Just picked up a 2003 DX 5 speed!
June-18th-2003, 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by Mark_02DX
Current DX's have 15" steelies with 195/55 Potenzas, and actually handle pretty well, except in the snow.
BTW, Rynn, I've been looking into the tach problem myself, and it looks to me like the best place for it is on the left side of the gauge hump, above the vent. I'm shopping around for one now; when I find something that fits well, I'll let you know. Someone already posted the wiring; do a search & you'll turn it up. I can't remember where it is.
I'm also going to find out if those chrome rings will fit the DX cluster...I think they will...
Current DX's have 15" steelies with 195/55 Potenzas, and actually handle pretty well, except in the snow.
BTW, Rynn, I've been looking into the tach problem myself, and it looks to me like the best place for it is on the left side of the gauge hump, above the vent. I'm shopping around for one now; when I find something that fits well, I'll let you know. Someone already posted the wiring; do a search & you'll turn it up. I can't remember where it is.
I'm also going to find out if those chrome rings will fit the DX cluster...I think they will...
in my car. I just realized I don't have rear door speakers. Looks like this'll be the next thing I get after the seat covers
. I've done a couple of mods to my car nothing serious. But like they say once you start you can't stop...
June-19th-2003, 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by Rynn
This morning though, I noticed the engine idled kind of high. The car sat in my garage for more than 12 hours, but I didn't experience this with my Contour; anyone had this issue before? Does the throttle cable stick a little, or do I need to let the car idle for a minute or two before driving it normally?
This morning though, I noticed the engine idled kind of high. The car sat in my garage for more than 12 hours, but I didn't experience this with my Contour; anyone had this issue before? Does the throttle cable stick a little, or do I need to let the car idle for a minute or two before driving it normally?
I'm kinda surprised your contour didn't do this.
June-19th-2003, 09:27 PM
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Yeah, I'm pretty surprised I never noticed it either. Although, I had a CAI on the Contour so that may have drowned out the vibration or sound a little. Plus, I never had a tach on the Contour so I couldn't tell what RPM range it was in.
Another reason I need to install a tach on my Green Machine!
Another reason I need to install a tach on my Green Machine!
June-20th-2003, 02:12 PM
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hey Ryan and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to our Club. There are TWO BIG fridge'S in the corner with anything you can think of in them...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have.
make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom don't care....and take it easy.
oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.
Welcome!!
make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom don't care....and take it easy.
oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.
Welcome!!
June-21st-2003, 11:03 PM
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If i remmeber correctly, about the digital odo, u can unplug it, cuz the miles isn't saved in the actual cluster..... well i can't remember properly, doing a search will help u find alotta threads about it
but i think someone said that it saved into the ecu, so you can unplug ur gauge cluster, and intall an LX or ES gauge cluster (include tachs), and ur mileage and stuff will still be the same.
don't take my word for it tho, search for the threads, and make sure what i say is valid, b4 attempting anything
, but ur smart enought o know that hehe 
and welcome to the club, and have fun
but i think someone said that it saved into the ecu, so you can unplug ur gauge cluster, and intall an LX or ES gauge cluster (include tachs), and ur mileage and stuff will still be the same.
don't take my word for it tho, search for the threads, and make sure what i say is valid, b4 attempting anything
, but ur smart enought o know that hehe and welcome to the club, and have fun
June-22nd-2003, 12:44 AM
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Originally posted by Rynn
I just realized I don't have rear door speakers. Looks like this'll be the next thing I get after the seat covers
I just realized I don't have rear door speakers. Looks like this'll be the next thing I get after the seat covers
June-22nd-2003, 10:43 AM
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Back to the unplugging the cluster statement. I wish someone could tell for sure, because I like many of you here long for a tach. I don't want a stand alone tach because I think it is just too big. I would love some of the ES gauges that are white with red lights.
I am pretty sure the chrome rings will fit on the DXs. The rings are the same size it is just gas, speed, and temp.
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Sammanntta cam
I am pretty sure the chrome rings will fit on the DXs. The rings are the same size it is just gas, speed, and temp.
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Sammanntta cam
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June-22nd-2003, 11:04 AM
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I just realized I don't have rear door speakers. Looks like this'll be the next thing I get after the seat covers
June-22nd-2003, 11:05 AM
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Well, the big thing for me would be if I threw in another cluster, I may void the factory warranty. Not a good thing to do if something comes up broken and they notice that a DX shouldn't have a tach. I'd need to be absolutely sure I could do this, and also, that it would keep the same mileage.
June-22nd-2003, 11:38 AM
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It shouldn't void the warranty, but they seem to get more agitated when you "replace stuff" than when you "add stuff." I think I'm going to just add an aftermarket tach.
I have an old Autometer one, but it's kinda 70s looking and I don't think it will work properly with the newer ignition systems. I'll just save it for another car down the road. But it's the perfect size - 2 1/2 inch face. I don't want one of those giant 5" deals with the bright orange shift light in them.
I have an old Autometer one, but it's kinda 70s looking and I don't think it will work properly with the newer ignition systems. I'll just save it for another car down the road. But it's the perfect size - 2 1/2 inch face. I don't want one of those giant 5" deals with the bright orange shift light in them.
June-22nd-2003, 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by Mark_02DX
It shouldn't void the warranty, but they seem to get more agitated when you "replace stuff" than when you "add stuff." I think I'm going to just add an aftermarket tach.
I have an old Autometer one, but it's kinda 70s looking and I don't think it will work properly with the newer ignition systems. I'll just save it for another car down the road. But it's the perfect size - 2 1/2 inch face. I don't want one of those giant 5" deals with the bright orange shift light in them.
It shouldn't void the warranty, but they seem to get more agitated when you "replace stuff" than when you "add stuff." I think I'm going to just add an aftermarket tach.
I have an old Autometer one, but it's kinda 70s looking and I don't think it will work properly with the newer ignition systems. I'll just save it for another car down the road. But it's the perfect size - 2 1/2 inch face. I don't want one of those giant 5" deals with the bright orange shift light in them.
June-22nd-2003, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by douggie
You should definitely get the 5" ones. They add 8-10 hp to your car.
You should definitely get the 5" ones. They add 8-10 hp to your car.
So what happens if I get a V-Tec badge for the trunk lid, how much does that add?
(I got this idea from an obviously "gifted" Mercury Mystique owner, image below)
Or maybe I should just paint it bright yellow, that'll get me 30 hp EASILY!