here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

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here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #30 – October 19, 2010, 12:54:01 AM

Quote from: hypostang;339938

I agree 100% with what Vinnie said .

I actually started to do something ridiculous to my car as a joke yesterday just to get some reactions , but the site was giving me fits.

You know if I had kept my 05 Cavalier any longer before I bought my Mustang, I would have as a joke trashed it out with all those stick on chrome vents and accessories. I gave Mom the Cavalier so it's still safe.

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #31 – October 19, 2010, 01:03:10 AM

Quote from: vinnietbird;339933

I understand what you're saying.I really do. BUT (there's always a "BUT").....I think what myself,and most others are saying is, you can be proud,and show pride, but even with that,one can go a little far and defeat the purpose. No-one is slamming you (not that you thought we did), we're just trying to help you. Sometimes we got into what we're doing and thinking so hard that we can't really see the big picture. It's like some of those cars we've all seen that have the bumper stickers all over it. The owner is making a statement, but there are times when the statement being given is over shadowed by the way it is presented. As I stated,in the end, it is your car and it has to be your decision. With that being said,also remember, on this forum, you'll most likely get an honest opinion from nearly every member, and take the opinions as such....just opinions. We're all here to help each other,even if it feels like an intervention. No hard feelings are meant by anyone, and sometimes,we need to hear the truth. When I do work on my car and post pics, I want to hear every opinion, good or bad. There are times when I need those opinions to make a good choice. If a couple disagree with my idea,so what. If everyone does, there may just be something to it. The love is still strong (brotherly love,not that prison love stuff ).

What Vinnie said... There has been a few times I have been given constructive criticism and I appreciate that. I don't flench but I do seriously consider if something is right or not for my car.

I even got carried away with my thoughts on my Mustang considering the stark black interior. Yes it has the factory bright interior trim package but in places it was not enough. However I had it in my mind that it needed a whole lot more and I got to the point I got tired of thinking about it so I decided to edit and leave well enough alone.

Another for instance, when the 2010 Mustang came out with the new console, I wanted it so badly and I was trying to figure out how to adapt it. I got tired of the idea and the thought of the money I would be wasting and now the idea is not important anymore. However I did get a set of 2010 dark charcoal leather takeoff seatcovers with preforated inserts and white stitching for $295 and that was the best decision I ever made.

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #32 – October 19, 2010, 08:11:07 AM

Your gluing the stuff on the trunk? You should be using 3M adhesive tape.. Peel and stick and your done.. then when you want to change something. it won't be a big deal to remove and clean up.

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #33 – November 02, 2010, 10:27:15 AM

Quote from: daminc;339987

Your gluing the stuff on the trunk? You should be using 3M adhesive tape.. Peel and stick and your done.. then when you want to change something. it won't be a big deal to remove and clean up.

But if I do that won't it cause the emblems to be raised off the panel? Besides, thats a whole lot of cuts to make because each one of those is a separate letter....

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #34 – November 02, 2010, 10:31:36 AM

Well, the old emblem is off and glue sed off. I also had to sand down my destroyed paint and repaint it, with spray can of course:disappoin, but it is wet sanded down and with the exception of a gloss coat right there it actually looks nice and smooth and is a very close match to the existing paint. All that is left now is to stick on the letters. I have them attached to a strip of tape right now so that when I am ready I will glue the backs of the letters and tape them in place and not have to worry about them being uneven or misplaced.

I know some of you guys are very upset about me doing this but trust me, it really looks much better in person than on the pics. It's going to look real nice when its done, I'll get some closer pics to show it a little better.

Btw, vinnie, if you're still reading this, I was curious as to what made you decide to go with the 02-05 bird script over the similar 96-97 cursive script. They're very close and I just wondered if you considered it and if so what was the deciding factor there for you.

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #35 – November 02, 2010, 04:35:17 PM

I AM keeping up with this. You're driving me crazy with the emblems. I decided to go with the '05 script because it had the right font I liked that actually "fit" the car,it was the right size,and in the end,looks factory,not as an add on. It replaced a dull broken Thunderbird script as well. Same thing,but different. I try VERY hard to make everything fit as though it was meant to be where it is....whether it's the emblems, push to start button, cup holder,exhaust tips....all of that stuff. I have wanted to do a lot of things,but I take a couple of days to really study it,and most of the time I pass on it because it looks "ricer'. Less is more.....a lot more.

I think you'd be better off leaving the emblem application alone,and apply your time to detailing, under hood work, interior cleaning, trunk detailing, and things like that.As I've made clear forever....emblems get addictive to some people and they can't get enough of them.One leads to two...then to three,then every smooth surface has something stuck to it. Some cars can get away with stick on stuff. Ours don't take kindly to it.We are lucky to have cars that were actually designed right (visually) from the factory.

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #36 – November 04, 2010, 04:39:13 PM

So, they're on. I love it. Honestly, the letters are the perfect font. They look perfectly modern with just a hint of classic feel to them.

Also, don't worry the massive v6 won't be on there forever. I plan on taking it off down the road. I've got a better idea.

Unfortunately, I must not have sanded enough before paint. however I don't care that much about it. Its hard to see unless your right up next to it. I am a little peeved that I couldn't cover up that one hole though. Oh well, 2 out of 3 and so bad. When I get the car painted professionally at the end of everything, I'll have them fix those holes and the spot in the undercoating. And then they'll put the emblems on right.

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #37 – November 04, 2010, 07:05:16 PM

Dont flame me bro!

If it were me, I'd definitely ditch the v-6 badge (you're already on that) and yank the Mercury badge on the trunk as well. I think just the cougar on your trunk would look good.

If I ever add emblems to my car, they'll either say "5.0" or "4.6"

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #38 – November 04, 2010, 07:06:51 PM

I agree.Remove the "V-6" and then....step away from the trunk. You will need to fill that hole in the trunk by the letter "C".When I have the Sport repainted, I have trunk lid plans. I do like the "Cougar" Nice.

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #39 – November 07, 2010, 07:34:39 PM

Btw, if you liked the paint on my car when you saw it, MAACO in ocala did mine. I paid 1400 for the whole car, and it even comes with a five year warranty.

here I go again...COUGAR is on the car

Reply #40 – November 08, 2010, 07:24:56 AM

I'd leave the Cougar emblem but that's it. Too much going on for me. These cars are supposed to be subdued without too much stuff tacked on.

But my opinion doesnt matter much, its your car so do what you think looks good.