silvrsvt Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Not sure why you couldn't do a modern 1-peice removable top... engineer in some nice roll bars and call it a day. I think the wrangler did this last gen. Because roll bars eat into your head room and I'm sure cause other problems with roll over (smacking your head into them etc) and other crash tests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 compromised head room depends on placement....if they are behind headrests as most are point is moot...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pffan1990 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Not sure if mentioned here or anywhere, but I just now found out the time of Ford's press conference on the 8th for the Chicago Auto Show. It's at 9:30am according to this schedule which was posted on the site today. I know the 2019 Ford Edge Titantium will be there to show the new Elite Package, which I personally think it's nice looking.https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/assets/1/7/2018-CAS-Media-Schedule.pdfI seen this while Googling for possible vehicles to be shown there in couple days. AutoWeek apparently knows for sure the updated 2019 Ford Transit Connect minivan will be shown there as if it's been confirmed. I hadn't heard anything but wouldn't doubt it since it has already been revealed not long ago in Europe. Edited to say: I am mistaken. It was the Transit Custom that was shown few months ago, not Transit Connect. I still have no luck seeing whether or not the 2020 Explorer/Aviator will be there along with Shelby GT500, but unlikely.http://autoweek.com/article/chicago-auto-show/2018-chicago-auto-show-preview-heres-whats-coming-windy-cityI posted these links here in this thread since we are talking about the upcoming Lincoln news, the 2020 Explorer/Aviator, along with other new products so to keep with topic of what we may know for sure within couple days. I thought about starting a whole new thread just for Chicago Auto Show to post these links but figured someone else (mod/admin?) would get thread started and I'll repost these links. Oh yeah, in a manner of hours, the Ranger Raptor will be revealed in Thailand. I am in Eastern Time which I know Thailand time is exactly 12 hours ahead. So it's current 3:37am there and 3:37pm here. Should be some articles floating around online soon before or after the reveal regarding the Ranger Raptor... and whether or not it's coming here. I personally think it will but with different powertrain. I understand their reasoning to have Thailand to be the debut location for the Raptor version of Ranger. Edited February 6, 2018 by pffan1990 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jqa1824 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 As I recall the Transit Connect update or the Transit update has not been revealed yet anywhere. What you might be thinking of is the Transit Custom update that was revealed a few months ago. North America gets two of the four vehicles in the Transit/Tourneo Family: The Transit and T-Connect. Europe (and possibly other parts of the world) gets the Transit Custom (which is a FWD more mini-vanish/civilan van) and the Transit Courier (the smallest member and based in the Fiesta/EcoSport/B-Max). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Facia update on Transit Connect I believe, new lights better looking grill and a more complex way to fold down the thrird row seats on the LWB wagon designed with help from a German manufacturer infamous for cup holders. Transit Custom....rumor has it it may come here as a Hybrid/ plug in......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pffan1990 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 As I recall the Transit Connect update or the Transit update has not been revealed yet anywhere. What you might be thinking of is the Transit Custom update that was revealed a few months ago. North America gets two of the four vehicles in the Transit/Tourneo Family: The Transit and T-Connect. Europe (and possibly other parts of the world) gets the Transit Custom (which is a FWD more mini-vanish/civilan van) and the Transit Courier (the smallest member and based in the Fiesta/EcoSport/B-Max). Yes, you are correct, it was the Transit Custom that was shown. A bit of revisionist memory on my part. I edited my previous post to clarify this. I know that there is a Work Truck Show in Indianapolis next month where Ford has a reveal and it was said the Transit Custom could be shown there but the way the Work Truck Show seem to indicate, it seems to be a different reveal considering it is more of Ford Commercial; Ford Cargo coming to America perhaps as they could enter Class 8 market? Not wanting to throw this thread off topic but just now realizing my mistake that it was the Transit Custom revealed and that is likely to be shown next month. I'm really hoping that there will be something besides the Edge Titanium with Elite Package. Surely there is if there's a 30-minute press conference, unless they plan on yet another boring talk about electrification once again. But we'll see in couple days. I'm so exciting to see this on live stream with my new iMac I got couple months ago since I previously was not able to watch the live stream of auto shows before on my previous computer. I did see Detroit Auto Show on iMac and was so thrilled to see the new Ranger drive up on stage. But anyways, back on topic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudz64 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Since it’s made in Chicago, I’m hopimg the 2020 Explorer will debut....concept or production...it’s just about a year away from production so not too far fetched and it would show Ford has SOMETHING new coming to the press and analysts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) As I recall the Transit Connect update or the Transit update has not been revealed yet anywhere. What you might be thinking of is the Transit Custom update that was revealed a few months ago. North America gets two of the four vehicles in the Transit/Tourneo Family: The Transit and T-Connect. Europe (and possibly other parts of the world) gets the Transit Custom (which is a FWD more mini-vanish/civilan van) and the Transit Courier (the smallest member and based in the Fiesta/EcoSport/B-Max). Transit Connect update was revealed late 2017. Here is the thread: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/64192-facelifted-ford-transit-connect-and-transit-courier-unveiled-in-europe-with-updated-styling-upgraded-tech-and-new-engines/ Transit Custom had a update in mid 2017 for the 2018 model year. Edited February 7, 2018 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangBang Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Not sure if mentioned here or anywhere, but I just now found out the time of Ford's press conference on the 8th for the Chicago Auto Show. It's at 9:30am according to this schedule which was posted on the site today. I know the 2019 Ford Edge Titantium will be there to show the new Elite Package, which I personally think it's nice looking. https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/assets/1/7/2018-CAS-Media-Schedule.pdf I seen this while Googling for possible vehicles to be shown there in couple days. AutoWeek apparently knows for sure the updated 2019 Ford Transit Connect minivan will be shown there as if it's been confirmed. I hadn't heard anything but wouldn't doubt it since it has already been revealed not long ago in Europe. Edited to say: I am mistaken. It was the Transit Custom that was shown few months ago, not Transit Connect. I still have no luck seeing whether or not the 2020 Explorer/Aviator will be there along with Shelby GT500, but unlikely. http://autoweek.com/article/chicago-auto-show/2018-chicago-auto-show-preview-heres-whats-coming-windy-city I posted these links here in this thread since we are talking about the upcoming Lincoln news, the 2020 Explorer/Aviator, along with other new products so to keep with topic of what we may know for sure within couple days. I thought about starting a whole new thread just for Chicago Auto Show to post these links but figured someone else (mod/admin?) would get thread started and I'll repost these links. Oh yeah, in a manner of hours, the Ranger Raptor will be revealed in Thailand. I am in Eastern Time which I know Thailand time is exactly 12 hours ahead. So it's current 3:37am there and 3:37pm here. Should be some articles floating around online soon before or after the reveal regarding the Ranger Raptor... and whether or not it's coming here. I personally think it will but with different powertrain. I understand their reasoning to have Thailand to be the debut location for the Raptor version of Ranger. Elite package! Will it have twin opera windows with a vinyl top and matching wide bodyside moldings? Will it include flight bench tufted and buttoned crushed velour pillow seats? And simulated simulated wire wheel covers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Elite package! Will it have twin opera windows with a vinyl top and matching wide bodyside moldings? Will it include flight bench tufted and buttoned crushed velour pillow seats? And simulated simulated wire wheel covers? I laughed until I saw the article on the Traverse RS. GM is playing the same game as Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Elite package! Will it have twin opera windows with a vinyl top and matching wide bodyside moldings? Will it include flight bench tufted and buttoned crushed velour pillow seats? And simulated simulated wire wheel covers? . HEY!!! You just described my car.....except the seats..richly grained pleather.... Edited February 8, 2018 by twintornados 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 . HEY!!! You just described my car.....except the seats..richly grained pleather.... torino dr side.jpg Soft Corinthian leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Theres someone that lives near me who still drives one of those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangBang Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) . HEY!!! You just described my car.....except the seats..richly grained pleather.... torino dr side.jpg Ooh that's nice! 1974½ Gran Torino Elite! It makes me miss my two tone green 1978 LTD II 2dr hardtop with the Sports Touring package, comfortweave vinyl bucket seats with center console and floor shifter, and sports instrumentation. Edited February 9, 2018 by StangBang 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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