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GL update (for those who care) #207400 04/04/02 06:01 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready J JontourSVT OP Member
OP JontourSVT Member J Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready	The latest update (damn, i have only been home two weeks!!) -replaced wheels/tires (15" SE rims w/Dayton Daytona HR) -replaced fuel filter -replaced oil/filter -replaced spark plugs -replaced used dash cover -replaced broken glovebox -replaced broken steering wheel (w/Grant) -replaced working cluster (w/tach) -replaced broken driver's headrest -replaced broken corner light -replaced missing trunk carpet -updated dash surround -updated ceiling light -added factory foglights -added ST200 mats -replaced stock antenna with euro type -modified air intake -replaced rear window crank -repaired seatbelt stop 'button' -removed exhaust resonator -de-bagded front and rear -tons of cleaning/vacuuming -"Ready Reserve" license plates -a TON of other small things... Yet to do: -flush/fill coolant -create wiring harness for foglights -install new sub/amp -replace timing belt/tensioner (possibly?...) -install rear SVT sway bar -replace cat with custom straight pipe -install carbon fiber sail panels Should order/receive soon: -pre-98 CTA intake -full E1 SVT struts/springs -FMS plug wires Also, I have light switches for both a contour and a mystique (both with fogs) if anyone wants a spare/replacement, maybe we can trade for something..(like the "Contour" clock filler piece) Let me know soon, as I leave Saturday, and won't be back till mid May (although still available by email). For those going to SZ-2002, have fun! -the busy bee... CURRENT RIDE: 95 GL FORMER RIDE: 99 SVT (www.mysvt.com) "You only live once, but if you lived my life, once would be enough." -Frank Sinatra

Re: GL update (for those who care) #207401 04/04/02 03:58 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 2,961 Minneapolis, MN USA S svtcarboy Member
svtcarboy Member S Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 2,961 Minneapolis, MN USA	Good, I corrupted someone else into Daytons. :p You can pillage an enemy once, but a customer is an endless resource. James Oerichbauer - PFPC Global Fund Services Ross: 1998 E0 SVT Contour, Toreador Red, Konis, Superchip, KKM w/heat shield, SHO-shop y-pipe and rear strut brace, no res, ScotchCal, Moda Sport 16x7.5 wheels with 205/55ZR16 Dayton Dayton tires... more

Re: GL update (for those who care) #207402 04/04/02 04:08 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 173 Savage, MN K kazanma Member
kazanma Member K Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 173 Savage, MN	Wow, that's a lot of work you got done. We wanna see some pics though!

Re: GL update (for those who care) #207403 04/04/02 04:59 PM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready J JontourSVT OP Member
OP JontourSVT Member J Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready	will try to get pics soon, but not till after I return (in May). CURRENT RIDE: 95 GL FORMER RIDE: 99 SVT (www.mysvt.com) "You only live once, but if you lived my life, once would be enough." -Frank Sinatra

Re: GL update (for those who care) #207404 04/05/02 07:13 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready J JontourSVT OP Member
OP JontourSVT Member J Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready	add to my list of completed: replaced alternator charged battery removed hood liner added carbon sail panels CURRENT RIDE: 95 GL FORMER RIDE: 99 SVT (www.mysvt.com) "You only live once, but if you lived my life, once would be enough." -Frank Sinatra

Re: GL update (for those who care) #207405 04/05/02 07:11 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,244 Cottage Grove, MN / Also live ... E Escort1991 Member
Escort1991 Member E Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,244 Cottage Grove, MN / Also live ...	Sweet, someone has been busy! You will not be regretting the Dayton Daytona HRs, I have them on my car for summer use ONLY and they are sweet. What badges did you take off? Good Luck and Have fun!!!!! '95 Contour GL, zetec mtx, drop in K&N, exhaust res removed, 4 10" Kenwoods powered by 1000W Visonik amp, 4 5"x7"/6"x8" Visoniks "Buy American or apply for Japanese welfare." www.geocities.com/fordcontour05/contour.html

Re: GL update (for those who care) #207406 04/05/02 07:13 PM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready J JontourSVT OP Member
OP JontourSVT Member J Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready	Quote: Originally posted by Escort1991: What badges did you take off? I took off my brothers crappy bumper stickers, the front and rear ford ovals, the "contour" symbol and the "GL" symbol. Much cleaner now. CURRENT RIDE: 95 GL FORMER RIDE: 99 SVT (www.mysvt.com) "You only live once, but if you lived my life, once would be enough." -Frank Sinatra

Re: GL update (for those who care) #207407 05/17/02 07:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready J JontourSVT OP Member
OP JontourSVT Member J Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready	Done: -flush/fill coolant -installed foglights -installed sail panels -replaced alternator Will install by next week: -12" sub/amp -SVT sway w/poly -CTA intake -E1 struts/H&R springs -FMS 9mm plug wires -SVT shift knob CURRENT RIDE: 95 GL FORMER RIDE: 99 SVT (www.mysvt.com) "You only live once, but if you lived my life, once would be enough." -Frank Sinatra

Re: GL update (for those who care) #207408 05/17/02 07:52 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 226 Eden Prairie MN C Chrisjd Member
Chrisjd Member C Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 226 Eden Prairie MN	Sounds pretty nice. I really like older contours that have been touched up. 1999 contour se sport- black mtx -Duratec v6 -dual exhaust -no resonator -kkm induction system -one loud stereo -35% window tint -18' Enkei CDR9's on Kumho Ecsta Supras. -Audi A6 Sidemarkers (Coming Soon, Very Soon.) -SVT front and rear bumper. 2002 Passat V6 GLX 4Motion

Re: GL update (for those who care) #207409 05/17/02 08:02 PM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready J JontourSVT OP Member
OP JontourSVT Member J Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 567 worldwide ready	it's a little humbling coming from a 99SVT, but it is perfect for my situation. CURRENT RIDE: 95 GL FORMER RIDE: 99 SVT (www.mysvt.com) "You only live once, but if you lived my life, once would be enough." -Frank Sinatra

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