The 2025 2.0L / Lobo has an obnoxious cold-start and warm-up cycle.
I'm curious if the previous < 2025 2.0s have this same cold start cycle.
I suspect its something for emissions (and maybe GPF related???) -- even tho the early 2025 2.0s didn't get them (a GPF).
On that note, I'm blown away at...
Maxzina Rain guards...
The one mod I'm dissapointed with the most.
I'm pretty sure the adhesive has failed and they are loose and rattle. I have the clips installed from the start.
I like the outside look, I like the sun/rain protection.
But the tint is Too dark in the A-pillar for the dark...
I also left my manual in gear. And if real steep, i turned the wheels appropriately. and Always use the Ebrake.
Pretty basic stuff that should be taught when you learn to drive.
Same concepts apply to Auto.
When I park my Lobo, the E brake goes on while my foot is on the brake. Then I shut it...
I would recommend, and I would do it again on my next vehicle.
I've ran RBs on my previous Focus ST, and liked how they held up over ~4 years of use. On the Focus, they scraped on hard/full compressions, but they were a great indicator of clearance on a low sitting car. Just some scraped flap...
If my Maverick didn't have paddle shifters and Manual mode, I don't think I could live with a Maverick (w/ Auto trans..)
Coming from a FWD Focus ST 6MT.
My current thoughts after owning and driving it a while is, the Lobo is OK.
But, my dream vehicle would be a Maverick extended cab, with a...
Still waiting for 2025s.
Tuning this for drag racing is not at all my interest, nor should be the intent of this vehicle, imo. I want to build a 'hot compact pickup', like a hot hatch for a pickup. Twisty canyon road carver.
Fixing/increasing boost targets would go a Long way.
i know this is...
Pros n cons to living in the desert. :D
If its South facing and lower elevation, its dry. If its North facing and/or at +500 ft off the desert floor, snow can often be found.