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[da'law]

Since this is my first post, I would like to start out by saying this is a great site and has been very helpful in determining what to do to modify my 03 MM since its purchase in July 05.

I would quickly like to say thanks to Bradley at Dynopros for his assistance in making the decisions on what to do first. This leads me to say thanks to Lidio and his crew for 2 great tunes, one for my MM and one for my 03 Ranger 4X4. The most recent thanks goes to Dennis Reinhart, with whom I purchased the following items from, Pro-gard, Addco front and rear sway bars, PHP spacer and the EBC brake kit group buy. While I am still waiting (as of this post) for the brake kit and SS lines, Dennis gave me delivery times on Having these and other vendors on this site make purchasing a little more reassuring when your spending that hard earned dollar, knowing they are there standing behind what they sell.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com[IMG] /><o:p></o:p>
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<FONT face="Times New Roman">I now would like to ask any members on this site that live in the northwest suburbs of the Windy </ST1:P<ST1:PCity</ST1:Phave a mechanic or dealership that they would recommend for service. I ask this because the mechanic I used recently retired after 40 + years in the business (the last 20 as my go to guy) and the mechanics he suggested I use will be on their way out in the next 6-8 months. <o:p></o:p>
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<FONT face="Times New Roman">Well thanks for letting me ramble and when the next Chicken Run happens I hope my schedule will allow me to be there and meet a few more MM owners.<o:p></o:p>

[STLR FN]

Let me the first to say WELCOME.

[423REED]

Welcome to the club! I've been a member for almost two years, which i've enjoyed greatly. I have a 2004 MM in DTR paint, and I live in Elk Grove Village. I can strongly recommend two places for repairs. 1) Woodfield Ford in Schaumburg on Golf road - ask for Dean Moore. He's a master mechanic and a family friend. He's been working there since 1974! He's worked on all of my family's Ford cars for the last twenty years. 2) Elmhurst Lincoln-Mercury in Elmhurst on Grand avenue. This my selling dealer and they've been doing all of my minor maintenance work since day one. I'm very happy with them! They did an incredibly beautiful job on my rear spoiler. Mike Spilatro is the body shop manager. They're polite, clean, they wash my car, they have reasonable pricing, etc. They've been in business since 1912!!! My service writer is Andy.
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I'd really like to do more mods on my Marauder, but I've only managed the rear spoiler so far. I would like to install a Triolgy Supercharger, K&N cold intake, 4.10:1 gears & alum axle cover, etc., but I haven't figured out the money issues yet
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Good luck with your Marauder!
Jim
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2004 MERCURY MARAUDER 300A - DTR
1994 FORD TAURUS SHO - GREEN

[KillJoy]

Welcome!!!

KillJoy

[ckadiddle]

Welcome to the board!

[BruteForce]

Where's you at, my brutha?

Welcome!

[da'law]

Thanks 423Reed for the info, I happen to live in one of the towns you mentioned, so that will definitely work out. I will wonder over there on my next day off.

[da'law]

BruteForce,
I am just outside Chicago in one of the northwest suburbs, also known as the Second City!

[Blackened300a]

Welcome to Da Site yo, Theres Some cool peeps up in this hood so feels free to Shout out any questions and we'll be happy to holla back at ya.
Thats how we roll up in here.

Peace Im outty!!

(NOTE) This tool in the pic isnt me.

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[jgc61sr2002]

Welcome to the MM site.:D

[Bluerauder]

Since this is my first post, I would like to start out by saying this is a great site and has been very helpful in determining what to do to modify my 03 MM since its purchase in July 05.
Welcome :welcome1: to the MM.Net and congrats on your first post. Come on in ... the water's fine. :D Happy Maraudering. :up:

[RoyLPita]

Welcome aboard. enjoy the site.

[Bradley G]

First I saw of this thread.
Hey Pal!
You are positively welcome.
I hope my advice has helped out.
I am greatful to the collective, for all the help, advice and support!
It's about time, I give some back.
When are we doing the Control arms?:D

[DEFYANT]

Welcome to the Machine. It seems you've already been assimilated

[Cobra25]

Welcome to the Site! You must go to Marauderville IV.

[da'law]

at a friends house to be welded. Still need a set of lower arms so I don't have to be without the vehicle for any length of time. I did not get any pictures, but the following projects line his garage; 1957 Ford T-Bird (which is his) a 1977 T/A rear clip to help restore another T/A, a 1995 Mustang GT fastback and the cream of the crop....An original Dodge Charger stunt car from the TV show Dukes of Hazzard. It has seen better days but has the documentation from the Studio that produced the show.

I will keep you posted about the arms.




First I saw of this thread.
Hey Pal!
You are positively welcome.
I hope my advice has helped out.
I am greatful to the collective, for all the help, advice and support!
It's about time, I give some back.
When are we doing the Control arms?:D

[CRUZTAKER]

(NOTE) This tool in the pic isnt me.

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Is that ZACK!???

[Bradley G]

What tipped you off?

[CRUZTAKER]

Do I need a release to use that in my sig?:D

[SergntMac]

Is that ZACK!???
I'd say no.

Unless this pic is more than 4 years old. As long as I have known him, and just seeing him a few hours ago, there is a "likeness", but it's not Zack.

He may have regressed into another state of mind since buying his new home, BIKFDI...

[SergntMac]

I will keep you posted about the arms.And when you want some real control arms with a one hour install time, call me?

[RCSignals]

And when you want some real control arms with a one hour install time, call me?

Yes, but he better be somewhere after me!

[Bradley G]

Ignorance is bliss:D
And when you want some real control arms with a one hour install time, call me?

[lwblumjr]

Welcome :welcome1: to the MM.Net and congrats on your first post. Come on in ... the water's fine. :D Happy Maraudering. :up:
Bluerauder,

Shouldn't that be "Marauding"? :D