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Fusion?
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Boourns wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:12 amFusion?

Well that didn't take long! :lol:

2016 Ford Fusion Energi.

Absolutely loving the fuel mileage so far, and all the toys in it are nice as well.

50+mpg around town sure beats the heck out of the 15 or so with the old car.
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ManOnTime wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:18 am
Boourns wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:12 amFusion?

Well that didn't take long! :lol:

2016 Ford Fusion Energi.

Absolutely loving the fuel mileage so far, and all the toys in it are nice as well.

50+mpg around town sure beats the heck out of the 15 or so with the old car.
Congrats on the car and BIG congrats on joining the plug in club! I think you'll love it. If you have any questions about that aspect of the car I would be happy to help as much as I can.

I've not driven an Energi but I have driven a few Fusions and I was very impressed. They are good cars.
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ManOnTime wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:23 am Oh, and @Boourns here is the Internet you won.

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Great choice! The wife and I nearly bought one a few years back. It was my favorite, but she had her heart set on a Hyundai...also a great choice.
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Daylight pic.

I'd like to tint the windows and maybe get some different wheels. Or at least a second set for winter tires.
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ManOnTime wrote:Daylight pic.

I'd like to tint the windows and maybe get some different wheels. Or at least a second set for winter tires.
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Congrats on the new ride! I have never been a Ford guy, but my ST has really won me over. That fusion is a really good looking car and a style that won't look dated down the road, and Ford has really improved their interiors in recent years.

As far as wheels and tires go, one of my favorite things about where I live is that these are also my winter tires! (Just got them put on today, but not my pic). I would run whatever aftermarket wheels you get (as long as they are under like $500 a corner) as my winter wheels. OEM wheels are crazy expensive, so save them for the better weather.

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I have my eye on a few set of wheels. It's a "if the right deal comes along" kind of thing.

If not, I'll just get a decent set of all-seasons (Continental DWS06, probably). I've driven 20+ years on all-seasons, so it wouldn't be a problem.
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Street Machine Summer Nationals is this weekend, and it is one of the big summer car-related events that my friends and I attend. We're fortunate enough to be able to hang out with the crews from Continental Tire and Petty's Garage.

I've been nicknamed "Hired Gun" by that circle of friends as I am a bit of a hot shoe, and I always end up driving other people's cars. This is my ride for this weekend:
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It's a 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T with a fair amount of modifications:
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  • Prototype car for Porters Mufflers Challenger Cat-Back Exhaust
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It's a heck of a lot of fun and moves quite well despite its size.
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Added window tint, and $17 Lumin-X tints to my fogs. Next up is smoked side marker lights. After that, tires that can handle fall and winter.

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Robotaz wrote: Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:02 am Added window tint, and $17 Lumin-X tints to my fogs. Next up is smoked side marker lights. After that, tires that can handle fall and winter.

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My suggestion is Continental ExtremeContact DSW06. A lot of my car guy friends run them and have nothing but praise for them.

One even runs them in a 315 on the rear of his car, through our winters and has been impressed.
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ManOnTime wrote:
Robotaz wrote: Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:02 am Added window tint, and $17 Lumin-X tints to my fogs. Next up is smoked side marker lights. After that, tires that can handle fall and winter.

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My suggestion is Continental ExtremeContact DSW06. A lot of my car guy friends run them and have nothing but praise for them.

One even runs them in a 315 on the rear of his car, through our winters and has been impressed.
I am normally 100% Michelin, but I will look into those. Thanks for letting me know.

I think they’re 235/30/20. I have to go back in the civicx forum, but I think people can run up to 255/40 and not rub. These tires are like rubber bands. It’s only a matter of time before a rim is bent if I don’t get some more side wall.
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My overland beastie in Spain.
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Animal Mother wrote:My overland beastie in Spain.
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I’m insulated in North America. What is that?
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