The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. - Focaljet

**hotrodkris** · 05-15-2008, 03:53 PM

Since she's got new shoes, and a detail, and I finally got a digital camera, I thought I'd take some pixorz.

Her front bumper is still dinged up from my misshap, and I'll get that fixed soon. But it's amazing what a clay/polish/wax/interior detail can do to make you love your car again.

The wheels/tires are 08 Mustang GT take-offs.

In case you're wondering, mods are a custom 2.25" Jardine cat-back with x-pipe and... well that's about it.

Sunset on the way home from work - shiny new hood (I need a new windshield tho, it got pretty pitted from the windstorms we drove through last fall in the desert)

And look what I got in the mail today!!

CEILING CAT IS WATCHING JOO!!!

**R0B** · 05-15-2008, 04:02 PM

wow i need me some of thoses wheeles

**Power Surge** · 05-15-2008, 04:09 PM

Nice Kris. I've had a few Panther's myself. Of course, this was my favorate....

**hotrodkris** · 05-15-2008, 04:38 PM

MAD MAX!

Awesome!! Glad you're on here!

If CA wasn't such a smog-dictatorship I'd have that setup now.

Oh well, at least I have a Sport. Gotta love the bucket seats and console shifter

Although I think I could slip a 5.4 2v w/ mild cams by the smog-patrol. I've only got 78k miles on the car though, the motor's just barely broken in.

I love the Mach lip on the Panthers, I might do that after I get the front bumper repainted.

**brads03zx3** · 05-15-2008, 04:40 PM

Those wheels look great Kris. Still needs tint/drop

And both of my cars seriously need a wash/wax/detail

Been too busy working on other peoples' cars and doing race car engine swaps

**hotrodkris** · 05-15-2008, 04:41 PM

I know... tint and drop/hd shocks are on the 'short' list. And a rear bar.

**Power Surge** · 05-15-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodkris

MAD MAX!

Awesome!! Glad you're on here!

If CA wasn't such a smog-dictatorship I'd have that setup now.

Oh well, at least I have a Sport. Gotta love the bucket seats and console shifter

Although I think I could slip a 5.4 2v w/ mild cams by the smog-patrol. I've only got 78k miles on the car though, the motor's just barely broken in.

I love the Mach lip on the Panthers, I might do that after I get the front bumper repainted.

It's amazing that the Mach lip fits the Panthers better than the Mustang!

After MadMax, I bought a black 03. It was going to be my daily driver. I was planning to do another 5.4 swap, but this time twin turbos under the hood.

Of course, gas prices are what prompted me to sell the 03 and buy the Focus

.

**01focuszx3** · 05-15-2008, 04:45 PM

looks good, nice and clean

**v8FociDreams** · 05-15-2008, 05:05 PM

love the wheel / car combo.

**Black03ZX3** · 05-15-2008, 07:16 PM

Please tell me where you got that ceiling cat sticker from?

**hotrodkris** · 05-15-2008, 07:19 PM

http://www.cafepress.com/dogs_of_war/1702256

I got the KITTEH sticker and the tshirt too

**Jlongoria9** · 05-15-2008, 08:48 PM

throw in dark tints, a bumper, guard and alot of antennas so it can look like a cop car. i know it scares me when i see one of those in my rear view mirror

**hotrodkris** · 05-15-2008, 09:37 PM

I don't want it to look like a cop car. I actually took off the black steelies I had on there. But I will tint the rear windows.

**Davor** · 05-15-2008, 11:45 PM

If gas was not an issue nowdays I'd encourage everyone to buy CV. I really like them and I love how opposite mine is compared to my Focus, for better. Yours is very clean and and I like Mustang wheels. Can one be lowered slightly? I'd like to find some nice wide 16's or 17's to fill those muffintop wheel arches.

**hotrodkris** · 05-16-2008, 12:16 AM

Yep - my plan is Mercury Marauder coils in front w/ one coil cut, move the air sensor in the back accordingly, Monroe HD shocks, and an Addco rear bar. Should lower it about 1.5", it will sit just perfect then (and handle tons better!!)

Naake makes coilovers for them too (03+)

(QA-1) or you can get custom coils made via a couple manufacturers for cars with rear springs (non-air susp. - or you can ditch the air bags and put coils in, but I like my 'bags' lol)

One day I'll get 17 x 9.5s for the back, but for now I'm happy with my new wheels/tires. Some Marauder guys are running 295s and 315s in the back

**Phacade** · 05-16-2008, 05:16 AM

I definitely like those wheels on it, although putting a bumper guard like Power Surge has on there certainly couldn't hurt either!

**hotrodkris** · 05-16-2008, 09:27 AM

It's NOT a P71!! If I wanted an Interceptor, I would have gotten one.

Mine is a P74 - A Crown Vic LX Sport. Basically a Mercury Marauder minus the 4V, the better suspension, matrix driveshaft, and a few body/interior bits.

**WanabeRS** · 05-16-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodkris

It's NOT a P71!! If I wanted an Interceptor, I would have gotten one.

Mine is a P74 - A Crown Vic LX Sport. Basically a Mercury Marauder minus the 4V, the better suspension, matrix driveshaft, and a few body/interior bits.

You should put sirens on it and one of them shotgun holders.

**hotrodkris** · 05-16-2008, 10:40 AM

I got your shotgun holder right here, Limey!

**Red-SE-00´** · 05-16-2008, 10:44 AM

Nice Vic!!!

Sept 19th approacheth!

**hotrodkris** · 05-16-2008, 12:31 PM

I have more people laugh and take pics of my license plate, it's so funny.

**biscuitninja** · 05-16-2008, 12:53 PM

Ceiling Cat needs Kalishna Kitty!

Nice, i've always wanted to do a CV project. But unfortunately the Mush and the SVO are attention whores and need every amount of attention and $$ I can devote.

-bix

**Dev** · 05-16-2008, 03:38 PM

Kris your panther makes my bird jealous...

**whiteboyslo** · 05-16-2008, 05:29 PM

take the wheels back and have them balanced without the hideous smack-on weights on the rim. otherwise, woot! especially love the decal.

Mike

05-15-2008, 03:53 PM	#1
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. Since she's got new shoes, and a detail, and I finally got a digital camera, I thought I'd take some pixorz. Her front bumper is still dinged up from my misshap, and I'll get that fixed soon. But it's amazing what a clay/polish/wax/interior detail can do to make you love your car again. The wheels/tires are 08 Mustang GT take-offs. In case you're wondering, mods are a custom 2.25" Jardine cat-back with x-pipe and... well that's about it. Sunset on the way home from work - shiny new hood (I need a new windshield tho, it got pretty pitted from the windstorms we drove through last fall in the desert) And look what I got in the mail today!! CEILING CAT IS WATCHING JOO!!! __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - Have you kicked your wombat lately?

05-15-2008, 04:02 PM	#2
R0B a.k.a. TribalFocus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Burbank, Ca Posts: 8,399	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. wow i need me some of thoses wheeles __________________ Cheers,~Rob http://robert-farrell.blogspot.com/ [FJ] All-Star - The Jetter formerly known as TribalFocus 2000 Ford Focus Kona Dirt 2000 Ford Crown Victoria P71 "Car RamRod"

05-15-2008, 04:09 PM	#3
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05-15-2008, 04:38 PM	#4
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. MAD MAX! Awesome!! Glad you're on here! If CA wasn't such a smog-dictatorship I'd have that setup now. Oh well, at least I have a Sport. Gotta love the bucket seats and console shifter Although I think I could slip a 5.4 2v w/ mild cams by the smog-patrol. I've only got 78k miles on the car though, the motor's just barely broken in. I love the Mach lip on the Panthers, I might do that after I get the front bumper repainted. __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - Have you kicked your wombat lately?

05-15-2008, 04:40 PM	#5
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 8,723	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. Those wheels look great Kris. Still needs tint/drop And both of my cars seriously need a wash/wax/detail Been too busy working on other peoples' cars and doing race car engine swaps __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

05-15-2008, 04:41 PM	#6
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. I know... tint and drop/hd shocks are on the 'short' list. And a rear bar.

05-15-2008, 04:45 PM	#8
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05-15-2008, 07:16 PM	#10
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05-15-2008, 07:19 PM	#11
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. http://www.cafepress.com/dogs_of_war/1702256 I got the KITTEH sticker and the tshirt too __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - Have you kicked your wombat lately?

05-15-2008, 08:48 PM	#12
Jlongoria9 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 823	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. throw in dark tints, a bumper, guard and alot of antennas so it can look like a cop car. i know it scares me when i see one of those in my rear view mirror

05-15-2008, 09:37 PM	#13
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. I don't want it to look like a cop car. I actually took off the black steelies I had on there. But I will tint the rear windows. __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - Have you kicked your wombat lately?

05-15-2008, 11:45 PM	#14
Davor TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 920	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. If gas was not an issue nowdays I'd encourage everyone to buy CV. I really like them and I love how opposite mine is compared to my Focus, for better. Yours is very clean and and I like Mustang wheels. Can one be lowered slightly? I'd like to find some nice wide 16's or 17's to fill those muffintop wheel arches. __________________ PRJcT 3uro( Y )heel( Y )hore

05-16-2008, 12:16 AM	#15
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. Yep - my plan is Mercury Marauder coils in front w/ one coil cut, move the air sensor in the back accordingly, Monroe HD shocks, and an Addco rear bar. Should lower it about 1.5", it will sit just perfect then (and handle tons better!!) Naake makes coilovers for them too (03+) (QA-1) or you can get custom coils made via a couple manufacturers for cars with rear springs (non-air susp. - or you can ditch the air bags and put coils in, but I like my 'bags' lol) One day I'll get 17 x 9.5s for the back, but for now I'm happy with my new wheels/tires. Some Marauder guys are running 295s and 315s in the back __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - Have you kicked your wombat lately?

05-16-2008, 05:16 AM	#16
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05-16-2008, 09:27 AM	#17
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. It's NOT a P71!! If I wanted an Interceptor, I would have gotten one. Mine is a P74 - A Crown Vic LX Sport. Basically a Mercury Marauder minus the 4V, the better suspension, matrix driveshaft, and a few body/interior bits. __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - Have you kicked your wombat lately?

05-16-2008, 10:40 AM	#19
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. I got your shotgun holder right here, Limey! __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - Have you kicked your wombat lately?

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hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. I have more people laugh and take pics of my license plate, it's so funny. __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - Have you kicked your wombat lately?

05-16-2008, 12:53 PM	#22
biscuitninja [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,493	Re: The Black Pearl - Yarrrr. Ceiling Cat needs Kalishna Kitty! Nice, i've always wanted to do a CV project. But unfortunately the Mush and the SVO are attention whores and need every amount of attention and $$ I can devote. -bix __________________ 2008 Prediction: In the immortial words of Clubber Lang... "my prediction ... PAIN! " I would tell you stories but you are not old enough. They are NC-39. - CheaperSleeper