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I don't think you have to worry about the traction battery for a 3-month layoff. On my 5 previous hybrids, I'd leave them for 6 months at a time and they never had a problem. There was an owner on Priuschat who bought a wrecked Prius. It took him a year to replace all the damaged parts. Once...

That photo of your skid plate makes me change my thinking. Now I've got to ditch my cheap plastic one and go with the FE's much more rugged version. You're going to cost me money!

I got a "Land Cruiser" plate from Stickerfab and put it on the grill. It's a sturdy black plastic with a 3M sticky backing and the words etched in the surface. Pretty subtle but it fits well.

Geez, how bad are those swirls? Are they through the clear coat or, OTOH, do you have to be in the right light with your head tilted just so to see them? If the swirls are barely noticable, you might be able to get away with just a good coat of wax to fill-in the microscopic imperfections. Of...

You are right aboout NAPA. I'm guessing that it's available only as supplies last as 3M's website says it is now only available "for commercial and industrial use only." But good grief, it is over $31 at NAPA! I used to get it on Amazon for half that. I've got a brand new bottle of Meguiar's...

I admire the effort. I bet your LC looks incredible. Years, probably decades, ago, I spent some time on a few car detailing websites. I don't remember people talking about ceramic coating in those days but, like you, people used to spend days detailing their cars. They used prewash soaps, car...

I buy the Meguiar's Clay Bar kit. It comes with 3 bars of very pure clay, a spray bottle of Quick Detailer for lubrication and a microfiber cloth. To use it you just wash the car, knead the clay bar to soften it up (it becomes a little sticky) and form it into a hocky puck shape. Then you spray...

Great report. Some of the best photography I've ever seen on a ride report. A lot of those passes may be closed for the season after this weekend as they're expecting snow in the high country. Thanks again!

Just thinking out loud here. I read something a long time ago about the features and functionality we all want in a car (or truck) and the compromises manufacturers have to make. In the simplist terms, car buyers want: 1. High power; 2. Light weight; and 3. Great fuel effeciency. The trouble...

Edited to Say: Never mind my questions below. My Wind Chill Pearl already has black lettering on a white background. It stands out just fine and looks great! ********************************************************** I love the look. Can you share your technique? 1. How did you remove the...

I was curious about LC sales as I've started seeing LCs on the road more frequently. And most of the local dealers have them in stock and available for purchase (not pre-sold). I still see more cybertrucks than LCs, though. Ow, my eyes!

That's the route we took: Sedalia to Rampart; Rampart to Woodland Park; back on 67 through Deckers to Nighthawk; Nighthawk to Sprucewood; then back to Sedalia. It was a nice day to get out.

Pictures of Colorado often make it look like Denver sits at the foot of the Continental Divide. In reality, the Continental Range begins about 50 miles west of here. The smaller mountains close to Denver are called the "Front Range," and that part of the Front Range between Denver and Colorado...

Every once in a while, I'll be standiing near (or walking past) my LC in the garage and it'll emit a sound like a seal bark. It's not too loud or frequent, and it's always just one bark-like grunt. Does anyone else's LC do that? Anyone know why it does that?

I haven't used paste wax of any kind for many, many years. As to 3M's 39026 vs 39030, each is a stand-alone product. the first is supposed to be a little shinier and the second longer lasting. I've used both and can't tell the difference but 3M posted that clarification on Amazon FAQs about...

There's another ride you can do that will put your LC through its paces. But it's a shart stretch so you don't have to worry about getting stuck or in any other trouble. It's the road to Lake Urad. Take I-70 to the Empire exit and head up toward Berthoud Pass. Just as you start heading up, at...

They closed Imogene and Black Bear this weekend due to mudslides. Boreas is easy but there are some scenic areas, like the old train station and water tanks. Did you get any photos? Rampart Range starts right in your back yard. I just don't remember there being a lot of scenic areas for...