What did you do to your Mach 1 today

[Charlemagne]

I've just about hit my limit.

Sorry to hear that. But the car drives fine so spend some time in it to get your worries off These little cosmetic things can be fixed and don't matter much.

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[Zelek]

If youre gonna get rid of the amazing tips, at least get the gt500 borla atak so you can get the 5in tips

Can confirm, Borla tips are awesome. Even at the discounted price I found, this is expensive for these tips.

 

[JOKER M1]

Can confirm, Borla tips are awesome. Even at the discounted price I found, this is expensive for these tips.

Gives it the look of expecting the after burners to kick in,

 

[Skye]

I've just about hit my limit.

Sorry to hear you've been wrestling with the issues you have.

You might have already considered the following. If not, maybe it will give you some additional ideas.

Dealer/Shipping Damage:

Unfortunately, you are probably on your own. And to compound it, the dealer and shipper are going to point fingers at one another. When I picked up Skye, they advised I had three days to file a claim. Afterwards, any damage was my responsibility.

I can only think of documenting everything like you have been and begin chatting up repair facilities. I'd like to think not everything is reported, but I could be wrong. FWIW, one advantage you appear to have is the car can be driven and you seem to have time before making a decision.

PPF Damage:

If you have not done so, have a sit-down with the installer and discuss all shortfalls. If they are less then sympathetic:

a. File a report with the BBB. For the life of the report, it will be posted and viewable to anyone researching the business.

b. Post a Google review, with photos and not a hint of emotion. Simply explain the facts and why you'd never return.

c. If XPEL, I noticed they have a Customer Service number. XPEL PPF installers are franchisees. Call and explain they are obviously not meeting expectations.

Good Luck.

 

[IPOGT]

Dropped the rear cover and did an inspection for leaks etc. (1500 miles).

We should get a credit on our registration fees for helping to keep the streets clean.

 

[Tmpst]

Looks great. Do you have a pic further away? Where gig you get them?

Thank you! Yup, at the show today

 

[VladDracule]

Can confirm, Borla tips are awesome. Even at the discounted price I found, this is expensive for these tips.

I like that actually, are they difficult to install? welding required? Ive never worked on exhaust

 

[MACHtobers Very Own]

Installed my Vantrue dash cam. Not where I originally wanted. Cosmetically it works better on other side BUT didn't account for the lane keep to block the view of camera. If I grow tired of it I will move it to my daily driver.

also finally got my rear window Amazon Screen cover. It's janky and droops but works for what i need. All windows except the quarters are covered when I know car will sit for a bit.

 

[Zelek]

I like that actually, are they difficult to install? welding required? Ive never worked on exhaust

The tips are part of the Borla ATAK GT500 catback system. You'd had to weld them on if you just wanted the tips only. I didn't want to hack up my OEM catback.

 

[Prodigal]

Leather, tint, seatbelt holders, weathertech, bath. Busy day!

 

[Coastal-Mach]

After the shaming received from @Mikepol2, I have installed the Redline hood struts. The prop rod will be for sale soon with a reasonable reserve

 

[Coastal-Mach]

Also swapped out the 22 CAI for a 20 GT350 piece. No carbon filter or restrictions. So far it has not thrown any check engine lights or ran poorly.
Installed 20 GT350 CAI

Carbon filter on the 22

22 CAI on top 20 bottom

 

[Skye]

Carbon filter on the 22

So that's what the offender looks like.

Thanks for posting the pic.

Edit: Ah...I'm going to pull mine, then re-install it in the rear diffuser as a rock filter. Eh?! Ah!?

 

[Coastal-Mach]

So that's what the offender looks like.

Thanks for posting the pic.

No problem, the only real difference I can tell is you can actually hear the air in the tube when you hit the throttle. Like the old days with a fox body when you added the larger TB and it whistled. I drove it after the swap, it acted fine, and sounded like the engine was running smoother. Could be a Jedi mind trick, being I was hoping for a difference.

I will keep you guys updated if any CEL or issues arise. This all started because I hate the orientation of the MAF sensor on the 22, it looks like an after thought. OCD is Bitty.

 

[JG M1]

After the shaming received from @Mikepol2, I have installed the Redline hood struts. The prop rod will be for sale soon with a reasonable reserve

I have the Redline struts to install with all the other stuff I have, just haven't picked up the Mach 1 yet!
How did they fit? What others have said.... some say they are great, others not so good?

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