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1) the Wildcat XX came with Fox shocks, most of the cage in place. We upgraded from a spring set to a spring+revalved shock set, gussets/sleeves for a few different cage components.

2) safety equipment is unlimited: mods to the cage for increased reliability, upgraded skin plate, seats/harnesses

3) tires up to a certain size (I think these are 38") allowed, control arms must remain stock size (widening track = modified NA clas)

4) stock fuel tank. Ecu upgrade allowed but we didn't do that because that cuts into range (our sibling team did this and ran out of gas in our first race). We didn't.

5) various satellite/GPS mounts needed for navigation. Some small mods like a second bushing to hold the steering rack at both ends (stock only held the rack at one end)

6) biggest upgrade from our first race was replacing the axles (original design had a defect where if you hit a hill and dropped the suspension to its lowest point, the axle boots would be nicked by the control arms. This BS cost us 4 spare axles and 4 rebuilt axles (we put new boots on them) between two vehicles. New design doesn't have this issue.


Exact rules
13.3 Production N/A UTV
This category is for production based naturally aspirated UTVs with the addition of safety gear and limited performance
modifications. Window nets and 5-point harnesses are required. Side doors are required to be added if not originally
equipped with such. Stock cages, stock gas tanks (must run stock fuel pump and stock configuration if using a production
tank) stock seats are all acceptable in this category. Basic safety items as required for all cars are also required such as
first aid kits, fire extinguishers, horns, rear amber lights, etc.

 Vehicles in this category must maintain the stock wheelbase as OEM manufactured and may not exceed 80” in
width measured from the outside of the tire bulge.
 OEM suspension pivot points and wheelbase must be maintained.
 Wheel size is open, tire size is limited to 35” measured on the car with a square at 18 PSI.
 The following performance items may be replaced: wheels, tires, brakes, shocks/springs, exhaust, ECU/tune,
lights, clutch springs, suspension arms, radiator and radiator placement. No other performance mods are
permitted. The 80” width rule shall be the only limiting rule for suspension arms (also accounting for
aftermarket/oversized wheels and tires). The car must fit though an 80” wide gate opening.
 Aftermarket Brakes are allowed in UTV classes.
 Non-performance upgrades are allowed including items such as lighting, cage upgrades, seats, fuel cells however
these are optional.
 Forced induction (Turbos or Superchargers) are not allowed in this category.
 This UTV category is limited to 1000cc.
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Sounds fun, and not crazy expensive, other than the UTV and safety equipment
 
AdamG said:
Both actually. I was 360 in the fusion, my buddy was 361 in the mkz.
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Wow! In the 13s. Jeez are those cars modified? I didn't expect those results.
 
Mine just has a steeda intake and wheels (8lbs lighter than stock, per corner) and the MKZ is 100% stock. My fusion sport has a 2.7 ecoboost v6 rated at 325hp and 380tq, the MKZ has the 3.0 ecoboost rated at 400hp, 400tq, both are awd. We both are planning on bigger intercoolers and then a tune from unleashed tuning and they will both be low 12s...

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AdamG said:
Mine just has a steeda intake and wheels (8lbs lighter than stock, per corner) and the MKZ is 100% stock. My fusion sport has a 2.7 ecoboost v6 rated at 325hp and 380tq, the MKZ has the 3.0 ecoboost rated at 400hp, 400tq, both are awd. We both are planning on bigger intercoolers and then a tune from unleashed tuning and they will both be low 12s...

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Looks great, I've always wanted to try driving one of those. I have the EcoBoost in my heavy ass SUV and it hauls ass. I can't imagine one in a light front wheel drive based vehicle. Must be a beast... lol
 
It is extremely fun to drive, the sports and 3.0 mkzs got the bigger brakes adaptive suspension and larger sway bars. It makes the drive to and from work very enjoyable. They are super quiet too, when going down the track all you hear is air and the tires gripping the track, they are stealth and sleepers that no one expects them to perform the way they do...I've pissed off several camaros and mopars...
 
Black wheels are the opposite of "Pop". Nice thing about aluminum is that you can use the hardcore foaming mag cleaner, without messing up the chrome. I need to swap the wheels on the red cougar; they've been sitting in the sun for 15 years.And are worn out. I'have some new chrome wheels for the car. I'm putting chrome fanblades on it. :) But the wheels on it are the aluminum 21 spoke wheels, which cleanup well with foaming mag cleaner.
 
Grog6 said:
I need to swap the wheels on the red cougar; they've been sitting in the sun for 15 years.And are worn out. I'have some new chrome wheels for the car. I'm putting chrome fanblades on it.
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Which center caps will you be using? Would be nice to have chrome Cougar (or Mercury) caps if there are any that fit.
 
There are caps with these wheels. I traded SuperGordo for the chrome fanblades I wanted them for the tbird, but I sold it to the guy that kept me out o a nursing home after my stroke. I told him I'd sell them to him for $700. :)
 
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AdamG said:
Mine just has a steeda intake and wheels (8lbs lighter than stock, per corner) and the MKZ is 100% stock. My fusion sport has a 2.7 ecoboost v6 rated at 325hp and 380tq, the MKZ has the 3.0 ecoboost rated at 400hp, 400tq, both are awd. We both are planning on bigger intercoolers and then a tune from unleashed tuning and they will both be low 12s...

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Ok, interesting. So its kind if like my wife’s Explorer ST. Thats 400/400.
 
The Explorer STs and MKZs do have the same motor.There was one of those running that night as well, it was running 14.4s. Not bad for a heavy suv and all stock. My last run I got to race Cierra Scott, she has a modified and sponsored Edge ST, I got her on a holeshot, she ran a 13.37, I had a 13.49 but beat her on the tree.
 
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AdamG said:
The Explorer STs and MKZs do have the same motor.There was one of those running that night as well, it was running 14.4s. Not bad for a heavy suv and all stock. My last run I got to race Cierra Scott, she has a modified and sponsored Edge ST, I got her on a holeshot, she ran a 13.37, I had a 13.49 but beat her on the tree.
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That is really cool. my wifes ST seems pretty fast even at 4700lbs. The acceleration is impressive.
 
Rod, that looks a lot like Black mountain, near Crossville tn. It's all covered with huge boulders like that.Which mountains are those?
 
Grog6 said:
Rod, that looks a lot like Black mountain, near Crossville tn. It's all covered with huge boulders like that.Which mountains are those?
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It's just a combo of a few interlinking trails near the Meramec River outside Glencoe, MO.
 
Good to hear everyone is healthy. Sept. will come up fast so get your stuff done now, lol...


Rolled some more today on the way home... Also realized that I need to rebuild the entire suspension again as it's been about 90K since the last one, which would likely explain the clunk in the steering and the bad alignment. Control arm/tie rods/strut time! Guarantee the KYB struts have long been blown out due to the Eibach lowering springs. Shoulda been done at 50K max, lol... Pretty sure I'm riding on springs and bump stops at this point.


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Was able to see the Northern Lights in Iowa last night. It was barely perceptible to the naked eyes but showed up better with my phone on 3 second exposure. What was more exciting was what I initially thought was a falling star, but think was to bright. Whatever it was seemed to burn up as it hit the atmosphere. Wish I could have gotten a video of that!
 
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Went to a car show with a buddy and my dad. My buddy Kyle got his tbird after seeing mine at a cruise in at the same location years ago...that's his first car and was completely stock when he got it...now pi swapped with full bolt ons...I need to find time to work on mine to find out what broke but at least I have the sport to play with in the mean time...
 
The photos/vids from our pro photographers at the 2024 Mexican 1000 came in today so here's one of my favorite clips. After my friend flipped the UTV (you can find the link in my Racing post), our suspension was completely not setup (too soft, rear ride height probably 4-6" too low) as we were scrambling just to claim a start time. Despite this, I gave this safari 911 a good fight (trading positions) until we hit a line of whoops and was able to leave them in the dust (we finished the entire race an hour or so ahead of them). I'd still trade pinks in a heartbeat though.

 
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