tysmagic Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I recently picked up my MKZ so not a lot has happened to it yet. The day I brought her home untinted, front plated, dealer logo'd, and just under 20k miles First things first was tint, 20% all around with a banner across the front. Looks wonderful. Followed by removal of the front plate mount I hate that there are now holes in my front bumper, but they were filled nicely with some push in body clips designed for Nissan/Inifinti. Essentially looks like they're front parking sensors Little sticker action on the rear quarter glass upgraded puddle lights to LEDs from eBay. Nice little improvement that's hard to picture And while I wait for my CAI, tune, and front strut bar to come from the Steeda Labor day sale I picked up this. Also picked up a pretty sweet Lincoln polo. Pumped for the Tune and CAI! I always wanted a tune for the 09 focus I had, but never pulled the trigger on it. I like the idea of a new hot rod Lincoln. Continuing forward I'd like to upgrade the wheels to something else slightly larger, but factory. So perhaps wheels from an MKT or MKX to get to a factory 19" or 20" with a much more aggressive tire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB_TX Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Nice. Not sure what the Dapper sticker is about. Guess a google search is in my future. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysmagic Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 the sticker is just for kicks. Had a sticker on my Focus in the shape of one of those tree air fresheners with "Fresh" written at the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysmagic Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 CAI and tune installed today, my lawd I love it!!The sound is aggressive, it makes me want an exhaust or at least to delete the resonators. The improved pick up rocks. And if-ever I can keep my foot off the floor I'm pumped for some improved gas mileage. robertlane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 CAI and tune installed today, my lawd I love it!! The sound is aggressive, it makes me want an exhaust or at least to delete the resonators. The improved pick up rocks. And if-ever I can keep my foot off the floor I'm pumped for some improved gas mileage. What cold air kit did you go with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysmagic Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Steeda for everything. Used the dremel to cut the heat shield a little so it would fit around the headlight housing/bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I really like Steeda they do great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4N1M4L Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 when you did the led puddle lights, do they still do the theater fade like the originals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysmagic Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Puddle lights have been that way for a couple weeks now. They work perfectly and do fade in and out like the original lights. I purchased them for cheap on eBay. They are three lights wide by three rows tall on four sides with six lights on the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysmagic Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 So in all honesty, my cutting wheel on the dremel ran out while I was midway through cutting up the heat shield for the cold air intake. So I bent the edge of the shield over to get it to fit for the short term. Today I was able to pull it back apart and finish the project as it should be. There is a good inch or more of the shield cut off to make it fit around the headlight housing and it's still a very snug fit. The filter has to be adjusted just right so it all slides in. Steeda intake shield out of the box A few modifications later Yes, I did get a little over zealous on the bottom of it. However now it fits perfectly, just like it should. I also got a chance to install the strut tower brace which blends in wonderfully. The front side closest to the bumper And the inside of the front portion of the shield. Very neatly tucked in The CAI does have the restrictor removed. Combined with the tune it is a fantastic upgrade. The pick up is awesome. My tires are definitely built more for comfort than intense grip and I love that they will spin from a rolling start now. Did not expect it the first time it happened! The improved gas mileage, especially around town, is also wonderful. And to finish it up, the Steeda banner hung on the garage wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDTrumbo Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I have added the Steeda tower brace to my '09 as well. My next change was shedding the 225 OEM LRR radials and replaced them with some 235/50ZR-17 Falken Ziek 912's. They fit the rim wonderfully and perform so much better. GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysmagic Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 New rather subtle mod with some good ol' plastidip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.