unixadm
07-13-2004, 09:06 PM
Well the Marauder got a couple of upgrades/mods today.
First thing was an 8am appointment at a Formula One Window Tint shop. I had 20% tint installed on the back and rear side windows and UV Protectant Film installed on the front windows. Came out great and cheap too at only $195 with a lifetime warranty. The Marauder really needed this and it looks great. I noticed a big reduction in heat today when leaving work which is a good thing with a black car with charcoal interior!
Second, I got home and UPS showed up with the SCT 9100 from Lidio at Alternative Automotive. I read the instructions, and went about flashing my EEC with his 3.55 program he did for me. After I was done, I went for a quick trip around the block and MAN what a difference. Especially the transmission shift characteristics. It really shifts nicely now and no more darn TC lockup at like 25mph! This car shifted just as bad as the 99 CVPI I had a couple years back. I thought the transmission was going out before I realized that was Fords 'tuning' at work. :)
Third, I gave the car a nice hand wash and dry and she looks great. The tint shop kind of got the car all dirty so it was really needed. A full wax strip, clay bar, polish and wax is due in the next few weeks. I'm just waiting on my hook and loop pad for my Porter Cable buffer. Once the detail is done, it will expose the areas that Ford will need to fix as the paint is just 'okay' on my Marauder.
Fourth, two pairs of Pioneer 3-Way 6x8's showed up so those are to be installed shortly. I also picked up the speaker adapters so ther will be no cutting or splicing. I wanted a plug and play installation on this car. I also got a 6.75 woofer to try out for fun.
I'm going to miss the car during the week. I put it back in the garage under the cover until this weekend. I've put 250 miles on it in a little over a week... what am I thinking! :) :)
My other ride, my 95 Maxima SE 5-Speed should be here by the end of the week. I've already begun collecting upgrades/mods for that car as well. Ebay is my friend for this car, that's for sure!
One thing, be proud of this forum. A quick trip to Maxima.org will have you crying 'rice'. "Dude, I modded my windshield wipers with LEDS and they blind everyone on the road now.. IT'S HOT!!". The level of 'technical' detail here at MM.net is such a good thing!
First thing was an 8am appointment at a Formula One Window Tint shop. I had 20% tint installed on the back and rear side windows and UV Protectant Film installed on the front windows. Came out great and cheap too at only $195 with a lifetime warranty. The Marauder really needed this and it looks great. I noticed a big reduction in heat today when leaving work which is a good thing with a black car with charcoal interior!
Second, I got home and UPS showed up with the SCT 9100 from Lidio at Alternative Automotive. I read the instructions, and went about flashing my EEC with his 3.55 program he did for me. After I was done, I went for a quick trip around the block and MAN what a difference. Especially the transmission shift characteristics. It really shifts nicely now and no more darn TC lockup at like 25mph! This car shifted just as bad as the 99 CVPI I had a couple years back. I thought the transmission was going out before I realized that was Fords 'tuning' at work. :)
Third, I gave the car a nice hand wash and dry and she looks great. The tint shop kind of got the car all dirty so it was really needed. A full wax strip, clay bar, polish and wax is due in the next few weeks. I'm just waiting on my hook and loop pad for my Porter Cable buffer. Once the detail is done, it will expose the areas that Ford will need to fix as the paint is just 'okay' on my Marauder.
Fourth, two pairs of Pioneer 3-Way 6x8's showed up so those are to be installed shortly. I also picked up the speaker adapters so ther will be no cutting or splicing. I wanted a plug and play installation on this car. I also got a 6.75 woofer to try out for fun.
I'm going to miss the car during the week. I put it back in the garage under the cover until this weekend. I've put 250 miles on it in a little over a week... what am I thinking! :) :)
My other ride, my 95 Maxima SE 5-Speed should be here by the end of the week. I've already begun collecting upgrades/mods for that car as well. Ebay is my friend for this car, that's for sure!
One thing, be proud of this forum. A quick trip to Maxima.org will have you crying 'rice'. "Dude, I modded my windshield wipers with LEDS and they blind everyone on the road now.. IT'S HOT!!". The level of 'technical' detail here at MM.net is such a good thing!