Before 7.JPG 999 hits | 89.08 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 The 24V DOHC Duratec before I began the devastation. (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
Intake before cleaning.JPG 681 hits | 90.85 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 A shot up one of the intake runners before cleaning. (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
Intake after cleaning 2.JPG 646 hits | 78.89 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 The intake manifold after cleaning. (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
Intake after cleaning 1.JPG 743 hits | 71.89 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 Intake manifold throttle body attachment point after I cleaned off all the carbon. (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
Wires on.JPG 1105 hits | 98.33 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 The new Taylor wires are on and the intake manifold and a zillion vacuum hoses are off. (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
Wires on 2.JPG 934 hits | 106.4 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 A different view of the new wires, with upper intake manifold still removed. (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
After 1.JPG 685 hits | 87.3 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 Reassembled with the new wires #1. (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
After 2.JPG 1192 hits | 106.77 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 Reassembled with the new wires #2. (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
After 3.JPG 683 hits | 102.54 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 Reassembled with the new wires #3. (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
100K old plug.JPG 676 hits | 49.1 KB | Posted: 9/24/03 One of the original 100,000 mile spark plugs. The gap is around 95 mils! (Posted in: Spark Plugs and Wires)
Front SFB before.JPG 1069 hits | 84.04 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 One of the original front subframe bushings. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
Front SFB removed.JPG 738 hits | 71.29 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Front bushing removed showing four holes where the original was bolted. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
Front ASFB installed.JPG 680 hits | 75.32 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 New aluminum bushing installed. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
Rear SFB removed 1.JPG 696 hits | 66.39 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Looking down through the wheel well at where the rear bushing was removed. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
Rear SFB removed 2.JPG 670 hits | 62.51 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Bottom view of the removed rear bushing. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
P9060007.JPG 683 hits | 53.09 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Side view of the removed rear bushing showing the jack stands supporting the car and subframe. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
Bar removed.JPG 731 hits | 69.54 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 The bar is removed. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
New and old bars.JPG 653 hits | 71.18 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Here's the old bar on the top and the new thicker bar on the bottom. Notice the integrated collars on the old bar. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
After, driver side.JPG 697 hits | 79.45 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 The new bar and end link on the driver side. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
After, passenger side.JPG 731 hits | 82.9 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 New bar and end link on the passenger side. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
Sable ejecta.JPG 701 hits | 77.42 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Sable ejecta. (Posted in: Subframe and Front Sway Bar)
Fender dent before.JPG 969 hits | 70.67 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Driver side front fender, before repair. (Posted in: Fender Dent)
fender after.JPG 677 hits | 68.61 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Drive side front fender, after excellent repair by Colorado Coach. Notice also the change to clear side markers. (Posted in: Fender Dent)
Driver side scratch, rear fender.JPG 653 hits | 64.56 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 A view over the rear driver side wheel well after an apparent "keying" by antisocial elements. (Posted in: Fender Dent)
Before 1.JPG 700 hits | 81.13 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 A straight ahead view of one of the headlights before polishing. Not a true before shot since I'd already polished once with just plastic polish. (Posted in: Headlight polish)
Before 2.JPG 696 hits | 73.54 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 A slant view before polishing where it's easier to see the surface pitting. (Posted in: Headlight polish)
After 1.JPG 749 hits | 70.21 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Driver side headlight after polishing. (Posted in: Headlight polish)
After 2.JPG 725 hits | 72.33 KB | Posted: 9/22/03 Passenger side headlight after polishing. (Posted in: Headlight polish)
Loose Hawk pad shim.JPG 622 hits | 89.53 KB | Posted: 10/26/03 Hawk HPS brake pad with the shim slipped out of place. (Posted in: Brakes)
OEM shim with clamps.JPG 629 hits | 66.96 KB | Posted: 10/26/03 An OEM brake pad shim showing the retaining clamps. (Posted in: Brakes)
Front strut tower brace.JPG 797 hits | 71.57 KB | Posted: 11/3/03 Anonda Motorsports front strut tower brace (FTSB). (Posted in: Front Strut Tower Brace)
Front struct tower brace mount.JPG 685 hits | 86.52 KB | Posted: 11/3/03 Driver side mount for the FSTB. (Posted in: Front Strut Tower Brace)
Sable Highlight.jpg 713 hits | 42.85 KB | Posted: 2/22/04 Here's a nice highlight picture from after the major 2003 detailing. (Posted in: Exterior)
front fascia removed.JPG 761 hits | 54.36 KB | Posted: 4/18/04 Front fascia is removed to get access to the radiator and the OEM transmission cooler. (Posted in: Transaxle)
BM aux AT cooler.JPG 656 hits | 55.71 KB | Posted: 4/18/04 Here's the top of the B&M cooler. It's mounted between the two supports that are already there. (Posted in: Transaxle)
aux AT cooler hoses 2.JPG 1215 hits | 44.89 KB | Posted: 4/18/04 New hoses and how they're tie-wrapped to the existing power steering and transaxle fluid coolers. (Posted in: Transaxle)
aux AT cooler hoses.JPG 924 hits | 50.44 KB | Posted: 4/18/04 Close-up of where the new transaxle cooler lines splice into the OEM cooler. (Posted in: Transaxle)
Wiper arms 1.jpg 831 hits | 65.93 KB | Posted: 4/18/04 New wipers arms. These came from TCCA's spy_guy's Baby SHO Mark1. (Posted in: Wiper arms)
Wiper arms 2.jpg 757 hits | 78.63 KB | Posted: 4/18/04 Another shot of the new wiper arms. (Posted in: Wiper arms)
Front wheel blowup.JPG 1024 hits | 65.87 KB | Posted: 8/17/04 Note the lovely drop with the Eibach springs and custom Koni struts. (Posted in: Wheels & Tires)
Rear wheel blowup.JPG 1192 hits | 62.35 KB | Posted: 8/17/04 Closeup of the rear. (Posted in: Wheels & Tires)
Side slight rear crop.jpg 1199 hits | 43.68 KB | Posted: 8/18/04 Here we are with the new R-1 Racing Spec-9 18 inch wheels with the Hankook Aurora K103 235/40R18 tires. One summary note: do not buy from Adrenaline Tuning (James Curry) in Atlanta. (Posted in: Wheels & Tires)