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  1. ccap41
    I don't necessarily mean physical dimensions but things like mounting locations, trans mounting and things like that. but turbo plumbing probably isn't the easiest in the front end of a van.
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    Oh I definitely agree. I would have said the Chevy 6.2 but Ford doesn't make it, LOL. This would actually be a perfect fit for the new diesel that'll go in the F150... but it'll be expensive and if it's a rental vehicle I doubt Uhaul gives a crap how much better it is because it would cost them more. Plus idiot renters WILL end up putting gasoline in the diesel tank. Yeah I'm assuming the biggest hold up with not putting either V6 ecoboost is that the E Series is so old and designed with different motors in mind that there just isn't a good way to cram a turbo v6 under the hood anyway. It just seems like there as to be a better option for the V10. I UNDERSTAND why it's used... but still seems odd.. it's 2017. hahaha
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    Sh!t, only 5 years ago it was good still. They just started whoring it out in the last couple of years.
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    The ZL1 1LE and Z06 beat everything except the AMG GT R. Period. Mercedes has AMG Coupes like the C63 Coupe, E63 Coupe, SLC43(fake AMG), and SL63 so we're not comparing the sporty coupes of GM to sedans at Mercedes.
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    Ahhhh now things are making more sense! Fleet E-Series. I knew they were only for work vans but I hadn't thought of Uhaul or places like that buying them. I had to look it up.. 288hp or 320hp and 424tq or 460tq. What a freakin' dog of a motor. Nothing a simple 3.5 EB couldn't handle with ease.
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    Are they all like, made-to-order then? Like they have the chassis and when somebody orders them, then they assemble them? Man, that's one old-ass vehicle bones! lol
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    That's not GM's fault that FCA lost products to sell. Or Ford's or Toyota's...
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    Yeah they're definitely work-only vans. I just wasn't sure if there was just that much overproduced at the time or if they actually still produce these new sales.
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    I forgot about the Alfas, good point. That Guilia is pretty. Renegade is one as well but those vans aren't really new.. Hasn't Ram/Dodge always had work vans?
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    Do you know if the E Series is still actually produced by Ford or i they're just old as dirt left overs sitting on some random lots or what the deal is with those? @Drew Dowdell Do you know this answer?
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    Exactly.. stagnant, stale, FCA... What was the last NEW product they brought out? Everything is just replacing what they have that's old like the Compass, Pacifica, and Wrangler. 200 was new, FAILED. Dart was new, FAILED.
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    No issues so far.
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    Ahhh I wish I could do that but our family room area is kind of in the middle of the room.. There's no real walls around it. We're building a wall for the TV, fireplace, mantel, and bookshelf on the back side. I'll try and see what pictures I have on my phone. Yeah that size is cheap and easy to find but the white walls.. not so much.. . That size is on some 90's early 2000's Buicks as well, if I'm not wrong. We sold a lot of those where I worked. Yeah no reason to let them sit with weight on them for a few months, they'll only age quicker like that. I'd do the same.
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    I fixed a typo that bothered me. lol
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    It's sad because it's true.. now that they have the equivalent to M Sport at BMW with the fake-ass C43 and E43 crap...I hate it. I love me some real AMG but the watered down-ness SUCKS. Ford/Lincoln have more than 2 performance cars each. Fiesta ST Focus ST GT350/R (I won't count the Mustang GT as it's reptitive, just the top line Shelby) Raptor GT I wouldn't put them in the same class but theirs an Edge Sport, Explorer Sport, and Taurus SHO(I hate the Taurus!) but they're more performance than every other mainstream brands have.
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    Ehhh the 1LE version is a little much, imo... Regular ZL1 for me!
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    I believe they have a second vehicle that will best all but 1 AMG.
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    All seasons are also known as no seasons for a reason lol. They do nothing great but everything "okay". Ice is one thing that can only safely be traveled on with a dedicated winter tire. No way around that one.. We got some ice last year when I still had my Escape and AWD didn't do anything because ICE. All four wheels would spin regardless if I wasn't suuuper careful.
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    Ahhh yes, when I worked in a shop we had 2 seasonal customers come in and swap just their tires exactly as you do. Depending on what's available and what my vehicle is...and how long they'd be on each year.. I'd look into a cheap set of wheels or steelies. Buuuuut that is another added expanse and if you don't find a reasonably priced wheel that looks good it's not going to happen. Our problem is having a chimney...we don't have one.. The building does but it's(I'm assuming) and exhaust vent for something. They're really more of a hassle as well but they just look so much better. That's actually awesome. You're almost always rolling around on new tires. What size tires are on the Toronado? Is it something goofy?
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    Realistically, none at all. But damn would those blue Brembos look good! I'm actually not very satisfied with the brakes on the car. They're not bad by any means but I was just looking through the Focus forum for pad suggestions and came across an ST swap(which is equally as easy as the RS but doesn't require 18 or 19 inch wheels and runs about $300(after you get your core fees back). I just want a little more bite as I squeeze the pedal more. I feel like there is initial bite but then there's a percent in the middle that doesn't seem to progress much, and then when you press harder yet you get that extra little bit. Realistically, I don't need that extra bit often at all but there are some times when it just doesn't give a confident feel. Because most of my driving is in town and I'm not aggressive, I really don't need an upgrade like the RS but I think the ST upgrade may be in my plans next spring when I swap back to the summer wheels. Also, tiny brakes behind nice wheels(to me) looks funky. A larger rotor/caliper will fill it out much better. If this doesn't send you to page 2, the comparison pics are on the bottom of page 2 from stock Focus to ST brakes. http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/brakes-suspension-body-chassis/612521-mk3-st-front-brakes-mk3-se-yes-2.html
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    I also wish the gf and I could have a real fireplace at our project building.. We'll have a fake electric one, which is nice and all, but I'd much rather have a real one.
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    Yeah no joke.. It's freakin' NOVEMBER already! Before I put my OE wheels back on I want to get them sparkly clean inside and out(even know I know they'll be dirty in a week or even the end of the day if it's rainy). Do you do it yourself or do you take it to a shop to swap them out? I wish I trusted some place to not scratch the wheels because it would save me about an hour's worth of work between moving stuff around in the garage and only being able to do one side at a time. I'd much rather just load up everything and have somewhere do it in 10 minutes.
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    It’s gotten cold here too.. time to swap the summer wheels/tires for the OEM wheels/tires for the winter.. luckily we have a warm(but rainy) weekend to get it done in the garage and not freeze. I love me some snow! If we got a ton of it, I’d probably like it a lot less.
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    If you piece everything together instead of buying the whole package from Ford it's "dirt cheap" as well. $550 cheap instead of the $1600 Ford wants. They require at least an 18inch wheel for clearance. If my winter wheels weren't the OEM 17's I'd seriously look into doing this.
  25. ccap41
    Random Fact: The Focus RS's Brembo front brakes fit directly onto all 2012+ Focus provided you have a wheel to go over them. Caliper, bracket, and rotor fits right on. http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-brakes/97233-rs-brakes-install-tips-review-comparison.html
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