new member in Philly

[barney]

hey I'm a new member looking to mod my V6 cougar, where do I start?
thanks.

[Teflonworm]

Well....what kinds of things you lookin to modify?? I would say your best bet is to start be thinking of whatcha wanna do and then plan from there...are you looking more for performance or cosmetics first??? After you know that we can definitely help you out....if you wanna know anything feel free to post or shoot me a PM

welcome aboard...i'm from glenside incidently
~Ethan

[yssupkat]

welcome barney!

you need to activate you pm'ss by going under the profile box in the upper right of this screen and then select to allow pm's! that'll make it easier for others to contact you!

[fauna01]

Welcome!! :biggrin:

[MercMobile]

Welcome Barney! Like Teflon said, you first need to decide if you want to do Performance or Cosmetic.. or a little of both..

We are a helpful group when asked, so if you decide to get something and wanna install it.. let us know.. we can set up a Mod Meet.. save on costs from a shop and will also be a good learning experience.. plus we're a pretty fun group. :)

EDIT: Also.. you are more than welcome to attend the Hooters & Hockey Meet on Jan. 19th in Reading.. with the Reading Royals take on the Richmond Renegades, followed by a stop at everyone's favorite American Resturant. :)

[ZnCougar2]

How's it going Barney, Welcome to the board..:biggrin:

[barney]

thanks a lot for receiving me to the board...I'm new in the field of modifying cars.
which one requires a lower cost?....performance or cosmetics? i know it depends on the type of products I'm interested in, but I can imagine that it's a little more difficult to buy a chip and install it than to buy a spoiler and install that.
thansk a lot again.

[MercMobile]

Chip is easier.. just plug it in.. :) (after taking a few pieces off. :))

It does depend on what you wanna do.. but.. I would say it can even out.. while you might have a $600 exhaust, you could buy a product and paint it and install it.. and it might cost the same..

I would say most people tend to do, intake, exhaust, headers (some people) and a body kit.. on average

[barney]

yeah i would exactly like to start off that way. With an intake, exhaust but no headers and then a body kit.
so i guess my next step is to research on prices for the intake and exhaust, get that, and then finally get a body kit.
but i don't even know if that's a smart move? any suggestions.
thanks a lot steve.

[Teflonworm]

well....seems like you're on your way to the beginning of car modification......i'd say start off with picking 1 thing you're interested in....say...start cosmetics.....ok...what would you like to do....smallest things are to paint your own grills/dash/assorted other plastic parts or get some sidemarkers for $32 from Mortis :biggrin:

choice is yours and let us know and we can definitely help ya out!

[MercMobile]

definately get sidemarkers.. They are cheap and they make a huge difference..

[barney]

hey i found dragon intake 2.0L for 169$ at customcougars.com
what do you guys think about that one?
thanks again.

[Teflonworm]

no...the intakes you are looking for are for the 2.5L duratec....the 2.0L is the 4cyl Zetec engine i/expressions/face-icon-small-beer.gif

[barney]

how bout the Injen intake IS5000??? for all 99-2002 V6 cougars.
it costs 158$ aat ptuning.com.
thanks again

[barney]

tell me what you guys think about this exhaust?



http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Desc.cfm?PartNo=PT88%2D1480&MakeCode=mercur&ModelCode=cougar&ModelYear=1999%2D2000%20All%20V6%20Models&ModelDesc=Cougar

[yos]

Hey guys... I live in King of Prussia (about 30 seconds from the mall.) I didn't know some of you guys were so close... I am an avid reader of the forums, but I obviously don't post that often. I can't make it to the Reading meet... but if you guys are having another KoP meet, let me know, I would love to check out some of your cats...

later..


-Yos


P.S. Pics of my clean as a whistle, bone stock coog... included.