Update on Mach-E launch progress from engineering friends in Mexico



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I find the exact opposite. ;)
From a distance, the black trim looks like a bigger fender opening to me, making the tire look too small - kind of like the giant Chevy pickup fender openings, except not square.
 

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Maybe they are shipping them, and holding them in the US/Europe awaiting approval to sell.
Perhaps, but seems unlikely. The whole point of holding them at the plant until OKTB was that anything found would be easier (cheaper) to fix.

Now seeing so many lined up in that new picture, I suspect they're all still there.
 

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From a distance, the black trim looks like a bigger fender opening to me, making the tire look too small - kind of like the giant Chevy pickup fender openings, except not square.
When I first saw a Star White Premium (in person), the black wheel lips made me think the tires were huge.

Maybe the illusion only works when the tires are shined up though?
 

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When I first saw a Star White Premium (in person), the black wheel lips made me think the tires were huge.

Maybe the illusion only works when the tires are shined up though?
To each their own but I do think the Star White works well with the glossy black. The contrast of the glossy white & black really goes well. 'Storm Trooper' white as some has called it. For most of the others, I would prefer the matching color like the FE/GT. Only other I think looks good with glossy black is the Rapid Red. Of course these are my options. Good that we all have our own preferences, that way we have a good mix on the roads instead of all being the same.
 
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If you order your Mach-E in Shadow Black, the FE and Premium both have the "same" body color painted wheel lips. ?
Yea, but you lose the illusion of being skinny.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Update on Mach-E launch progress from engineering friends in Mexico 1607100100671
 

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Yea, but you lose the illusion of being skinny.
But you gain the illusion of being a FE. All you'd need to do is paint the calipers red. ?

Also, I disagree -- I've studied that in person. The illusion is still very much there, because of the separation of the panels and the shape of the pillar.
 

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From a distance, the black trim looks like a bigger fender opening to me, making the tire look too small - kind of like the giant Chevy pickup fender openings, except not square.
agreed. I prefer the body color wheel lip
 
 




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