New Wilwood's on Order

[CWright]

Mod bug started again this year!:rolleyes:
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/marauder/kits-17/

Going with Front kit and Black calipers. Should have by next week and installed soon after. Also on the agenda after Kentucky will be widened rims and Nitto 555 Extreme's. Not sure what else will get put on agenda for the year but the year is still young!:D

[DOOM]

You will love them!!!

A must for a S/C car!!!

[MOTOWN]

which front kit did you get?

[DOOM]

I'll be doing rears at some point!

Another reason I went with wilwoods. They're the only company to make kits for BOTH front and rear.

[CWright]

which front kit did you get?

I went with the 13" kit. Todd said the 14" would not fit with the stock wheel.

[CWright]

I'll be doing rears at some point!

Another reason I went with wilwoods. They're the only company to make kits for BOTH front and rear.


That was my thought as well. Thanks for the help the other day. :beer:
Todd has been good on responding quickly. Said he would have it ready by end of week or early next week to ship.

[Mike]

I'll be doing rears at some point!

Another reason I went with wilwoods. They're the only company to make kits for BOTH front and rear.

Who's, CBT's :confused: :eek: :D

[fastblackmerc]

+2!!

Willwood's are the way to go!

Mine

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/TCE%20Brake%20Upgrade/Complete2.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/TCE%20Brake%20Upgrade/New1.jpg

[White Knuckles]

Hey Chris,
Have you had your wheels widened yet? I've got a pair I need to send off and have widened. Just haven't been motivated lately.........maybe I'll go ahead and box these up and send them off.

I had talked to our "former" resident tech....Scott.....and of all the kits he had installed he told me the Wildwoods were definately the route to go.
Another thing on my "to-do" list. I'll be checking yours out when you complete the install.:up:

[MOTOWN]

man thats a nice kit! one more thing on the list!

[GAMike]

Glad to hear this Chris! The difference over stock is astonishing:D You will get full value out of this upgrade for sure!:lol::burnout:

[mtenderenda]

I have the kit too, i am waiting for the warmer weather. I have a question: The kit that goes on the back, Do you have to disassemble the rear axle?

[CWright]

+2!!

Willwood's are the way to go!

Mine

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/TCE%20Brake%20Upgrade/Complete2.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/TCE%20Brake%20Upgrade/New1.jpg


Those look awesome! I'm excited about this upgrade. Also going to send wheels to weldscraft in the next couple of months. Waiting till after Kentucky meet and will probably do the week I get back. I just picked up my new rear tires today. NITTO 555 Extremes in 295/45/18. They'll be put up til I can get wheels done. After this I should be good on mods for the year.:bigcry: Trying to fly under the radar with the wife. :hide:

[CWright]

Glad to hear this Chris! The difference over stock is astonishing:D You will get full value out of this upgrade for sure!:lol::burnout:


I knew it was something I needed to do with all the HP. I'll put up some picts once we get these on. Jim's looks awesome!:beer:

[fastblackmerc]

I have the kit too, i am waiting for the warmer weather. I have a question: The kit that goes on the back, Do you have to disassemble the rear axle?

No, you just have to swap out the parts. Didn't the kit come with instructions? Any questions, call Todd.

[fastblackmerc]

Those look awesome! I'm excited about this upgrade. Also going to send wheels to weldscraft in the next couple of months. Waiting till after Kentucky meet and will probably do the week I get back. I just picked up my new rear tires today. NITTO 555 Extremes in 295/45/18. They'll be put up til I can get wheels done. After this I should be good on mods for the year.:bigcry: Trying to fly under the radar with the wife. :hide:

Just tell the wife it's a safety upgrade (it really is).

Follow the bed in procedure.

Just wait until you need to jam on the brakes. :eek:

[DOOM]

After this I should be good on mods for the year.:bigcry: Trying to fly under the radar with the wife. :hide:

Yeah right! :rolleyes:

I remember saying that myself! :P

[CWright]

Yeah right! :rolleyes:

I remember saying that myself! :P


SHHHH......That's what I told her anyway.;):D

[DOOM]

Just tell the wife it's a safety upgrade (it really is).
Just wait until you need to jam on the brakes. :eek:

Couldn't agree more! :beer:

[CWright]

Hey Chris,
Have you had your wheels widened yet? I've got a pair I need to send off and have widened. Just haven't been motivated lately.........maybe I'll go ahead and box these up and send them off.

I had talked to our "former" resident tech....Scott.....and of all the kits he had installed he told me the Wildwoods were definately the route to go.
Another thing on my "to-do" list. I'll be checking yours out when you complete the install.:up:


Sorry, I missed this earlier. I haven't sent the wheels off yet. Thought about waiting til after the Kentucky meet. I'm not sure of the turn around but I think around a 3-4 weeks last I heard. They might be caught up now. I have 2 of the wheels they put on the mustang that looks like ours. I was going to put them on for now. The fitment of the center cap I 've been told doesn't work just right but they'll get me by while my wheels are getting worked on. I would like to get before the Kentucky meet but not sure if that'll be pushing it. 10-4 on the Wilwoods. I might have them installed by the Sat meet this month but it depends on when they get here. I'll post up some picts once they are installed. Have a good one!

[CWright]

Just tell the wife it's a safety upgrade (it really is).

Follow the bed in procedure.

Just wait until you need to jam on the brakes. :eek:



LOL! She's gotten into doing marathons and just completed one at Disney World last month. I told her today I was headed over to a friend of mines to pick up new tires as well.

Her comment........
"Really, That's cool. Go ahead, all good" .

Then here it comes.

" Siinnncccee I did that marathon in Disney world last month. They are having one in Disney Land in September I would like to do."

Her way of saying.
"OK DUDE!! If your going to sink more money into the marauder I need to fly out to the west coast. Help a sista out!"

My thoughts :nono:

then her thoughts ( )_Sorry, I couldn't find a symbol of a zipper with padlock on it. :o

[fastblackmerc]

LOL! She's gotten into doing marathons and just completed one at Disney World last month. I told her today I was headed over to a friend of mines to pick up new tires as well.

Her comment........
"Really, That's cool. Go ahead, all good" .

Then here it comes.

" Siinnncccee I did that marathon in Disney world last month. They are having one in Disney Land in September I would like to do."

Her way of saying.
"OK DUDE!! If your going to sink more money into the marauder I need to fly out to the west coast. Help a sista out!"

My thoughts :nono:

then her thoughts ( )_Sorry, I couldn't find a symbol of a zipper with padlock on it. :o

Just remember.............

'If momma's happy, everyone is happy"

[CWright]

Just remember.............

'If momma's happy, everyone is happy"


I here ya! :D

[LANDY]

Just remember.............

'If momma's happy, everyone is happy" very true statement.

[dohc324ci]

This mod is one of my many wants..........


SC>Full Suspension>Big Brakes>rear end>widened rear rims>accessories

[Yamaha]

Hello, just wondering what pad material you went with. I have the KVR 14" front kit with PBR calipers and EBC yellows. Not happy with the performance. Was considering going to a more aggressive Willwood compound. Thanks, Stan 908-208-3735 :banana2:

[fastblackmerc]

Hello, just wondering what pad material you went with. I have the KVR 14" front kit with PBR calipers and EBC yellows. Not happy with the performance. Was considering going to a more aggressive Willwood compound. Thanks, Stan 908-208-3735 :banana2:

I'm using the BP10 pads. There is a BP20 pad as well.

[CobraSVT657]

Man... I sold my Cobra because the amount of mods I was doing. Figured I would be safe buying a Marauder and leaving it alone. So much for that theory!

[CWright]

Hello, just wondering what pad material you went with. I have the KVR 14" front kit with PBR calipers and EBC yellows. Not happy with the performance. Was considering going to a more aggressive Willwood compound. Thanks, Stan 908-208-3735 :banana2:


Here is the link. I got this entire kit for the fronts. The 13" kit.
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/marauder/kits-17/




Man... I sold my Cobra because the amount of mods I was doing. Figured I would be safe buying a Marauder and leaving it alone. So much for that theory!

LOL!:lol:

[CWright]

UPS just dropped off the kit from Todd at TCE. Just wanted to give a compliment toward Todd. He was very helpful with the info I asked for through PM's. Once I ordered it all went smoothly. Thanks for the turn around time. GREAT JOB! :beer:

[Marauderman]

I hear you guys, but when I bought my Kit (14"), Baer sold front and back--and I got them in back as well but w/o the calipers--using the stock ones instead and they work great--that was in '03--not sure now--Doom may be correct at this point in time--fastblackmerc has driven mine and he can vouch--I believe its the driver that determines the value of how well your brakes are broke in and last--so far mine are on 32K and same pads--including about 30+ times down the 1320--

Either way Chris, it's great you will have them--as we all have told you already--believe someone mentioned way back about doing that even---hummmmmm

Here is a not so good pic I hurriedly found---

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x181/Marauderman1/100_4171.jpg

[CWright]

I hear you guys, but when I bought my Kit (14"), Baer sold front and back--and I got them in back as well but w/o the calipers--using the stock ones instead and they work great--that was in '03--not sure now--Doom may be correct at this point in time--fastblackmerc has driven mine and he can vouch--I believe its the driver that determines the value of how well your brakes are broke in and last--so far mine are on 32K and same pads--including about 30+ times down the 1320--

Either way Chris, it's great you will have them--as we all have told you already--believe someone mentioned way back about doing that even---hummmmmm

Here is a not so good pic I hurriedly found---

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x181/Marauderman1/100_4171.jpg

Thanks Tom, I can't wait to get them on. Yours look great! As of right now I am doing the fronts only on brakes. I sent my rear wheels up to weldcraft a week ago as well so I'm forking out some cheese between the wheels, tires and brakes.:D Once I get those back and new tires put on hopefully she'll be set for a while. I might do the rear's by year end. We'll see how this year goes. You guys need to make a run down here in the next few months for the 3rd Saturday of the month gathering or just make a entire weekend of it. :beer:
Once I get it all on I put up some picts.

[CWright]

I am getting Wilwoods installed this weekend. Jason Adams from Team Ford in Marietta is going to take care for me. Also just got word from Weldcraft and wheels should be ready Monday to ship. Picts will be out here by end of next week.

[fastblackmerc]

I am getting Wilwoods installed this weekend. Jason Adams from Team Ford in Marietta is going to take care for me. Also just got word from Weldcraft and wheels should be ready Monday to ship. Picts will be out here by end of next week.

You'll be amazed with your new stopping power!

BTW.... The rear brakes are adequate. Just upgrade to a better pad, stainless steel lines and maybe new rotors. That's what I'm doing to mine. Got slotted rotors to match the fronts.

[CWright]

You'll be amazed with your new stopping power!

BTW.... The rear brakes are adequate. Just upgrade to a better pad, stainless steel lines and maybe new rotors. That's what I'm doing to mine. Got slotted rotors to match the fronts.

I'm looking forward to the new stopping capability. On the rears did you go with wilwood as well?

[fastblackmerc]

I'm looking forward to the new stopping capability. On the rears did you go with wilwood as well?

No, stock calipers, new pads, braided stainless steel lines and new slotted rotors (to match the front slotted rotors).

[MOTOWN]

I am getting Wilwoods installed this weekend. Jason Adams from Team Ford in Marietta is going to take care for me. Also just got word from Weldcraft and wheels should be ready Monday to ship. Picts will be out here by end of next week.


some body mention weldcraft??:banana2:

[CWright]

No, stock calipers, new pads, braided stainless steel lines and new slotted rotors (to match the front slotted rotors).

Good deal, That's what I plan on doing as well. I swapped out the stock rotors with some Napa drilled and slotted about 10k ago. Right now going to stay with that unless I bump into some more $.

some body mention weldcraft??:banana2:

Can't wait! All should be together by next Friday.:beer:

[CWright]

Big THANKS to Jason Adams at Team Ford in Marietta, Ga. He has been doing the install. Almost finished. Here are a couple of picts sent from him today.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Iphone_026.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Iphone_025.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

[DOOM]

Looks good bro! :beer:

Looking forward to seeing it in Louisville! :D

[CWright]

Looks good bro! :beer:

Looking forward to seeing it in Louisville! :D

Thanks Man! It's all coming together. :burnout:

[fastblackmerc]

Nice....... :beer: tho I'm participial to my red ones......

[GAMike]

Lookin good, like you knew it would Chris:D Jason does good work:beer:

[MOTOWN]

im droooolin! looks great!

[CWright]

Nice....... :beer: tho I'm participial to my red ones......

Thanks!! On the RED, I hear ya! The do look good as well! :beer:


Lookin good, like you knew it would Chris:D Jason does good work:beer:

Gracias my brotha!:beer:


im droooolin! looks great!


Thanks big time! Did you pick up your wheels today?

[MOTOWN]

Thanks!! On the RED, I hear ya! The do look good as well! :beer:



Gracias my brotha!:beer:




Thanks big time! Did you pick up your wheels today?

im going to pick them up in the morning as soon as i leave work!:banana:

[LANDY]

brakes look good, should make a good match for all that power

[CWright]

im going to pick them up in the morning as soon as i leave work!:banana:


Good deal. Mine will be in Thursday. Will take Friday morning to get tires put on.


brakes look good, should make a good match for all that power

Thanks man! I can't wait to get her back. Hopefully by Thursday or Friday.

[massacre]

Going with Black calipers.


^^^ Thank You.

I love your color choice, it's refreshing to see someone who's not an attention whore about brakes. :beer:

[CWright]

+2!!

Willwood's are the way to go!

Mine

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/TCE%20Brake%20Upgrade/Complete2.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/TCE%20Brake%20Upgrade/New1.jpg


After going back and looking at yours I will definately be giving my fenderwells a bath!:D

[CWright]

^^^ Thank You.

I love your color choice, it's refreshing to see someone who's not an attention whore about brakes. :beer:

I get enough unwanted attention in my home town!:D:burnout:

[DOOM]

I get enough unwanted attention in my home town!:D:burnout:

Slap some aeros on that beeyatch!!! :coolman: :burnout:

[CWright]

Slap some aeros on that beeyatch!!! :coolman: :burnout:


I might have to after I listen to yours in person.:rock:

[massacre]

I get enough unwanted attention in my home town!:D:burnout:


That's why I try to be a subtle pimp......

[fastblackmerc]

I love your color choice, it's refreshing to see someone who's not an attention whore about brakes. :beer:

Bite me.

Your just jealous.

[MOTOWN]

Bite me.

Your just jealous.


:agree::laugh:

[CWright]

Picked her up yesterday. Brakes are AWESOME!! I didn't realize there would be such a difference. Thanks to all on the site for the recomendations along with Todd at TCE, and Jason Adams at Team Ford in Marietta.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/spring_2011_035.JPG (javascript:;)

[fastblackmerc]

Try a panic stop. Just make sure you have your seatbelt on!

Stops on a dime and gives you $0.09 change!

[GAMike]

I think Chris, Tom and I saw that "transaction" on the way back from the drags during Marauderville VIII :lol:


Try a panic stop. Just make sure you have your seatbelt on!

Stops on a dime and gives you $0.09 change!

[CWright]

I think Chris, Tom and I saw that "transaction" on the way back from the drags during Marauderville VIII :lol:

Who were we supposed to be??? MAFIA?:D

[Marauderman]

Try a panic stop. Just make sure you have your seatbelt on!

Stops on a dime and gives you $0.09 change!


I think Chris, Tom and I saw that "transaction" on the way back from the drags during Marauderville VIII :lol:


Who were we supposed to be??? MAFIA?:D

Ah.......yeah....the old.....turn her for ........that gas station......snack place.......and you too Chris...........yeah those brakes need fixin ----glad you remember.......and ...uh...Mike has the inside story to go with that......

[GAMike]

Ah.......yeah....the old.....turn her for ........that gas station......snack place.......and you too Chris...........yeah those brakes need fixin ----glad you remember.......and ...uh...Mike has the inside story to go with that......

No such thing as the "Mafia":coolman: Right Tom?:beer:

[CobraSVT657]

Picked her up yesterday. Brakes are AWESOME!! I didn't realize there would be such a difference. Thanks to all on the site for the recomendations along with Todd at TCE, and Jason Adams at Team Ford in Marietta.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/spring_2011_035.JPG (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:;)

:eek::drool::drool::drool::dro ol::drool::drool:

[cpe6]

Where did you purchase the kits from; I have been searching high and low and havent had any luck I want to do front and rears.

[CWright]

Where did you purchase the kits from; I have been searching high and low and havent had any luck I want to do front and rears.


Contact Todd /TCE in the board. Below is the link
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/marauder/kits-17/

He will take care of you!

[cpe6]

Do you have the rear kit installed or just the front kit?

[CWright]

Do you have the rear kit installed or just the front kit?


Just the front for now. Looks like I am going to order rears in May.

[cpe6]

Thanks for the information.

[CWright]

Thanks for the information.

Your Welcome! I highly recommend this kit. :beer:

[cpe6]

Dennis has my car now. I upgraded to the SVT Cobra block, Novi Air to Air, Kooks LTH, 4:10 Rears, The car originally had Brembo kits installed when Dennis modified it in 2003, took it to a dealership and somehow the kits were replaced with stock ones and no one seems to know how they disappeared. And they are supposed to be a High Performance Dealership in Chicago.................????? Purchased the vehicle from a close friend for 15K with 17K on the clock; I noticed they were missing because he never drove the car; garaged it 95% of the time.

[BigM460]

Just the front for now. Looks like I am going to order rears in May.

What!?!?

Couldn't stand it could you? Gotta have 'em match!:D:bows:

Just ordered new headlights and also ordered a skid plate from musclemerc, for mine.:coolman:

[CWright]

Dennis has my car now. I upgraded to the SVT Cobra block, Novi Air to Air, Kooks LTH, 4:10 Rears, The car originally had Brembo kits installed when Dennis modified it in 2003, took it to a dealership and somehow the kits were replaced with stock ones and no one seems to know how they disappeared. And they are supposed to be a High Performance Dealership in Chicago.................????? Purchased the vehicle from a close friend for 15K with 17K on the clock; I noticed they were missing because he never drove the car; garaged it 95% of the time.

He'll take good care of you. That's brutal on the brakes! I'd be very upset...... :hmmm: No, more like way beyond PISSED!!!!!! I'd go after that.



What!?!?

Couldn't stand it could you? Gotta have 'em match!:D:bows:

Just ordered new headlights and also ordered a skid plate from musclemerc, for mine.:coolman:

Yea, I know. It SUX!:D Great to hear on the lights and the skid plate. I have the progaurd under mine as well. Cuts the drag on the bumper. You'll like it!:beer:

[mike P71]

:eek::drool::drool::drool::dro ol::drool::drool:

The brakes look beautiful! I'm planning on ordering a set for front and rear next week. I have a DTR and cant decide on the caliper color. I'm toying between black and red.

[CWright]

Thanks! That's a tough call on the color combo. I think the black might look the best but I'd ask some of the members with DTR's to post up picts with red vs. black. Either way I think they will look good but once you see the picts it could help finalize the decision.

Good luck!

[fastblackmerc]

The brakes look beautiful! I'm planning on ordering a set for front and rear next week. I have a DTR and cant decide on the caliper color. I'm toying between black and red.

IMHO....... I'd go with black on a DTR...... The reds won't match

[mike P71]

IMHO....... I'd go with black on a DTR...... The reds won't match

That's my feeling also the red and the merlot color of the car don't seem to be compatible. Right now I think I'm going with black .Any DTR owners have suggestions . Does a full sized spare need to be used wth the conversion
Mike

[fastblackmerc]

The brakes look beautiful! I'm planning on ordering a set for front and rear next week. I have a DTR and cant decide on the caliper color. I'm toying between black and red.


That's my feeling also the red and the merlot color of the car don't seem to be compatible. Right now I think I'm going with black .Any DTR owners have suggestions . Does a full sized spare need to be used wth the conversion
Mike

Yes you will need a full size spare to fit on the front.

[hamcheese]

Man... I sold my Cobra because the amount of mods I was doing. Figured I would be safe buying a Marauder and leaving it alone. So much for that theory!


I about blew snot all over the screen here at work reading that...I dont know why but found it funny...