Hot Pepper Mav - Lowered Build

[ModGoblin]

Hello, my name is Anthony and I aquired my Mav in the beginning of December 2023 to replace my 1991 Eclipse GSX(sold January 2024 - Build info on DSMTuners if interested) with something a bit more comfortable. I am a little too tall not to enjoy driving a car like the eclipse daily and in the winters here in IL. The Maverick seemed to meet all my needs (AWD, heated seats and wheel,carplay) which is practically all I could ask for a vehicle such as the Mav. Although it is not as enjoyable to drive like the 2021 Civic Type R, it gets similar MPG while having the AWD system for the snowy winters we often have. I purchased this Maverick and was torn on keeping it stock as with all vehicles I've owned, I cant help but improve appearance as well as performance per $. I couldn't stand the wheel gap as well as the rake of the vehicle so the first purchase was a set of Eibach Lowering Springs with some supporting mods. Currently awaiting install at my dealership as of 02/20/24 with all supporting mods. Will post pictures at a Later Date.

Mods Include :
∙ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
∙ Eibach Lowering Springs
∙ Steeda Toe Arms
∙ Tubular Adjustable Rear Control Arms
∙ Steeda Sway Bar
∙ Steeda Strut Bar
∙ Blaque Diamond Wheels 20x9" Square Wheels w/ Staggered Offsets
( F - 20x9 +35 Mirrored Directional ) + ( R - 20x9 +25 Mirrored Directional )
∙ 255/45/20 Michelin Pilot Sport AS/4

Possible Future Mods :
∙ Air Design Front Lip, Roof Spoiler, Tailgate Spoiler
∙ Diode Dynamics Hitch Light Kit
∙ Diode Dynamics Fog Light Kit
∙ Coilovers for Lower and more aggressive stance

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[ModGoblin]

Huge shoutout to Blaque Diamond wheels for the fast order turnaround getting the wheels built in just under 3 days time! Custom wheels for a great price with awesome customer support. They made sure everything was correct before proceeding and even included some free merch, stickers, and hubcentric rings

 

[AMCfoxbody]

Very curious to hear how the Whiteline links work!

 

[ModGoblin]

Very curious to hear how the Whiteline links work!

I’ll make sure to post information here about them. Looking at measurements of the links as well as the 12mm studs and their length, it looked to be exactly what was needed. I know one user is running Godspeed links but wanted to try something different from Whiteline.

 

[ModGoblin]

Control arms are finally back from powder coating. Awaiting the install during the week next week. Will get before and after pictures for reference of ride height and stance with the above parts installed.

 

[ModGoblin]

∙ Whiteline KLC201 Sway Bar Links (Test fit 02/28 Confirmed NOT Compatible. About 1 inch too long. Optimal Link size may be the 310-350mm range. )

When the vehicle was in the air and these links were test fitted, it put about 1 inch too much preload at the lowest setting. Although, it did look a bit promising it failed. I may order the Whiteline KLC180-335 Part Number in the near future. The adjustment range is 330-355mm, I found a thread previously where some others ran the godspeed version but their link to the item is dead since that eBay listing is no longer active. Maybe some other users can chime in on the details of their adjustable links and images so that I can confirm before ordering another set.

Additionally, the vehicle should be complete in the next day or so. I should be able to get images of the vehicle posted here sooner than later.

 

[AMCfoxbody]

∙ Whiteline KLC201 Sway Bar Links (Test fit 02/28 Confirmed NOT Compatible. About 1 inch too long. Optimal Link size may be the 310-350mm range. )

When the vehicle was in the air and these links were test fitted, it put about 1 inch too much preload at the lowest setting. Although, it did look a bit promising it failed. I may order the Whiteline KLC180-335 Part Number in the near future. The adjustment range is 330-355mm, I found a thread previously where some others ran the godspeed version but their link to the item is dead since that eBay listing is no longer active. Maybe some other users can chime in on the details of their adjustable links and images so that I can confirm before ordering another set.

Additionally, the vehicle should be complete in the next day or so. I should be able to get images of the vehicle posted here sooner than later.

Awesome - appreciate the insight and research!

 

[ModGoblin]

on the alignment rack getting dialed in! Almost done

 

[ModGoblin]

 

[AMCfoxbody]

Offsets look great - well done!

 

[flipd4mavs]

Wow, those wheels are sick with the BAP!

 

[ModGoblin]

Offsets look great - well done!

The front poke doesn’t look that severe in person. The picture just doesn’t do the stance enough justice! I’m really happy with how things turned out. More room for negative camber up front if needed as well.

 

[ModGoblin]

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