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You know it is in this instance that a mulch kit really comes into it own. The bulk reduction and rake reduction is great! It's hell on the blades, but since it is the end of the cutting season who cares as they will need to be touched up before spring anyway. There does seem to be one aspect to my model selection that I might have missed had I not done a bit of homework. It seems that both the JD & Cadet add a few "life longevity" features on their (for a lack of a better term) second tier models that cost a few hundred dollars more than there entry model. In the Cadet's case a couple of well placed grease fittings on the cutting spindle seem to promote a longer lifespan. I was amazed at the additional "safety" features on modern mowers over and beyond what in on my older mower. It seems like just reversing the mower with the blades turning requires all sorts of operator input and perhaps an act of congress as well... As I used to say in my previous lines of work "Safety sucks, but I don't want to die either!"

My plan as well. I have it on my current mower and would not want to bag clippings. I have discovered that the Club Cadet has a 3 year warranty while the JD is only 2 years. I also discovered that Home Depot does not fix warranty issues, rather directs them to "authorized" warranty repair locations which in my case are only a couple of miles from my home, so no biggie.

Well first off it's 24 seasons old and the tranny is about shot. The B & S motor is still strong, but the carb has a leaking fuel float which I dealt with by putting in an in- line cut off valve to prevent the oil sump from filling up with gas. Most all of the plastic hood is broken and / or is fractured causing it to run a bit hot because of disrupted cooling air flow. It is pretty much held together with bungee cords and the drive belt and tires are about shot. Other than the above it is in great shape!

I would tend to agree, but the Lowe's 10% discount for mil. vets. might be an incentive I can't refuse. I'll have do some homework for sure.

I agree 100%

Well my old Toro is about done so rather than risk another season on it I've started to look around for a suitable replacement. I need something with at least a 32" cutting deck, but less than 48". So far I've read pretty good reviews of John Deere, Club Cadet, & Husqvarna mowers. I don't want to spend more than $1500 and would love to think I could spend less to get a lasting and quality mower. What I would ask of you is that if you have purchased a riding lawnmower in the last couple of years is: What did you buy, where, and how has it worked out for you? I am a bit concerned of buying from a big box retail store due to the possible nightmare of getting warranty issues dealt with in a reasonable time frame from someone who knows what they are doing. Thanks!

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Mikula; I would be interested in hearing your review of the same piece of music via a CD then via a USB source using the same settings. Then make adjustments to the settings where needed for each source and see which then sounds best.

Watching a move? How bout busting a move?

Thanks Mark, do keep us posted on changes if you make them. I changed out the single dash speaker and that change made a pretty nice improvement to the overall sound, but front door speaker replacement would help more I think.

That's all that counts!

I disagree with the "let it burn" philosophy, but having said that there is probably not too much a small fire extinguisher will do. I do think however that a small extinguisher has its place in a car's emergency kit as there is a chance that it might make a big difference in a fire situation if caught early. I keep one in mine. One thing to be aware of is the recall that Kidde has on some of their small units. One of my Kidde units was recalled and they did a great job of exchanging mine. Here is a link for that recall: https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284US/

PICTURES!

I just read / watched the attached video pretty interesting... https://jalopnik.com/heres-how-mobil-1-decides-engine-oil-can-last-20-000-mi-1821604891

I did not pull it out, but after some detailed looking and folding seat backs I don't think it will be a good idea to remove the bottom. I might be wrong about this, but with the seat bottom gone the back of the seats might not have the support needed to prevent the seat backs from being over extended forward. Mikula I think your approach may be a better idea, but I am not sure I want to go to that much trouble. My dog doesn't care and if she is fine with it I guess I am too.

Thanks Ben.You are exactly right! Believe it or not, I picked her up from a local shelter after a hard early life and she seem to know that she's "a looker" as she flaunts it whenever she has an audience. Come on guys post up your pictures!

I wondered how many other Edge owners shuttle their dogs around in their Edge? This is Ruby headed to the local dog park. Let's see your's in your Edge.

Now you got me! If the spare well has its cover would the cargo area be flat to the back of the front seats? As you know well this is what it looks like now.

So it goes...

That's nice work! Did you by chance see if the back seat backs will lay flat after the seat bottom is removed?

An odd question I know, but I was wondering if the back seat backs will lie flat with the bottoms removed? I don't have kids but do have a big dog and find that I hardly ever have the back seat upright, so that's why I am interested. If you have removed it, would the seat backs lie flat and what was involved in that removal?

Removed

Wrong Gen.

So the waste heat (in the cooling mode) goes into the interior of the car?

Peltier device. I learned something new, thanks! And they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks... If you really want to get "Edgy" can someone explain how it does what it does?