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Tony if you need new parts then you need to go here:
http://www.rockauto.com/ Look up Mercury Cougar and you will see the price in US$ I converted to A$ for two new shocks and the price delivered in Sydney is A$357.82 a big saving. I can highly recommend Rockauto I ordered parts on Wednesday and they were deliverd to my house the following Wednesday with no problem. If these are rear shocks it shouldn't be that hard to fit them yourself. It's the front ones you have to worry about. |
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Hey guys,
Can anyone give me a heads up ware i might be able to source a cougar eibach bonnet vent and set of wheels?? Cheers
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I suspect that you would have to import from the USA or maybe a friendly dealer might be able to get hold of one for you.
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A New Focus In Life...
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western Sydney
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Wings West won't have them Sean because the scoop was made by Visteon. You're probably best to check at a Ford Dealer unfortunately. I think these things are way out of production now.
Maybe ProfessorSabre would sell you his as he doesn't seem to be using it anymore! As for rims, I think Prof might also have a recommendation on that... Or try Wheel King I think it is - they might have them... Don't tell me these are for your Focus though? (Rims, maybe... scoop???) - - - Cougar owners, the rear shocks will be a pain to change. I can vouch for that after doing the springs. Surprisingly, we found the fronts were easier. MTL10N, thanks for the info, I have great fears of damage like you explained, not that my car shows any symptoms, but I think I've read other members and Cougar owners having similar engine mount issues. I'll have to get her once overed completely before my Dealer Warranty runs out. I know Koni did shocks for the car, and I think you can get a set for about $1200, but I'm not sure from where. Try Car Toys (www.cartoys.com.au), I know they're in SA, but they've helped ProfessorSabre and myself out in the past. Dan
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thanks dan..
wheel king want 550 a rim LOL! not toooo bad. but when seeing the wheels next to the st170 set.. st170 set look better ![]() Bonnet scope for a project of mine...
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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With wheels if you want genuine Ford / SVT rims you can get them imported from the US like I did and were approx USD120 per rim. Shipping was only local fee as they are imported by Raceparts in QLD, Metro Ford QLD, or Eagle Auto Spares in VIC. I got mine from Raceparts. These are the only rims similar to the ST170's that are available from Ford Racing catalogue.
![]() or ![]() As for the Eibach Scoop there's no way it's going to fit on a Focus if that's what you're thinking of doing. It's contoured to the Cougars V in the bonnet and slightly curved. Still out on weather I want to get rid on mine.... I also have the Eibach side skirts and not sure if I want them gone as well. Still loving the Wings West kit! You'll all see it when you get here in Oct ![]() Also whoever was looking for the WW kit you can get it from Andys Autosport in the US. As Dan will attest IT'S NOT CHEAP! Cheers |
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A New Focus In Life...
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Professor, do you know if CarToys can still get Cougar Koni Shocks? I've started a hunt for a set. Not sure where else to look, so CarToys a good a place as any... I know... I should ring them myself.
Dan
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Dan I called CarToys today and spoke to Bruce, he confirmed the Koni shocks are available for our Cougars still. Listed under Mercury/Ford Cougar. Same part number for 2001 Ford Mondeo/Contour. He didn't have the price on hand. I told him you'd contact them for further info.
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Angelo you're a legend. Thanks so much for doing that, I'll contact them soon... What I really need to do is be sure that it is the shocks that I need to be looking at. I don't want to replace a part that doesn't need replacing after all.
I'm guessing you got Car Toys to supply and install the shocks for your car? I'd need to find an installer too... In any case, thanks a bunch! Dan
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Not a problem Dan and yes Car toys supplied and fitted mine.
Cheers, Angelo |
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:( I got an orange engine light on when I was driving home from uni today... here we go again... I checked all my fluids but no luck, more bloody money...
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How many kilometres have you got?? Could be as simple as leads/wires or plugs or coil pack, causing some misfires. Find out the code, it basically only costs a couple more dollars than going to a mechanic to get a code reader and understand at least what is wrong with the car.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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hehe was driving home from work not long ago when I pushed the 100k mark...and luckily I did have my cam with me...pics will arrive shortly to display momentous occassion ![]() |
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However, the engine light is a sign of a great many problems in the car... so it might not be that simple. Dan
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You mad, bro?
Join Date: Dec 2006
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hmm, i just passed 115,000! Still didn't take a photo. I'm waiting for 123,456!! haha
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Hello to all cool cat owners I know nothing about motors so I want all petrol heads to teach me and others what is ggggoooooooodddd to put under the bonnet or in the car.
Name of thing and what it does and why I/we should have it. ![]() |
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Ok chief, here's the various options available to us kitty owners.
3 ltr conversion - Rip out the 2.5 and whack in the 3.0 from the Taurus/Escape 2.5 ltr Turbo - Requires battery re-location, lots of plumbing, exhaust, diff, transmission, clutch, suspension and brake upgrades to keep the possible 350fwhp from leaving the road 2.5 ltr Supercharger - Same deal as with the turbo, but u get that lovely whine ![]() 3.0 ltr Turbo/Supercharger - Using the bigger engine and then whacking on your forced induction of choice, with power up to 400fwhp (that i've seen) These are all relatively expensive upgrades, but from those who have done them, they reckon it's worth it. For more info, join up and have a look at NECO (new edge cougar owners) http://www.newcougar.org And here's the stuff you'll be drooling over http://www.newcougar.org/forums/modifications/ It's pretty much our other home. Ang, Dan and Myself frequent that site as much as this one. There's stacks of info due to the number of kitty owners on there from US, UK and other countries!
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I am a regular on NECO visit it nearly every day.
This is my current contribution........... http://www.newcougar.org/forums/road...sie-thing.html Check it out and make a contribution. ![]() |
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You mad, bro?
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hahaha, so very true!! I've left my two cents
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Lovin Life
Join Date: Dec 2007
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hey everyone
i customized my head lights the other day what do you think? ![]() Jesse
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Looks well done - would like to see a daytime shot though. I'm guessing you colour-matched?
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Looks good. Would also like to see a few daytime shots
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yeah went to KGP and got the right colour match ill get some shots tomorrow, i didnt plan on painting them. i pulled them apart to clean the inside of the plastic scince i had left some fingerprints from when i did my demon eyes. Heres a handy tip dont use windex on the chrome plating, it strips it straight off lol.
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Looks great dude! Next thing on the list...LOWER THAT KITTY
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I like it, well done! Always wondered why that wasn't standard. IMO look much better than the standard chrome.
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