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The aluminum body panels didn't seem to have any negative effect on the 2011+ mustangs which have aluminum hoods and front fenders.
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"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776 -
Many cars have aluminum hoods, fenders, deck lids, etc. NOt so many have aluminum in the unibody structure.Originally posted by BlackGT View Post"If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry FordComment
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I'm assuming quite a bit more....My 13' FX4 had a sticker price slightly over $51K.Originally posted by 4king View Post70' Chevelle RagTop
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F150's are not unibody construction. They are full frame vehicles with body attached to the frame.Originally posted by Baron View Post"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776Comment
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Im aware.Originally posted by BlackGT View Post"If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry FordComment
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Insurance premiums are going to go WAY up. Repairing aluminum cars is a BITCH to be done right. Count on 1000's of lawsuits for botched jobs on repairs.Originally posted by A_A_G View Post
Press release from ford claims "more dent resistant" but I think that is to sucker people in. Insurance companies are VERY aware how costly it is to repair Audi's and such. Great on the weight savings.....the execution may be a bummer.Comment
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It probably is more dent resistant. Aluminum has a much lower modulus. That's not to say it won't be costlier to fix, but if the damage is bad enough replacements are used anyways.Originally posted by aggie97 View Post
I think everyone is just trying to hate on what should become the norm.Comment
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Probably still going to buy a new Denali truck in a year or two, but I tip my hat to Ford for taking the aluminum plunge. That substantial of a weight savings is going to help their CAFE immensely and the pocket books of owners with noticeably better fuel economy. Truck will probably drive more easily too. The current half-ton Fords are pretty ponderous to wheel around town.Ford
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After driving one daily since November I would have to disagree with that statement. While it's certainly not nimble like a sports car (or sport sedan) I've found it to be quite a comfort out on the road....easy city driving, parking, etc. By comparison to many other trucks I've owned/driven, I certainly wouldn't classify it as ponderous or laborious.Originally posted by quikag View Post70' Chevelle RagTop
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On that term - I would have to say the egregious ass-pounding I had to take from GVF on my way to finally getting into this truck ...does that count?Originally posted by Trip McNeely View Post
10 years of doing business there, 6 vehicles and $150K+ spent...2 family referrals plus numerous friends and co-workers...none of that meant a damned thing when it came time for them to make it right...instead they used it as an opportunity to screw me....royally! Zero customer loyalty from that shithole!...I'll never do business there again, and EVERY single person I can tell will hear the story too.70' Chevelle RagTop
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Saved 700lbs, but still 5+ tons of ugly.1965 Ford Falcon Pro-Touring Project
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Negative on the fenders, just went out in the garage, and the hood was the only panel a magnet fell off of on my 2012 Mustang.Originally posted by BlackGT View PostComment
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Yes 10000 pounds is the new weight.
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