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Apparently I am not supposed to use Google to search for actual information! Too bad.
This is from https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2019014.
Conclusions
Among patients hospitalized with mild-to-moderate Covid-19, the use of hydroxychloroquine, alone or with azithromycin, did not improve clinical status at 15 days as compared with standard care. (Funded by the Coalition Covid-19 Brazil and EMS Pharma; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT04322123. opens in new tab.)
Not some UFO, demon seed, nut. It is not a cure. THAT is the problem, it is being touted as a cure.
On topic: " The drug nevertheless saw a briefly renewed lease on life earlier this month when researchers at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit published a retrospective analysis of 2,541 hospitalized Covid-19 patients in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases showing that 13% of those treated with the drug died, compared with 26.4% of those who did not receive it. However, while several right-wing media figures celebrated the data, a review in the same journal pointed to numerous confounding factors that called the purported benefit into question. And two weeks ago, a post-publication peer review in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents strongly criticized the original paper that spurred interest in the drug, published earlier this year, pointing to numerous methodological flaws rendering it “nearly if not completely uninformative” and denouncing it as “fully irresponsible.” https://medcitynews.com/2020/07/hydroxychloroquine-flunks-phase-iii-trial-in-mild-to-moderate-covid-19/
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52407177
Trump lies aren't just stupid, they can kill you.
It wasn't worth mentioning except it came back in the news yet again. https://www.thedailybeast.com/stella-immanuel-trumps-new-covid-doctor-believes-in-alien-dna-demon-sperm-and-hydroxychloroquine
FoMoCo has historically been an equal opportunity employer, as a leader. "Of those in attendance (Henry Ford I funeral) , African-Americans represented a large percentage. They paid homage to the industrialist who hired them - along with women and physically disabled - when no other company would and who paid them the same wages as white men."
So, yes Ford listens and has a dialogue. 100 people may not be significant, but still worthy. Not just racial issues either of course:
Trump is no friend to Ford. " Ford said in a statement that it is focused on acting to protect the environment while also protecting the affordability of vehicles. “This agreement with California provides regulatory stability while reducing CO2 more than complying with two different standards,” it said." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-emissions-trump/trump-attacks-ford-motor-for-not-backing-fuel-economy-rollback-idUSKCN1VB1QQ
Ford has a long view, not supporting a President who uses them for his short term goals.
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On 1/18/2019 at 2:41 PM, akirby said:
That was his point - if that doesn’t work on the 2018 mustang then it probably won’t work on the Ranger.
" Ford doesn’t even recommend this for the 2018 Mustang." It doesn't work with the new 10 speed auto. "Not working" "not recommended" is not the same. Saying it's not recommended gave me pause,as I'm probably going to get the kit. It's a fitment issue, nothing more.
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On 1/4/2019 at 4:30 PM, CurtisH said:
No, this won’t work on the new Ranger. Ford doesn’t even recommend this for the 2018 Mustang. They are supposed to be working on a tune for the 18/19 Mustangs but it’s not out yet. If Ford does a kit for the Ranger, I suspect it will be at least a year before it’s available.
The 18 Mustang has a new automatic. It's a Ford product made for the 15-17 Mustang.
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On 1/4/2019 at 2:33 PM, jpd80 said:
I gather the Ranger 2.3 EB is based on the Focus RS version, not sure about the programming but, Ford would be crazy not to have a tune kit, I got a feeling that Ranger could become a cult truck thanks to 2.3 EB across the lot. Imagine another 80 HP/80 lb ft, try getting that out of an atmo V6...
They use the same basic design. "To get the extra power out of the 2016 Ford Focus RS, the 2.3L EcoBoost engine from the Mustang has been fitted with a different turbocharger, an upgraded intake system, a larger exhaust system and a larger radiator, which helps keep this high performance mill cool over long periods of track time. This power is put to the ground via a 6-speed manual transmission and a new advanced all-wheel drive system that should be one of the best-performing systems of its type in the segment."
https://www.torquenews.com/106/how-mustang-ecoboost-makes-345hp-focus-rs
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I wonder if the Ford Power Pack for the 2.3 Mustang will work on the Ranger?
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"Next year, however, the coach-door Continental will be available on an unlimited basis–and if the Powers That Be within the Blue Oval give the nod, a rear-wheel-drive large sedan will assume the storied nameplate some time in the next few years, complete with standard-equipment coach doors in all trim levels. That, as the kids say, will be “lit.”
There will still be a RWD Mustang, so why not a RWD Lincoln?
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I hope it gets a good reception, Ford needs to be on their game with the 2.3 EB
as this is basically the engine from the Focus RS, not the current Mustang 2.3 EB
Powertrain for increased output. Ford’s EcoBoost technology powers Focus RS and nearly every new Ford vehicle. Projected to produce well in excess of 315 horsepower (235 kW), the custom unit shares its fundamental structure with the all-aluminum 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine in the new Mustang, but has been significantly upgraded through a comprehensive package of design changes. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2015/02/20150204-focusrs.html
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Great trivial question.
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Sorry, FCAs Demon changed the game, don't care if a one-trick pony dose the 1/4 faster if I can't legally drive it. Same for the Camaro.
Other than bragging rights, what does it do for Dodge? How many do they sell? The Challenger architecture is aging badly with bad crash test data, the V6 is slow and it is still in 3rd place sales.
And I think it's downright dangerous not to have a roll bar in a Hellcat/Demon.
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Funny thing is that I was thinking about how strange it is that we're going back to driving cars with a similar profile to 1940's cars. Everything old is new again!
At least someone else had the same thought as me.
I've said the same thing about 50s cars. We don't want to climb up OR down anymore.
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theres a Ford Performance pack for the eco Mustang for 699...and its quit impressive, puts it right in line with the RS...AND it doesn't void the warranty.
Calibration features:
Peak gains of 25hp at ~5500rpm and 70lbs/ft at ~2200rpm
40hp and 60lbs/ft average gain from 2500-5000rpm
75hp and 64lbs/ft average gain from 5500-6800rpm
100hp maximum gain at ~6000rpm
So it's putting out 410 HP?
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I sat in one last week. 1) They don't need an L version. Plenty of leg room 2) the optional rear seat control option is cool 3) The door handles are sexy, and the pull shut feature is a nice touch 4) The interior door electronic door release was WOW!
In the parking we talked to a woman who traded-in her 7 series BMW on an all black Continental with red brake calipers. She loved it.
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The pants and the car were named after the Island of Capri. The other islands from the Mediterranean could go back to that idea: Linosa, Ibeza, Ios, Andros, Levanzo, Caprera all sound good to me.
The "Lincoln Linosa"!
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The Alpha platform does not underpin a full size vehicle
Cadillac ATS and CTS midsize.
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The whole segment is down. That's the point. And you cheery picked a month that supports your argument about RWD weathered the large car market better. Let see another month...
http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2016/04/usa-q1-march-2016-car-sales-by-model.html
Hey look, Charger sales are up 11% YTD, Maxima sales up 139% YTD, Impala sales up 28% YTD, Taurus sales up 24% YTD. Silly conclusion: FWD large cars have more lasting power in the large car market!
No i didn't cherry pick a month. look at the YTD to the right...it gives 2014 and 2015.
END YEAR 2015 (last available) the Taurus is 4000 units behind the 300, and nearly 1/2 of Charger sales. http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2016/01/usa-large-car-sales-figures-december-2015-year-end.html
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Might want to check your facts again..the Taurus has out sold the 300 for the past 5 years except 2012. It also helps that Chrysler/Dodge don't offer a reasonable midsize car either.
As for the Octogenarian not knowing what his Merc has...the vast majority of people over 55 own small CUV's, not sedans....plus if someone was buying 4 mercedes over the years, I'm sure they have never driven a Camry either.
Ummm not at all. The Charger alone has outsold the Taurus every year by wide margins. The 300 is just behind the Taurus. Using the 300 as the supposed target is disingenuous. http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2015/09/usa-large-car-sales-figures-august-2015-ytd.html
Notice that the RWD cars above have weathered the Large Car market better. The 300 was down 5.1% and the Charger only .3% compared to the FWD Large Cars down 27% (Taurus) and 35% (Maxima). 300/Charger on a RWD platform from a Mercedes 2003 W211, only refreshed once in 2011.
If you argue against a more modern new RWD platform you are arguing against the Mustang continuing. It's already a borrowed platform dating back to the LS/Jaguar to 2000.
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I think it's an apt comparison for this reason:
If the G8, say, represents the floor in that segment and the 300 represents the ceiling (in the more car-oriented 2004 environment when large cars sold in higher numbers), then where do you plan on hitting with this putative Thunderbird? You surely can't plan on exceeding the 300's mark, especially since, as bzcat pointed out, Chrysler had no other sedans to speak of and the whole segment is significantly smaller now.
If the business case requires almost unprecedented success, then it should be shelved.
Additionally, you can't just cut length off of a large car chassis to make a sporty car. Unless you want something overweight & oversized (Zeta Camaro, LX Challenger).
No you can't just cut off length.....but it's a lot easier than stretching a smaller platform. Ford has been doing this for decades with the Lincoln/Thunderbird from the 61s to the more recent Thunderbird/Lincoln LS/Jaguar S. Then there's Javelin/AMX, And the FOX platform that went from a Fairmont, shortened to a Mustang, then extended to a Mark VII and even a Town Car.
As for the Alpha Camaro it is now lighter than the Mustang by 50 lbs. You can't live in the past, Ford realizes this, hence the new architecture. For that business case it would be an absolute waste to expend huge amounts of money on a niche vehicle like the Mustang ALONE. There have been many business cases to abandon the Mustang RWD platform, see the Probe. It's not an "almost unprecedented success" (almost AND unprecedented? You can't establish an almost new precedent!) platform sharing is utterly common. But now it's over several continents.
The Taurus D3 platform spawned several other cars and another platform. The Taurus never came close to 300/Charger sales.
In the grand scheme of things people really don't care if its the Front or Real wheels driving the car.
The vast majority of people don't know/don't care about it, outside of this place and other car enthusiasts groups.
The 2005 Mustang was done on the cheap (maybe too cheap with IRS getting ripped out of it at the last minute) but then grew in price as people where more comfortable with spending "real" money on it. It was kind of a shock to see a Mustang GT Convertible about 5 years ago listing at $46K when I paid 29K for my almost loaded Mustang GT coupe 4 years prior to it.
While I met a Baretta owner who thought his car was RWD, most do seem to know. And FWD is acceptable to most. An octogenarian may not know his last 4 Mercedes were RWD, but he knows what character his Merc has vs a Camry. Most luxury cars are RWD and will continue to be.
Or it could be, by the time Lincoln gets to it, RWD will be passe! And Acura has been right all along LOL.
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RWD is not going away. Hyundai/Genesis has new RWD versions in the wings.
A Korean report states that Genesis will kick off with a new version of the Equus, set to launch next month, called G90. The rest of the lineup will follow suit with that naming structure (Infiniti isn't using it anymore, after all). The Genesis sedan as we know it will be called G80, and a new midsize model will be G70. A luxury SUV and sport coupe will round out the range, and all six models will launch by 2020. The rear-wheel-drive, midsize sedan is expected to debut in the second half of 2017.
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/03/hyundai-genesis-sub-brand-official/
When Ford was on a tight budget they made do with an aging RWD Mustang chassis and a lot of borrowed FWD platforms. Other than the F series and Mustang, Ford became a virtually FWD mass market car manufacturer.
The future is in China and luxury cars.
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Charger was never the retail hit that the 300 was. A lot of that is fleet & PI volume.
Additionally, what kind of volume do you think better styling would have added to the G8/SS? Even if it increased sales by 500%, you'd still be looking at pretty thin volume for a unique product.
They were imported from Australia, like the Mercury Capri (FWD convert.) none have sold well. I don't think it's an apt comparison for that and other reasons. It's how GM deals with all it's import connections: Geo, Opel, etc. they just die on the vine.
If Lincoln had a large RWD chassis, a cut down one for the Thunderbird and a smaller version for the Mustang it could be spread over three models and even several markets: China, US and Europe. If they can make a case for a China only Taurus certainly three niche products that share common chassis could make sense.
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With the CD714 (Lincoln) debuting also in 2020 i think there is a Mustang RWD connection. It might be a page out of the GM Camaro/Cadillac strategy.
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I was thinkingI
Timm, don't count on suicide doors for a production car beyond those half doors you see on pickups. It's cost prohibitive to make them meet crash regs.
I was thinking of the 1/2 door like on the Saturn coupe. If they can make sliding DOORS on a mini-van (both sides) you'd think they could make something work!
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Matt aka P-71 was part of the "Panther Mafia", the young ones who bought used cop cars and thought they knew everything. He was livid about a plastic manifold that cracked out of warranty......by 100,000 miles.
Nothing wrong with the Panther platform for it's time. It just got old and couldn't meet new crash regs. I love RWD! I have a 94 Lincoln Mark VIII. Previously a 96 Mark VIII and a 71 Mark III.
I'd love a Mark IX off the Mustang chassis. Maybe a drop top hardtop with small suicide doors in back too. That's a photoshop I need to do.
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Nobody is being dismissive of the Mustang's accomplishments.
We're merely pointing out that the somewhat arbitrary German classification system excludes a better selling coupe that costs about as much as the Mustang.
BTW I never said to exclude the M4. I said the 4 series was, ummm, a series: 4 door "coupe", 2 door coupe, convert. etc. with 200-300 HP, 400+ in M form. Only the economy version is priced with the Mustang GT. The M is twice as much..The M should be included. But the article didn't include it. What is the sales of the M4 2 door? I couldn't even find figures for the M4, and certainly not broken down by body style.
As I said earlier the Camaro V8 and Mustang GT have beat the M4 in raw performance and feel.
If price was irrelevant the GT350 and R, independently imported, beats the M4 hands down.
History does repeats itself. In 1982 I bought a new Capri 5.0 for $8000. My roommate bought a new 320i 2 door for $14,000. "Bang for the buck" beats pretension to me.
2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is ready for the drag strip
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The 2020 GT500 ended up being a lot more than just a CJ quarter horse.