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I agree, it is weird that many of us see this on only the drivers side. I still like the thermal expansion idea, but wondering if maybe there is a measurable difference in the plastic at that point....either due to a mold error or a mold temperature problem. If thinner at this location that...

No Ken, I didn't check for any supporting ribs etc. there as I was and remain fairly certain this is related to thermal expansion. I guess yours did not lay back down after removing the cover attachment and letting it sit in the sun?

Not even a hood flutter!

Another possibility as to cable type would be tin plated copper, used in aerospace and industrial applications where corrosion resistance is a key criteria. Standard practice would be to tin the cut ends when making up harnesses, so no copper showing would be normal in those cases. All stripped...

I wouldn't expect the fuel to account for that no sir. I hate ethanol blends with a passion, but a drop more than 5% at the outside is not normal for an E10 blend even with minimal denaturant. Air conditioning, especially with the current Tejas heat, will certainly hit you in mpg, the hybrid...

I second the Griots Interior detailer, good stuff. Adams Graphene Ceramic spray Advanced is a definite go on paint, glass & exterior trim. Black trim still looks better than when new, and the water just flies off when washing. This one takes some work initially. Of all the soaps i have tried...

I've had good results from both Griots and Meguiars interior protectant in making scratches and scuffs either diminish a great deal or become unnoticeable. For scuffs on the drivers side of the center console I discovered Ford had not put any anti-scuff material on the back of the seatbelt...

Could be both OP, summer blend and increased A/C use. The ethanol blend may drop your mileage 3-5% dependent upon how much denaturant is added to the alcohol. A/C use in general will cost you mileage, but this varies widely across vehicles. Have you noticed any difference in how often your ICE...

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Fingers crossed she arrives on time - hopefully you will be as satisfied as most of us are. I agree on the consistency deal, I assume they are using Fanuc robotics but I have not really seen much on how the Hermisillo booths are setup, sometimes there are compromises in how well the "shape"...

Another data point / comparison for those interested. Next to my Maverick sits a 2021 Toyota Highlander Limited. On this one my readings fall between 4.5 to 5.5 mil. The paint is much more consistent in thickness along a given line - pick a line, say midpoint on the Vehicle side, and measure...

Goal is to capture as much of the oil that you can from being ingested thru the intake, turbo, intercooler, and eventually across the intake valves. Comes into the can as vapor, cools and drops out of the airstream into the can. Simple catch cans require a modicum of maintenance, they need to...

Could not find it local so I ordered from Mountune: Parker FL-7 hose Bill

Smell the hoses. Mine started smelling after a few days and it was the gates fuel hoses, Gates 4219XL. Replaced with Parker Super-Flex FL-7 CARB rated hoses and goodbye stink. The Parkers have a vapor barrier inner layer, the gates do not. The removed gates hoses stunk so bad I tossed em in...

Looks damn good! Really like that Alto Blue.

I had the same problem, looks like the exact same area. I took my cover rails off and left it out in the sun all day on a job site and it laid back down. I had installed the cover in January and I saw this weird warp after the first really hot sunny day, so I took a chance. So far - so good, be...

Mine was quiet until I had the windshield replaced (got hit by a large rock), and man did it make plenty of weird sounds. Looking closer I realized the replacement was not well centered and offset to the drivers side. I took it back and they pulled and re-set the glass centered and back to no...

Why in the hell would I take pics of me measuring the coating thickness? If you want to call me a liar just go for it, don't hold back. What next, the SN of the gage? How about the NIST calibration certificate? NACE cert?

I get 3.6 to 4.5 mil, the roof is thinner than the rest. DeFelsko gage, part of my day job. Carbonized Gray Metallic with zero paint issues, nada - 16k miles. Show car perfect? Hell no, it's a factory paint job that has not been corrected, but stripped clean and ceramic coated it is more than...

Hood lifts, too pricey probably but I enjoy just being able to open the hood and maneuver around with no prop rod in the way. Clothes bar in the back, safety vest / raingear / coats etc for work hang behind me and out of my sight lines. Pouch style cargo net across the bed just inside the...