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This is only my second day owning my fully loaded 00' SVTC, and I love it. However, I have a few questions in regards to mantainence. What works best to get those damn 5 spokes shinning? I've tried alot of **** and can't seem to get that brake dust / dirt off in some areas. Also is there a place you can order SVT floor mats or something, w/ the emblem, my car didn't come with. And last, but certainly not least can some of you give me some cosmetic modification ideas that i can do to my svtc, since I can't do engine mods w/ out voiding the warranty.
Thanks for your time guys,
Eric
2000 Ford Contour SVT
Born on 01/19/2000 @ 2:23 PM
Black / Prairie Tan
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FOR SALE: SVT E1 WHEELS W/ RUBBER, PM ME IF INTERESTED.
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I really haven't had problems getting the dust off with the mitt I wash the car with and some soapy water.I don't know what to tell you there.
I believe you can order the floor mats through the dealership if you want them right away or you could wait for Bill Jenkins to get setup in Vegas and order them through him.
Have you removed the door dings yet? If not there is one mod. You can find out how to do it in the how-to section of this board IIRC. You can also get the inside of your headlights painted to match the color of your car. At the same time you can get rid of that amber reflector in the headlight. There's a bunch more, you might want to look in the aesthetic forum for more info .
99' tropic green SVT
2558/2760
born on 08/06/99
KKM, resonator removed, B&M short throw, SHO shop y-pipe w/cat,
Pioneer deck, Boston Accoustics 10" rallys, MTX thunder amp
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Thanks a bunch, how much those mats gunna cost me?
2000 Ford Contour SVT
Born on 01/19/2000 @ 2:23 PM
Black / Prairie Tan
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FOR SALE: SVT E1 WHEELS W/ RUBBER, PM ME IF INTERESTED.
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try some degreaser, like simple green...spray it on, let it sit for 10 min. or so, then wipe it off with a sponge and spray them off.
-Dan M.-
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-It's faster than walking
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Originally posted by Eric:
Thanks a bunch, how much those mats gunna cost me? Don't remember exactly but I think it is like $90 for a full set. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
99' tropic green SVT
2558/2760
born on 08/06/99
KKM, resonator removed, B&M short throw, SHO shop y-pipe w/cat,
Pioneer deck, Boston Accoustics 10" rallys, MTX thunder amp
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Meguiar's Clear Coat Body Scrub. $4.99 at the local auto parts store, guarantee you it'll get most of the baked on dust off. Worked absolute wonders on my old wheels.
John
'98 SVT - modded
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'95 Suzuki GS500E
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---wanting a Speed Triple or Superhawk badly
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1998 Contour SVT E0 Silver Frost
#3623 of 6535 B-day:09/18/97
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use grease lightning...its in a purple bottle.
you could:
paint calipers, fog light mod, paint dash,
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Also use a non-abrasive wheel scrubbing brush to clean your wheels.
99 Range Rover 4.6 HSE
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Go to MNB Floormats in the Group Buy section. Bill says he and/or Sentry have a few of the Tan sets left. First come, first serve (and probably LAST serve, as well).
P.M. Summer -- simul justus et peccator
2000 SVTour Silver Frost 374/2150 -- #9669 of 11445 total run
Blaupunkt Heidelberg with A08 Changer and RC-09 remote, Boston Acoustics, K&N, Mobil 1 and Cobra R Mobil 1 "Factory Fill" plate, 35% metallicized tint, high beams in the lows, Bill Jenkins' "off color" floor mats, and custom "koozie" cupholder (pics soon!)
96 Sable ZZZ (wife's)
Historic Ownership:
42 Dodge Powerwagon Munitions Carrier, 59 Morris Minor, 64 TBird, 69 BMW 2002 Blue Dot, 72 German Ford Mk I Capri V6, 76 Honda Accord, 82 VW Scirocco, 88 VW Jetta, 91 Ford Escort GT, 98 Countour SE Sport V6 ATX
Cars I want:
Lotus Elan S2, Austin Healy Sprite Mk I, my old BMW 2002 back.
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