Defyant Marauder: Year One

[DEFYANT]

Well, its been one year now since I adopted my Marauder. This car has taken me across 14K miles +. I have met new freinds and went places I never thought I'd go. It's been a great ride.

Someone here has said it is not the car it is the people. I couldnt agree more. But the car brings us together.

I love the "sleeper" character this car portrays. I love the look on peoples faces when this car comes alive... something like this ->:eek: .

Over the last year, I have been very busy with voiding my warranty by Modding everything. The car is nite and day thanks to this site, the people and vendors. Thanks again.

Special Kudos to my wife, Lisa (DefyantWife). Without her support this project would could never happen

:beer:
From stock Marauder:)


To


DEFYANT MARAUDER:D :burnout:

2004 Mercury Marauder S/C Silver Birch, Dark Charcoal Interior. Built: Wednesday, 9/17/03 1 of 997

Mods:
Trilogy Motorsports Supercharger #67 (assited w/ installation)
3.0 pulley
Widend rims / Nitto 305/45R-18 tires (rear)
Kooks headers w/ cats & x-pipe
Ford Mortorsport Duel Mode Mufflers
Megs resonator delete tips
JLT Air Intake w/ S&B Powerstack air filter (Self Installed)
Ford Motorsport 4:10s w/girdle
180* stat
XCalibrator2 Data Logger
AutoMeter Oil, Volts, Trans Temp, Fuel and Boost gauges (Self Installed)
S55 "Silver Shades" taillights (Self Installed)
S55 badge
Spoiler (Self Installed)
Bob White black w/ silver reflective "MARAUDER" decals
Trunk organizer
35% tint on windows
Custom lower grill (Self Installed)
Uniden CB w/ Wilson 1000 antenna (Self Installed)

New brakes are on the way

Then that IS IT!!! :banghead:
;)

[snowbird]

Well, its been one year now since I adopted my Marauder. This car has taken me across 14K miles +. I have met new freinds and went places I never thought I'd go. It's been a great ride.

Someone here has said it is not the car it is the people. I couldnt agree more. But the car brings us together.

I love the "sleeper" character this car portrays. I love the look on peoples faces when this car comes alive... something like this ->:eek: .

Over the last year, I have been very busy with voiding my warranty by Modding everything. The car is nite and day thanks to this site, the people and vendors. Thanks again.

Special Kudos to my wife, Lisa (DefyantWife). Without her support this project would could never happen

:beer:
From stock Marauder:)


To


DEFYANT MARAUDER:D :burnout:

2004 Mercury Marauder S/C Silver Birch, Dark Charcoal Interior. Built: Wednesday, 9/17/03 1 of 997

Mods:
Trilogy Motorsports Supercharger #67 (assited w/ installation)
3.0 pulley
Widend rims / Nitto 305/45R-18 tires (rear)
Kooks headers w/ cats & x-pipe
Ford Mortorsport Duel Mode Mufflers
Megs resonator delete tips
JLT Air Intake w/ S&B Powerstack air filter (Self Installed)
Ford Motorsport 4:10s w/girdle
180* stat
XCalibrator2 Data Logger
AutoMeter Oil, Volts, Trans Temp, Fuel and Boost gauges (Self Installed)
S55 "Silver Shades" taillights (Self Installed)
S55 badge
Spoiler (Self Installed)
Bob White black w/ silver reflective "MARAUDER" decals
Trunk organizer
35% tint on windows
Custom lower grill (Self Installed)
Uniden CB w/ Wilson 1000 antenna (Self Installed)

New brakes are on the way

Then that IS IT!!! :banghead:
;)Could not agree more on the sleeper character.

I just about did the same thing about modding but the vaccine i took to stop the moding habit and idea had muted to more ideas .... but at a slower pace :D

[HwyCruiser]

I agree, with forced induction these cars are too fun!

Hey, I see you got the drag radials now. Have you been back to the track with them on yet?

And what the heck is a custom lower grill?

[DEFYANT]

I agree, with forced induction these cars are too fun!

Hey, I see you got the drag radials now. Have you been back to the track with them on yet? No, not yet. Maybe tomorrow after the CAM meet...

And what the heck is a custom lower grill? I made a grill to stop the bugs and rocks from entering past the bumper and damaging the radiator. I will post on it. I forgot to post the mod here. It really is quite simple.Answers in red sir.

EDIT: Lower Grill Mod thread:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=307988#post30 7988

[merc]

I am glad you are enjoying your investment. You have done wonders to your car in one year. You Maryland Marauders play hard. Maybe next year I can join the S/C club.

[Jerry Barnes]

I could not agree more! All of this in one year, WOW! It's been a great ride with great friends! Looking forward to next year!

Jerry

[Cheeseheadbob]

Why? so you can present more opportunities for us to send you more of our hard earned money.... I can't wait. Hell, Charlie took a year, I did it in one week-end!:eek:
Looking forward to next year!

[bigslim]

Way to go Charlie. It was indeed a pleasure hanging with you at the Dream Cruise. See-ya next year somwhere.

[DEFYANT]

Why? so you can present more opportunities for us to send you more of our hard earned money.... I can't wait. Hell, Charlie took a year, I did it in one week-end!:eek:
...and your not done yet either ;)

[DOOM]

Someone here has said it is not the car it is the people. I couldnt agree more. But the car brings us together.

I love the "sleeper" character this car portrays. I love the look on peoples faces when this car comes alive... something like this ->:eek: .

Couldnt agree anymore charlie. :beer:

[justbob]

Whats with all the old threads Jake???

[DEFYANT]

Couldnt agree anymore charlie. :beer:

Life has a funny way of interjecting little clues at just the right time.

Thanks Jake, I needed that!

[DOOM]

Life has a funny way of interjecting little clues at just the right time.

Thanks Jake, I needed that!

:2thumbs: :beer:

:high5: