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Picked up a '08 ISF w/137k miles by its original owner, 65+yo female. Decided to go ahead and create a build thread, but I am a newbie to the chassis and I'll keep an open mind AND look forward to recommendations from the F community!
Going to tackle this build in stages. Fixing the known issues first, moving to some power mods, and then jumping on cosmetics.
1. Maintenance - Spark plugs, tranny fluid, rear diff fluid, pressure test cooling system, figure out the paddle.
2. (Audio off) - beatsonic and a head unit , repaint front cap, wrap front cap, window tint, new floor mats, interior lighting, taillights
3. Stage1 (exhaust leak) - PPE Headers, Xforce varex, RR intake, RR tune, RR motor mounts.
4. Stage2 - Suspension and dealing with tire wear
5. Stage3 - wheels and tires
Welcome! 275/35/19 squared will require modification of fender liners and possibly front bumper tab relocation depending on ride height. I have 265/30/19 and I'm pretty low and got away with changing the protruding bolts in the wheel well to bolts flush with the liner; and I also heat gunned a little bit on the liner. Unfortunately, tire selection for 275/30/19 is super limited, so going the 275/35 route makes sense.
If you're talking about 18" wheels, you're good
Dove into swapping out the OEM Cd Payer last night and was unable to complete the install due to lacking the beat sonic mounting brackets. Put the OEM stuff back in for the weekend and I seem to have created more issues!
Anyway, going with a beat sonic harness and a Pioneer DMH-2660NEX.
Awaiting a slot at my the local shop where the front cap will be painted.
As needed;
Dash and door panels - I am not holding out much hope that they will remain in an acceptable condition considering where I am is much hotter and humid than where the car has lived. I have actually already noticed the door panels become very shinny and slightly tacky during an outing. Oddly enough, the shine and tackiness goes away when the windows go up and a/c cools the car. Ill have to start buddying up with the local dealerships service manager.
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I just had my dash and door panels replaced, I was really surprised at how easily it was approved. I was just starting to get a sticky/shiny area on
my dash, nothing on door panels. The service advisor asked me to send him pictures of the dash and door panels to try to get approval. It was approved
without any hassle at all and the old door panels were still in great conditition. I had no prior relationship with the dealership other than warranty work on an
older is350 I no longer own... Maybe I got lucky but I would try to get it done sooner than later.
Removed front LP frame mount and covered holes with Bumper Plugs (thanks truespeed)
Wheels are enroute, waiting for current tires to hit end of life before mounting. Koni Decagrams in 18x9.5 35. Tires, 275/35 stock ride height, holding my breath they fit.
Ill prob lower the front a bit for sure, Trying to stay away from having to do any fender work.
Its all on the back burner now. Just waiting for my headers and exhaust
09-19-20, 02:05 AM
AntiStupid's '08 SFP Build
