F-Type ( X152 ) 2014 - Onwards
View Poll Results: Custom ordered or off the lot
Custom ordered Convertible
5
10.87%
Custom ordered Coupe
23
50.00%
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9
19.57%
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9
19.57%
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Custom order vs Off the lot?

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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by F-typical
So was the RV ordered, or bought off the lot?
It was purchased off the lot, but I had one particular livery and interior decor combo I (or more specifically my wife) wanted, and there was only one matching available for sale at the time. I went to Tampa, FL for it. Even a large manufacturer only completes 4-5 per month max of the flagship Class As.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lhoboy
Well, I'm not. There's got to be a solution. I've been pondering the use of an Altec EU400 electrically retracting plate holder. I checked the dimensions on the nose of the car and think it can fit between the lower splitter and the bottom of the nose opening.
That opening is very narrow, and there's two vertical supports narrower than the plate width. It's also all open in that space between it and the radiator, and I don't know what you'd mount it too. I think you'd have to remove the entire nose, and do some considerable modification.

It's hardly worth the trouble in my view . . . I'm so used to seeing a front plate on cars, I don't even notice them any more. I've been able to "let it go . . ."
 

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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
I've been able to "let it go . . ."
I'm an engineer by training. My wife has learned that when she says I can't accomplish something, I obsess on it until I find a solution. (A burden I must bear )


That said, when next we pass each other on US50, I'll probably be sporting a front tag.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by lhoboy
I'm an engineer by training. My wife has learned that when she says I can't accomplish something, I obsess on it until I find a solution. (A burden I must bear )


That said, when next we pass each other on US50, I'll probably be sporting a front tag.
Well, if you work it out, I will be impressed, but I most assuredly won't be letting you do surgery on my car, even if you were willing.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bjg625
I don't think it's settling as the stock cars are over optioned>


Bingo!


As I mentioned, this car had more than what I wanted.
So lets see... by taking one off the lot I got more than my desires AND saved money...


I am so ashamed of my behavior.


(I was trained as smart ****!)
 
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