snmjim

Can someone please direct me to where the thermostat housing is on the Sport so I can get this done!

A perspective and a close in Pic would be awesome.

Is this an easy access job or do I have to tear this monster half apart?

BTW, The cross brace is ordered & based on your advice I dropped the pursuit of a better rear sway bar...;-)

I'll be doing the springs when I put on my next set of skins and the brakes when I finish this set.

The tune will be Unleashed Tuning which will be done in the next1-2 Wks of which I'll post the Dyno report on my Intro post like I did today with my stock/baseline Dyno report...;-)

And I will be taking into consideration and probably using both of your advise...;-)

Yes, mine is a 2016 Sport.

This Post Info has been combined in the final post in this topic thread...

Xtra & roots57

Thanks guys for the responsive & direct facts without all the fluff!

Definitely gives me some defined focus.

I'm a big performance and handling buff, power is useless if you can't control/harness it...;-)

I'm an old school "B" Modified class road racer from the 70's ie. Lime rock & Summit...:-)

Talk about a major Tech jump...ouch!

Looking for advice, recommendations and purchase sources for:

- Strut Tower Brace

- Rear sway bar, perfomance

Finally confirmed I'm not crazy!

Thnx for the Bulletin Info...;-)

Surprised to see that there are others out there who are as meticulous as me or as some call it "anal retentive"...

"Crush" as in Orange Crush

Ref "SNM Jim" photo album...;-)

Until now, never named any of my cars, I guess this soft society is starting to influence this 60 yr old Vet...lol

In addition to the Plastidip issue.

In my past I've painted aircraft for USN airshows using advanced paint systems like polyurethane (sp?) and always frowned on the long term results of painting rims. However, after educating myself and testing the Plastidip paint system I have to give it two thumbs up for ease of application and longevity.

In addition, their support & how to YouTube videos are outstanding which by the way includes how to repair.

Reference a close-up of my rim on my photo album "SNM Jim" also feel free to request close ups of your choice...;-)

General FYI...

I know this may sound cheesy however, a QUALITY overlay is a great bang for the buck alternative if you use QUALITY materials (ProStickers) and have an experienced wrapper, not to be confused with a rapper... , do the job.

Check out the "SNM Jim" photo album or Pics available upon request.

BTW, no I do not get any benefits from this, it doesn't pay enough besides I'm gainfully employed Federally...;-)

General FYI...

I know this may sound cheesy however, a QUALITY overlay is a great bang for the buck alternative if you use QUALITY materials (ProStickers) and have an experienced wrapper, not to be confused with a rapper...lol, do the job.

Check out the "SNM Jim" photo album or Pics available upon request.

BTW, no I do not get any benefits from this, it doesn't pay enough besides I'm gainfully employed Federally...;-)

General FYI...

I know this may sound cheesy however, a QUALITY overlay is a great bang for the buck alternative if you use QUALITY materials (ProStickers) and have an experienced wrapper, not to be confused with a rapper...lol, do the job.

Check out the "SNM Jim" photo album or Pics available upon request.

BTW, no I do not get any benefits from this, it doesn't pay enough besides I'm gainfully employed Federally...;-)

Feel free to check my Gallery at "Snmjim's Albums & Images"

Awesome advice & Thnx...

Hello from Maryland!

Did my research of more than 20 SUVs to replace an existing one and it boiled down to the Q5 Audi, 2016 Sport Edge and the Mazda CX5. Thank God I came to my senses and bought the Edge the Q5 would have been double the monthly payment...lol

So far I've added the majority of Ford accessories which are reasonably priced and fit great.

I'm now in the process of blacking out everything on an electric spice color, so far it just keeps looking better.

Then I'm considering going with Unleashed Tuning.

Looking for advice wherever possible and especially on the tuning issue.

Thanks!