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woaface
11-13-2003, 06:35 PM
Hey, I'm sure I'm going to slip up and say something that's already in another forum, but I just got here. I'm 16 and I'm used to driving a 1999 Grand Marquis LS. It's...ok. Handles ok, picks up ok, and the build standard is ok. Got my dad to take me out to the dealership and test drive a Marauder when they first came out in 03'. He thought it was lame and wants an Cobra. I thought it was sweet as hell though, and I'd buy one in a heartbeat. It's a lot nicer then a Marquis (no ****!). Anyways, about the 0-60 times in C/D, 7.5 seconds? No way, mine does 8.5 and has 102 less horses...and has crappy tires and not the same transmisson or any of that. For those of you who have a Marauder, is the steering like a Grand Marquis with all sorts of play in it? Anyways, I'll keep watchin out for good stuff here so I don't have to post stupid questions. Can't wait till I get my Valentine 1! -James

Smokie
11-13-2003, 07:00 PM
You show remarkable good taste at a young age. First the steering is rack & pinion and is tight and precise, after a break-in period of about 3 to 5k the car loosens up and performs much better than new, don't believe anything C/D printed about this car; if you want facts and figures that are real world true, stick around read and learn.:D

sailsmen
11-13-2003, 07:08 PM
A stock Marauder in 40* weather ran a 14.5 1/4 mile!

jgc61sr2002
11-13-2003, 07:12 PM
woaface - Welcome to the site. It is the best on the net.:D

woaface
11-13-2003, 08:29 PM
Yeah, after watching for a few days, I can believe that!^

Oh, and it isn't only good taste, it's common sense. I'd rather have something that's a million times more practical then a civic and can smoke it, doesn't look like my little sister painted it, doesn't need a coffee can for a muffler, and won't disintegrate if I get hit by an SUV (god forbid).

BTW, any of you guys seen www.innovativeinterceptors.com ? I can't seem to get a reply out of them as to whether I can get just one of those chrome tail pipes...and for how much if I can.

RCSignals
11-13-2003, 10:50 PM
I've never had a problem getting a reply from Wes at Innovative.
It isn't always instant, he's a very busy guy, but he has always replied. If you look in his forum here you'll find the shop phone number posted as well.

Ross
11-14-2003, 11:34 AM
Welcome aboard, Woaface. It's good to see young folks out there with as much good sense and good taste as you!

kurly
11-14-2003, 05:17 PM
Our Marauders are so cool . . . nothing like 'em on the planet!