All digital gauge clusters are in.
11-25-17, 11:03 PM
#136
Lexus Champion
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I've sat in the new 2018 mustang gt with the full led gauges. they are cheap and slow compared to my RCF for reference. glad they are doing more nice things but they are a bit behind in terms of expensive look and feel.
11-26-17, 08:40 AM
#137
Lexus Champion
Well, keep in mind that vehicles are not all sold in the same markets. U.S. versions of a vehicle, for example, usually can't go any faster than about 70-75 MPH legally (depending on the posted speed limit), where, in Germany, for instance, there are still some sections of the Autobahns left with no official limits. So, perhaps that 160-MPH (or KPH equivalent) speedometer actually means something outside the U.S. And there's no need for the factory to produce dozen different versions of the speedometer depending on what country you are in....modern vehicles are complex enough as it is.
So if you get a Honda Accord with a 160mph speedometer when the car can do no better than 130mph, blame yourselves, don't blame Honda for sharing that speedometer with the Germans.
11-26-17, 08:59 AM
#138
Lexus Fanatic
Were you surprised by them feeling cheaper than those in a $70,000 RCF?
11-26-17, 09:22 AM
#139
Lexus Fanatic
I must disagree, especially when it comes to cars built to be sold in the USA. My educated guess is that you get a speedometer specifically for your market, if only for the reason that the USA is very likely the last (significant) country in the world to cling to the Imperial system and not switch to the Metric system of measurement.
So if you get a Honda Accord with a 160mph speedometer when the car can do no better than 130mph, blame yourselves, don't blame Honda for sharing that speedometer with the Germans.
So if you get a Honda Accord with a 160mph speedometer when the car can do no better than 130mph, blame yourselves, don't blame Honda for sharing that speedometer with the Germans.
11-26-17, 09:52 AM
#140
Lexus Champion
You are correct, but the speedometer you displayed is still an American-only one (and probably not available on any car anywhere else in the world). No automaker is going to sell a car with predominately Imperial measurements in a Metric country. This speedometer in a new car would not even be sold in Canada; if it was inadvertantly allowed in, it would be recalled to replace the speedometer.
11-26-17, 11:52 AM
#141
Lexus Fanatic
You are correct, but the speedometer you displayed is still an American-only one (and probably not available on any car anywhere else in the world). No automaker is going to sell a car with predominately Imperial measurements in a Metric country. This speedometer in a new car would not even be sold in Canada; if it was inadvertantly allowed in, it would be recalled to replace the speedometer.
11-26-17, 11:58 AM
#142
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11-26-17, 02:09 PM
#143
Lexus Fanatic
11-26-17, 02:12 PM
#144
Lexus Test Driver
You are correct, but the speedometer you displayed is still an American-only one (and probably not available on any car anywhere else in the world). No automaker is going to sell a car with predominately Imperial measurements in a Metric country. This speedometer in a new car would not even be sold in Canada; if it was inadvertantly allowed in, it would be recalled to replace the speedometer.
11-26-17, 02:59 PM
#145
Lexus Fanatic
A friend of mines son works at Ford assembly where they build the Edge. He builds the Edge for all regions of the world. You would be surprised at how they build them, they don't do giant batches for everywhere. They do small orders for each area and they could build a UK diesel model right after they build 10 or so US models right before 10 Canadian models and the some South American models. No exact pattern. The speedometers I am sure are just switched, likely made as one sealed unit. But I could ask.
11-26-17, 03:06 PM
#146
Lexus Fanatic
A friend of mines son works at Ford assembly where they build the Edge. He builds the Edge for all regions of the world. You would be surprised at how they build them, they don't do giant batches for everywhere. They do small orders for each area and they could build a UK diesel model right after they build 10 or so US models right before 10 Canadian models and the some South American models. No exact pattern. The speedometers I am sure are just switched, likely made as one sealed unit. But I could ask.
Thanks.....that's interesting.
I assume you are referring to Ford's Oakville, Ontario plant where the Ford Edge/Flex and Lincoln MKX/MKT are built. Didn't know that they built them for several different markets, though, in that plant, until you mentioned it. It must be difficult, in some circumstances, to alternate between left and right-hand drive models for the UK/Japanese/Australian market (if applicable).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakville_Assembly
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-26-17 at 03:10 PM.
11-26-17, 03:23 PM
#147
Lexus Fanatic
Thanks.....that's interesting. I assume you are referring to Ford's Oakville, Ontario plant where the Ford Edge/Flex and Lincoln MKX/MKT are built. Didn't know that they built them for several different markets, though, in that plant, until you mentioned it. It must be difficult, in some circumstances, to alternate between left and right-hand drive models for the UK/Japanese/Australian market (if applicable).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakville_Assembly
I assume you are referring to Ford's Oakville, Ontario plant where the Ford Edge/Flex and Lincoln MKX/MKT are built. Didn't know that they built them for several different markets, though, in that plant, until you mentioned it. It must be difficult, in some circumstances, to alternate between left and right-hand drive models for the UK/Japanese/Australian market (if applicable).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakville_Assembly
Also, found out that Ford randomly selects an Edge for a test drive up to 125km and a special not is left on the window along with the sticker and a signature explaining that the particular vehicle was hand tested at the plant for quality control inspection.
11-26-17, 04:33 PM
#148
Lexus Test Driver
I actually prefer the Analog gauges overall like on the current M3/M4 with a digital display on the bottom.
The new ones in the 5 and 7 are not for me.
The RCF gauges are amazing!
The new Mustang ones are real cool and huge improvement over the analog which looked really dated imo. I like how for each mode the screen changes completely and I believe you can pick which one you want as the default setting.
The new ones in the 5 and 7 are not for me.
The RCF gauges are amazing!
The new Mustang ones are real cool and huge improvement over the analog which looked really dated imo. I like how for each mode the screen changes completely and I believe you can pick which one you want as the default setting.
Last edited by RNM GS3; 11-26-17 at 05:01 PM.
11-28-17, 04:39 PM
#149
Lexus Champion
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I'm surprised ford keeps doing something mediocre and then improving and coming out with a new generation every 2 years it seems. they need to just take more time to develop a nicer car and keep that generation for more than 3 years.
let me trade in for 2 then , if thats the case.
slow gauges or not, the mustang gt will still leave your rcf in the dust.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCrCYWdnjjw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCrCYWdnjjw
11-28-17, 05:00 PM
#150
Lexus Fanatic
But they sell tons of Mustangs while Lexus can’t give away the RC-F.
What you’re seeing is different goals and design criteria for a mainstream car and carmaker and a luxury car and carmaker. Ford does what works for them, and it works for them.
What you’re seeing is different goals and design criteria for a mainstream car and carmaker and a luxury car and carmaker. Ford does what works for them, and it works for them.