Bmavel's lowered Area 51 XL 4k tow build

[thev8man]

Sanded up to 400 - primer, sanded to 600 base/clear, then wet sanded and buffed

Thanks

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[thev8man]

Sanded up to 400 - primer, sanded to 600 base/clear, then wet sanded and buffed

Thanks

 

[Bmavel]

Update! Got some goodies from the good folks over at Boomba Racing! Intake and throttle body spacers in anodized blue! If anyone is interested I can make a write up of the install as I’d definitely rate it a “moderate” for people who have never really worked on vehicles before or have proper tools

 

[NewGuy]

How has ride quality changed from factory springs to the lowered springs? I love the look, but after lowering a mustang and a g35 in the past, the ride quality suffered quite a bit.

 

[AMCfoxbody]

Update! Got some goodies from the good folks over at Boomba Racing! Intake and throttle body spacers in anodized blue! If anyone is interested I can make a write up of the install as I’d definitely rate it a “moderate” for people who have never really worked on vehicles before or have proper tools

I would be interested in a write-up/details on the throttle body spacer and intake spacer (and catch can install for that matter) from Boomba. I actually have them sitting in my garage but have been neglecting the install as there isn't a lot of step-by-step out there and I'd rate myself as an 'average' installer....

 

[Bmavel]

How has ride quality changed from factory springs to the lowered springs? I love the look, but after lowering a mustang and a g35 in the past, the ride quality suffered quite a bit.

I don’t notice a difference but I’ve never really had vehicle with stock suspension long enough to notice lol I’m more a stiffer the suspension and less body roll the better type of person anyway

 

[NewGuy]

I don’t notice a difference but I’ve never really had vehicle with stock suspension long enough to notice lol I’m more a stiffer the suspension and less body roll the better type of person anyway

I’m the same way, but as my daily driver and the wife riding with me or driving the Mav quite a bit, she wouldn’t be happy if it rough. She loved the looks of my mustang but hated riding in it because of how stiff the suspension was

 

[stumpd]

What sway bar did you use? All I found is for the awd.

 

[Hkak45]

Very clean setup you have! Job well done

 

[atlasblue23]

Hey everyone figured i post a bit about whats currently done to my maverick and will keep updating as more mods happen! haha

so current Mods,
Suspension:
H&R Lowering springs
Steeda Adjustable rear sway bar
Steeda strut tower bar (Now Painted Nitrous blue)
Airlift helper bags when needed

Engine:
Buschur intake
Catch can
Livernois 93 performance tune (or 87-93 tow tune when towing)

appearance mods:
19x9.5 Project 6gr Focus RS wheels
Ford Roof and Tailgate spoilers
Ford soft tonneau cover
Nitrous blue painted brake caliper
black ford emblems
color matched grill bar and lower front bumper
Ford escape ecoboost engine cover
tinted windows
tinted headlights and marker lights
gas hood struts
"Maverick" branded pedals
Carbon fiber around gauges, dial shifter and steering wheel
and Finally Photo dump!

Wow your build is incredible. I was curious tho, where did you get the paint for your front bumper? And how much would it cost to do this? And how many coatings did you use or what do you do to prepare to paint the bumper? Too many questions..sorry.

 

[Bmavel]

A lot more has happened! S&B ram air intake installed, Fast Mavericks large core intercooler (pretty sure first production one) and I received a care package from my friends at UPR Products for letting them use my truck so installed there dual billet catch can system. All in all I’m very happy with all 3 products very high quality on every end!

 

[Bmavel]

What sway bar did you use? All I found is for the awd.

I’m awd so it got the steeda adjustable sway bar

 

[AMCfoxbody]

A lot more has happened! S&B ram air intake installed, Fast Mavericks large core intercooler (pretty sure first production one) and I received a care package from my friends at UPR Products for letting them use my truck so installed there dual billet catch can system. All in all I’m very happy with all 3 products very high quality on every end!

I got my Fast Mavericks Inter-cooler, in Silver, last Thursday. I have not yet installed yet - your's looks great, how difficult or easy was the process?

A minor inconvenience, by law I have to have a front-mount license plate which is currently on my lower grille so need to find a new place to display without drilling into the front bumper...

 

[Bmavel]

I got my Fast Mavericks Inter-cooler, in Silver, last Thursday. I have not yet installed yet - your's looks great, how difficult or easy was the process?

A minor inconvenience, by law I have to have a front-mount license plate which is currently on my lower grille so need to find a new place to display without drilling into the front bumper...

wasn’t that bad the dumb plastic shroud support thing ford uses for the intercooler/radiator support was a pain to cut but once that’s out of the way it’s easy sailing. I have a law to I need a front plate but threw it in the trash day 1 and never been bothered

 

[AMCfoxbody]

wasn’t that bad the dumb plastic shroud support thing ford uses for the intercooler/radiator support was a pain to cut but once that’s out of the way it’s easy sailing. I have a law to I need a front plate but threw it in the trash day 1 and never been bothered

Yeah...I've been down the 'no front plate' road for years here and I've found it is easiest for me to not give anyone a reason...but the trash is definitely my preferred option!

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