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March 2004

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#1 ·
Up for COTM voting is my 1997 Mercury Sable GS. I have owned the car since 2001 and have recently added features to make it stand out.

Here is a list of the standard features of this Sable:
  • Vulcan Powered V6 Engine (runs perfect!)
  • GS Trim Package
  • Power Seat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors
  • Six speaker OEM Sound System
  • Air conditioning with manual HVAC controls
Stuff that I added:
  • 16" Gen2 Taurus SHO rims with General Exclaim P225/55R16 tires
  • ASC Powered Moon Roof
  • Pure Engery Concepts Xenon headlamps
  • Code-A-Alarm Keyless entry Alarm system with remote start
  • TCCA Midwest Decal (a must have!)
 
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#4 ·
Nice car, a few questions though. What is that thing by your MAF, its close to the yellow dipstick, and it looks to be zip tied, or something? Also since your Vulcan has a few things moved around in the engine bay compared to mine, what is that above the 0 in 3.0 that is silver and cylinder shaped with something coming out of it? Last question is that the PCV Valve to the left of the IAC? I am looking to replace mine but am not sure as to what im looking for, and how to do it, cheap part to replace anyways.

Nice clean car and nice clean rims!

Nick Saturday
 
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Nice car, a few questions though. What is that thing by your MAF, its close to the yellow dipstick, and it looks to be zip tied, or something? Also since your Vulcan has a few things moved around in the engine bay compared to mine, what is that above the 0 in 3.0 that is silver and cylinder shaped with something coming out of it? Last question is that the PCV Valve to the left of the IAC? I am looking to replace mine but am not sure as to what im looking for, and how to do it, cheap part to replace anyways.

Nice clean car and nice clean rims![/b]



Nick,

Thanks! The circled part is the fuel pressure regulator. The PCV valve is mounted in the valve cover in the area of the red line I have drawn. The thing by the MAF is my siren for the alarm system and the cables for that.

James
 
#6 ·
Thank you James, and again wonderful car I love black, and thanks for pointing that out to me in the picture.
May I inquire you as to consider clear side markers as your next aestetic mod, they look nice especially on black, and if you by the correct ones (APC). I LOVE THE SHO RIMS!

Nick Saturday
 
#11 ·
looks good with the rims, budda, there are some for like $15, but they look really s***ty, the ones on my moms car are the quality ones that were 1st produced, look like oem except white. but have the same texture and everything, dont be fooled by imitation

FordAspireGV. u noted that u have an aftermarket sunroof, how has it been, any leaks? how much was the install and did it have a warranty?
 
#12 ·
No leaks since 2001. It even has a cover that you can slide to cover up the sunroof. I have had many sunroofs and have never had any trouble with them. The ASC is one of the better ones on the market. I am not sure of the cost since I had the dealer arrange to install this moon roof but I have priced them out to be $350 for one like mine.
 
#14 ·
thats pretty clean lookin, ur sunroof motor is mounted behind the sunroof, right? i wonder if they would do it like that, or like the oem front design. i was thinkin about a full length ragtop tho, those are cooler
 
#20 ·
Thanks again guys! You both have very cool cars. I hope you guys give it another shot.

Bruce, continue to be on the lookout. I will try to make the next Midwest meet so I can see everyone.
 
#22 ·
Originally posted by sundarpn@Mar 7 2004, 07:48 PM
wats the diff between a taurus & a sable.. this one looks pretty much like my 96 GL.. except for the slightly diff body shape
Sables are a bit more upscale than the Taurus. They usually have more pricey options stock. Plus they also have a slightly different front end, different back doors (on G3 and G4 models), different C-Pillar (on G3/4 models), and different rear end design. Otherwise nothing's different in the powertrain.
 
#25 ·
I finished detailing my car today. I also have a new digital camera, which takes much better pics then my old one.

Since winning COTM, I have:
  • Replaced the cloth seats with leather seats from a 1996 Sable LS
  • Installed SHO "KUM" springs in the rear and TRW springs in the front
  • Installed a Mach audio RCU and a Neochanger 10 Disc MP3 changer
  • Replaced all 6x8 speakers with Pioneer 3 ways in the front and Power Accustik 3 ways in the rear
  • Replaced bumper cover with brand new badges (except for the LS emblem, provided by SableSal)
  • Cleaned front headlights. No more yellow :)
  • New Transmission (AX4N) installed
  • American Motorsport ECU Chip
  • Cross Drilled/Slotted front rotors, full brake replacement.
Here are the pics:

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[url=http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable500.jpg][img]http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable500.jpg' alt='' width='800' height='600' class='attach' />[/url]

[url=http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable600.jpg][img]http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable600.jpg' alt='' width='800' height='502' class='attach' />[/url]

[url=http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable700.jpg][img]http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable700.jpg' alt='' width='800' height='600' class='attach' />[/url]

[url=http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable1000.jpg][img]http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable1000.jpg' alt='' width='800' height='600' class='attach' />[/url]

[url=http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable200.jpg][img]http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable200.jpg' alt='' width='800' height='600' class='attach' />[/url]

[url=http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable900.jpg][img]http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/recent/sable900.jpg' alt='' width='800' height='600' class='attach' />[/url]
 
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Guys,

I have been really busy over the last couple of weekends getting the car cleaned up and ready for the Spring/Summer months! I would like to introduce the Comet GS-R! Over the winter, I have been gathering parts to make my car stand out.

I have already installed the UDP, tinted tail lights, matching door panels, new base model radio (without cassette) and the FSTB. Waiting in boxes are 11.6" brake upgrade, 8000K HIDs, special badges and lighted entry. She has also had a professional detail by the same place that did Jerry Stackhouse's car a couple of years ago.

Go to my site and read about it and let me know what you think. :)

http://www.fordaspire.com/page3/comet1.htm

I hope to see you guys at Lapeer and other meets this summer! :)
 
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