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Awesome thread and the truck looks fantastic. Appreciate you putting in the time and effort to document everything, and hyperlink the products you use. Thank you!
Had a chuckle at this: "-Added 1/4" thick neoprene washers to the back of license plate to keep it off the paint." I do the same on all my cars. It should be standard equipment.
Time to shop for a good seat protector for the leather. Any suggestions for a protector or car seat? Want one that's super functional/ multi/use and has a somewhat collapsible stroller that will fit in the cargo area.
Also ordering up some Fluid Film for a thorough undercarriage coating in July (it's going to be super hot in Texas but have to do it!) since we are moving to VA and won't have time to do it after we close on the house and before winter sets in and they start coating the roads...
Time to shop for a good seat protector for the leather. Any suggestions for a protector or car seat? Want one that's super functional/ multi/use and has a somewhat collapsible stroller that will fit in the cargo area.
Also ordering up some Fluid Film for a thorough undercarriage coating in July (it's going to be super hot in Texas but have to do it!) since we are moving to VA and won't have time to do it after we close on the house and before winter sets in and they start coating the roads...
Congratulations! That car seat + stroller question is a loaded question lol. We are a nuna family, so everything we own is from them. I just have a basic car seat protector from amazon on both our lexuses. I have checked underneath to make sure there is no residue over time. Buy a portable vacuum to keep the car clean, well if you want to attempt to keep it clean. I first bought a cigarette lighter powered vacuum and evolved to using a battery powered one to move around much quicker.
Congratulations to you and your wife. I've used similar seat mats in my minivan for many years and it worked well to keep stuffs off the leather. Easy to hose down as well. For infant, most of the carseat is a bit bulky and not really collapsible but they have bases that can easily remove or move to different car.
Time to shop for a good seat protector for the leather. Any suggestions for a protector or car seat? Want one that's super functional/ multi/use and has a somewhat collapsible stroller that will fit in the cargo area.
Also ordering up some Fluid Film for a thorough undercarriage coating in July (it's going to be super hot in Texas but have to do it!) since we are moving to VA and won't have time to do it after we close on the house and before winter sets in and they start coating the roads...
Congrats! We have another due in a week too. Was considering a towel to protect the seat underneath car seat, but perhaps the Lusso protector would be worth it.
Congrats! Expecting a continuation of updates on the seat protectors
Regarding Fluid Film, how do you find the smell? I sprayed my front end partially while my skids were off. Instant regret that I didn't do it outside. The smell just lingered around my garage for a week.
Love the idea of a battery operated vaccuum and will need to keep some leather cleaner and detailer inside the car going forward
The smell of the fluid film is noticeable the first 3-5 days after application but then it goes away. I wouldn't classify it as smelling bad, just different. My wife is super sensitive to pretty much everything smell wise and allergic to everything and it doesn't bother her at all...
it's a small annoyance to pay for a good value in undercarriage protection. Small time investment (can do the entire undercarriage now in under 4 hours including spraying inside the boxed frame)... easy day with it up on ramps and a lo pro creeper.
Love the idea of a battery operated vaccuum and will need to keep some leather cleaner and detailer inside the car going forward
The smell of the fluid film is noticeable the first 3-5 days after application but then it goes away. I wouldn't classify it as smelling bad, just different. My wife is super sensitive to pretty much everything smell wise and allergic to everything and it doesn't bother her at all...
it's a small annoyance to pay for a good value in undercarriage protection. Small time investment (can do the entire undercarriage now in under 4 hours including spraying inside the boxed frame)... easy day with it up on ramps and a lo pro creeper.
That seat protector is the exact same one we use. 2+ years and all is well. In the early stages we used a mirror to check on the baby since they are rear facing. Most of the ones i have seen straps on to the head rest and mangled the leather. Hope you can find a better option. Sorry if i swayed your thread too much into the baby department.
That seat protector is the exact same one we use. 2+ years and all is well. In the early stages we used a mirror to check on the baby since they are rear facing. Most of the ones i have seen straps on to the head rest and mangled the leather. Hope you can find a better option. Sorry if i swayed your thread too much into the baby department.
No worries. I'm sure I'll be hunting for one of those mirrors as well, haha.
The GX will become our baby mobile for the foreseeable future.... and since this is our ownership log, it will likely follow along those lines. haha
Tell me how that route goes. Need to drive up to MA from here in TX, with a stop in VA later in Aug, and was thinking of taking Atlanta route.
I've done it before... the southern route is definitely easier on the transmission than 40 thru the Appalachians/ Smokeys.
It's boring as crap driving, mostly flat and uninteresting driving and if you can avoid Atlanta rush hour then it's usually 30 minutes quicker despite being 20 miles longer than the northern route.
Waze is your friend for monitoring traffic and police activity... has never let me know for bypassing traffic and is surprisingly accurate with regard to speed traps and police...
Today's Check In: Mileage 37,550
-Engine Oil and Filter change (Mobil1 EP 0w-20 w/ OEM filter element)
-Greased Driveshaft zerks
-Fluid Filmed undercarriage in preparation for our move to NOVA next month
-Installed some front seat Skyjackers (let's see if the wife notices.... can't imagine she won't. I could tell on my test drive and am kicking myself for not installing them sooner, 100% more comfortable!)
Excited to not have to get back underneath either vehicle until summer 2022 with the pending move and baby E on the way in January. Bring on the NOVA winter road treatments, Fluid filmed up! Seat Jackers = Total Comfort Pre-Sunrise Texas Engine Oil change
03-24-21, 04:37 AM
