Tru's thoughts on the Mach-E from second driving experience

[TheSteelRider]

I'm not a fan of glass roof either. However, I have glass roof on my C-Max, and it really hasn't been that bad in terms of heat. I think the windshield is a much bigger problem because it's huge and you can't tint it.

You can't "tint" it, but if I understand Federal law correctly, you can apply a UV film. It sounds like Federal law is that the front windshield must have a VLT (visible light transmittance) of 70%+. UV films are usually in the 80% range. If / When I finally receive my Mach E, I'm DEFINITELY getting side / rear window tint and I'm going to inquire and likely get windshield UV film. I've already researched shops and reviews in my area, and Texas law which seems to follow Federal law for windshields.

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[Kamuelaflyer]

Mine, too. At least they have to be offloaded first since they are on top.

I'm sure this is exactly how Youn Brothers loads them too.

 

[J Duce]

The screen seems pretty responsive.

 

[ChasingCoral]

I am starting to think I should have waited for the GT. That is available without the glass roof......correct?

If the sun is already a problem and it is still wintertime then that doesnt bode well for us here in AZ.

Solid roof is supposed to be standard on the GT with glass roof as an add-on.

 

[dbsb3233]

I have two kids and she kept pointing out how much they are going to love sitting in the back seats.

Not as much as they'll love sitting in the front seats. ?

 

[jhalkias]

It's interesting to hear that the music is killed completely when the navigation comes on. I rather like the approach in our Leaf, which turns the music down but doesn't kill it.

Can you turn the voice off and just get the screen prompts? You can do that in Waze.

 

[jhalkias]

BTW . . . @trutolife27 . . . "gas pedal"? We need a new name.

 

[trutolife27]

BTW . . . @trutolife27 . . . "gas pedal"? We need a new name.

yeah but what else? it needs to be good.

 

[Gimme_my_MME]

yeah but what else? it needs to be good.

Go pedal?

 

[generaltso]

yeah but what else? it needs to be good.

It's the crop pedal. It makes the horse go faster.

 

[Maquis]

BTW . . . @trutolife27 . . . "gas pedal"? We need a new name.

Even on a diesel, it's a "gas pedal"!

"Throttle" is a more universal term for the device used to control the prime mover on any machine.

 

[JDRGolfer1]

yeah but what else? it needs to be good.

Watt, Juice, Horse?

 

[Redundant]

Even on a diesel, it's a "gas pedal"!

"Throttle" is a more universal term for the device used to control the prime mover on any machine.

Accelerator, obviously.

 

[eltonlin]

yeah but what else? it needs to be good.

Whip...

 

[dbsb3233]

yeah but what else? it needs to be good.

I think the real name is Accelerator Pedal, but that's way too long to type. I'm fine sticking with "Gas Pedal". I kinda like keeping some of the legacy terminology alive.

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