Summer MOD Plans???

[nybluecoug]

Well, seeing as how things got pretty lame around here, anyone have any summer mods planned for their automobile (cosmetic, performance, etc..)? Cougar or otherwise?

-Scott

[MattyD879]

-01'/02' Pedals (once they get here from Drew).
-Get my new OEM front bumper painted and get my Roush kit complete.
-SVT UIM/LIM/TB from Dave(he's been waiting on me for a while now..)
-XR rims
-Finish off my Alpine system..maybe make a custom amp rack for it.
-Anything else I can afford before I head back to year 3 of college haha

[Stratton]

Gunmetal Rota Torque wheels for the evo, already ordered. Should be in next week, I'll put pics up when they are on.

[carajo]

I'm awaiting my Mazda6club.com stickers.

Would like to do a shark fin, but I've heard that the reception quality goes down the toilet.

[nybluecoug]

Matt, the Roush bodykit is one of my personal favs. I was thinking about trying out a powered subwoofer setup that Crutchfield offers from Alpine. I want to add a touch screen CD/DVD player as well.

I used a Wings West kit, 99-00 year front and rear with the 01-02 year sides. All four pieces are molded to the car. I also had the side markers and antenna shaved.

Once I get my car back I can add my rims and tires, guages, dual exhaust, gut the precats, and upgrade the suspension.

I'm not a big fan of stickers but the body shop wants to put a small one on with their name, address and phone.

[nybluecoug]

Can't forget upgrading the brakes, Baer Big Brake Kit. HID lighting kit (need to order yet).

[contrapaul]

Rear strut tower bar
Full Cold Air intake
Gutted Pre-Cats
Chopped Rear Muffler
Custom Upholstered seats
Interior paint pt. 2
Minor Weight Reduction
Interior color changing
Painted Calipers

I think thats it, I don't have much time to do these, and obviously haven't had time for months, since these are pretty noobish mods.

[MattyD879]

Matt, the Roush bodykit is one of my personal favs. I was thinking about trying out a powered subwoofer setup that Crutchfield offers from Alpine. I want to add a touch screen CD/DVD player as well.

I used a Wings West kit, 99-00 year front and rear with the 01-02 year sides. All four pieces are molded to the car. I also had the side markers and antenna shaved.

Once I get my car back I can add my rims and tires, guages, dual exhaust, gut the precats, and upgrade the suspension.

I'm not a big fan of stickers but the body shop wants to put a small one on with their name, address and phone.


IMO, its the best looking kit for the cougar, WW would def be my second choice. I love my kit, can't wait to get the rest finished.

I think you'll be happy with your Alpine powered sub. Alpine makes some amazing products.

Man, sounds like you have a nice cougar coming together, I can't wait to see some pictures of it. I'll send some of mine when as well.

Good luck! I'll have to see about persuing another meet..we'll see..haha

[contrapaul]

IMO, its the best looking kit for the cougar, WW would def be my second choice. I love my kit, can't wait to get the rest finished.

I think you'll be happy with your Alpine powered sub. Alpine makes some amazing products.

Man, sounds like you have a nice cougar coming together, I can't wait to see some pictures of it. I'll send some of mine when as well.

Good luck! I'll have to see about persuing another meet..we'll see..haha


WW and Roush definetely are the best on Cougars! They look hot, but stock hot.

[BlInK311]

my summer plans consist of buying and installing headers, adding some gauges, buying and installing some koni struts for the groundcontrol coilovers that i have waiting for them. Ill be happy after those things are done. then ill have to think of something else to upgrade. hehe its never ending

[nybluecoug]

Finally got my car back on Saturday and it looks awesome!!! I don't have a digital camera to post any picks of it. When I do get a hold of a camera, I'll be sure to take a few shots. I know...worthless post without pics!

[world-insight]

use a disposable for now. get burned onto a CD and walmart.

+10 to the guy from batavia. I know that city very well

[MattyD879]

Batavia is the place to be, what guy/shop are here are you talking about. Genesee Auto Body, Batavia Collision?

Let me know if you are ever up this way again, I'll show you my car.

[world-insight]

are you talking about my thread. I was referring to you. lol the guy from batavia. I was gonna make it up that way. I might still. might bring some bikes up to batavia cycle center. might tow the cougar along the way.

[MattyD879]

Sweet shoot me a message if you do we'll have to meet up, I'd love to see your car. Cycle center does good business around here for such a small town.

[nybluecoug]

Matt, how do you like your Borla? I'm getting mine put on this week, it's been sitting for two months in my friends garage. I'm anxious to hear how it will sound. I'm gutting the pre-cats as well at the same time of the install. Also, do you have the single or dual set up. I have the Tru-Bendz with Borla dual.

[MattyD879]

You'll love it, esp the Tru-Bendz, duals and the gutted cats.
Mine is a true Borla, single Phantom Tip and its got a awesome growl to it. It's nice and quiet when you are just easy driving around town or cruising on the highway. But when you get on it.....oh baby, it's good.
SRI or a CAI would make it sounds even better.

Comando has that same set up with the Tru-Bendz and its sounds really good, your ears will deffinitly be happy. I can't wait to see some pics!!!
Where do you live again? I'm temped to make a small trip and come see it haha

[nybluecoug]

You'll love it, esp the Tru-Bendz, duals and the gutted cats. SRI or a CAI would make it sounds even better.

Comando has that same set up with the Tru-Bendz and its sounds really good, your ears will deffinitly be happy. I can't wait to see some pics!!!
Where do you live again? I'm temped to make a small trip and come see it haha

I have an AEM SR intake right now.

I might possibly be in Rochester on the weekend of June 30th. If I decide to drive the cougar out I'll let you know and maybe a few of us could meet up.

[MattyD879]

oh i think you'll be very happy then lol


yeah dude that would be awesome, I'm about 25 mins from Ra Cha cha.Where in Rochester will you be? I know some people that would be down for that. Let me know!

[nybluecoug]

Where in Rochester will you be?

My sis just bought a house in the city somewhere, I have to get directions. The trip is kind of up in the air because of my work schedule. I'll be sure to let you know either way.

Back on mods, I just got a 2 guage pillar pod and blue whiteface guages. I'm toying with having all my interior redone over the winter.

Doesn't look like I'll have my borla on this week, hopefully next week.

I'm still in debate about the lowering, the car looks pretty good on the stock suspension.

[MattyD879]

nice i was just gonna pick up a pillar pod. and i love my white face guages. where did you pick them up?

[nybluecoug]

nice i was just gonna pick up a pillar pod. and i love my white face guages. where did you pick them up?

I got the guages from Pro-motion, I want to use Autometer guages in the pillar pod. I'm not sure which guage types I'm going to use though. It's going to be awhile before I touch the interior. I just got too much to do with work and stuff. Right now, I'm working from midnight till 8am. As you can guess I sleep during the day so I don't get much done really.

However, last Friday I took the car to a couple shows in Rome, NY. I'm hoping to go again this Friday. I got a lot of complements and some good feedback on the coug last time.

[MattyD879]

Dude that sucks, oh well more money to put into the coog.
If you're looking in to Auto Meters, go with the C2 series. Their white faces and blue glow at night will compliment your new white face guages perfectly IMO.

Also, I have family in Rome, NY haha small world.

[world-insight]

well my cougar is not fully gutted of it interior. door panels back panels all subs and amps. including the rack the enclosure and hatch wrap. selling it all and getting a cage installed.

[nybluecoug]

Dude that sucks, oh well more money to put into the coog.
If you're looking in to Auto Meters, go with the C2 series. Their white faces and blue glow at night will compliment your new white face guages perfectly IMO.

Also, I have family in Rome, NY haha small world.

Yeah, I was thinking either the C2 or Cobalt Series. The Cobalt Series appears to have a deeper blue glow that would better match my blue LED conversion in my door switches and dash. Then again, the white faces of the C2s would look better during the day.

Ever visit your family in Rome much? If your ever out this way let me know. We have atleast 4 cruz-ins during the week here between Rome and Utica. I'm pretty much the only one that brings a cougar. Most of the tuners people bring are Japs craps.

[nybluecoug]

well my cougar is not fully gutted of it interior. door panels back panels all subs and amps. including the rack the enclosure and hatch wrap. selling it all and getting a cage installed.

That's some nice interior work and system you got there. I'm still trying to sell my system, its not nearly as nice as yours. It's too heavy and big to ship. I think I'm going to put an add in the local newspaper and pennysaver.

[MattyD879]

Ever visit your family in Rome much? If your ever out this way let me know. We have atleast 4 cruz-ins during the week here between Rome and Utica. I'm pretty much the only one that brings a cougar. Most of the tuners people bring are Japs craps.

We get out there about once or twice a year. Actually, I think we are heading up there in July for a family get together(I have a huge fam). I'll let you know if im up that way. I'll def bring my car. I wish we had 4 cruz-ins a week here haha.

[world-insight]

so you have pics of the system.

[nybluecoug]

so you have pics of the system.

Yeah I could post some pics of it, if you search the forums for JL Audio you might find the old post that I had photos posted of it.

[nybluecoug]

I checked and if search JL Audio you will find the old post on like the second page, JL AUDIO SUBS FORSALE (this post has the pics). The photos aren't very good because they are night shots. I'm getting a camera next week, I'll take some better shots and post them.

[nybluecoug]

My mechanic when on vaction for a month! Still no exhaust! Can't wait to hear it!!!!

Anyone try this or know someone who has?

Use a plasma cutter to take apart the converter, straight pipe it and weld it back together. Use O2 cheaters.

[MattyD879]

Hey dude sorry I didnt call you about this weekend. I was unable to go with the rest of my family to visit my relatives because I had to work. How was the meet?

[nybluecoug]

Hey dude sorry I didnt call you about this weekend. I was unable to go with the rest of my family to visit my relatives because I had to work. How was the meet?

That's ok bro, I never went I got sick.