My 'Cougar S' concept replica

[CJSnet]

There is only 1 in the USA.

[CJSnet]

Originally Posted by ceramiclion

Oh another question! the holes for the exhaust pipes, did the installer drill them or the manufacturer makes them on request? how much more does it cost if you order the three aluminum grills sorrounds.
thank you.

These are called 'drag tips' and they are neither drilled or made on request, but stock parts. The exhaust itself just comes of the original Cougar pipe, and was custom welded into a V-shape to create the twin exhausts you see. Best bet is find a custom exhaust company who can do the tips and welding in one job. The tips are also on eBay apparently sometimes.

Already answer the Q about the grille surrounds, but they are part of the bumpers and made from fibreglass painted aluminium.

[SkorpioLT]

I think thats awesome even if its not 100% but come on.. I dont see anyone else getting any closer to it lol... great job i wish i had the money for something like that =)

[KingRoderick]

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

(there is one other... Shagmonkey - his is blue)

Ahem Ahem





Not true to the concept with the spoiler and bonnet (or hood as you call it!) but still the same kit!

Only just seen this post, how late am I!?

I've said it on the UK forum, but i just want to say it again, I love your concept replica, its is incredibly smart. You are lucky getting it finished before Twisted Vision collapsed as well!!!

Rod.

[Shagmonkey]

He was lucky getting it finished full stop !!!!

Had the car almost Two years and they still didn't finish mine

[Cold0ne]

Originally Posted by CJSnet

As for the engine, it is as yet unmodified. The V6 is such a gorgeous beast to drive anyway that I have yet to feel any need to replace it with a 3.0, however if the engine ever conks out that will have to happen! For now it is a lovely 2.5 Auto with Cruise Control and set to 'S' mode at all times

Cougar S mode? explain that one please... Also, I thought the Cougar S concept back in 99 was going to use a 3.0L engine by default as well as better quality shocks, tires, brakes. I do like how the engine says Cougar S, thats nice. But you should eventually make it a 3.0 to really give that cougar S a reason to be called it

[CJSnet]

The Auto gearbox has an 'S' / 'E' switch on it - I'm sure it must be the same in the USA, so 'S' mode is Sport mode, 'E' being Economy.

With it set in Sport mode, I have never felt the need to get a more powerful engine My aim with this project was to create a visual replica. I loved everything about the Cougar, including the V6 engine, and only felt a need to upgrade the look. I have never 'looked' back

[Cold0ne]

Ah, never heard of that option existing in any stock cougars. even with sport package. but then again mine is V6 regular , not sport. maybe its a European thing only. I tested audis, VWs, and bentleys here in USA (winter testing), and a lot of them had such modes to switch between and the higher end the car was the more options like paddle shifters on the wheel, but even the little turbo diesel jettas had an option to switch to tiptronic mode where you handle the shifting yourself instead of the car doing it.

[nadthomas]

Coldone - More reading, less posting.

[Cold0ne]

ive read up on the cougar sport package before and i havent seen that option listed.