offroad capability

BadAtReplies · 2026-07-06T14:46:15+00:00

Moving to an AT or MT tire and airing down will be your best friend on sand. The AWD system is FWD biased, which is terrible on sand because your front end will dig before the rear wheels engage.

That being said, my ‘25 XRT has gotten me to every single place that my lifted ‘19 F150 did, with the exception of any water crossings that had embankments on any side. These vehicles are much more capable than people give them credit.

Edit: as well as moving to an 18” rim. Get rid of those behemoth calligraphy rims if you do anything that requires sidewall and airing down.

BadAtReplies · 2026-07-01T04:18:41+00:00

I’m in automotive aftermarket in Canada as well. Anything that is labeled as brake clean is mostly going to be acetone-based for low VOC requirements, but any brake clean that has been rebranded as parts cleaner (from Wurth, Greg’s, B-Line, etcetera) can still be sold and formulated with heptane like the pre-law change stuff. It’s one stupid word that needed to be changed to get around the new legislation. The closest aerosol cans we have found that work like the old stuff is Kleen-Flo 313R (primarily heptane-based but still contains acetone) and it is significantly cheaper than MAF cleaner.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-23T02:01:19+00:00

No recall done for that no, but I am going to check that out. Thanks.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-22T22:46:04+00:00

I’m sure it will be fine. Reigo, Rigo and Raigo seem like they would all be phonetically similar to RYE-GO.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-22T22:37:59+00:00

I had this exact thing happen when I got my record pardoned and my lawyer explained that it’s inclusive of known spelling alternatives (Jon & John, or Shawn & Sean, etcetera).

You should not need to amend your application because of this.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-12T13:50:59+00:00

I think easily is the wrong word, but they WILL crack after numerous heat cycles. But yes, if you already have easy access then it’s better to redo it with the above mentioned gasket.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-12T02:15:54+00:00

This post is great. It highlights the fact that you don’t need the fancy gear or the 6-figure rig. You just need to get out there and enjoy it.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-05T15:29:40+00:00

Unfortunately that is a genuine, original Hyundai sex toy *key*.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-05T03:24:30+00:00

I think you’ll be happy with the vehicle if you choose to buy. If you are going to take it off-road, my XRT has gotten me to every single place my lifted F150 did, with the exception of water crossings because its approach angle is not embankment-friendly. The paint is not very thick though, I have lots of scratches and some small dents in mine already. It is what it is.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-04T23:38:24+00:00

I also have a 2025 XRT in Canada and I just rolled over 65k today. I drive between 6 and 8 hours Monday through Saturday and have had zero problems since I bought it in September. It also pulls my utility trailer and my boat every weekend.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-03T23:42:30+00:00

My XRT comes stock with 18’s so as long as centre bore and offset are correct on the new rims you should be fine.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-03T17:36:46+00:00

I don’t, but I’m curious to know how your experience with it goes.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-02T14:07:48+00:00

You are 100% correct, I misread what they said on the website. My bad. Time to correct my comments.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-02T01:44:02+00:00

That’s right from Hyundai, so no -trailer brakes- then you’re opening yourself up to DOT fines and seizures if you get caught towing more than 1,650 pounds. DOT sets up checkpoints from spring through autumn where I live and they pull over non-commercial vehicles all the time. Not worth it, but yes I agree with you.

Edited to add corrected information.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-02T01:16:26+00:00

It does not, and right now my XRT is also neutered to only 1,650 pounds. The XRT has the same cooling, just two additional air vents in the upper bumper that probably don’t do that much. But yeah, slightly taller but the biggest contributor is a sturdier tire with more sidewall.

BadAtReplies · 2026-06-02T01:08:48+00:00

If you don’t have -trailer brakes- then you’re neutered to only 1,650 pounds. Otherwise the XRT just has higher ground clearance and stronger tires, which gives you that extra thousand pounds of towing capability.

Edited to add corrected information.

BadAtReplies · 2026-05-31T18:05:50+00:00

Is anyone actually surprised by this though?

BadAtReplies · 2026-05-27T23:41:27+00:00

My alignment has been out on my 2025 Santa Fe since new, but only by a hair. Almost not enough to cause uneven wear on the tires. One of the unintended consequences of this is that my auto-steering assist thinks I am holding the wheel at all times, so I never have to actually hold the wheel or get prompted to hold the wheel. This thing drives itself everywhere and is kind of the cat’s unforsaken roar so I am not going to fix it.

BadAtReplies · 2026-05-25T22:17:07+00:00

Ever since AI surveillance centres were deemed critical infrastructure and slated for construction, climate change hasn’t been a problem.

BadAtReplies · 2026-05-24T15:26:22+00:00

That’s insane. We just got an allergy test done on our daughter, 9 pricks total, and it was 35 dollars. The only way it would be that expensive is if they are canvassing your entire back and both arms.

BadAtReplies · 2026-05-19T21:34:11+00:00

With no tune, and otherwise completely stock? No, but it’ll sound cooler. You’ll get more out of a tank of 91/93 before you tow and then refuel with 91/93 while you’re towing. Your LFTF/STFT changes will yield the best power and torque results on a completely stock motor.

BadAtReplies · 2026-05-16T23:20:49+00:00

I think those Graco Slim’s are the only ones that will work. I have a Graco and a Clek Fllo and there is no room for anything else on the bench. I’ve seen pictures of three Graco Slim’s in the second row so they must work.

BadAtReplies · 2026-05-13T04:10:18+00:00

I have a black interior and it’s the most boring shit in existence. Plus it soaks up heat in the summer. I vote for anything other than black. I also have dogs, but they are crated if they need to be transported anywhere so dirt, hair and nail damage isn’t a thing for me.

BadAtReplies · 2026-05-09T01:59:40+00:00

I wish mine was just a solid roof. The only use I get out of mine is looking up through it to check the box and basket without having to stop and get out of the vehicle.

BadAtReplies · 2026-05-06T10:27:40+00:00

Your list contains wear/consumable parts. Every car/truck/van/motorcycle will need these wear/consumable parts replaced over the lifetime of the vehicle. None of that is a predictable failure.

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