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One way to verify, if it's tires the noise should change depending on the road surface (asphalt vs concrete). Doubt it would change if it's a bearing.

How long did it take to install and how difficult was it?

At 30 mph the battery weighs 600 lbs. (Approx 30 g's if it stops in one foot).

I can vouch for what you said. Had new brakes put on a local Ford dealer (Chrysler Sebring convertible, but local Dodge Chrysler dealer is incomplete), and used on-line coupon. Stop on a dime but squeek, squeek, squeek. Bitch, bitch, bitch for two months. Went to NAPA and bought the best pads they sell. Had same Ford dealer put them on and perfect. Not a peek out her. Brakes are quiet as well.

Okay. I've got it. Pull off the wheel, slap masking tape and newspaper all around to protect and Krylon the existing calipers a fire engine red. Five bucks. Tadaaaaaa. (And for my next trick, watch me pull a hat out of a rabbit).

In an accident, you figure the momentum causes a part to weigh 8x it's normal weight. Say a battery weighs 40 lbs. In an accident it now weighs over 300 lbs. Why screw around with the possibly of having a battery come loose and short out, supplying hundreds of amperes across a short? All for the price of a simple nut that costs under $9? Ebay item number: 281886479070 You can get a whole new battery tray for $45.

Not quite. At the end of the lease the leasing agency will require the car to be in original condition, less "normal" wear & tear. This could end up soaking you a few hundred more in minor bodywork, glass replacement or other repairs. Usually the dealer will inspect the car and appraise, but the leasee will usually also look at the car when they get it and do their own appraisal. You could hit twice as the leasee (the actual owner) has the final say.

Pifffff! I'm holding out for a new flying DeLorean as my next car. After all, this IS 2015 right?

The risk of Rube Goldberging a battery and possibly failing causing short and fire is just not worth it. A failure in even a small impact (not necessarily a crash) is dangerous. Not worth the risk of shorting and fire imo.

Well, guess I'll reconsider putting on a fake hood scoop in that case. Darn. Was considering a large chrome job too. So how do feel about gluing a Donald Trump bobblehead to the dash? Spose that's out as well.

Just a guess, the roof drain is at the back. When level or front raised, the water run to the back of the roof and drains. When backing in with rear elevated, the water runs forward away from drain, overflows the metal damn and into to inner roof.

Same here, mine needs fluid change as well. Thanks for bringing this up.

Any possibility that the battery your installing may have the clamp tab located too high up? Does the bolt screw into the metal baseplate without the plastic clamp block? (Does that make sense?)

Actually there is, sort of. Called Mirror Tap. Harness that basically pushes into the mirror connector. Quick and easy. I have my Escort Passport II radar detector powered through one. Switched power, stays on after you turn off the car. Powers off when you open the door. Search on Amazon.com.

Did the dealer find anything?

Wonder if the side bumpers are worn, allowing a looser fit of the hatch in its opening?

Great job, that reality looks professional.

Mine has the THX system. Have no idea what enclosure is in there.Dennis

My 09 MKX doesnt have any rattles. What year and model are you driving?

$150 actually, at least that's what I paid.

I like no. 1 as well. Single owner, same dealer, they know the car, and owner probably babies it. Warranty or extended warranty a must.

I'm curious, anyone here owned an older MKX which had a THX and now owns a 2015 or 16 which has a Revel system. The Revel is touted as a much better audio, but in all honesty, how much better?

What exactly is a "management" valve?

Still good information nonetheless.

Well, guess it's not top secret any longer.....