Extended Test Drive 2018 Ford Ford Explorer Limited

We took a trip to Vermont. One of the objectives was to drop off an air compressor and a shelving unit we previously cleared out of our storage unit. These do not really fit in the BRZ so we decided to rent something a bit bigger.
It should be noted that we had an issue with the tires on this rental, this is discussed in another post.
Our first challenge was figuring out whether or not a Ford Explorer would have sufficient space with the rear two rows down for a 78" shelving unit piece. This proved really hard to find. Apparently the dimensions with seats folded down were not published for this generation of Explorer. Holly and I spent roughly 1 hour 15 minutes collectively searching for this information and came up with some board dimensions (kind of) off a Ford Explorer forum. Just to contrast we then searched Subaru BRZ cargo dimensions and found full dimensions (rear seats up, down, and removed) within 3 minutes. Funny how difficult it is to find anything except cubit feet of cargo volume for a vehicle that people might actually haul lumbers or other stuff in.

Rear of the SUV loaded, plenty of space for the air compressor. Just enough space for the shelving unit.

Budget / Avis Rental Car Tires

We recently rented a 2018 Ford Explorer Limited from Budget / Avis. During our drive the rear stepped out (slid) on two occasions. We took a look at the tires and were a bit appalled.
The rear tires on both sides were down to the wear indicators. Basically no tread left. Keep in mind this is in the US Northeast during winter with ice and snow on the ground.
Holly picked the car up, did not check the tires. And I typically do not check the tires when I pick up the vehicle (I tend to take a closer look when I photograph the vehicle). This has never been an issue for us, but we will certainly be on the lookout in the future.
Following are some images of the tires taken with my phone:
Driver front:

Passenger front:

Nausicaa - Project Update - Sparco Seats, Harnesses, and Hardware Ordered

We had P&L Motorsports order our seats, harnesses and so on for Nausicaa, our Honda Prelude project car.

Below is a list of the items bought, unfortunately no install pictures yet:

Sparco:

1) Circuit QRT (2019)
   Part No. 008010RNR
   Listed Price:   $950.00

Nausicaa - Project Update - Images from P&L Motorsports (1st Set)

P&L Motorsports sent me some images of progress so far.
Engine bay with the old H22A# still there: