Hi, Guest
05-21-2013, 01:01 AM
Another little update...I replaced the Sony Xplod with a JVC KD-R330, which has proven to be a fantastic unit, considering it was less than $150 installed, taxes-in. It drives the stock speakers a lot cleaner and louder than the Sony did, and so far, it plays my mp3 player, cd's and the radio all just fine. I am tempted to get an amp and sub for the trunk, and just run the stock speakers off the deck with the HPF in the internal amp engaged and call it a day (like a bazooka tube, or a single 8" or 10" in a sealed box).
The engine still runs really well, and has decent power for what it is. I am going to need to get the timing belt replaced, as this hasn't been done yet, and I am aware that this can be a catastophic failure for these engines. I will also get the other gaskets replaced, and perhaps a new thermostat and whatnot, while the engine is apart. I would like to get the same amount of mileage and beyond out of the engine while I own the car, and once I'm sure it's good to go, I will use good quality engine oil in it, and perhaps look at getting a CAI or a couple other bits for it.
The handling with the 15" 55-series tires is even better than the winter tires on the 14's, and that's with 2 of them being pretty bald too. I'm going to drive the car until the tires are no good, or start to make me feel uncomfortable before I get new ones.
So far, I can understand why these cars are so popular, and still in demand, even when they are 15 years old and beyond. It's fun to drive, has decent room in it for a coupe, and the trunk holds all my gear when I'm away on course.
Anyways, more to follow later....
The engine still runs really well, and has decent power for what it is. I am going to need to get the timing belt replaced, as this hasn't been done yet, and I am aware that this can be a catastophic failure for these engines. I will also get the other gaskets replaced, and perhaps a new thermostat and whatnot, while the engine is apart. I would like to get the same amount of mileage and beyond out of the engine while I own the car, and once I'm sure it's good to go, I will use good quality engine oil in it, and perhaps look at getting a CAI or a couple other bits for it.
The handling with the 15" 55-series tires is even better than the winter tires on the 14's, and that's with 2 of them being pretty bald too. I'm going to drive the car until the tires are no good, or start to make me feel uncomfortable before I get new ones.
So far, I can understand why these cars are so popular, and still in demand, even when they are 15 years old and beyond. It's fun to drive, has decent room in it for a coupe, and the trunk holds all my gear when I'm away on course.
Anyways, more to follow later....
Bleeding Ford Blue again...