Rohand901 534 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I like those rounders They really make the car look a lot better. Now you better burn off whats left of the old tires with multiple neutral drops 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Volvo wheels on a sable 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 On 7/14/2016 at 4:22 PM, Brian_05_SEL said: When I disc-swapped the 2005, I bought every needed component brand-new except for the spindles and backing plate/dust covers, and the half dozen metric bolts that hold them on each rear knuckle. That method totaled up to about $1000 in parts, and then Kevin and I self-installed everything. $1000 for rear disc, lol. I've been slowly getting components for the rear disc swap. I have one order left to make and I can officially get everything onto the car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) It happened!! Rear disc installed!! Also did the front brakes. Raybestos advance tech rotors on all 4 corners with Hawk HPS pads on front and rear! https://goo.gl/photos/ZVcuNdhzrWQCiBEo6 Best moment ever right there^ Edited April 16, 2017 by ShelbyRacer78 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanDMacDonald 4 Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 That would have been the last mod I did to my Sable. U can really tell the difference! Oh well, it's gone now. It was a good car! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rohand901 534 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 ayyyy, welcome to the correct century! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Plugged the A/C compressor back in and gave it a charge. Its like nothing ever happened. Compressor isn't knocking and there's no horrible sounds coming from it. PLUS I can't see or find any signs of leaks or loss of refrigerant.... God I hate this f*cking car... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 took the sable over to Long Island and had a friend detail what's left of the black paint... Before. After Pretty happy with the results. Up close the paint shows its cracking sadly. But from 5 feet away it looks really good! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted July 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Welp, last week and last weekend I filled that 6x9 hole in the rear deck of the sable. I tried wiring in JBL rcu with an aftermarket amp and subwoofer but that didn't work. Went with a line-out converter on the mach rcu to make me happy. Rockville 6x9 subwoofer and a Rockford Fosgate amp with a 4awg KnuKoncepts amp wiring kit. replaced that spacer with a smaller one so it'll fit under the parcel shelf I'm sure the wiring could look better but I'm still looking for the proper trunk liner with the home for the CD changer... Overall I'm happy with results filled that missing part of the audio experience I was looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 forgot to post in here that i got the power passenger seat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Also got a proper subwoofer and box. 10in kenwood with a carpeted and sealed box Edited October 18, 2017 by ShelbyRacer78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Couple years ago the thermostat piping failed on me when the port for the return line broke off. I replaced it back then with the Dorman part..... 40/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND. (you'll see soon enough) I finally got my hands on the proper motorcraft unit which included a new thermostat housing. Also had a chance today to replace said unit. Here's the pics from the job. Wonderful new Motorcraft unit. POS dorman removed Motorcraft installed went and got some worm gear hose clamps to replace the grenade spring clamps. This is why you shouldn't cheap out on part. I really tried to take the dorman out in one piece.... That didn't happen... All the plastic turned brittle, the hoses were able to be torn apart by hand and the return line snapped off as soon as I touched it. And of course, you all know i keep the car looking good... Might, could have a super rare mod coming in the mail soon for the car.... Edited October 18, 2017 by ShelbyRacer78 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Couple weeks ago i changed out the extremely wasted trans mount with a solid rubber one i found on rockauto. Sadly i think the trans is getting tired of my sh!t and it sometimes throws a P0740 code... I'm not sure what I can do about it. A replacement trans isn't really an option... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Did something dangerous the other day. Washed it.... Also found a needed snew teering wheel finally and you can see my double din radio that replaced the mach audio a couple months ago. If you know this screen then you know what has happened... No more limiters on this #RaceSable.... I ended getting Sam Reeve's old XCAL3 for a good price and a tune for a good price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanDMacDonald 4 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 If you know anybody looking for that Metra kit with the digital climate control, let me know. Still have it from my Sable sitting in a box on a shelf. iandmacdonald(at symbol)live.com -Mac 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 12 hours ago, IanDMacDonald said: If you know anybody looking for that Metra kit with the digital climate control, let me know. Still have it from my Sable sitting in a box on a shelf. iandmacdonald(at symbol)live.com -Mac I might be able to find someone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Finally the Volvo 17s are back on the car after being in winter storage since November! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusKev 1089 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Still looking beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 10 minutes ago, TaurusKev said: Still looking beautiful! I think I've got another mod in the works for this old thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted July 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 started pulling parts out of it over the last couple days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kodachrome Wolf 478 Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Big oof. Certainly an interesting car the handful of times I got to see it/ride in it. Taking your audio stuff for the Fusion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted August 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 8 hours ago, Kodachrome Wolf said: Big oof. Certainly an interesting car the handful of times I got to see it/ride in it. Taking your audio stuff for the Fusion? Not at all, the fuze has the Sony system in it, 390w. And the sync with navigation connects pretty well with my current phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Welp it is time for this log to end. If anyone has any questions about anything I've done to the car over the 5 years of ownership. Feel free to PM about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackout 73 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I’ve seen your new fusion but Holy hell what happened to the sable that you had to strip it out and put it on a flat bed? Engine blow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShelbyRacer78 247 Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 12:00 AM, blackout said: I’ve seen your new fusion but Holy hell what happened to the sable that you had to strip it out and put it on a flat bed? Engine blow? I took the suspension out of the car to resell, eibachs arent found new anymore and the sway bars are rare too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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