Bone stock?

Go Mifuni said:
I've got 4:10s, plugs, thermostat, and a chip that I will probably NEVER get to install. :mad:
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Dude, come to the Cape and have Fenner's put in your gears, and I will install the plugs, 'stat, and chip in exchange for a pizza...word.
 
Tallboy said:
With all the talk of modifications on this website, I'm curious as to how many of you out there are bone stock. [Cosmetic mods such as tint do not count as mods in this thread.] I'm referring to owners who have done nothing to enhance performance above factory levels and are happy being stock.

Is this you? Are you out there lurking? Let your voice be heard!:cool:
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My 2004 Marauder is Dark Toreador Red and is stock. That's how it is now, but I'm not happy with it being stock. My wish list includes: door sill trim plates, bodyside Marauder emblems, SS inserts, wheel locks, rear decklid spoiler, K&N conical filter/intake set-up, 4.10:1 rear gears, a rescan tuner, larger trans oil pan, and the grandpappy of all mods...the Trilogy supercharger installation! There are many other mods you can easily make to your Marauder. But these are my personal favorites. I would ultimately like My Marauder to be a fastest, stealiest sedan in my area. The 4.10 gears and Trilogy s/c would be an absolute killer on the traffic light derby circuit. I want this car to be the fastest car I've ever owned, or even dreamed of owning. Because the Marauder is such a great car, all of this is within our grasp...if we want do it. So, happy with my car, most definitely. But with a deep yearning for more power.
Jim
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:) Bonestock for now and as previously mentioned I haven't even drilled for a front plate holder either. But I am getting antsy, with a need for some SS inserts, a chip, and some 4:10's. Happy for now, but I feel the need for speed!
 
I'm still bone stock also, right down to the paper air filter.

I'm paying off my rental car bill from my car disaster, then I'm going to buy a beater pickup (so I never have to park my car at work or rent a car again... ever).

I'm pretty happy with the performance of the stock car. I'd love to have a supercharger on it someday, or maybe just 4.10s and a reflash.
 
Would the following be acceptable on my future MM:
K&N drop in filter
Weatherflectors
Anti theft valve caps
Dash cover
Home made dead pedal
even sized front tires (4)
steering wheel cover
seat covers
Wheel locks
 
RF Overlord said:
Dude, come to the Cape and have Fenner's put in your gears, and I will install the plugs, 'stat, and chip in exchange for a pizza...word.
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Be careful Go Mifuni, I don't know about Bob turning no wrenches; all they'd let him do, when they added the Trilogy to Blackbird, was pour blue stuff into a funnel. :rofl:
 
Tallboy said:
With all the talk of modifications on this website, I'm curious as to how many of you out there are bone stock. [Cosmetic mods such as tint do not count as mods in this thread.] I'm referring to owners who have done nothing to enhance performance above factory levels and are happy being stock.

Is this you? Are you out there lurking? Let your voice be heard!:cool:
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Mine is bone stock. Has 6000 miles on it. Am reluctant to make any mods due to warranty. More importantly, I'm afraid that once I start on the mods, I won't be able to stop myself!
 
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vpalhories said:
...I'm afraid that once I start on the mods, I won't be able to stop myself!
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You will all be assimilated resistance to moding is futile.
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Mike Poore said:
Be careful Go Mifuni, I don't know about Bob turning no wrenches; all they'd let him do, when they added the Trilogy to Blackbird, was pour blue stuff into a funnel. :rofl:
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:rolleyes: It was gold stuff!
 
Yep, bone stock. It still has the washer fluid it left the factory with.
Only addition has been a Kenwood UHF two way radio.

I like it just as it is.

Best,

Paul :D
 
I did put a K&N in mine. I don't expect much performance enhancement out of it.

I really want to keep this car stock... a tune, 4.10's and even a JLT are very tempting.
But with what I know now about how each part is engineered, and how the mods in my last car (except the stainless header) were the first parts to die and cause problems - I fear the impact of mods and the long term durability of the car.

I also worry about the seat of the pants/empty wallet effect. It's cool a lot of you post dyno runs to prove that their last $200-$300 netted at least a 5% gain at the wheels. All too often I've found that people will insist that their money had been well spent - when they are just fooling themselves. So far this group seems to be pretty cool about not doing that. But if one of you starts trying to tell me your mail-order oil makes your car travel back in time and disintegrates women's underwear - I'm going to have to throw rocks and garbage at you until you get a clue.

I'll always be a skeptic. Hope that doesn't get me in too much trouble here.
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Tinted windows, moonroof, and recontented the e-brake release.

Sure I'm happy with it... but I could be happier.

If the hooper-chargers were a bit less ka-ching, I'd already be happier!
 
I switched to Amsoil, that's the only mod, and it doesn't appear to have any mods from the previous owners. Oh, yes it does, someone added rain/wind deflectors to the windows. I like them, they will stay.
 
HenryIV said:
Ours is bone stock. But hey it's my wife's car. Plenty fast for her as is. Makes a great baby hauler for us. Just say no to minivans...
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LOL...that's that's pretty cool!!! :up: ...and the Marauder looks a whole lot better than any minivan does too. :banana2:
 
beemer said:
Yep, bone stock. It still has the washer fluid it left the factory with.
Only addition has been a Kenwood UHF two way radio.

I like it just as it is.

Best,

Paul :D
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Hey! Another HAM!:)
 
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