New here anyone around state college

[donahaybl]

Hey everyone, as you can tell from the title im new here, just bought a 1999 cougar, silver,V6 auto (unfortunately)only small mods so far. engine dress up, painted fuse box, pioneer dvd player (no monitor yet), 2 12in pioneer competition subs, 2 800wt amps and a whole lot of earplugs for people who don't like loud music...whats one of the first things i should do to this car im looking for every ounce of hp i can squeeze out of this little V6..By the way injen intake is on the way...Any help will be deeply appreciated, and Thanks ahead of time...

[wadespencer99]

Hey! Welcome to Keystone! There are quite a few members around state college I believe, and a lot from Harrisburg. There will probably be some meets close to you when everyone gets recovered from Cougarfest.

As far as your Cougar, it sounds like you're on the right track. That painted fuse box cover should add at least 10 horsepower :banana:

Just kidding. As far as mods, use the search feature and look for what has been posted in the past. If you ask questions that have been asked before, some people will flame the hell out of you...just wanted to give you a little warning there.

Look into a cold air extension once you get your intake, and check into and exhaust system. Those are fairly easy to do, and the gains are noticeable. You can also do some SVT parts swapping. Keep your eyes on the 2.5 performance section, and the For sale section for great deals on parts. Also, watch for Group Buys. Thats where we all get a discount on a certain part if there are enough people buying.

Check Cougar DB (http://www.cougardb.com). It's very helpful to see what different mods look like on your car. Good luck!!!

[fauna01]

Hey...welcome to Neco:). I'm currently living in State College. I don't know how much help I'll be with the modding of your car, but I could try:) PM me if you want to meet up sometime!

Kelly

[donahaybl]

hey thanks for the replys. does anyone know of a damb good shop around central pa, that i can get a targa top done, they have to be good i dont want my car screwed up or the top leaking, im willing to pay a good amount of money for it to be done right.... please let me know also has anyone around drove up to krazy kustoms in altoona, if so can i get directions please would like to pick up a body kit and save on shipping its only a 45 minute drive IF i obey the speed limit (YEAH RIGHT)......THANKS looking forward to getting toghethor with all the other cougars in the area, but gotta wait till mines finished. STOCK SUCKS...

[Upper90]

Just call Craig at Krazy Kustoms and he will give you directions. You can talk to him about the Targo too.

[StreetConcepts]

I'm not doing customer work anymore due to the fulltime product development contract. As for doing a targa top in a cougar you'd have to spend a major amount of money to make the car rigid enough to cut the structural integrity out of the roof. There is one done that I know of but not sure if he's had problems.

I definately would not do this to my car b/c if it does not go well the car is screwed up big time and will never be right afterwards

[IH8CIVX]

what craig said... forget targa, its just not worth it. with the aomunt u'd spend in repairs and actually doing the project, you might as well by a trans am t top...

[Upper90]

Welp, there you have it. You didn't even need to call :)

[ScubaSteve]

Welcome to the boards. I'm in Pine Grove Mills, which is the wart on the RT 26 side of State College's bum.

[wadespencer99]

Originally posted by: ScubaSteve
I'm in Pine Grove Mills, which is the wart on the RT 26 side of State College's bum.

:rofl:

DAYYUUMM...I'd hate to see what you'd call Wellsboro...

[Marty]

Hey There!

Welcome to State College--a town where you can always find lots and lots of bars, and women!

I'm from Houtzdale, which is about 45 min away from SC, but I'm always in SC, usually on my street bike.

Hope to see you at the next SC meet! You guys can see the newest addition to the coug--Full fiberglass custom stereo system. Should be done this month sometime. oh... and i am putting a wing!

marty

[ScubaSteve]

Originally posted by: Marty
Hope to see you at the next SC meet! You guys can see the newest addition to the coug--Full fiberglass custom stereo system. Should be done this month sometime. oh... and i am putting a wing!

marty

NOOOOOOOOO! I love the wingless look! :biggrin:

[fauna01]

Originally posted by: Marty


but I'm always in SC, usually on my street bike.

marty

I don't remember getting any calls to come pick me up....:cry:

[IH8CIVX]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WING!!!!!!!!!!NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! MARTY, i will NEVER drive your car again... (j/k of course). Havent seen you on the boards lately, glad to see your still kickin bro.

[ScubaSteve]

Originally posted by: fauna01

Originally posted by: Marty


but I'm always in SC, usually on my street bike.

marty

I don't remember getting any calls to come pick me up....:cry:


Don't make me come around on the big bad Duc...

[Marty]

I don't remember getting any calls to come pick me up....

I know I know I've been a bad boy.;)

I had a chance to stop by Krazy this week. The car is lookin real sweet. They are doing everything they can to get it done for the acr show at the cycle 1 center next weekend in State College. I'm planning on being there around 4:00 in the afternoon.



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WING!!!!!!!!!!NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! MARTY, i will NEVER drive your car again... (j/k of course). Havent seen you on the boards lately, glad to see your still kickin bro.

That has been a big debate. One day I want one on, and the next day I don't. Craig says no, but Chris says yes. I hate making decisions!

Anyway--I will have to wait until next weekend to see the finished look. Hope you guys can make it!

Marty

[bubby]

BIZUMP. theres also another body shop on the Benner Pike in Bellefonte. Its called Craigs Extreme and from what i've seen their work is good. If anyone wants more information on it just PM me.