MineralstangGT Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Almost regretting buying a 2.0 and not energi I test drove the gas powered fusion and an energi as well. It may be the best driving hybrid plugin, but the experience was completely different between the two. Not saying it was bad, they just have different personalities. Edited June 24, 2013 by MineralstangGT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RRF985 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Then I have less EV driving I can do (unless I charge it). Say if I ran the EV down to 2 miles left and forget to plug it in, on my next trip will only get 2 miles of EV before the car switches to Hybrid mode. So nothing to bad. The Fusion Energi is rated at about 45 mpg in hybrid mode. I think I have gotten that or better. When I fully charge it I get between 20 to 27 on EV (using AC cuts that by a few miles). Oh I see. It just becomes a regular hybrid. Gotcha. Thanks and sorry for the dumb question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorjd Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Oh I see. It just becomes a regular hybrid. Gotcha. Thanks and sorry for the dumb question. NP, love talking about it. I do agree with MineralstangGT, it is a different type of driving, but I love my Energi. I love driving almost completely silent and passing gas stations with out stopping . But you do pay a premium, that if you don't make a lot of 20-30 mile or less trips, you may never make it back. But I think it is a cool technology, and if it gets a good foot hold, it can only get better. I am doing my part 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcgov3 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) So I missed my Fusion again today. Unfortunately it got to the dealership too late. Picking it up after work tomorrow. Fuel freshness mode. Holy crap, what's next? A car that parallel parks itself? Edited June 25, 2013 by Jimcgov3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats98 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Let it run all the way down to trigger the low gas warning (to make sure it worked, no missing that! ) and found out I can only put 13.697 gallons in with DTE showing --- . Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey151 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I had to put a sign on my garage door to remind me to be sure I plugged-in So far I am 100 miles short of 2000 miles and I have only bought just over 6 gals. I am at 1/4 tank, so I should get gas soon. I could see myself doing the very same thing............and still missing the sign one day. Soon? Like what.......within a month? Almost regretting buying a 2.0 and not energi Ah that's easy - find a nice curvy road & stick your foot in it..............it'll ease the pain at the pump a bit. So I missed my Fusion again today. Unfortunately it got to the dealership too late. Picking it up after work tomorrow. Fuel freshness mode. Holy crap, what's next? A car that parallel parks itself? or even crazier still a car that keeps itself in the lane? or one that maintains a set following distance on the highway...................who knows what absurdities they'll come up with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorjd Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 or even crazier still a car that keeps itself in the lane? or one that maintains a set following distance on the highway...................who knows what absurdities they'll come up with Or even crazier the Car will drive itself and it will be made by search engine not car company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadRock Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Installed a screen protector on the the MFT.... I dig it.Item: NU380ADescription: NuShield for 8" displaysFilm Type: Triple A Promotional Discount (KPR%10)http://nushield.com/order_now.php Make: Ford Model: Fusion '12-13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorjd Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Installed a screen protector on the the MFT.... I dig it. Item: NU380A Description: NuShield for 8" displays Film Type: Triple A Promotional Discount (KPR%10) http://nushield.com/order_now.php Make: Ford Model: Fusion '12-13 Did that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryVIII Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Let it run all the way down to trigger the low gas warning (to make sure it worked, no missing that! ) and found out I can only put 13.697 gallons in with DTE showing --- . Sigh. That's okay as I can only put in about a gallon more than you and I have the AWD model with the 1 gallon larger tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) NP, love talking about it. I do agree with MineralstangGT, it is a different type of driving, but I love my Energi. I love driving almost completely silent and passing gas stations with out stopping . But you do pay a premium, that if you don't make a lot of 20-30 mile or less trips, you may never make it back. But I think it is a cool technology, and if it gets a good foot hold, it can only get better. I am doing my part Home to work, one way, is 19 miles, so I charge up depleted at both locations. 'She' has marked EV+ on both locations after about a week. If I don't beat the Volt to the L2, I really get to see the effeciency loss using L1 over L2. 781 miles, STILL half a tank left. Edited June 26, 2013 by shaggy314 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I could see myself doing the very same thing............and still missing the sign one day. Soon? Like what.......within a month? Ah that's easy - find a nice curvy road & stick your foot in it..............it'll ease the pain at the pump a bit. or even crazier still a car that keeps itself in the lane? or one that maintains a set following distance on the highway...................who knows what absurdities they'll come up with Where's my FLYING car like the ad? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
http Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Did that too Me too, and IMHO it really cuts down on the fingerprints. Not perfect, but a big improvement nonetheless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Me too, and IMHO it really cuts down on the fingerprints. Not perfect, but a big improvement nonetheless. I've gotten mine and hadn't installed it yet. Until I get it on, the screen looks like crap after 1-2 days of cleaning off the prints. I'm thinking Ford should have done this to the original screen, it's either glare or finger prints every time I look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared6788 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 At first I wasn't impressed by the screen protector but after using it a couple months I must say it makes a huge difference for fingerprints. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gkinla Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) At first I wasn't impressed by the screen protector but after using it a couple months I must say it makes a huge difference for fingerprints. After several days of use, I haven't even thought of taking the wiping cloth out to clean the screen. Edited June 28, 2013 by Gkinla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin85 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) Started my LED and HID Conversion. So far did the reverse lights, trunk light and license plate lights. I have something special for the puddle lights but for some reason I could not remove them. I got the first half out but the other side of the housing will not come out. I don't want to break it. Edited June 28, 2013 by Gremlin85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadRock Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Started my LED and HID Conversion. So far did the reverse lights, trunk light and license plate lights. I have something special for the puddle lights but for some reason I could not remove them. I got the first half out but the other side of the housing will not come out. I don't want to break it. Watcha got planned for the puddle lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gkinla Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 http://youtu.be/2rSkqbMIgYU[quote name=Gremlin85" post="860648" timestamp="1372435860]Started my LED and HID Conversion. So far did the reverse lights, trunk light and license plate lights. I have something special for the puddle lights but for some reason I could not remove them. I got the first half out but the other side of the housing will not come out. I don't want to break it. Here is a YouTube video showing removal of the puddle light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin85 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) Watcha got planned for the puddle lights? I have a type of projector for them. I'm going to see how they work up high in the mirrors where the factory ones are. If it doesn't, They'll be in the bottom of the doors. http://youtu.be/2rSkqbMIgYU Here is a YouTube video showing removal of the puddle light. I followed that but the other half of the housing doesn't come out for some reason. It's stuck. I pulled, flexed, twisted and pryed with no luck. The tab part came out fine, but the retaining clip side of it won't budge! Edited June 28, 2013 by Gremlin85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I got my ceramic tint and invisible bra installed. When I get 'her' home will do the LED reverse and license plate lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdotlow Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) Any suggestions for cleaning the mytouch screen on the Titanium prior to installing the screen protector? I just got mine and read the instructions, went out to the car to wipe down the screen with the included blue Ford cloth, and found that it's leaving little blue specks of lint on the screen and I'd imagine this would not work well with the screen protector. Edited June 28, 2013 by sdotlow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gkinla Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Any suggestions for cleaning the mytouch screen on the Titanium prior to installing the screen protector? I just got mine and read the instructions, went out to the car to wipe down the screen with the included blue Ford cloth, and found that it's leaving little blue specks of lint on the screen and I'd imagine this would not work well with the screen protector. I ordered the NuShield Triple A and the Klear Screen travel wipes in individual packets. I wiped the screen down with the Klear Screen and dried it with the cloth supplied with the NuShield. I think you can use any LCD Screen Cleaner and good lint free cloth. I agree the Ford MFT cloth does leave blue specks behind. With the method I used the application was first time without bubbles or dust under the screen protector. You do need to get all the dust in the corners and along the bottom edge or it will migrate under the installation. Wet wipe is best if used first. After many days of use, fingerprints are almost non existent and not distracting like it was before the screen protector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdotlow Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) Meh. I'll see if my Monster laptop screen cleaning kit will do the trick when I get home. I was hoping for something I could slap together at work. That damn blue cloth... Edit: I got the Dayvue instead of the AAA. I'm hoping it will minimize fingerprints just as much. Edited June 28, 2013 by sdotlow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyTi Fusion Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I'm 20 days into my NuShield AAA and it works flawlessly and doesn't show fingerprints much at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.