Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 17, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I'm sitting here bored at work thinking of (hopefully) weekend projects for the Rustang. Having to wait for my friend to be home to use his garage for the suspension/brakes install has me desperately wanting to find something to putz around on little things on the car on the weekends. What all could I do to the engine bay to clean it up and pretty it up over the course of a few weekends? Here's what I am thinking so far:Good pressure washing (probably happening this weekend, but this always scares me)EGR deleteSpark plug wires and looms (do after doing HCI?)Stainless fuel lines with AN fittings (still trying to figure out what I need here)Stainless radiator hoses (don't even know where to begin, but need new hoses)Other weekend projects:Pull out carpet and pressure wash (believe it or not, this is the upholstery shop's recommendation)Pull and clean the guage cluster, and repair the odo gearFinish installing headlights (what a pain in the ass, especially when you break all the plastic clips)What other little things make a big difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 What motor do you have? I always forget these things. Idk how in depth you want to go but here's a couple small mods that have helped me get by:LED gauge/HVAC controlsPainting powersteering resevoirWireloom spark plugs or get a DIY kit and then do it so you don't have excess wireFoglight mod where you can run on independent of your headlightsIf any of your brackets are easy to take off, painting them a nice solid color after cleaning them upBattery relocation to the trunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@CJPP Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 lol or I could just sell you new carpet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 17, 2013 Author Moderators Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 lol or I could just sell you new carpet That would be my preferred route; not my wife's haha. The carpet is actually basically brand new, but the passenger rear floor is stained from the old top leaking.What motor do you have? I always forget these things. Idk how in depth you want to go but here's a couple small mods that have helped me get by:LED gauge/HVAC controlsPainting powersteering resevoirWireloom spark plugs or get a DIY kit and then do it so you don't have excess wireFoglight mod where you can run on independent of your headlightsIf any of your brackets are easy to take off, painting them a nice solid color after cleaning them upBattery relocation to the trunkIt's a 5.0L. I plan to get Livewires or Taylor sparkplug wires, but have been holding off until I get the top end done so there is no excess wire. Foglight mod might be cool, as would relocating the battery (although it is a convertible, so there's basically no trunk anyway). I will have to look into those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Idk how much of tear down you feel like doing but stuff that always bothered me was the front brackets looking dirty, the random wirelooms all of the place, power steering resevoir like i already mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 18, 2013 Author Moderators Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Idk how much of tear down you feel like doing but stuff that always bothered me was the front brackets looking dirty, the random wirelooms all of the place, power steering resevoir like i already mentioned.The wires bother the heck out of me, but I have no clue where to begin tucking them, or even how to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Until I tuck mine, I've been doing a lot to just clean them up. Put new wirelooms on them, just try to make them look clean instead of going everywhere ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.greg Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 HIDs makes a nice difference in night driving visibility, especially if lowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Nothing like blinding oncoming traffic!! Lol, sorry I'm bias to doing it the right way I wouldn't do the EGR delete after reading that other thread. Most of those other options will definitely help out. A good cleaning and painting anything you can will make a world of difference like Det_Riot suggested. Post a picture of your current engine bay. That always helps us see things that we might miss just trying to think off the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Anything interior wise been bugging you or maybe you'd wanna do different? LED's in the dome light is a very sublte toucher but will give your car a "higher end" feel. Or lights under the dash that turn on then the doors are open like joekd did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 18, 2013 Author Moderators Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I should be careful what I wish for... I was sitting around bored right up to the point that I posted and from then on I was slammed. I will post some more recent pictures of the car this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 hahah i know how that goes bud! Maybe do a retrofit if you find yourself super bored. It'll change the whole look of your front end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 LEDs. LED's errywhere!!!License plate bulbs, map lights, dome light, hvac controls, gauge cluster, fog light swtiches, trunk, turn signals, etc.If you know where to look, you could get lights for all the above for under $25.It'll make a night and day difference at night. Plus you can go with whatever color you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Do we have a detailed how to for the full LED light upgrades? If not I might do some research for mine and then do it.But yes I would highly suggest doing this too. Any chance for those pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark98gt Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 ^I agree with these guys 10000% I spent $11 on leds and did my gauge cluster and hvac controls and it makes a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 http://www.sn95source.com/showthread.php?37-LED-Gauges-amp-HVAC-What-You-May-Not-Knowhttp://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/154788-change-interior-lights-leds-pics.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/1995-ford-mustang--/20-772--/https://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applications/automotive-lighting-systems/Pages/lrgallbulbs.aspx?year=1995&qual=&model=1456&make=30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 21, 2013 Author Moderators Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Wow. LEDs are definitely on the list. I'll have to get shopping. I didn't get a chance to take pictures of the car or engine bay since my wife had plans for us and we weren't at home most of the weekend. The car is a stock rio red/saddle 95 GT convertible. The only modification I've done to it is the K&N intake.Can you point me to a link on converting to HIDs? I'm not sure why, but this has always intimidated me. I'd really like to have bi-xenon projectors like my BMW. Edited January 21, 2013 by Psychorugby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...