) that matched CARB rules. What we have now is a butterfly effect and a state having too much power and it interfering with federal power. CARB originally "in addition to" EPA guidelines, but as described above, its now dictating policy to the rest of the country. What works in California doesn't exactly work everywhere else in the country-I saw an article that California was talking about banning the use of Natural Gas due to greenhouse gases and forcing new construction houses to use electric appliances only. I'm sure you can imagine people's reaction to that one-not to mention to mention that would never fly in areas where you actually see freezing or below freeing temps for long periods of time in the Winter.

Sportsmobile still makes the E-Series "classic" using a cutaway chassis with a custom rear body to match the cab...pretty slick looking setup for sure. https://sportsmobile.com/sportsmobile-4x4/

Interstate Commerce, not state's rights.

So much for "States Rights".....

http://www.ozadventure4x4.com.au/blog/suspension-setup-heavy-duty-rake/ Best explanation I could find...

Great. Thanks for the referral. Hoping they have the pre-cut pieces for sale on the site for the Aviator soon.

That sportsmobile looks awesome! I had a 2016 focus ST and I loved it! It's like driving a go-kart around everywhere you go.

I think the Russian version was cheaper - cheaper suspension e.g.

C2 is the current Focus platform IIRC The C architecture is what the new Focus/Escape/Baby Bronco and what not is being called-I don't think Ford is really breaking them out anymore directly.

If I were to tune an Explorer I would take it to Livernois. They've been in the game for a long time and seem to do well with tuning Ecoboost engines.

Cool looking rides...the Sportmobiles have always intrigued me. Much luck with them both...

From the attached link,

you must be new, yes we pay 7-10% of our wage in dues after you add dues from bonuses. Don't say I'm wrong and not give the right answer. you're actually proving my point about workers not comprehending very well. Speaking of dues, once strike fund reaches 850 mill our dues were to be lowered. We were reaching the 800 mill mark before this strike, in order for them to continue getting the higher dues they needed to strike and spend some of that strike fund. https://uaw.org/dues-faq/

And the blue car...

A picture!

Sorry it's so delayed this month, but here's estimates for GM August 2019 sales:

IMO, the Aviator is the sharpest looking SUV on the planet... inside and out... from any angle and by any brand and no matter the cost. There really isn't even a close second... congrats and enjoy the experience!!!

Beautiful!! Mine will look just like that; I hope lol.

I'm thinking relays for the air suspension controller in addition to other power systems. Though, it sort of reminds me of Land Rovers, which isn't a good thing considering how bad their electronics are. Hate to say that.. haha. I hear others have the same thing happen, even in the new Explorer ST. After-all, the park lights, dashboard and infotainment screen, and suspension system all come to life just by opening a door. That's not even including the door mechanics getting powered up again. After driving as many cars as I have none of this surprises me considering how many tech/electric units are on vehicles today. Only time will tell the durability of them. I'm not worried though. I'll give the Aviator a shot. It sure does look nice and people are perplexed by seeing it go down the the road. Hardly anyone knows what it is or what to make of it. The Flight Blue paint job is pretty good... though there are some very very small imperfections. But I am very picky and tend to find fault with a lot of vehicles in doing reviews often. Even flaws in six-figure cars. One one other note, the air suspension and its road preview feature appears to work identical to the one in a new 2020 BMW 750i I got in for review... funny enough, it is the best riding 7 Series I've ever driven and it rides JUST LIKE my Aviator. I kid you not! Take it for whatever it's worth. haha.

If one or two people can funnel off a million plus and no one notice they are : A) Inept and clueless. B) Part of the scam. C) Inept , clueless AND part of the scam. The people at the top have done more to damage the unions image than all the working members paying dues. I doubt its an isolated case of fraud and theft.

Well, I got our Black Label a few weeks ago. Had one issue: the front windshield camera for many systems (lane keep assist, auto high beam, etc) needed to be recalibrated and a clip for its placement was missing possibly due to the windshield having to be replaced at the factory or the offsite location for performing the recalls. Supposedly mine was held up due to the recalls. Apart from that, it’s great and all panels are straight. Got it with about 30 miles and just racking up a couple hundred miles. Having to get used to the clicking of the electronics when getting out and the indecisiveness of the air suspension lowering or not for easy exit/entry. Great vehicle and so far so good outside of the one issue, which my dealership addressed right away.

"Let them eat cake" https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/uaw-president-jones-predecessor-implicated-accusations-misuse-funds-reports-say

Oh, well you didn't say that you just said it was in the manual so I wasn't sure. Could have been a running change or they just forgot it on one vehicle.

If they are paying union dues you already know the answer.........

Or a Pinto!