Proof that I blow thru more cars than Cam...

**thedak** · 03-17-2015, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by bgblockelcamino

that is a diverse collection of cars in shop in one pic lol.

Job wasn't bad honestly, worst part was the studs that were boogered up.

I bet the car woke up after that swap for sure though.

Car is completely different. A Monster even on 93.

Tune still needs some touching up to boot.

Needs Toyo 888s.

These Run Flats aren't going to cut it.

**RUTHLESS** · 03-17-2015, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by thedak

Car is completely different. A Monster even on 93.

Tune still needs some touching up to boot.

Needs Toyo 888s.

These Run Flats aren't going to cut it.

I ran the Toyo 888s and the Cobra hooked great on the street. The best street tire I was able to find.

**thedak** · 03-17-2015, 12:31 PM

They work extremely well on these cars.

Sizes are perfect too.

285/315

**thedak** · 03-31-2015, 12:23 AM

The new DD.

F Nissan

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**bgblockelcamino** · 03-31-2015, 01:14 AM

does that car have the variable shifting trans?

**zxgto06** · 03-31-2015, 02:12 AM

Cute car

**Monkeygrits** · 03-31-2015, 03:39 AM

Those new edge cougars are pretty reliable cars. Kinda wish I still had mine.

**thedak** · 03-31-2015, 06:42 AM

After draining the tranny and replacing with Mercon V 4 times now.

Tranny is shifting pretty good for 170,000 miles.

**thedak** · 03-31-2015, 11:58 AM

Paid $400 for it.

Have about $950 total in it thanks to Costco, Rock Auto, EBay, and Amazon.

Gets inspected and emissions tomorrow.

new EGR
new DPFE Sensor
new TB gasket
2 new injectors
new fuel filter
new EVAP lines
new pcv
new air filter
new wires
new plugs
new coil
new cabin filter (minus 2 dead mice)
cleaned MAF
oil and filter change
2 new tires
new rear sway bar endlinks
Scratch and dent battery
wipers
misc bulbs
tranny fluid flushed a lot
yellowed headlights sanded and polished

**thedak** · 03-31-2015, 11:59 AM

Was a southern car.

Very little rust and the aluminum wheels are barely pitted.

Rear cradle is notorious for rotting apart on these cars which is dangerous.

This is one is super clean. Car is worth fixing and keeping.

Just needs some TLC

**Tom** · 03-31-2015, 12:52 PM

Thats a pretty good deal. Is it the 6 cylinder?

**thedak** · 03-31-2015, 01:32 PM

Yes

2.5 Duratec

**steedafied** · 03-31-2015, 03:53 PM

Wife had a 2001, I loved it, till it lost reverse. What did you use on the headlights?

**thedak** · 03-31-2015, 04:17 PM

$11.50 3M Kit

Then a coat of Chemical Guys JetSeal so they don't yellow again too quick as the UV coating is now gone.

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Before

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After

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**thedak** · 03-31-2015, 04:18 PM

Interior is clean as F.

Was a guy I work with, his daughter's high school car.

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**steedafied** · 03-31-2015, 04:35 PM

Looks good and a great deal! Jet seal is pricey! Luckily we were planning on trading her car in and had it appraised by the dealer, then a few days later she got stuck in the driveway with no reverse gear. I never could figure what the issue was, but the dealer honored the original agreed value. Would probably still have it, but the back seat is not too car seat friendly.