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#153 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [wwest] by nvbanker

Apr 18, 2011 (2:43 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Apr 16, 2011 10:23 am)
The addition of rear drive capability to a base FWD vehicle is ALWAYS a wise move, can be helpful even in a light rain, life-saving even. More especially so with engines over 200HP.
 
Absolutely right, really helps ameliorate the torque steer in the more powerful models. Just rented a Flex in Florida a couple of weeks ago. FWD. Was fine until I put it all the way down to merge, and the front end got totally squirly. If it were AWD, that would have hardly been noticed at all.

#154 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [nvbanker] by wwest

Apr 18, 2011 (4:21 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 18, 2011 2:43 pm)
Not just to overcome torque stear(***) but much more importantly to prevent ALL of that engine torque under acceleration from being applied to a single set of tires, tires that you also rely upon for directional control.
 
***More and more these days it seems EPS, Electric Power Stearing, is being used, biased against, torque stear.

#155 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [nvbanker] by wwest

Apr 18, 2011 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 18, 2011 2:43 pm)
AWD....would have hardly been noticed at all.
 
And with RWD or R/awd NONE at all.

#156 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [subearu] by explorerx4

Apr 19, 2011 (5:54 pm)

Replying to: subearu (Apr 16, 2011 6:30 pm)
I've seen a couple of those on the road and black is a great color.

#157 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [explorerx4] by subearu

Apr 19, 2011 (6:32 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Apr 19, 2011 5:54 pm)
Indeed. Now if it'd only stop raining so I can get some wax/polish on it. I am eager to try out the new ArmorAll Ultra Shine stuff.
 
-Brian

#158 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [explorerx4] by blevinsd

Apr 19, 2011 (6:40 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Apr 19, 2011 5:54 pm)
98% of the autos around here are beige, dark, or white. Gotta have a RED to find yours in a parking lot !!

#159 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [subearu] by explorerx4

Apr 19, 2011 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: subearu (Apr 19, 2011 6:32 pm)
I have used quite a few quick detailer products. I used some Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer on my Alloy colored Fusion.
I doesn't seem to attract dust like most of the others.

#160 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [blevinsd] by explorerx4

Apr 19, 2011 (6:44 pm)

Replying to: blevinsd (Apr 19, 2011 6:40 pm)
I'd have a hard time driving a red vehicle.

#161 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [explorerx4] by subearu

Apr 19, 2011 (8:46 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Apr 19, 2011 6:41 pm)
I have about a hood's worth left of the Meguiar's QD and have been happy with that on my other vehicles. Just was curious of the new product from ArmorAll, and saw the ad while here on the forums. So now I have the new wax, polish, and detailer.
 
-Brian

#162 of 715 Re: Help Locating a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Black Tuxedo Black [explorerx4] by subearu

Apr 19, 2011 (8:47 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Apr 19, 2011 6:44 pm)
The bourdeax (sp) red on the Explorer is quite sharp too.
 
-Brian

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