Sapperfire
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hey im kinda new to the site and would like to tell yall a little about myself and my car, im a mechanic/welder by trade, but am currently a truck driver and i work part time in an archery/sporting goods shop
my 93 Mark VIII was a birthday present from my step father who had just purchased a new truck and didnt want the hassle of the maintainence on both vehicles, along with a new note for my moms car.. so i got the -big ol' blue- at the time he gave it to me i was driving a broke down 96 Geo Tracker that was on its 3rd engine and 2nd transmission, realy bad shape of a ride, i felt like that guy in the car-fax commercial,
so needless to say im very pleased that i found a bunch of guys that chat about this awesome vehicle with as it makes my pursuit of rebuilding this wonderful machine so much easier and prideful to do..i have tons of work still to do on the car, and im sure that with a little aid from posts on this site and maybe a few purchases from others, ill soon be among the few proud owners of a very nice MarkVIII
things done so far
new sterio system to include all panel speakers replaced with Kicker 6Xs 2 12" Kicker CVR dual VC in an Super BASS Probox with 1000 watt Memphis mono,
dual blade carbon fiber wipers ( arms removed and reppainted)
all air bag (failed) system was removed and replaced by springs shocks and struts from AmericanAir
arm rest cover removed, replaced plastic backing and glued back together
both cigarette lighters were rewired and now work
climate control box was removed because of button center cracking and replaced with the Gen2 style rounder button type
rear view rebuilt with the Gen 2 style auto dark
driver door side view mirror replaced
both front seats rebuilt with new motors and switches
things yet to do
replace rear shock body mounts
replace k member
purchase rims 17" cobra R style (chrome)
tint all windows limo grade dark
install FACTORY sun roof, its already been cut from the roof of a scrap MarkVIII
install new exhaust
install cobra intake manifold
install cold air kit
install Cowell Hood
install body kit
paint BMW blue with chain lightning effects
allignment
replace leaking front main seal
replace/upgrade the oil filter gasket kit
install new spark plugs and wires
get HID headlights
replace passenger side wheel well cover
fix vacuum leak causing vent only blow out
install new carpet -black instead of blue- have seats recovered -black trim blue inserts-
replace back dash carpet -black-?
my 93 Mark VIII was a birthday present from my step father who had just purchased a new truck and didnt want the hassle of the maintainence on both vehicles, along with a new note for my moms car.. so i got the -big ol' blue- at the time he gave it to me i was driving a broke down 96 Geo Tracker that was on its 3rd engine and 2nd transmission, realy bad shape of a ride, i felt like that guy in the car-fax commercial,
so needless to say im very pleased that i found a bunch of guys that chat about this awesome vehicle with as it makes my pursuit of rebuilding this wonderful machine so much easier and prideful to do..i have tons of work still to do on the car, and im sure that with a little aid from posts on this site and maybe a few purchases from others, ill soon be among the few proud owners of a very nice MarkVIII
things done so far
new sterio system to include all panel speakers replaced with Kicker 6Xs 2 12" Kicker CVR dual VC in an Super BASS Probox with 1000 watt Memphis mono,
dual blade carbon fiber wipers ( arms removed and reppainted)
all air bag (failed) system was removed and replaced by springs shocks and struts from AmericanAir
arm rest cover removed, replaced plastic backing and glued back together
both cigarette lighters were rewired and now work
climate control box was removed because of button center cracking and replaced with the Gen2 style rounder button type
rear view rebuilt with the Gen 2 style auto dark
driver door side view mirror replaced
both front seats rebuilt with new motors and switches
things yet to do
replace rear shock body mounts
replace k member
purchase rims 17" cobra R style (chrome)
tint all windows limo grade dark
install FACTORY sun roof, its already been cut from the roof of a scrap MarkVIII
install new exhaust
install cobra intake manifold
install cold air kit
install Cowell Hood
install body kit
paint BMW blue with chain lightning effects
allignment
replace leaking front main seal
replace/upgrade the oil filter gasket kit
install new spark plugs and wires
get HID headlights
replace passenger side wheel well cover
fix vacuum leak causing vent only blow out
install new carpet -black instead of blue- have seats recovered -black trim blue inserts-
replace back dash carpet -black-?