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Recent content by Jarvis

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    Side Wind Stabilization

    Real world proof, terrific! Did some research and this tech was first on Ford transit vans, with MBenz seemingly the only other manufacturer having it as well. Apart from mother nature, I'll pay attention to when semi trucks pass alongside and see how this system works.
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    road salt vs your best paint protection

    I've watched multiple youtube videos on paint protection. Other than paint protection film and professionally applied ceramic coating, has anyone had good success with their paint protection? The easier to apply, the better. I have yet to see durability tests on these products against road salt...
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    First Snow Experience

    Drove in snow, slush and rain transitions today around NYC major roadways and bridges, about 2-3 inches over 2 hours. Kept it in Slippery Mode and traction was never a problem. Giving it throttle pulling away from traffic demonstrated prodigious adhesion. Stock tires, 7k miles.
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    What don't you like about your ST?

    1) Where there are hard plastics, they all scratch easily. Hard to "buff" out. 2) While the seats are comfortable, they don't have to be all that "thick". Gives the cabin a less airy feel. 3) The 10 in vertical screen interface is laggy. Response time makes me press twice which causes it to lock...
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    Put 400 miles on the vehicle today

    Thanks for that Boosted_ST! My drives so far have been limited to 1 hr drives on highway. One thing I can say is that as I go from ECO to Normal to Sport, this truck seems to shrink around me. I've driven small cars before like a Mini Cooper and a S2000, and it's uncanny how the ST is just as...
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    Put 400 miles on the vehicle today

    Now that's Exploring!:) Can you comment on the different drive modes if you used them on all those terrains? How were the Pirelli's in the snow? Any excessive creaks and rattles "on the rocks"?
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    New ST Owner from NJ

    Welcome Taz, I grew up in your neck of the woods. Went to St Peter's Prep decades ago! Now in Westchester County. If you see a Rapid Red with a hitch hammer bumper guard 'round about Holland Tunnel, that's me.
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    Phone Call Echo

    Same issue here. Build date Jan 2020. Disappears when caller redials.
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    Name ONE ST Feature others might not know.....

    While washing the car, peered thru the front grill and saw the active grill shutters, open setting. Never had a car with this before. Read somewhere that it runs thru a self diagnostic upon start up. Will pay attention next time.
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    Side Wind Stabilization

    Does anyone know how this works and if they have actually felt this on their drive?
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    Bang and Olufsen opinion?

    Gutsy work there, Unbroken! Is that a paper cone or polypropylene?
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    Driving in Slippery Mode

    Drove from NJ to NY last nite in moderate downpour. Decided to try Slippery Mode at speed 60-70mph. I have only previously tried this mode in snow once but obviously at a much lower pace. Unless I am mistaken, this mode apportions the power to all 4 wheels per the pictogram more consistently...
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    Bang and Olufsen opinion?

    This is a solid system, coming from the Acura ELS system as a comparison. I optimized my settings as follows: Treble 7, Mid 8 and Bass at 4 out of 10. My volume is typically set at 12. The only shortcoming is when you sit in the middle row it sounds two dimensional given the distance from the...
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    Who turns around and admire their Explorer ST after parking it?

    Yup, guilty. I slowly walk away as the side mirrors fold in, knowing its locked. When I approach it back from work at nite, I smile when I see the ST projection.
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    What channels do you all listen to on XM and any 3 yr deals out there?

    I listen to a lot of different music, so much so that I preset all 30 of them I believe, alon g with some news channels. How about others?


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