ScubaDadMiami Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 my wife just sighs, and says "Not again". :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertiv Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I got my windows tinted! 35% rear windows and hatch, and 50% on front windows. It looks really good on the White Platinum color. Very pleased. slampro and ScubaDadMiami 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I got my windows tinted! 35% rear windows and hatch, and 50% on front windows. It looks really good on the White Platinum color. Very pleased.Boy would never get away with that tint in Northern California... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Boy would never get away with that tint in Northern California...I got 70 on the Windshield, and 35 on the sides and back. And that's why I don't live in that communist state to the west of me....I kid I kid. :love_shower: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Maxgo Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I let my husband drive while I sat in the back with a friend and her husband sat up front. It was a completely perspective and I enjoyed it along with being very comfortable. I could still see the empower screen so I was able to coach my husband ;0) spyburn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I let my husband drive while I sat in the back with a friend and her husband sat up front. It was a completely perspective and I enjoyed it along with being very comfortable. I could still see the empower screen so I was able to coach my husband ;0)Another level to backseat driving :) JAZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Went to the beach with the kids. All their sand coated stuff plus the ice chest remained outside the vehicle greatly lessening the amount of sand in the interior. It's like having a pickup again! :rockon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) I washed Max this morning. :clapping: Now he's sparkling clean. :bliss:I did wash my Maxine, she's sparkling White Platinum. And I also washed my wife's black Jaguar Vanden Plas as well, got extra suds... :skateboard: @fotomote. Mate...thats a killer hitch there, :flirt: it & :worship: Edited July 22, 2013 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmonty Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I didn't install it to tow. Instead I'll be using a cargo carrier for additional carrying capacity. Here's a test load for a future family camping trip this summer. I'll post more in the cargo section which is where questions about towing/hauling are more appropriate.Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Went to the beach with the kids.Does the fact that the gear is stowed so far to the rear cause the back of the MAX to sag? Is there a minimalist type of carrier like this that would be suitable for carrying a spare tire? I plan on driving cross-country. So, I wouldn't want the carrier for daily driving, just for when I would want to have a spare. Did it kill your FE? :spend: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestead Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Does the fact that the gear is stowed so far to the rear cause the back of the MAX to sag? Is there a minimalist type of carrier like this that would be suitable for carrying a spare tire? I plan on driving cross-country. So, I wouldn't want the carrier for daily driving, just for when I would want to have a spare. Did it kill your FE? :spend:Something like this would work for the spare.http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/hitch-mount-spare-tire-carrier-done-570883/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Went to the beach with the kids. All their sand coated stuff plus the ice chest remained outside the vehicle greatly lessening the amount of sand in the interior. It's like having a pickup again! :rockon:I guess I missed the installation of your thing on the back. Is that a wheel chair lift? Would it would work to haul two electric tricycles (100lbs. each)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Does the fact that the gear is stowed so far to the rear cause the back of the MAX to sag? Is there a minimalist type of carrier like this that would be suitable for carrying a spare tire? I plan on driving cross-country. So, I wouldn't want the carrier for daily driving, just for when I would want to have a spare. Did it kill your FE? :spend: Can't really see any sag but I not really weighting it down with heavy loads. I'm not seeing any reduction in FE. Yes, carrying a spare on family trips (just bought one off ebay) was one of the reasons for getting the carrier. The spare will be stored in the garage for regular daily driving. I guess I missed the installation of your thing on the back. Is that a wheel chair lift? Would it would work to haul two electric tricycles (100lbs. each)? Here's the installation post: http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/190-trailer-hitch-supplier/?p=25635 being a class II hitch it has a 350lb tongue rating. ScubaDadMiami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Do they make smaller carriers, something that would just hold the tire? What do you do about getting access to inside the liftgate? Is it a pain to install and remove the carrier (heavy, etc.)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Do they make smaller carriers, something that would just hold the tire? What do you do about getting access to inside the liftgate? Is it a pain to install and remove the carrier (heavy, etc.)? Lots of carriers for bikes, etc so check around. Please check out my link above about clearance. Steel carrier is about 24lbs; aluminum is more expensive but lighter. Class I rated products are generally also lighter. Install into the hitch receiver is easy but you will have to get on the ground to put in/pull out the locking pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Can't really see any sag but I not really weighting it down with heavy loads. I'm not seeing any reduction in FE. Yes, carrying a spare on family trips (just bought one off ebay) was one of the reasons for getting the carrier. The spare will be stored in the garage for regular daily driving. Here's the installation post: http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/190-trailer-hitch-supplier/?p=25635 being a class II hitch it has a 350lb tongue rating.Thanks fotomoto! Looks like a very handy contraption. Is it difficult to take on and off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Thanks fotomoto! Looks like a very handy contraption. Is it difficult to take on and off? It's not hard as it only weighs about 25lbs but you do have to get on your hands and knees to install/remove the locking hitch pin. Gave mine a much needed bath (been burning up the local highways). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Maxgo Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I gave Max a rest this weekend. :sandman:My husband got a new car so we're driving his car. I have to keep quiet :secret: even though all I want to do is drive Max. :kookie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrobitaille Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Got the 13B07 upgrade today, earlier this week put in a stylus & holder, found out about a pen/stylus/tire gauge holder in the glove box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Getting headliner recall done this morning. All ready have the 13B07 and MFT 3.6 updates done a couple of days ago (forgot to add an entry here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Went 4-wheel in'! MadManMoon, viajero, slampro and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehuti Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Wish me luck. I bought my Ingot Silver SE on Saturday and it is back at the dealer to get my alarm system and tinting installed. I am also getting the recent software recalls taken care of and - hopefully - the headliner recall. ScubaDadMiami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehuti Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Got the 13B07 upgrade today, earlier this week put in a stylus & holder, found out about a pen/stylus/tire gauge holder in the glove box.So THAT is what those clips are for. I was wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Maxgo Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I found a great coin holder. Okay girls get out your lipstick cases. I'm not sure any man would want a lipstick case/coin holder but if you can find one in a neutral color there you go. No one would know the difference. Quarters fit right in. I don't know if they are all the same size but mine fits right under the armrest door. Here's the picture. It's the green case right below the hinge. I may cut the top off the case so that the coins can be accessed easier. Right now I have mine wedged into that little space until I see if it stays there. Otherwise I'll put some velcro on it so that it sticks permanently. Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrobitaille Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 So THAT is what those clips are for. I was wondering.We happened upon those clips in the glove box while cleaning out the glove box. By the time we reach the one year mark, it would not surprise me if we have about 50,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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