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(from H&R Press
Release) H&R Hot-Rod Project—New 2009 Ford F-150
Ford F-150 pickup trucks
continue to be the number one selling vehicle in the U.S. and you
can safely say that theirs is the greatest American automotive
phenomenon—the new 2009 Ford F-150 is no exception. The newest
addition to the Ford lineup has more model variations than ever
before, promises more power and efficiency, and is looking to set a
new standard in fulfilling driver needs and desires. Our team at H&R
Special Springs decided it was the perfect canvas for us to
demonstrate its opportunities for personalization. Our vision for
the F-150 reflects its versatility. Ford says the F-150 is built for
you, and we took them at their word to create a project vehicle that
is our take on a classic American hot-rod truck—and, with some ready
available aftermarket parts, we created a truck that is truly
original and unique.
First things first,
suspension. Though it is uncommon to lower a 4-wheel drive pickup
truck, we did. In keeping with our goal of creating a unique
vehicle, we lowered the F-150 3 inches in the front and 4.5 inches
in the rear using our H&R Sport Cup Kit prototype—improving handling
and increasing ride comfort. The F-150 has a perfect stance, and
hauls in turns come rain or shine. In order to go fast, you must be
able to brake fast. We have upgraded the rotors with slotted and
drilled Baer DecelaRotors as they increase stopping power and have a
dynamic visual appearance. Adding to our truck’s hot-rod theme, and
borrowing from the 1970’s, we have painted the factory calipers
gold.
Now, throw on your
safety glasses to protect your retinas from the awesome, custom
built Forgeline VRP3 alloy wheels. Forgeline has precision built the
lightweight wheels to custom fit this project—with matte black
centers and exclusive, transparent red outer rim finishes wrapped by
some of the largest Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimetrico tires
available. This tire and wheel package is ready to rumble. We cannot
get enough them—and the vivid red perfectly compliments the
vehicle’s Blue Flame exterior. Don’t give into sensory overload when
the Blue Flame exterior paint and custom designed graphics wreck
havoc on your processing abilities (more ram please!). Instead check
out the StreetScene aerodynamic rear lip spoiler, which looks
awesome. After you have let the full effect of our hot-rod’s Blue
Flame exterior paint and custom graphics hit you, you’ll be able to
notice our F-150’s AMP Research additions. We have installed the new
AMP Research Bedstep at the rear and an AMP Research Power Step with
LED lighting to allow easier access to the cab. We also added an AMP
Research bed x-tender—the original bed x-tender—to allow for more
usable space.
Though you could spend
hours taking in every detail of the F-150’s exterior, you won’t want
to miss the interior enhancements. The custom black interior has
been accented with red piping—which brings the styling cues of the
red outer rim finish on the wheels, inside the cab. Maintaining this
theme are the red air vents and a custom built Scosche dash bezel
that accommodates a Pioneer head unit. Check out the custom Pioneer
audio system—including XM radio, custom-built sub woofer box, with 2
Pioneer amps—and Scosche audio accessories that continue to rock out
H&R project vehicles. You won’t believe the sound quality coming
from the custom fit Pioneer speakers and sub woofers—it transforms
the cab into a concert hall.
As we have mentioned,
the new 2009 Ford F-150 has exceeded our expectations, once again.
Its versatility, combined with its practicality and rich automotive
heritage, make it impossible to ignore. Whether attracting attention
on Main Street or your favorite off-road path, the H&R Ford F-150
will stand out as an original and functional vehicle that offers
great potential for matching individual style and performance
preferences—a true American classic.
Base Vehicle
-2009 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab
-5.4L FFV V8 engine
-Electronic 6-spd automatic transmission
Powertrain
-Flowmaster Series 40 cat-back exhaust system
-K&N air filter
-Motul Lubricants
Chassis
-H&R Sport Cup Kit Prototype
-H&R TRAK+ Wheel Spacers (15mm rear)
-Baer DecelaRotor Brake Rotors
Wheels & Tires
-Forgeline VRP3 custom forged alloy wheels with matte black
centers and transparent red outer rims: size 22x9.5 front,
22x10.5 rear
-Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimetrico tires: size 285/45VR22
front, 305/45ZR22 rear
Exterior
-AMP Research Bedstep
-AMP Research bed x-tender
-AMP Research power step with LED lighting
-StreetScene aerodynamic rear spoiler
-Custom designed graphics
-Tri-Star Enterprise custom body work and monochromatic
paint
Interior
-Custom black interior with custom red accented gauges and
air vents
-Custom Scosche dash bezel
-Scosche dash kit and harnesses
-Scosche Accumat sound damping material
-MacNeil Automotive floor mats
Pioneer Full Audio System
-Pioneer Audio AVH P5000 DVD
-Pioneer PRS-DF 1200watt amps
-Pioneer GM-D7400M 800watt Power Mono amp
-Pioneer 8-inch premier shallow mount sub woofer
-Pioneer TS-D802P 2 way 6”x8” speakers, custom fit for Ford
-Pioneer Audio Equipment rear view camera
-Pioneer iPod adaptor
Created by:
H&R Special Springs
Bellingham, WA
www.hrsprings.com
H&R Special Springs is a
German based suspension company that has been built on a foundation
of superior quality, true performance and the best customer service.
H&R has established a proven heritage of unsurpassed industry
respect and customer confidence, all of which gives H&R the
definitive edge in suspension tuning and design. All H&R products
are crafted in Germany and exceed ISO 9001 quality assurance
standards. H&R maintains a U.S. facility in Bellingham, Washington,
where additional testing and research are conducted. For more
information, visit www.hrsprings.com or call (888) 827 - 8881.
