: What is your favorite mod?
Phokus 09-11-2011, 10:35 PM It doesn't seem like we have a favorite mod thread lets get one started!
Now there are all sorts of different mods for your car, name your favorite functional (something that serves a purpose on the car) and nonfunctional (something that does not affect the car such as a body kit) mod [cheers]
Functional - I have to say my retrofitted headlights are my favorite
They light up the road so much better I can drive better at night. Money well spent!
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/295950_10150279616308611_637158610_7784361_2689_n.jpg
Nonfunctional - 3D Carbon rear skirt. How can you not like this? [scratch]
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2219/dsc0022pj.jpg
DueceCoupe 09-11-2011, 11:01 PM Favorite functional mod:
Toms tune for the 2002 atx zx3
Favorite non functional mod:
Roush Hood scoop on the 07 ST.
LouBomb 09-11-2011, 11:04 PM Functional- My boost
non-functional- midwing
Master-Baits 09-11-2011, 11:12 PM It doesn't seem like we have a favorite mod thread lets get one started!
Now there are all sorts of different mods for your car, name your favorite functional (something that serves a purpose on the car) and nonfunctional (something that does not affect the car such as a body kit) mod [cheers]
Functional - I have to say my retrofitted headlights are my favorite
They light up the road so much better I can drive better at night. Money well spent!
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/295950_10150279616308611_637158610_7784361_2689_n.jpg
Nonfunctional - 3D Carbon rear skirt. How can you not like this? [scratch]
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2219/dsc0022pj.jpg
Off-topic but that's a sharp looking 08-11 right there. Have you considered blacking out or tinting the ford emblems? I did it on my white f-150 and I love it.
Phokus 09-11-2011, 11:16 PM ^ just a black oval or making the blue black?
If it was just a black oval I don't think that'd look right and if you meant make the blue black I have not thought about doing that and am unsure about how to go about doing so
2002greenzx3 09-11-2011, 11:20 PM 1) Warm the Emblem with a hairdryer for about 2 minutes. Turn it over and carefully pry around the perimeter with a thin flat object. Now you'll have the front (painted) part (piece 1) and rear seal (piece 2) seperated. Set piece 2 aside where it won't get dirty, the adhesive on it is enough to reseal the finished emblem. CAUTION: if you don't warm the emblem enough before prying, you will crack the clear portion!
2) In order to change the color you must remove the stock color. On the front of piece 1 you'll notice the silver "FORD" is raised on a blue background. When you flip it over the "FORD" is inset and the background is raised. Take fine sandpaper (or a fine emery board) and carefully sand away the background color.
3) Now paint the backside of the emblem any color you want. Touch-up paint or Testors model paints and brush will work fine for this. Allow it to dry thoroughly.
4) Put the 2 pieces back together. And admire your work. If you broke off the mounting tabs removing your emblem, 3M auto adhesive tape works great.
2002greenzx3 09-11-2011, 11:21 PM i never felt safe doing it lol. that's just the how to i got off my old Ford Probe forum
Phokus 09-11-2011, 11:23 PM 1) Warm the Emblem with a hairdryer for about 2 minutes. Turn it over and carefully pry around the perimeter with a thin flat object. Now you'll have the front (painted) part (piece 1) and rear seal (piece 2) seperated. Set piece 2 aside where it won't get dirty, the adhesive on it is enough to reseal the finished emblem. CAUTION: if you don't warm the emblem enough before prying, you will crack the clear portion!
2) In order to change the color you must remove the stock color. On the front of piece 1 you'll notice the silver "FORD" is raised on a blue background. When you flip it over the "FORD" is inset and the background is raised. Take fine sandpaper (or a fine emery board) and carefully sand away the background color.
3) Now paint the backside of the emblem any color you want. Touch-up paint or Testors model paints and brush will work fine for this. Allow it to dry thoroughly.
4) Put the 2 pieces back together. And admire your work. If you broke off the mounting tabs removing your emblem, 3M auto adhesive tape works great.
Man what the.. I don't want to do that.. lol [bigcry]
I might just get a random emblem to practice on. But.. are the Probe emblems still the same as the ones on these cars?
I know on my Taurus SHO the ford emblems were flat
Jgrove998 09-12-2011, 06:50 AM Boooost!
TitanFocus76 09-12-2011, 06:55 AM Man what the.. I don't want to do that.. lol [bigcry]
I might just get a random emblem to practice on. But.. are the Probe emblems still the same as the ones on these cars?
I know on my Taurus SHO the ford emblems were flat
Even easier and cheaper get a fb designs overlay
Mike_Mac 09-12-2011, 06:57 AM Functional mtx swap
Non functional svt bumpers
Fictional will soon be a turbo though
jmiller_1974 09-12-2011, 07:29 AM Functional would be suspension.
Non-functional TBA...[shhh] But for now, I'll say My Euro front grille ST badge.
Andrew 09-12-2011, 08:22 AM Functional - gutting the entire car except for the drivers seat and dash
Non-functional - blacked out sidemarkers instead of the ugly orange ones
Honourable mention to the Steeda short throw shifter for my fav functional mod
fhh02a 09-12-2011, 09:35 AM functional.. suspension and new tires
non-functional.. my sub and tinted tails
iminhell 09-12-2011, 12:35 PM Functional - head swap
NonFunctional - does not apply to me
XxFocus SVTxX 09-12-2011, 04:55 PM Boooost!
of course. but non-functional body kit
I8yurV8 09-12-2011, 11:47 PM ^ just a black oval or making the blue black?
If it was just a black oval I don't think that'd look right and if you meant make the blue black I have not thought about doing that and am unsure about how to go about doing so
If your trying to do something to your ford emblem i did this (check out tfbdesigns.com) they have a lot of stuff:
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/narchhockey/326651_284009571613156_221938287820285_1393577_4388943_o.jpg?t=1315889135
WiscoGTI 09-12-2011, 11:54 PM Every mod that I've done is my favorite.
BLÜE_BÄLZ 09-12-2011, 11:55 PM ^^ same here lol...but to pick one of each.....
functional - steeda short throw
non functional - shaved rear wiper..but will be (not installed yet) color matched contour valve cover
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norcalfocus01 09-13-2011, 12:11 AM Damn this is hard....
Functional - intake/tb/portedIM/SVT header
Non Funcutional - The one and only MK1 CF trunk lid now with matching CF hood
Phokus 09-13-2011, 10:50 AM See... It's not that easy to pick your favorite mod is it? ya addicts.. [hihi]
Some good stuff here; keep it coming!
[offtopic]
I'll check out some of the overlays I believe I have purchased a decal from tfbdesigns already for my BMW
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