Kyle's 2006 Ford Fusion.

[sleeperSL2]

Well, got tired of the saturn. Too much of a headache. So, i traded it in for this:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5312062611_7f3341c330_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5312651722_f99e0b0873_b.jpg

2006 Ford Fusion SE
Automatic-I4-FWD
64,000 miles

I like it, it won't blow your doors off. But, i love it and it's better than what i had. Originally i planned on Auto Crossing the Saturn so we'll see how this goes. I don't have anything really planned right now but im sure ill conjure something up and when i do it'll be here!


Things to come:
-Tein S-Tech Springs
-Progress rear sway bar(24mm)
-Tinted side markers and taillights (i don't like the chrome looking taillights haha)
-Koni Struts (yellow)
-infinity speakers to replace stock ones along i with a subtle sub in the trunk
-Steeda Front Strut bar
-Steeda sub frame brace
-Steeda rear end links
-Upgraded pads/rotors/brake lines
-Magnalow cat back
-Steeda Intake

[Sublime1304]

nice. What are your plans for her?

What kind of mods do they offer for these cars?

[sleeperSL2]

I don't know what i have planned. Just happy to have something that i don't need to worry about fixing every other day.

As far as aftermarket, intakes, full exhausts, coil-overs, springs, variety of struts, strut bars, sway bars, sub frame braces, big brake kits and actually a lot more.

[Sublime1304]

Looking forward to see where this goes. Good luck with the car!

[DexterZX2]

Nice upgrade from the Saturn. I've always likes the Fusion. It's a nice 4-door sedan. Good luck with anything you plan to do to it in the future.

[sleeperSL2]

I updated the first post with my list of things to come. I've decided i really want to Auto-x. So, this won't be a flashy, fast car. Something subtle i can drive with no problem daily and go autox on the weekends. I feel the mods i have planned will accomplish that, aside from the "cosmetic" and sound stuff lol.

[Chris B.]

Why the Tein S-Tech Springs instead of Steeda Sport springs?

[sleeperSL2]

the tein's bring the front down even with the rear when lowered, where as, as i have seen, other springs such as the steeda ones, leave the front higher than the rear.

[sleeperSL2]

I would go with coil-overs but i can't justify spending 900+ right now. Maybe down the road.

[Showoff03LS]

nice trade. ive seen a few of these slammed on air ride and 22's. you could prob. do add on stuff from the AWD Fusions, they had a lip kit and spoiler . but whatever you do im sure itll look sweet.

[sleeperSL2]

Don't like spoilers and never will. i don't want to make it look like an AWD. Im content with my slow fwd lol. I like stock body lines better than anything.

[DexterZX2]

IMO I thought the factory lip kit that some of the Fusions came with gave it that little extra spark to the overall look of the car.

[Willdue]

ughhh.

[sleeperSL2]

Don't hate Mr. VW lol.

[MattBear]

ughhh.

yeaaaa

[DelayedZ]

Too bad you couldn't find a 5 speed, but still nice none the less, I was going to get an 11' before I decided on getting the fiesta instead.

[sleeperSL2]

i would've liked a 5 speed as well. But for the price i got this for i wasn't going to be picky. haha

[Erik@R/TTuning]

Some friends and I got one of these as a rental car at the shore last summer. It is actually a pretty nice car.

[DPancoast]

wheels now!

[Willdue]

Don't hate Mr. VW lol.

Pshh i might be going back to the DSM world.

[sleeperSL2]

Are you being serious? I would text you but i don't know what number to reach you lol

[Honest_Bob]

*sigh*

Someone needs another wagon ride!

[sleeperSL2]

haha fine by me.

[sleeperSL2]

Ordered something small, Smoked Side Markers. Also, im looking to pick up either OEM Flex or Edge wheels (18x7.5). Try to keep it simple.

[sleeperSL2]

Decided i am eventually gonna go with 18x8.5 +30 Enkei RPF1's. either tomorrow or friday ordering the S-Techs. I'm hoping to start auto crossing this summer.

[Honest_Bob]

You can autocross stock. :wink:

[sleeperSL2]

but i don't wanna haha

[Honest_Bob]

Its not gonna matter your first couple times anyway. :mrgreen:

[DPancoast]

I would say def learn while its stock, then you can get better as you adjust to each mod

[sleeperSL2]

true dan. We'll see. i'm just anxious lol

[sleeperSL2]

SO, small update. I got a PM on another forum asking me if i wanted an "H" Brace for the fusion, i said sure why not. Couldn't beat the price, FREE!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m24/nyinthabuilding05/SCT/PIC_0195.jpg

Not the best picture, but you get the idea.

[Willdue]

Orange ;)

[Whitekryptonit3]

When my lease is up on my Fusion I'll send you my HID fog lights( 35w Yellow 300k) and HID headlights ( 55w 4300k white) for free depending if the next car doesn't have the same H11 bulb rating.

[sleeperSL2]

haha really?!

[Whitekryptonit3]

haha really?!

Yeah because I'll either have an STi or S4 or Volvo s60 R next.

None of which have a h11 headlight rating.

[sleeperSL2]

Haha awesome. thanks!

[sleeperSL2]

I need TST's wonderful input. the ONLY thing i don't like about the car are the tail lights.
http://www.atozautolights.com/Images/PartPics/FOFUL5A.jpg

I want to either A) Tint them, not dark but enough to make a difference or B) Lamin-X the non red parts red and leave the back up lights go. If any of that makes sense. What does everyone think?

[DelayedZ]

I need TST's wonderful input. the ONLY thing i don't like about the car are the tail lights.
http://www.atozautolights.com/Images/PartPics/FOFUL5A.jpg

I want to either A) Tint them, not dark but enough to make a difference or B) Lamin-X the non red parts red and leave the back up lights go. If any of that makes sense. What does everyone think?

I tried to find pics, my friend painted the chrome black (he had a black fusion) and it looked great so I'm sure the red lamin-x idea would look good. I don't think smoking would look to great since the chrome would still be there, lol.

[DPancoast]

yeah you'll either have to paint the chrome or put the film on. doooo it

[Erik@R/TTuning]

Can you crack them open with some heat and paint all of that chrome black?

[sleeperSL2]

I could crack them, but i'd rather take a lazier way out lol

[Sublime1304]

I wonder what it would look like if you color matched the chrome to match the car and did lamin-x over the red for a tinted look. Just a thought. Bake em and pull them apart

[sleeperSL2]

if i was going to pull them apart, i would buy an extra set cheap off of someone on FFC.

[sleeperSL2]

F*** it.Red lamin-x ordered haha

[sleeperSL2]

Scheduled to get this thing tinted in a few weeks. After that going to replace the stock speakers with something a little better than whats in there. After that i'm not sure.

[Willdue]

you wanted your grille black right

[Willdue]

oh and i have an audiobahn 12" if your interested

[sleeperSL2]

Send me a picture and info

[Ender81]

I took some advice from a wise man so nothing major is gonna happen with this but as follows:
-Tint
-Lamin-X taillights
-New speakers all around with a 12" sub in the rear (i like my music)
-Re-upholster seats (really worn)
-New floor mats
-Paint spare grille and pick up black lower mesh grille

Then..look for a project since this is actually my nice comfy daily.

Whoa don't go throwin that wise **** around hahahaha. You should see about finding a wrecked Fusion and snagging the seats it may be cheaper then re-upholstering.

[sleeperSL2]

Haha okay then ill drop the wise, but, i'll see what i can find seat wise when the time comes. It's so hard trying to NOT buy springs/struts and wheels for this:o

[sleeperSL2]

3,000 mile oil change scheduled and getting my radio looked at as well while its at the dealer as well as getting spare keys made (one set came with car)
-tint scheduled
-ordered OEM floor mats to replace the ****ty ones in it now
-lamin-x ordered as well.

[GoYaTeCh]

Do This...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/goyatech/fusion2.jpg

[GoYaTeCh]

one more...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/goyatech/fusion3.jpg

[Big_Jim]

thats amazing looking.

[GoYaTeCh]

thats amazing looking.

Thanks

[sleeperSL2]

SO awesome.

[jen.]

Nice pick up! This would definitely look nice with a drop! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[sleeperSL2]

laminx came in for the taillights. ordered OEM paint in aresol cans(2) so i can paint match the upper and lower front grille, i don't like the chrome. then getting tint and ordering a steeda intake/resonator delete with a throttle body spacer.

The im not touching it. haha

[sleeperSL2]

*sigh*

Someone needs another wagon ride!

A decision has been made Ben, more to my liking and im sure others too. :cool:

[Ender81]

You decided that surgery was a better alternative to living a life of lies and tucking it back?

[sleeperSL2]

Hahaha i really hate you some days. but somehow can't manage to hate past the laughter.

[Ender81]

It's a lot like laughter through the tears right

[sleeperSL2]

haha Jesus h Christ don.

[sleeperSL2]

Meh. Life put stuff on hold. My list. Again.
-tint
-debadge
-still need spare keys
-floor mats
-install side markers
-new grille.

that's it. then replace the speakers when i blow them out. i keep debating on whether or not to buy wheels and lower it, but with the planning of a project coming up i don't wanna invest in this too much.

[sleeperSL2]

So. I'm not putting money in to this more than general maintenance. Looking for an early 90's awd vehicle.

[Chris B.]

So. I'm not putting money in to this more than general maintenance. Looking for an early 90's awd vehicle.

GMC Typhoons are getting hard to find with low mileage and in good condition in this area.

[Honest_Bob]

mm typhoon!

[sleeperSL2]

haha ok ok. let me rephrase,mid 90's.