How'd you manage that were you adjusting it and couldn't see then it popped.
What Have You Done To Your Cougar Today?
I came to notice our fourms don't have one of these threads, where people post about everyday things they do to make thier cougar that much better or comfy to sit in.
Just recently buying my Cougar i find myself almost every single day doing something that improves my enjoyment of the car.
I noticed after all the years of having this car some of you owners still make improvments. Even new owners make improvements. Even something as small as "I got an oil change" can go here.
Just today i passed my safety/emissions inspection after fixing my P0401 code.
Tomorrow im going to get my tags and military base stickers
So what have you done to your Cougar today? :biggrin:
Just recently buying my Cougar i find myself almost every single day doing something that improves my enjoyment of the car.
I noticed after all the years of having this car some of you owners still make improvments. Even new owners make improvements. Even something as small as "I got an oil change" can go here.
Just today i passed my safety/emissions inspection after fixing my P0401 code.
Tomorrow im going to get my tags and military base stickers
So what have you done to your Cougar today? :biggrin:
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Was installing new LEDS and when I took the unit out to clean it it was just sitting freely on top and the tabs were gone , checked recently and it was gone and the headlight internals where open so I just duct taped it close hahaHow'd you manage that were you adjusting it and couldn't see then it popped.
Mine broke when I restored them too so I left it open until I can figure out a more permanent solution than duct tape no offense. I have taken that route before but want to do it right at this point. I'll probably end up making a bracket with a clip on the cover by drilling and cutting some holes.
I 100% concur I just needed someone to keep the water out for the last couple days of university driving. Last time I used duct tape I learned how well it doesn’t hold up to UV. Covered my cracked spoiler with red tape and it was white in a week. (Tree fell on my cougar a year ago and landed an inch above the body work, so close to being totaled)Mine broke when I restored them too so I left it open until I can figure out a more permanent solution than duct tape no offense. I have taken that route before but want to do it right at this point. I'll probably end up making a bracket with a clip on the cover by drilling and cutting some holes.
You have about the same luck as me when it comes to this car it seems in terms of what goes wrong when you do something right.
For me it seems like everything in its power is trying to kill this car and it just refuses to die.You have about the same luck as me when it comes to this car it seems in terms of what goes wrong when you do something right.
Realistically the one thing I hate is the wiring coming loose. Later on down the one when I save enough I want to wire in a haltech and tune it that way
I think most of my problems with windows, moonroofs and lights are all electrical related too. That liquid electrical tape doesn’t last long under heat cycles.Realistically the one thing I hate is the wiring coming loose. Later on down the one when I save enough I want to wire in a haltech and tune it that way
New idler pulley came in yesterday. There was a 70mm and a 73mm listed on RockAuto and I ordered the 70 — but it was the exact same size as my current pulley that rubs. So the new one went on the grinder for a little clearance to the ridge around the outside; I'm done.
Installed last night. Idler pulley is a crappy job as well — the power steering return hose is right in the way, so you have to take that off the pump and pull it aside. Which creates a huge mess.
Anyways, new pulley is in, and the FEAD squeak is completely gone, and the fluid mess is mostly cleaned up, so that's JOB DONE.
Since the car was braking pretty well last weekend, I decided to just order some upgraded front pads and hold off on the 6-piston kit for now. EBC YellowStuff pads arriving this weekend, we'll see how it goes with those; if braking performance starts being a pain point later this season I'll make the jump to the TCE kit.
Installed last night. Idler pulley is a crappy job as well — the power steering return hose is right in the way, so you have to take that off the pump and pull it aside. Which creates a huge mess.
Anyways, new pulley is in, and the FEAD squeak is completely gone, and the fluid mess is mostly cleaned up, so that's JOB DONE.
Since the car was braking pretty well last weekend, I decided to just order some upgraded front pads and hold off on the 6-piston kit for now. EBC YellowStuff pads arriving this weekend, we'll see how it goes with those; if braking performance starts being a pain point later this season I'll make the jump to the TCE kit.
Also - i'ts unbelievable how hard it is to find good brake pads for this platform. I would love to go more aggressive than YellowStuff but GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.
Was wonder if YellowsStuff was the best the cougar can get as that's all I can find. There surely the most expensive, found a set of 4 for 200$.Also - i'ts unbelievable how hard it is to find good brake pads for this platform. I would love to go more aggressive than YellowStuff but GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.
Time to R&D some custom brackets for better caliper options.
I wouldn't be opposed to trading my bigass Baer's for something more common if you thought you wanted them, I don't really want to go through the hassle of doing the work, but I could probably be talked into it...I don't need those monsters.
These are Corvette calipers. I don't really know where the rotors came from...maybe a Focus RS or something?
Project: Foundracer - Dedicated GT car build
These are Corvette calipers. I don't really know where the rotors came from...maybe a Focus RS or something?
Project: Foundracer - Dedicated GT car build
I wouldn't be opposed to trading my bigass Baer's for something more common if you thought you wanted them, I don't really want to go through the hassle of doing the work, but I could probably be talked into it...I don't need those monsters.
These are Corvette calipers. I don't really know where the rotors came from...maybe a Focus RS or something?
Project: Foundracer - Dedicated GT car build
Nevermind, we talked about it before and you didn't think they would fit in your wheels.
I think those are Mustang Cobra PBR calipers.
That is certainly not off the table, although I think that kit is HEAVY compared to the TCE Wilwood kit with the 2-piece rotors, and I'm trying to save all the weight I can. It's a trade-off! Still undecided about how to proceed with it. I think the next race day is June 11, so I'll have a better idea after that about what to do going forward.
That is certainly not off the table, although I think that kit is HEAVY compared to the TCE Wilwood kit with the 2-piece rotors, and I'm trying to save all the weight I can. It's a trade-off! Still undecided about how to proceed with it. I think the next race day is June 11, so I'll have a better idea after that about what to do going forward.
i have a post about brakes somewhere with all the weights. I had all 3 kits at my house at one point. the TCE kit it lighter than stock.
Edit: found it big brake comparison
Edit: found it big brake comparison
28 lbs LOL.
I believe it, those rotors are beasts. On the flip side, they would swallow a lot of heat.
If this car ever gets "finished", I hope to someday swap them back to either Cougar or Focus brakes...I suppose some custom 2-piece rotors could be made but I have no need to drop that kind of money.
I believe it, those rotors are beasts. On the flip side, they would swallow a lot of heat.
If this car ever gets "finished", I hope to someday swap them back to either Cougar or Focus brakes...I suppose some custom 2-piece rotors could be made but I have no need to drop that kind of money.
There is always a need to drop 400$ dollars on Cougar parts ever week, its a perk of owning a funky car.28 lbs LOL.
I believe it, those rotors are beasts. On the flip side, they would swallow a lot of heat.
If this car ever gets "finished", I hope to someday swap them back to either Cougar or Focus brakes...I suppose some custom 2-piece rotors could be made but I have no need to drop that kind of money.
My project Cougar is supposed to be a true GT build. Mostly highway cruising with capability to handle the twisties when called upon. Cougar sport brakes are adequate for my needs, I would rather drop money on cosmetics or comfort than braking capability I'll never need.There is always a need to drop 400$ dollars on Cougar parts ever week, its a perk of owning a funky car.
I also have another car that is increasingly competing for my fun money...it's still under warranty so I'm not going too crazy yet, but I'm getting itchier by the week.
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