Ongoing General Automotive Thread 2.0

[Fuzz]

It'd be perfect for me if it came in extended cab with a 6 ft bed. It's not, you know, off the list, but for me I just don't need all that cab space.

[Sliver]

I'll post a pic when I get to work.

Definitely got the turbo fan wheels. They're so cool. I know many people's thoughts on black wheels. I've always loved them. I have a photo of me painting my wheels on my Pontiac Acadien black when I was 16. They're my jam.

Agreed on the limited colours. I like the blue, but I don't think it looks good with the black wheels and the turbo fans were a requirement for me.

I went white. First, I like white. I think it looks really good with black, but I can super see how it's boring to a lot of people. Second thing is as a shop truck white does a good job of staying cleaner than other colours. I like looking sharp when I show up at a customers' place and this truck will have multiple people driving it so I can't always be sure it'll be clean like I like - white helps it look its best when I'm not the one driving it.

I installed a softopper last night. I've had a vision of having a softopper and generally keeping it in safari mode. I don't see anybody else doing this, so I think it'll add a cool and practical visual component to it. When I post the pic let me know if you like the safari situation. I love it.

Box length should be fine...I've ordered a flip out box extender so it'll be a 6' box when needed. That's plenty for me.

My wife took it driving in Lobo mode last night with traction control off. She got it to slide out, too. This torque vectoring tuning in the back is the real deal. It is so weirdly fun to drive. I'm not kidding when I say there's nothing like it. You feel like you're driving a sporty car. There is no truck feel at all. Like, 0%.

Also learned it's a 7 speed. All other Mavericks are 8 speeds. This one has snappier shifts and a different gearing ratio for all gears, which adds to the fun. It'll aggressively hold gears and aggressively down shift.

Vehicles like this rule. I like it more than a Lamborghini. You can wring out everything from this truck versus having to use 20% of its capabilities or go to jail. Still going easyish on it since it is brand new.

[Locke]

Now you can drive around calling yourself 'The Main Man.'

[Fuzz]

Maybe you can personalize the white with some vinyl decals or something. Simple striping? Dunno, but could be a cheap way to punch it up a bit.


That vectoring sounds fun. When you get a chance, rip up the Smith Dorian, I'd love to know how well it handles washboard. I suspect pretty good compared to a solid axle pickup. Mine bounces all over the f'n place.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Sliver

I went white

[Erick Estrada]

Ford truck and SUV colors are so drab. Even when they change colors it's like Hot Pepper Red for Ruby Red which are variants of burgundy or Lightning Blue to Velocity Blue which is basically the next shade on the paint card.

[Table 5]

Out of those options, I would've gone white too...white is one of the few colors I like with black wheels. White on White turbo fans would've been sweet though!

I could see a white Maverick having some pinstripes or rad retro decals. Kind of like the Ranger Splash of old, but maybe not that...

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Maybe you can personalize the white with some vinyl decals or something. Simple striping? Dunno, but could be a cheap way to punch it up a bit.

That vectoring sounds fun. When you get a chance, rip up the Smith Dorian, I'd love to know how well it handles washboard. I suspect pretty good compared to a solid axle pickup. Mine bounces all over the f'n place.

Yeah I was thinking of decals. I doubt I will because I actually do like the storm trooper look, so maybe it sounded like I was settling, but white is the best colour for a shop truck.

For decals, I was considering looking at what low riders guys do and then maybe a play on that with my company branding. I'd keep it really subtle with some, like, ghosty light grey or something. A good spot would be rear quarter panel between back wheel and rear tail light. Doubt I will because clean is king, but I have been thinking about it.

I think maybe when you see the safari top how I have it set up you may agree with me it's not boring to look at, though.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Out of those options, I would've gone white too...white is one of the few colors I like with black wheels. White on White turbo fans would've been sweet though!

I could see a white Maverick having some pinstripes or rad retro decals. Kind of like the Ranger Splash of old, but maybe not that...

Haha a 90s coffee cup decal? I'm in.

Yeah white wheels could be cool. Maybe I'll Photoshop that to see what it'd look like.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Yeah I was thinking of decals. I doubt I will because I actually do like the storm trooper look, so maybe it sounded like I was settling, but white is the best colour for a shop truck.

For decals, I was considering looking at what low riders guys do and then maybe a play on that with my company branding. I'd keep it really subtle with some, like, ghosty light grey or something. A good spot would be rear quarter panel between back wheel and rear tail light. Doubt I will because clean is king, but I have been thinking about it.

I think maybe when you see the safari top how I have it set up you may agree with me it's not boring to look at, though.

Your '#### Carney' and 'Runs on Recycled Dinosaurs' bumper stickers are in the mail!

[Fuzz]

Some black decals well placed can enhance the Storm Trooper look!

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Yeah white wheels could be cool. Maybe I'll Photoshop that to see what it'd look like.

I did try a couple on ChatGPT....not really giving me the look I'm going for but...

Spoiler!

I could custom design something for you if you ever want. I've done a few of them...

[photon]

[DownInFlames]

The Maverick will be my next work vehicle. I was planning to get a Tremor but now the Lobo is the one I really want.

Congrats Sliver.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Haha a 90s coffee cup decal? I'm in.

Yeah white wheels could be cool. Maybe I'll Photoshop that to see what it'd look like.

I see a van daily where someone used a carbon fibre sticker on the hood and bumper to make it black/protect from rocks like 3M and then put some excess sticker around the wheel wells. It's obvious it's not a sports car, but he way he did it sorta gives it a panda 86 vibe. A surprisingly slick look for a van. Maybe something like storm trooper style is possible with the Maverick? Will it give +10 to can't hit anything, thus protecting you?

Congrats on the new ride.

[Sliver]

Okay, here it is. I've been informed by my son I suck at taking vehicle photos. Sorry.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Kinda weird that that is a "small" pickup these days, it's bigger than my dad's full size Dodge Ram from the 80's

[Fuzz]

Ya, needs decals. Too much white.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

Kinda weird that that is a "small" pickup these days, it's bigger than my dad's full size Dodge Ram from the 80's

Not a chance, dude. This is built off the Escape/Bronco Sport platform. The pic is tripping you out...this thing is small.

I had it beside my wife's Telluride in the garage last night. The KIA looked like a monster truck beside it.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Not a chance, dude. This is built off the Escape/Bronco Sport platform. The pic is tripping you out...this thing is small.

I had it beside my wife's Telluride in the garage last night. The KIA looked like a monster truck beside it.

I thought that too, then I hit this comparison tool. They don't have Dodge, and the oldest truck is the Chevy. This is the regular cab with 6.5' bed. Dimensions if you scroll down. Maverick is longer, wider, shorter height, and longer wheelbase. Wild, eh?

https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/com...pickup-454-ss/