Introducing: R2D2

[50 Deep]

I wanted to hold out on introducing my Mach-E until I had something to show. So here is a short intro to my R2 Unit.

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Since childhood I’ve made concerted efforts to treat the planet well. Though having a host of sports cars sometimes plays against that ideal. This Mach-E came into my sights once I found out my Bronco was probably going to be a 2022 model. I also needed it for development of our Signature Wheel fitments. Couple phone calls later and it was home.

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1500 miles in and I’ve enjoyed it. I charge for free nearby my house. No more need to fire up my GT3 or GT500 for a quick jaunt to the store and running errands.

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Phase 1 was to nail down some solid wheel fitments for our Signature Wheel builds. This 22x9.5 square Signature Wheel SV301S setup is superb. I strive to be a professional at what I do, so having this car to refine wheel fitments on makes life easier for all my clients. Finding the right tire to compliment the wheel setup is a whole different battle. These cars are special enough to deserve properly built wheels.

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Phase 2 will be to lower the car. I am developing some custom lowering springs that I will share with you all soon. Couple different options will be available.

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Phase 3 will be some exterior aesthetic modifications. Customized plates for us Star Wars nerds are on the way. Plus some other little tricks I have up my sleeve.

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Snack on these and check out my Signature Wheel Mach-E Adventure thread for some more from this shoot. I have some track focused wheels in development that will get a set of Sport Cup 2 tires for Sonoma Raceway. Plus a 20” street setup. It’s going to be a fun year.

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[JamieGeek]

If you're calling it R2D2 you should have got white and then put a wrap on it to make it look like, you know, R2D2.

Something like this:

 

[dml105]

Occupation: Wheel Whore.


LOVE IT!!

 

[50 Deep]

If you're calling it R2D2 you should have got white and then put a wrap on it to make it look like, you know, R2D2.

Something like this:

I would love to see that flying through the air.

Occupation: Wheel Whore.


LOVE IT!!

This wheel whore gig Is quite fun ?

 

[smp]

That’s a real beauty! Very nice wheels!

smp

 

[dml105]

Hey 50, standard questions. what are the dimensions on those tires? Weight? Any range impact?

 

[50 Deep]

That’s a real beauty! Very nice wheels!

smp

Thanks brother

Hey 50, standard questions. what are the dimensions on those tires? Weight? Any range impact?

Clink the link in my post to the signature wheel thread. I have some weights and tech data in there. However, each 22” rim/tire assembly is only 3 lbs heavier than the OEM 19” wheel. My anecdotal assessment is that everything will remain the same.

In terms of range impact that’s a scientific test that will take many hours of driving to figure out. Even then the changes in temp, throttle input, freeway vs street driving, passengers and many other factors will be just as impactful. I do not forsee anything negative here, only gainz!

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