murphy Posted November 25, 2013 at 03:08 PM Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 03:08 PM I have completed (I hope) the manufacturing process for my car by adding the following items: 1. Shark fin radio antenna2. Mud flaps3. Hood struts4. Illuminated door sills5. Seven color illumination in the cup holders6. Full size 12 volt battery9. Aluminum "bright" pedal covers10. Jack11. Flat repair product that does not destroy the TPMS sensor12. Puncture repair kit :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombsAuthor Posted November 25, 2013 at 04:27 PM Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 04:27 PM Congrats Murphy!Sounds like some great (and necessary) additions. A couple questions: 1. How do you like the illuminated sill plates? Do you think that they will scratch easily?2. How did you get the full sized battery on board?3. What jack did you get and where is it mounted? Thanks for all of your great posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted November 25, 2013 at 05:13 PM Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 05:13 PM Congrats Murphy!Sounds like some great (and necessary) additions. A couple questions: 1. How do you like the illuminated sill plates? Do you think that they will scratch easily?2. How did you get the full sized battery on board?3. What jack did you get and where is it mounted? Thanks for all of your great posts.1. They are very nice. They are identical to the original sill plates except instead of having raised polished letters then have sunken plastic letters. I think the originals would be more easily scratched. 2. I removed the battery tray from the car and cut the rear end off of it so it's now open ended. The hold down block was at that end so it's no longer installed. Between the web strap that wraps around the battery and the can of tire inflater/sealer that is wrapped in cloth and placed directly behind the battery it's not going anywhere. The left fiber panel has to be almost completely removed to get at the battery because there is no way the battery could be removed through the access door. 3. This is the jack that I bought. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181242055243?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 It works fine although seeing the positioning triangles on the underside of the skirt can be difficult. So far it's just laying in the trunk although it will fit nicely on the top shelf in the trunk, over the HVB, when the trunk is packed for a trip. It may fit between the battery and the left fender but I will have to remove the fiber panel to try it. Trying to pass it through the opening poses too much risk of shorting the battery terminals while seeing if it will fit. The reason that I bought it is that it is much easier to remove a nail and plug the hole with the tire removed from the car. I've done it before and I need to be able to exert my full weight to insert the plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric4539 Posted November 25, 2013 at 05:55 PM Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 05:55 PM That is a great list, Murphy. And I know you are one of the very talented guys of this forum and did the manufacturing yourself! I finally added the Shark Fin antenna. My car was supposed to have the Aluminum Pedals - confirmed by Ford Customer Relations - so I'm waiting for my dealer to let me know when they will be installed. I think they are stalling. My next project is to install the Mud Guards. Now, I might be really crazy but I decided to paint them body color so I am waiting for the paint to arrive as well as a primer for plastic adhesion - for "plastic" bumpers and other parts. Once they're painted I will install them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted November 25, 2013 at 06:02 PM Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 06:02 PM That is a great list, Murphy. And I know you are one of the very talented guys of this forum and did the manufacturing yourself! I finally added the Shark Fin antenna. My car was supposed to have the Aluminum Pedals - confirmed by Ford Customer Relations - so I'm waiting for my dealer to let me know when they will be installed. I think they are stalling. My next project is to install the Mud Guards. Now, I might be really crazy but I decided to paint them body color so I am waiting for the paint to arrive as well as a primer for plastic adhesion - for "plastic" bumpers and other parts. Once they're painted I will install them.If you don't have them already I recommend a set of low profile ramps. They made it much easier for me to install the rear mud flaps. The front ones aren't too bad since the wheel can be turned out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardbc Posted November 25, 2013 at 07:11 PM Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 07:11 PM Murphy, do you have photos of things you've added/changed? Or did I miss that? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionEnergi Posted November 25, 2013 at 08:29 PM Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 08:29 PM 3. Hood Struts is something that I would be interested in, and sounds like a big improvement. My Camry has the struts and I like how they raise smoothly and stay up. Where did you get them? How much did you pay? Would Ford professionally installed? How difficult was it to install yourself?Photos Please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted November 25, 2013 at 09:56 PM Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 09:56 PM 3. Hood Struts is something that I would be interested in, and sounds like a big improvement. My Camry has the struts and I like how they raise smoothly and stay up. Where did you get them? How much did you pay? Would Ford professionally installed? How difficult was it to install yourself?Photos Please!Here is where I found them: http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/7691-2013-hood-struts-now-available/?do=findComment&comment=67411 There are photos in the thread. They were not hard to install although I had to read the directions a few times. They are a vast improvement over holding the hood with one hand while placing the prop rod with the other. FusionEnergi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted November 25, 2013 at 10:01 PM Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 10:01 PM Murphy, do you have photos of things you've added/changed? Or did I miss that? Thanks.It's too cold to take photos at the moment. Maybe there will be some warmer days next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meyersnole Posted November 26, 2013 at 12:46 AM Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 at 12:46 AM Here is where I found them: http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/7691-2013-hood-struts-now-available/?do=findComment&comment=67411 There are photos in the thread. They were not hard to install although I had to read the directions a few times. They are a vast improvement over holding the hood with one hand while placing the prop rod with the other. Thanks Murphy! These are definitely going on the wish list. I may just wait for Spring though, as I also don't like the cold. About how long did it take you to install them? (Including reading the directions (I will also probably end up reading them a few times over)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted November 26, 2013 at 12:56 AM Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 at 12:56 AM About how long did it take you to install them? (Including reading the directions (I will also probably end up reading them a few times over))In spite of what it says in the directions all of the bolts are metric.Once I had my tools assembled it was less than a half hour.I'll save you some time. Don't bolt both struts in place with the prop rod holding the hood because if you do it's impossible to remove the prop rod.I wish I could say I realized that ahead of time but I didn't so the bottom connection on the right strut got installed twice and uninstalled once. meyersnole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meyersnole Posted November 26, 2013 at 01:03 AM Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 at 01:03 AM In spite of what it says in the directions all of the bolts are metric.Once I had my tools assembled it was less than a half hour.I'll save you some time. Don't bolt both struts in place with the prop rod holding the hood because if you do it's impossible to remove the prop rod.I wish I could say I realized that ahead of time but I didn't so the bottom connection on the right strut got installed twice and uninstalled once. Nothing like the moment when you figure that out... @#$#@% Why didn't they say something (as you take it apart again). At least its usually faster to put it together the second time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionEnergi Posted November 26, 2013 at 06:55 PM Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 at 06:55 PM Awesome! Ordering the hood struts this week.Thanks Murphy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted November 26, 2013 at 11:45 PM Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 at 11:45 PM Awesome! Ordering the hood struts this week.Thanks Murphy Yep me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionEnergi Posted December 6, 2013 at 01:45 AM Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 at 01:45 AM The hood struts were very easy to install, under 15 minutes. I ordered these since I am always cleaning, looking, and showing others under the hood of my vehicles. The hood now raises so smoothly. I don't understand why this doesn't come as standard equipment on such a technologically advanced vehicle. I also saw cheaper hood struts listed on Amazon, but I did go with the Redline quicklift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted December 6, 2013 at 04:02 AM Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 at 04:02 AM The hood struts were very easy to install, under 15 minutes. I ordered these since I am always cleaning, looking, and showing others under the hood of my vehicles. The hood now raises so smoothly. I don't understand why this doesn't come as standard equipment on such a technologically advanced vehicle.I also saw cheaper hood struts listed on Amazon, but I did go with the Redline quicklift. For some reason Ford is against them. Heck, even my Boss 302 has a prop rod and the engine looks like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted December 6, 2013 at 09:48 PM Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 at 09:48 PM I have completed (I hope) the manufacturing process for my car by adding the following items: 1. Shark fin radio antenna2. Mud flaps3. Hood struts4. Illuminated door sills5. Seven color illumination in the cup holders6. Full size 12 volt battery9. Aluminum "bright" pedal covers10. Jack11. Flat repair product that does not destroy the TPMS sensor12. Puncture repair kit :happy feet: Nice list - :rockon: but is it ever complete? For some reason Ford is against them. Heck, even my Boss 302 has a prop rod and the engine looks like this! Are you on the Boss302Forum.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted December 7, 2013 at 03:27 AM Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 at 03:27 AM Are you on the Boss302Forum.com? Yessir. You remember me. EVERYONE remembers me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russael Posted December 7, 2013 at 03:58 AM Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 at 03:58 AM Whoops! A co-worker of mine drives a 2012 5.0 mustang... he does have a lead foot too. :) His wife offered to get him a track day pass to take his 'stang out to roar around a circuit, but he was worried about doing what you did. Can't say I blame him. He's so anal with his mustang that he likes to double park at work. He'd probably scream at getting his first stone chip, let alone rubbing on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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