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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 12:59 AM
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why be normal?

I would like to know what kind of very custom modifications you have done to your 7. I dont mean a header, or a kn filter, and shmoe can do that!
I mean taking the time, and getting out the saws, welders fiberglass, and imagination. Do you really have a car thats diferent, or is it just like all the millions of other 'custom' crap running around?
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:20 AM
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Ever seen a first gen with a blitz front bumper?
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:27 AM
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I vote for him, lol. Its a first for me to see that .

There are a bunch of guys that have done custom stuff to their cars on here though too.

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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:36 AM
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YES! I saw that blitz front end, but it didnt register! Thats what Im talkin about! I KNOW there are lots of people on here with super trick, and mindblowingly creative ideas, but 90% are just kids with a JCWhittne sportcompact catalog!
LETS SEE SOME CREATIVITY!
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:40 AM
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but 90% are just kids with a JCWhittne sportcompact catalog!
Hey now, be careful what you say around here . I have done some creative things in my car. Hell, most of the stuff Ive done is custom. I built a custom coil bracket to hold 3 coils for DLIDFIS, I built my DLIDFIS bracket, I built custom mounts for a front mount oil cooler, more custom mounts for my fuel pressure regulator, lots of custom wiring, custom OMP lines, I custom mounted an oil PSI gauge in one of the vents in my dashboard, etc.

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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:43 AM
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DING! DING! DING! We have a winner!
THats what I'm asking!
What kind of stuff did you do to the car that wasnt the typical rice bolt on???
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:49 AM
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lol, just because it's bolt-on doesn't make it rice. i would love it if i could make my own header, but not happenin. hahhaha. but to answer your question; i, as a couple others on this forum, am in the process of "custom" creating a turbo setup for my 12a. i'm also venting/molding my hood for better heat escape. i'll have pics when i'm done.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:56 AM
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sweet! thats what we need, guys who take the time!
There is this guy I know named Joe Mondello, hes really big Oldsmobile guy, and instumental in my hobbie
he once told me Any hobbie is like a religion, in the sence that you have to be dedicated to it religiously.
I take that to heart, when I have starters to install, or oil to change, or other crappy jobs like that! You never get anywhere with this hobbie unless your willing to be creative, and have self disipline!!
Rotor on my friends!!!!
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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also building my own turbo setup, will be done in a few weeks
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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I've put a 5.0L Mustang bumper on my car.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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...And a spoiler .

Im just kidding man, I like it actually (shh, dont tell ). Your car makes the third one Ive seen with one like that, and I think Ive come to the conclusion that I kinda like the look, especially with the body kit, wheels, color, etc. It just kinda fits your car.

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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:19 PM
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Sure you've made the brakets TJ, but have you done the conversion to DLIDFIS?

If so, I want pics!
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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My car thinks its a Ferrari....?
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by MosesX605
Sure you've made the brakets TJ, but have you done the conversion to DLIDFIS?

If so, I want pics!
I had it on for about 8 hours, but blew an ignitor. I took it all off, and will put it back on eventually since I have now found and collected some "new" ignitors.

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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Originally posted by JIMMY54
I've put a 5.0L Mustang bumper on my car
I've actually started looking for one, and I can't find a mustang with a license plate in the bumper...
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 07:02 PM
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Custom fiber interior, with Gauges.

This was custom, as it is not made for our cars.



I also have a few other "custom" goodies..
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 07:34 PM
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Originally posted by Pele
I've actually started looking for one, and I can't find a mustang with a license plate in the bumper...
The reason you haven't/won't find it is that they don't come with a hole for a licence plate. Your going to have to make your own.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Originally posted by Directfreak
Custom fiber interior, with Gauges.

This was custom, as it is not made for our cars.



I also have a few other "custom" goodies..
That thing run yet man? Ive been waiting for that post for long time. Youre damn close arent you? Last I heard you just needed to finish up some wiring, double check everything and start it up, right?

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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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That thing run yet man? Ive been waiting for that post for long time. Youre damn close arent you? Last I heard you just needed to finish up some wiring, double check everything and start it up, right?

~T.J.
Yep. The 3" exhaust goes in this week.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 10:26 PM
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That carbon fiber is nice! My console there is busted by the ashtray part, I was thinking about making my own instead if an original. How did you do it?
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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I cant post pics but theres nothing typical about my car
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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tell us more!
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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tell us more!
Well, the CF thread I had previously made no longer has pictures.

Seems the forum took em out.

However, if you want more info on my car, click the WWW link on the bottom and read on.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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Thanks....and uhhhhh whos the chick with the nice rack!!!:-)
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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Originally posted by Directfreak
Yep. The 3" exhaust goes in this week.
Oh man, I cant wait for that thread saying its running!!

~T.J.
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