Made my DTR even slower

[Keith]

I think I'll get kicked out of here after this post, but here goes.

Not only did I buy the absolute slowest, worst-handling MM ever, a DTR (see a hilarious thread on that subject in here), but now I have gone and added some Splash Guards.

For those of you who can avoid being nauseated by this, I'll add a couple of pics to show you how I ruined my ride.

I tried painting them body color with a twist, to match up with the black plastic on the rockers. Painting plastic is a trip, but not too hard once you get educated from You Tube.

Take a look, and if I get Disgraced and Dismissed, it was good being with you guys while it lasted. ;)

Keith in Houston
04 DTR

[03MERCMARAUDER]

Where did you get them?

[Joe Walsh]

I'm not a 'splash guard' lover....but that is an interesting way to blend them in!
Not bad at all.

Around here I mostly see dorks in Subaru WRXs with oversized, poor fitting and improperly mounted splash guards....sometimes painted hideous neon colors....:puke:

[RubberCtyRauder]

molded splash guards that hug the body hold dirt, moisture, salt etc and generally cause rust sooner than later in my opinion

[88LTDCV351]

I think it looks good. But why the two tone in the front?

[1Marauder]

I think it looks good. But why the two tone in the front?

Because it matches the two tone car it is attached to. He matched the "black" underbody.

The rear splash guard is all DTR to match the rear bumper.

Great work on the splasgaurds! I like your two-tone guards up front. Mice job?

[Taemian]

I like them, been looking for those kind for the drag strip, plus I work in a huge gravel zone, so I'd like to get them.

[justbob]

I think it turned out quite nice.


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[Turbov6Bryan]

Good job keeping the DTR stereotype strong 👍🏻!

[crownvic97]

Looks good! The flaps on my new Marauder caused the bottom of the fenders to rot out, cheap dirt and moisture collectors is all they are. Yours look much better quality!

[Keith]

Thanks for the feedback and it looks like I'm not kicked out. Hoo-Rah!

The two tone was indeed to line up with the black plastic rocker trim. No rocker trim on the back so I painted those all-body-color, that being the slow-as-molasses DTR.

Got them as Ford OEM parts from two different sources. Note this, though. Somehow it seems the Ford computers goofed up the splash guards and you can't talk the online folks out of giving you the wrong stuff.

The fronts can be ordered as Marauder / GM guards, no problem. Got them from Ford Parts Giant out of California, but I don't recommend these guys because of how they handled the back ones. They sent the wrong ones after I gave them the correct P/N and then slapped me with a restocking charge to take them back.

I finally got the backs from either random eBay or Tasca Ford Parts, not sure which.

Ford parts folks - and their computers - say that the part numbers for the back are for Grand Marquis, and this is incorrect. The MM back cap's shape mimics the Crown Vic and the only guards that fit are slightly different Crown Vic guards. You have to argue this with folks and it gets tiring. The guards on my car actually have a small Ford logo on them because of this, but it is hard to see.

Re the comment on rust, yeah that bothers me. The back ones mount to plastic so no problem. I used SS fasteners all around. On the fronts which mount part to plastic and part to metal I used liberal amounts of silicone to isolate the holes, and will watch closely. Hated drilling into the precious fender lip, but gotta break eggs to have breakfast.

Here are the correct part numbers. Prices vary but I spent around $100 for the 2 pairs and about $20 for the paint and plastic high adhesion primer. Credit to this forum and the folks on it for lining me out on these.

Fronts (Marauder / GM) - F8AZ-16A550-BA
Rear mud flaps (for CV) - F8MZ-16A550-BA

Keith in Houston
04 DTR

[gdmjoe]

Keith ... Re the comment on rust, yeah that bothers me. The back ones mount to plastic so no problem. I used SS fasteners all around. On the fronts which mount part to plastic and part to metal I used liberal amounts of silicone to isolate the holes, and will watch closely. ...
Another hint/tip ... Apply beads of silicone to the entire mounting surfaces of the front guards so that they are sealed against the fender lip, ergo preventing dirt, small stones, salt, road debri, etc. to accumulate and cause rusting.
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[RubberCtyRauder]

certain silicones release acids..I wouldn't silicone anything, twice a year remove them and clean behind.

[Joe Walsh]

certain silicones release acids..I wouldn't silicone anything, twice a year remove them and clean behind.

+1!

When I cared about my now 295,000 mile Ranger, I would pull off the OEM splash guards once a year then wash and wax the metal behind them. No rust problems after many winters.

Now.....the rear fender wheel arches....that's another story!

[sailsmen]

I like it.

ps I would like it even better if you painted the whole car Black.;)

[justbob]

Thanks for the feedback and it looks like I'm not kicked out. Hoo-Rah!



The two tone was indeed to line up with the black plastic rocker trim. No rocker trim on the back so I painted those all-body-color, that being the slow-as-molasses DTR.



Got them as Ford OEM parts from two different sources. Note this, though. Somehow it seems the Ford computers goofed up the splash guards and you can't talk the online folks out of giving you the wrong stuff.



The fronts can be ordered as Marauder / GM guards, no problem. Got them from Ford Parts Giant out of California, but I don't recommend these guys because of how they handled the back ones. They sent the wrong ones after I gave them the correct P/N and then slapped me with a restocking charge to take them back.



I finally got the backs from either random eBay or Tasca Ford Parts, not sure which.



Ford parts folks - and their computers - say that the part numbers for the back are for Grand Marquis, and this is incorrect. The MM back cap's shape mimics the Crown Vic and the only guards that fit are slightly different Crown Vic guards. You have to argue this with folks and it gets tiring. The guards on my car actually have a small Ford logo on them because of this, but it is hard to see.



Re the comment on rust, yeah that bothers me. The back ones mount to plastic so no problem. I used SS fasteners all around. On the fronts which mount part to plastic and part to metal I used liberal amounts of silicone to isolate the holes, and will watch closely. Hated drilling into the precious fender lip, but gotta break eggs to have breakfast.



Here are the correct part numbers. Prices vary but I spent around $100 for the 2 pairs and about $20 for the paint and plastic high adhesion primer. Credit to this forum and the folks on it for lining me out on these.



Fronts (Marauder / GM) - F8AZ-16A550-BA

Rear mud flaps (for CV) - F8MZ-16A550-BA



Keith in Houston

04 DTR



Hated drilling a fender lip? Try doing the floor! [emoji15]

It’s just metal. It can always be reconfigured. [emoji16]

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[guspech750]

Hated drilling a fender lip? Try doing the floor! [emoji15]

It’s just metal. It can always be reconfigured. [emoji16]

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That’s a nice air hose you have there. Or were you not happy to see me?


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[Keith]

I like it.

ps I would like it even better if you painted the whole car Black.


sailsmen,

You know, leaving that little bit of the splash guard black gave me another tenth of a second 0 to 60. Maybe you're onto something. Give me a few rattle cans and I'll get started.


Keith in Houston
04DTR

[TJCOX]

How about that pretty blue tape that a Vette uses at the strip? LOL

[Keith]

I like it.

ps I would like it even better if you painted the whole car Black.


sailsmen,

You know, leaving that little bit of the splash guard black gave me another tenth of a second 0 to 60. Maybe you're onto something. Give me a few rattle cans and I'll get started.


Keith in Houston
04DTR

[Dragcity]

Geddex Burnout Guard. Rubber wipes right off....

[Joe Walsh]

Geddex Burnout Guard.
Rubber wipes right off....

Why would a DTR need this?

:D

[justbob]

Geddex Burnout Guard. Rubber wipes right off....



Not when you really get on it! I remember one time years ago at the track that it built up so thick it took weeks to get off. In fact I still have a good deal of it in the wheel well!


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[decipha]

doesn't look too bad I've seen far worse

Can you tell me whats the purpose in them? I would assume its to prevent splashing water on the vehicle? If so wouldn't puddles be present due to rain? Thus necessitating a wash afterward regardless? Take it easy on me im just trying to understand the benefit.

[1Marauder]

certain silicones release acids..I wouldn't silicone anything, twice a year remove them and clean behind.

Always clean behind!

[1Marauder]

doesn't look too bad I've seen far worse

Can you tell me whats the purpose in them? I would assume its to prevent splashing water on the vehicle? If so wouldn't puddles be present due to rain? Thus necessitating a wash afterward regardless? Take it easy on me im just trying to understand the benefit.

Keeps dirt (mud) from kicking up onto car's painted surfaces from FAT front and rear tires. Put tire shine on a spotless Marauder and quickly go for a spirited drive. You will ba amazed at how much ends up on your car.

[Keith]

Can you tell me whats the purpose in them? I would assume its to prevent splashing water on the vehicle? If so wouldn't puddles be present due to rain? Thus necessitating a wash afterward regardless? Take it easy on me im just trying to understand the benefit.

In my case, besides making sure that my DTR stayed slower than other traffic ('in joke' here at MMF), I bought my car from a dealer, who did a great job of covering up all sorts of flaws in the car. Only when I washed a couple of times did I start to see all sorts of dings and flaws.
One of the biggest problems was that there was a sort of permanent splash pattern on the rockers. Not sure if it was paint or concrete, but they are still there and dried tight to the paint. I'll need to buff or somehow get them off, and I haven't yet.
So I wanted to protect the bottom edges of the car against any more dirt, stones, and maybe rock chips etc.
No, they won't protect against water.

Hope that helps as to why you would install splash guards / mud flaps. Beware, though, the majority opinion here at the Forum is that they hurt the looks of the car. I am certain that I am at least on probation for installing them. That, and buying the wrong color of course.

Keith in Houston
04 DTR

[PRCARGUY]

I think it turned out quite nice.


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I agree despite the problem others have mentioned.

[HammerDown]

I think I'll get kicked out of here after this post, but here goes.

Not only did I buy the absolute slowest, worst-handling MM ever, a DTR (see a hilarious thread on that subject in here), but now I have gone and added some Splash Guards.

For those of you who can avoid being nauseated by this, I'll add a couple of pics to show you how I ruined my ride.

I tried painting them body color with a twist, to match up with the black plastic on the rockers. Painting plastic is a trip, but not too hard once you get educated from You Tube.

Take a look, and if I get Disgraced and Dismissed, it was good being with you guys while it lasted. ;)

Keith in Houston
04 DTR


Looks good to me. I, too have splash guards, color matched to car. They were already on it when I bought mine from dealer. No disgrace!!! Us DTR's will stick together (: (:

[Keith]

No disgrace!!! Us DTR's will stick together (: (:

Hammerdown,

Good to find a brother here!

Anyway, I am gonna talk to Marty and maybe one of his Tunes will catch me up to those black ones. Roll Far, DTR.

Keith in Houston
04 DTR

[Ms. Denmark]

Hammerdown,

Good to find a Marauder Chick here!

Anyway, I am gonna talk to Marty and maybe one of his Tunes will catch me up to those black ones. Roll Far, DTR.

Keith in Houston
04 DTRFixed it for ya! There are a few of us around.:coolman: Oh, and thumbs up on Marty's tune. I love mine!

[HammerDown]

Fixed it for ya! There are a few of us around.:coolman: Oh, and thumbs up on Marty's tune. I love mine!


Keith, what Ms. Denmark said -- get Marty's tune as soon as you can!!!

[8UWITH6]

Three pages of discussion on mudflaps. Jeeez we need other stuff to talk about fellas

[justbob]

Three pages of discussion on mudflaps. Jeeez we need other stuff to talk about fellas



Pig tails?


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[8UWITH6]

Pig tails?


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Fake News. Stuff like that is banned on this site.

[Joe Walsh]

Three pages of discussion on mudflaps. Jeeez we need other stuff to talk about fellas

Which oil and filter to use on our Marauders?

What is the best replacement tire for the OEM BF Goodrich radials?

:dunno:


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[justbob]

Don’t forget the endless third party for sale adds!


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[Mr. Man]

Ginger or MaryAnn?

[gdmjoe]

Mr. Man - Ginger or MaryAnn?
Mrs Howell?
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[8UWITH6]

There we go. Much better. LOL

[Spectragod]

If I inflate my tires to 32 psi, can barking dogs jump over the moon?