Blackmoor Vituperative

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Today I finished two projects that I started weeks ago. The first one was installation of some sound deadening material. The second one was the installation of a pull handle for the trunk lid. I made some mistakes, but nothing anyone will see. Overall, I am pleased with it.

Here is what I used for the handle, plus a couple of M6 nuts and washers ($9.99): https://amzn.to/4eV0xxx

Here is what I used for the sound deadening ($27.40): https://amzn.to/3Up3bTM

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Today’s big exhausting project was installing stainless steel window trim from AliExpress (aka China). I am pleased with how it turned out. I cleaned the rubber thoroughly with Dawn beforehand, and I used 3M Adhesive Promoter. Hopefully, that will help them keep from flying off the car at freeway speeds. We shall see…

Until then, I love how this looks. It’s not perfect, but it does not need to be. 🙂

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Today’s big exhausting project was installing a pair of BMR Super Low Profile Chassis Jacking Rails (Black Hammertone, Item # 398165, $178.96 incl. tax and shipping). It went super smoothly: only four bolts on each side. It took me around 90 minutes.

My new floor jack arrived today, too: a Husky 3 Ton Low Profile Floor Jack, (Black, Model # HD00120-DIP, $199.02 incl. tax and shipping). The Mustang weighs 1,000 lb more than the Tiburon did, and I didn’t trust my old jack. Look at this beast! Woot!

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Today’s big exhausting project was replacing my OEM red tail lights with white tail lights. Apparently it’s a European thing, but l did it for the looks, and to preserve my original tail lights (which are now safely and comfortably stored in the box the white lights were packed in). For the original Wraith, a black 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT, I blacked out almost everything. For Wraith 2.0, a “Dark Matter Gray Metallic” Ford Mustang GT Premium, I am going for a ghostly look.

I love how this turned out.

Incidentally, the interior is looking bare because I am in the middle of a back seat deletion project. There are a lot of steps that need to be done in order, so I have to focus on doing one step at a time. Replacing the tail lights was super easy: six nuts. It took me about an hour, plus an hour or two watching YouTube videos on how to do it. 🙂

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I decided to kitbash a Pioneer TS-A250D4 10″ Dual 4 ohms Voice Coil Subwoofer into the factory subwoofer enclosure rather than spend $1200 on a JL Stealthbox. In retrospect, I’m not sure it was the best choice, but the hard part is done. Now I just have to install the amp (Kicker 46CXA400.1T) and the line output converter (AudioControl LC2i) and run the wiring.

It looks better in person. 🙂

Update #1: I decided that I was unhappy with it. I have removed the carpet and the glue, and I’ll be re-doing that.

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The hood latch lever was a quick install. Using a heat gun to remove the stickers from my visors took a little longer, but it was easier than I expected.

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I wasn’t happy with how loose the charging port for the trickle charger was, so I reinstalled it using some JB Weld (epoxy putty). I also added some corrogated wire protector while I had the plastic trim off. I’m happy with it.

I also installed the mounting plate for my front license plate (my car did not come with one). The adhesive tape needs to set for a couple of days before I can attach the plate to it.

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Trickle charger port

One of today’s projects was installing a trickle charger port on the Mustang. It’s charging now. Woot!

Sound tube delete

I also removed the sound tube. Who thought that thing was a good idea? There’s too much extraneous crap in the engine bay already.

Removing the sticker from visors

The visors are currently in the freezer. I am hoping it will allow me to peel off the stickers. If that doesn’t work, I’ll try heat. (Update: I will be trying heat.)

Remove carbon filter from intake

I had intended to remove the redundant carbon filter from the air intake, but it was already gone.

Window tint

Oh, by the way, that window tint is by Details In Motion, in Charlottesville, Virginia. I got that done this week. 😎

https://www.detailsinmotionva.com/contact

Costs include tax and shipping, where applicable.

Quality Of Life

Husky 3 Ton Low Profile Floor Jack
Black, Model # HD00120-DIP
$199.02 (Home Depot)

Frame And Suspension

BMR Super Low Profile Chassis Jacking Rails
Black Hammertone, Item # 398165
$178.96 (American Muscle)

Steeda Mustang Front Adjustable Camber Bolts
MPN:  555-4124
$43.73 (Steeda)

Steeda Mustang IRS Subframe Alignment Kit
MPN: 555-4438
$87.63 (Steeda)

Steeda Mustang IRS Subframe Bushing Support System
MPN: 555-4437
$73.71 (Steeda, Ebay)

Steeda Mustang Minimum Drop Lowering Springs – Linear
MPN: 555-8223
$292.09 (Steeda, Ebay)

Steeda Mustang Strut Tower Brace
MPN:  555-5731
$225.89 (Steeda)

Engine

Sound Tube Delete
$14.73 (Ebay)

Interior

3D Mats USA Kagu All-Weather Perfect Fit Cargo Liner
SKU M1FR0861309
$122.14 (3D Mats USA, Ebay)

Door Lock & Stopper Arm Covers
$5.82 (Ali Express)

Rear Seat Delete Project
$ (EMR, Rear Seat Delete Kit)
$ (Walmart, black carpet)
$ (Lowe’s, 3M spray adhesive)
$ (Lowe’s, Rust-Oleum flat black spray paint)

Steeda S550 Mustang Billet Aluminum Interior Hood Latch Release Lever
MPN: 555-1248
$61.13 (Steeda)

Audio & Electronics

15W Car Wireless Charger
$38.20 (AliExpress)

Subwoofer Project
$ (Ebay)
$ (Ebay)
$ (Ebay)
$ (Ebay)
$ (Ebay
$ (Ebay)

Exterior

Body Color Antenna
$68.65 (Ebay)

DTMoto White “Euro” Tail Lights
UPC: 887769690433
$205.32 (DTMoto, Ebay)

Racing Stripe Removal
$170.00 (DetailMeNow)

Stainless Steel Window Trim
Silver
$155.29 (AliExpress)

Registered the Mustang yesterday and sold the Tiburon today. The end of an era — and the beginning of a new one.