HybridHunter

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Engine Swaps & FabricationBuild journalCommunity Starter

2018 Ford F-150 — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal

Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packaging be compromised to improve driveline geometr…

HybridHunterCommunity StarterJun 14, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostSalt Lake City10 replies0 helpful

Buying NewPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter

2024 Volkswagen Golf R — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?

I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees.

HybridHunterCommunity StarterJan 29, 20262024 Volkswagen Golf RNew York1 reply0 helpful

TransmissionQuestionCommunity Starter

2025 Lucid Air — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?

The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What are owners doing in practice, and why choose drain-and-fill versus an exc…

HybridHunterCommunity StarterDec 19, 20252025 Lucid Air PureChicago23 replies0 helpful