Marauders with Custom Wheels?

[WantSCMarauder]

I'm looking to get a fast sedan, and I fell in love with a Marauder after seeing one a car show.

So, I have a bunch of things in mind but I'm wondering why nobody has gone with different wheels? I'm looking for the low mean look.

First thing I'll be doing is getting a very low mileage stock black, then building up the motor, throwing a whipple (or similar) blower on it, and building up the transmission.

[DOOM]

Where's MOTOWN!!!???

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Where's 2fast4sho?!??

[cat in the hat]

I'm looking to get a fast sedan, and I fell in love with a Marauder after seeing one a car show.

So, I have a bunch of things in mind but I'm wondering why nobody has gone with different wheels? I'm looking for the low mean look. <snip>

The OEM wheels are one of the most recognizable features of these cars, and are a big part of the signature Marauder look IMO.
Here's the proof - all the guys trying to clone a Vic or a Grand Marq start with these rims.

I've never seen aftermarket rims that I thought looked better on these cars - my

[guspech750]

There are a few sets of rims that look really good on our Mercs. But nothing better looking.

Good luck on your quest. Show us pics.


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[WantSCMarauder]

I'm not really looking to get into semantics here about "signature Marauder look" when it's a brand new look (back in 2003, that is) but I do agree the wheels are the very first thing that give away a Marauder. I'm actually likely to go badge-less/blacked out lights/lowered suspension as well so maybe you guys will hate my car Nothing new for me haha.

I have an idea in mind for the car, and I have a price limit in mind and it looks like I've got around 2k for the wheel budget. Just seeing if anyone has taken the leap.

It may look great, it may look stupid. As it stands for me, the stock 18s on the car are... not great. They look good for what the car is, but Im looking for the younger generation hot rod look. Lower, sleeker, bigger and wider. I'm used to purists hating my idea - a ton of people at car shows hated my modernized 69 Camaro while other people absolutely loved it. It's a hard line to walk, because I love the look of the Blue Marauder, but for the "modern hot rod sedan" I gotta go black/black. Just the way it is haha. I found the gallery so Im looking through there.

edit: Something along these lines - http://www.discounttire.com/product/...wsne.hs.xl.jpg

I'm just looking at building a powerful 4 door sedan, and the Marauder might be the best bet. It's that or go the 67 Lincoln Continental route but I'd prefer a bit of creature comfort. This is far from a daily driver so I can survive if not, but I haven't seen any bad ass Marauders locally so I figured why not build one.

That makes 600 rwhp in a car able to be highway driven 1000 miles if need be. I have strange taste, I understand I'm just super picky and would prefer that I don't lose any speed compared to.. say... a 2011 Whipple Charged Mustang GT

[guspech750]

2fast4sho has a really nice set.

And Lowbuckmm has a nice set too.

There was a really nice blue Marauder at our Louisville meet that has some kick ass Shelby rims that look pretty slick with low profile tires. I think it was Mebots dads car??


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[WantSCMarauder]

SLICK! Thank you for the info!

It's a toss up between the Marauder, a Charger SRT8, and just going the 67 Continental route, although I'd prefer not. I'm getting a bit cliche with my cars.

Okay Im not seeing any wheels on Lowbuckmm's car, just stuff about beating a new 5.0 (which would be nuts if genuine, those things trap 110-111 all day. Marauder with a 100 shot beating that is awesome)

And the search won't allow me to search for 2fast4sho

[Mebot]

There was a really nice blue Marauder at our Louisville meet that has some kick ass Shelby rims that look pretty slick with low profile tires. I think it was Mebots dads car??


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correct . 20" shelby wheels. see pics attached.

as for your vision: go for it man! make your marauder yours & don't hold back. as long as you like it & you have a plan, stick with it. post pictures!



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[cat in the hat]

I'm not really looking to get into semantics here <snip>

No semantics about it - you asked why most guys have stayed with the OEM rims, and I told you.
If you look around, there are guys rolling 22's, 24's, cars slammed to the floor, cars with 18" wide drag rubber, all kinds of stuff. There's even a green one . To each his own, I say.
Me, if I was going to mod too far away from the factory look, and especially if I was planning heavy, high-buck, engine-out stuff, and I didn't already have a Marauder, I'd save some money up front and start with a CVPI, or a get a much fresher CVPI for the same money. But that's just me - again, to each his own

[marauder21]

SLICK! Thank you for the info!

It's a toss up between the Marauder, a Charger SRT8, and just going the 67 Continental route, although I'd prefer not. I'm getting a bit cliche with my cars.

Okay Im not seeing any wheels on Lowbuckmm's car, just stuff about beating a new 5.0 (which would be nuts if genuine, those things trap 110-111 all day. Marauder with a 100 shot beating that is awesome)

And the search won't allow me to search for 2fast4sho

Try cardomain.com and search 2fast4sho..

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Wreeeeeeeeeeeedam!

[MOTOWN]

Where's MOTOWN!!!???

Ill snap a few fresh pics of my 20's and post them tomorrow! I run 20x10s on a +40mm offset (stock is+50)

[WantSCMarauder]

No semantics about it - you asked why most guys have stayed with the OEM rims, and I told you.

The semantic comment was with regards to a "signature Marauder look" but I then realized in my brain I replaced "signature" with "classic" and it makes much more sense.

Semantics would have been "its not really classic when it's redesigned and a new look" but as I said, I had a strange brain fart. I blame it being late

And thank you for the links and cardomain suggestion. Found some great pics, and I've got some good ideas with the direction I want to take the car. Now to locate a very low mileage Marauder w/ or w/o a supercharger already installed. Regardless, gotta upgrade the brakes, transmission and internals. I'll likely use the same exhaust setup as I have had for my Cobras -> Long tube Headers + Magnaflow Catted X pipe + Magnaflow Catback. (edit Although on my 03 I had Magnapacks welded in to replace the Magnaflows... I like it to sound aggressive)

Then darken the headlights and tail lights, black out the badges, and look into suspension pieces (I've never been a fan of simply dropping a car via springs, but not sure there's any performance suspension available for a car such as the Marauder)

[WantSCMarauder]

correct . 20" shelby wheels. see pics attached.

as for your vision: go for it man! make your marauder yours & don't hold back. as long as you like it & you have a plan, stick with it. post pictures!



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I love that stance. Mind telling me what he's got there? Wheel width + offset + the suspension? And that front lip! Awesome! Drool.

I think that's a fantastic looking Marauder. Big thumbs up to your dad!

Hard time deciding between the wheels to go with, it'll likely be the ones I posted earlier, or my regular ol http://www.ccwheel.com/wheelprofiles...ay.php?id=SP20

I'm starting to realize I'm basically doing everything I did to my 03 Cobra but to a Marauder (except having a built motor stock) so I guess you guys see my plan

edit: Damn you, now I want the blue one. But I have to find a low mileage one, with at the VERY least the moon roof.

[jus4kix03MM]

Heres mine
http://s37.photobucket.com/user/jus4...tml?sort=3&o=2
20 inch Foose Nitrous. 20x10 rears 20x8.5 fronts
Eibach lowering springs in the front. Rear airbags adjusted.