What did Santa bring you?

[SergntMac]

I got a gift certificate for KaleCo.

http://www.kalecoauto.com/

What did Santa bring you?

[Cobra25]

Merry Christmas SergntMac! Read my post "Santa Ate My Cookies" . And to answer your Question "A Funny Christmas ".

[jimlam56]

Sant forgot my Supercharger or Turbocharger!
(Hey, I even gave him options!):bigcry:

[jdando]

I got a gift certificate for KaleCo.

http://www.kalecoauto.com/

What did Santa bring you?
I like the...

<table border="1" height="59" width="100%"> <tbody><tr><td height="11" valign="top" width="74%"><big>"O" Pipe</big><big></big>You've heard of the Y pipe.. the X pipe.. the H pipe.. nothing can touch the O pipe!!! It provides 100% backpressure feedback on ALL engines!! Torque increase and kuneutson valve float brings in much lower revs so you don't hurt your motor! Pipe shown is powdercoat black for car with DUAL EXHAUST. Not CARB Legal. Please specify Stainless or Powdercoat and also if you are using dual or single exhaust. 3" diameter.
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It might double as a trailer hitch:help:

[Tallboy]

Of all the things I got, this was my favorite...:D

[jdando]

My MM was very good, she got four of these

http://i3.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/8f/cc/d5_1_b.JPG

and four of these

http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/b1/a9/df_12.JPG


Got one of these for the wifey and a new $74 key from the dealer:shake:

http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/be/69/31_1_b.JPG

jeremy

[Logan]

Santa was banned from giving me any presents after I populated the garage with the 06 Harley F150 and 06 Mustang GT...

Sigh... :)

But my kids made out like bandits! They're havin' a blast... :up:

[Smokie]

This is my Christmas present: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=23531

[DEFYANT]

Santa was banned from giving me any presents after I populated the garage with the 06 Harley F150 and 06 Mustang GT...

Sigh... :)

But my kids made out like bandits! They're havin' a blast... :up:

I was almost in the same boat considering how much dough I rolled into the Marauder this year. Lisa was very kind regardless. My favorite surprise from her was...... I mean my favorite second surprise from her was:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/FordGTcamCovers.jpg

Ford GT Cam (valve) covers.:D

Those, along with the Addco sway bar, Baer brakes, and Pro Guard will keep me busy for awhile.

My kids were up at 5am and have been going strong!

[94_302]

I got two new rear KDWS from my grandparents, which I mounted with the two fronts I got from tmac and the ride is awsome. So its time for some. :burnout:hehe j/k. Those were my car presents and I love them.

[Hotrauder]

This is my Christmas present: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=23531

Javier, lots of neat stuff here but you got the best gift of all. You guys have been truely blessed. Merry Christmas. Dennis and Penny:)

[Hotrauder]

I was almost in the same boat considering how much dough I rolled into the Marauder this year. Lisa was very kind regardless. My favorite surprise from her was...... I mean my favorite second surprise from her was:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/FordGTcamCovers.jpg

Ford GT Cam (valve) covers.:D

Those, along with the Addco sway bar, Baer brakes, and Pro Guard will keep me busy for awhile.

My kids were up at 5am and have been going strong!

Charlie, Wow those are great. I see another copy cat move coming up on my part. Dennis:beer:

[Hotrauder]

Santa brought me a book, "100 PEOPLE WHO ARE SCREWING UP AMERICA (and Al Franken is #37)" by Bernard Goldberg. I DON'T think it is about politics or religion so I can tell you about it here!

the MM got a new exhaust from Santa DR and
has some unbelieveable STUFF on the way from Santa Zack the incredible

and my friends at MM.net have given me encouragement and guidance and support that will continue into the new year.

and best yet, Penny has allowed me to indulge myself without restraint as always.

I am grateful

Thanks to you all.

Dennis:santa:

[BillyGman]

I was almost in the same boat considering how much dough I rolled into the Marauder this year. Lisa was very kind regardless. My favorite surprise from her was...... I mean my favorite second surprise from her was:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/FordGTcamCovers.jpg

Ford GT Cam (valve) covers.:D

Those, along with the Addco sway bar, Baer brakes, and Pro Guard will keep me busy for awhile.

My kids were up at 5am and have been going strong!WOW!!! Do those look sweet!!!!

[Blackened300a]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/FordGTcamCovers.jpg



Im With Billy. Those Are NICE! Now another few hundred bucks to put into the car!
I bought a new apartment so all my gifts were new home related.

[DEFYANT]

Thanks for the kind words guys. They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. Truth be told, someone here has done the combo that I am going after. So on this one, I am also the copy cat :D

I recently saw a pic of a silver MM w/ these covers and a silver JLT. I have redeemed my MVIII JLT winnings for a new silver JLT kit.

The Ford GT or Trilogy coil covers are next. (Prolly the GT ones to try to keep an OEM look)

[Hotrauder]

Thanks for the kind words guys. They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. Truth be told, someone here has done the combo that I am going after. So on this one, I am also the copy cat :D

I recently saw a pic of a silver MM w/ these covers and a silver JLT. I have redeemed my MVIII JLT winnings for a new silver JLT kit.

The Ford GT or Trilogy coil covers are next. (Prolly the GT ones to try to keep an OEM look)

Charlie, I have set of Ford GT coil covers still in the box in the plastic if you are interested in going the GT route. Let me know. I swapped them for my 9100 I no longer can use so I don't have much of an investment in them. Dennis:D

[DEFYANT]

Charlie, I have set of Ford GT coil covers still in the box in the plastic if you are interested in going the GT route. Let me know. I swapped them for my 9100 I no longer can use so I don't have much of an investment in them. Dennis:D


You got PM'ed

Need I say more? :D

[RoyLPita]

I got stuff for me. No matter what I list for the MM, Santa said, "that's your job".

[BruteForce]

I got a J.P. Patches action figure complete with Tykie Turkey & cream pie accessories. Those who grew up in Puget Sound area will know who that is.

The MM got a FilterMAG an' a ScanGauge.

[jimlam56]

I got a J.P. Patches action figure complete with Tykie Turkey & cream pie accessories. Those who grew up in Puget Sound area will know who that is.

The MM got a FilterMAG an' a ScanGauge.
I didn't, so what is a J.P. Patches?

[DEFYANT]

I recently saw a pic of a silver MM w/ these covers and a silver JLT.


It was King Fubar.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/browseimages.php?c=3&userid=2456

This is the look I am after. Nicely done!

[Bluerauder]

My favorite surprise from her was...... I mean my favorite second surprise from her was:
Very nice, Charlie !!! :D So are you gonna tell us about the first surprise. ;)

We had the entire gang back together again this year ... what a Merry Christmas. This year it included all the wives, husbands, and girlfriends. Needless to say, the house was packed. :D

No goodies for the Marauder ... but I did get a compact DVD player (which was tested using Merc's video production of the NVMC Shootout from October 2004 .. boy do I love that video). Also got a "Dread Pirate" board game, some books on CD, a suit, and the obligatory underwear and socks. :up:

Now we are getting ready to head out for dinner with the entire family at my daughter and son-in-law's house. :) See ya'll later.

[teamrope]

I got a lump of coal.....
And a Garmin GPS. :)


Also got a fith of JD :party:

[jawz101]

DynoPro alum pedals & sills on order for me from the parents.
Everyone who got me gift certificates will be investing in headers hopefully. :santa:

[TooManyFords]

Here are the Fox Lake heads for the rebuild:

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/engine2006/img/dsc02516.jpg

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/engine2006/img/dsc02514.jpg

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/engine2006/img/dsc02518.jpg

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/engine2006/img/dsc02523.jpg

Can't wait till I have the pictures of the shortblock that is done!

Merry Christmas everyone.

Cheers!

John

[Ken]

My girls got me a Helmet, so that I can return to the dragstrip; after being chased out for running a 13.79 without a helmet.:D :burnout:

Ken

[STLR FN]

The MM got a bath and I got a Columbia jacket and a collectable fireman Santa. Nothing major.

[bigslim]

I got an ipod "ihome" clock radio, a 9 inch TV with a DVD that plugs into a cigarette lighter or AC outlit and a gift certificate to Marshall Fields.

[the_pack_rat]

Two nuns and a packed mule.

[mrjones]

Two of my favorites were things that I got in the past - waaay in the past: Rock'Em Sock'Em Robots, and a Hot Wheels Drag Race Set featuring the Mongoose and the Snake. Yep, I'm that old.

[BruteForce]

I didn't, so what is a J.P. Patches?

J.P. Patches was the host of one of the longest running local children's shows in television history. "The J.P. Patches Show" aired on KIRO-TV in Seattle from 1958 - 1981 and broadcast over 10,000 episodes in its 23 year run. Just about every kid who grew up in the Northwest during that time tuned in as Julius Pierpont Patches, Mayor of the City Dump, entertained them with cartoons, sketches and special guests. His cast of regular characters included Gertrude, Ketchikan the Animal Man, Leroy Frump, Ggorrsstt - the Friendly Frple, Miss Smith and J.P.'s nemesis, Boris S. Wort, the second meanest man in the world.

The JP thang (http://www.jppatches.com/)

[BillyGman]

Here are the Fox Lake heads for the rebuild:

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/engine2006/img/dsc02516.jpg

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/engine2006/img/dsc02514.jpg

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/engine2006/img/dsc02518.jpg

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/engine2006/img/dsc02523.jpg

Can't wait till I have the pictures of the shortblock that is done!

Merry Christmas everyone.

Cheers!

JohnVery fancy lookin' hardware you have there John. You must be psyched.

[Wags]

No car stuff this year, just a new Parker compound bow. I'm determined to get a moose by bow. Now I have the means, just need the time, and a moose for next fall.

Wags

[rayjay]

Santa brought me a new chair to sit here in front of the computer in comfort. The DTR received the GMS coil connectors. My eight year old still hasn't figured out everything Santa brought :D

[fastblackmerc]

My MM got: GMS coil connectors (waiting for them to ship), ProGuard, Autometer 2 gauge pillar pod, 4 Infinity speakers, polishing pads for the Porter Cable (Thanks Tallboy!), spare intake to polish (Thanks shakes_26!) and a Meguires car care kit.

[MM03MOK]

Holly, the Christmas Bunny, snuck two new friends under the tree.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/7/Slippers.jpg

They think they're a riot, especially every time you step on one.
They giggle!! :laugh: :laugh:

[TripleTransAm]

Santa was good to me all year round, so I made a deal with him to take a year off and focus on my kids instead this Xmas. My wife got a bigger memory card for her camera so she can keep sending me photos of my kids while I'm at work. I got a couple of seasons' worth of DVDs of "Scrubs", and my usual stash of Swedish car magazines from the inlaws. But the kids... oh my gosh, we're swimming in kids toys and stuff.

But what a year it's been... went from a 1 kid household to a 2 kid household, went from a 1 Marauder household to a 2 Marauder household, actually put more mileage on my 1978 Trans Am than my GTA, soaked up a LOT of sunshine over such a wonderful summer and fall, did lots of activities with my oldest boy (go-karting, amusement parks, mini-golfing, basketball, batting practice, cruise nights, etc. etc.)... wow, 2006 is going to have a tough time beating that!

If it's not too early to put together a wish list for Xmas 2006, I'd want yet another kickass year with my boys...

http://www.vincentpereira.com/nov2005/DSCF2121.JPG

[Eric91Z]

Unfortunately nothing for the MM this year - at least not from the family. And I asked for a lot for her. Was hoping that Trilogy box would show up under the tree, but no such luck.;) I did get the remaining missing parts for my trunk organizer from Ray (aka, TheDealer). THANKS!!!

I did get a Logitec Momo steering wheel/shifter/pedals combination to hook up to the computer and use for racing games. Can't wait to pick up a couple of games and use that.

Also got a Shelby Cobra night light. This thing is sweet. Plug in to the wall and it looks like the front end of a Cobra coming out of the wall and the headlights are the night light portion. Pretty cool.

Also got a new Braun Activator 8585 electric shaver - tired of the old manual shave, altough it was nice and close. Just getting lazy and hate to shave in the morning. Also got the following DVD's: Lethal Weapon and Indiana Jones box sets, The Punisher, The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy. Also got a lot of clothes.

It was a great Christmas as got to spend lots of time with family and it was my baby girl's first Christmas. She did a great job opening presents for a 6 month old!!!! And everyone is safe and healthy. And my cousin is back from Iraq, for good, safe and sound. And my other cousin and his wife, who are both Lt. Colonels in the Air Force were able to come home this year, too. She works at the Pentagon and he works at Andrew's AFB as part of the group that provides support for all Air Force 1 useage. Lots of good stories about people he has met that ride on there: Ms. Rice, Rumsfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Chaney, etc. Doesn't have long conversations, but little bit of time when escorting from their ride (the helicopter or Suburban) to the plane. Pretty cool stuff.

[QWK SVT]

I made out like a bandit, with a handful of DVDs, a few 1:18 models, and clothes... Auto related gifts were an Eclipse 5435 CD/DVD/NAV unit, and money to be used for Addco sway bars, and a set of Steeda pullies ;) (They're not used to buying online / cross-border).

[SergntMac]

Santa dropped something from his bag as he made his exit from my zip code, I guess it's mine now, "Finder's, keeper's", right?

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=702&c=3&userid=392

Yep. This is Marauder #3 for me, maybe a first among us here too. A complete and truely "bone stock" '03 300B, delivered into my hands by the fat guy in red. 71K miles yeah, but fresh brakes, tires, and yada yada, yada. Great paint, not one ding I have seen yet.

Under the hood is ugly, but this is good news too. No tampering, no tuning, no replacement heads, no wrenching around Hell, it looks like the hood has never been up for anything ever, and I like that. Best of all, no blue smoke at start up, and no engine tick.

Interior is flawed, and y'all can see them flaws in my Gallery. Previous owner must have been a real superchunk of a fat guy because the driver's seat is totally destroyed. Foam is dead, no life left in it. Must have been somewhat sloppy too, because the driver's and passenger seat have small cigarette burn holes not highly visible in these pics (see additional pics in my gallery). AC is blowing hot too, so, may be some detail to address too, no biggie.

Nonetheless, I drove it home for 17.5K, and the rest of the car is very, very nice. That's 17.5 out the door gents, after all the "buy used from a dealer trade in" crap, including state, county, and city tax, and other dealer stuff.

17.5 was my total dead end payout, so, I just had to drive it home, and thank Santa while I did.

Now I got two Marauders for my one sorry azz...One to play with at the race track and car shows, another to drive everyday, and everywhere else in my life. This is my best Xmas present ever, and some kind of first among us to boot.




Ummm...I may have just declared my newly owned '03 MM a daily "beater car".

Sorry guys, but that's what I was looking for and that's what I found.

Best ever beater car, and I got mine.

[MM03MOK]

Santa dropped something from his bag as he made his exit from my zip code, I guess it's mine now, "Finder's, keeper's", right?
That Santa's such a tease!! :santaw: .....the KaleCo gift cert. was just a diversion!!
:congrats: Guess you must have been a Good Boy after all. ;) I know you're thrilled. :woohoo: I could hear it in your voice!
Hey, just thought about the eight reindeer under the hood!!:lol:

[ALF]

I was looking for your Santa to bring me parts for my spaceship and get off this rock

[RoyLPita]

I saw that one advertised there for a while. Congrats.

[Wags]

Mac,

You are going to paint the new one black so you can bait people with the stock one, set up a title race, then swing home, get the beast, smoke them, collect the winnings, switch cars back, and then listen to them say, "I did not know a stock Marauder was that quick.":banana2:

Wags

[jimlam56]

I'm jealous! I think someone is hoarding!:P
My goal for 2006 is to pick up a high mileage Marauder for a project car.
One just isn't enough...

[SergntMac]

Mac,

You are going to paint the new one black so you can bait people with the stock one, set up a title race, then swing home, get the beast, smoke them, collect the winnings, switch cars back, and then listen to them say, "I did not know a stock Marauder was that quick.":banana2:

WagsShush! Pete...Wink, wink.

Actually, I'm hoping my illness is in remission, I have no plans to mod this beauty at all. I want a daily driver and I'm hoping that steady daily doses of Marauder will help me control my mod ailment. We'll see...

[Eric91Z]

That would be a great daily driver. I need to keep that in mind. Find a higher mileage, not as great MM for a daily driver/winter beater and save the miles on this one and modify it. Ahh, that would be the life.

Congrats on the present.

[rayjay]

Shush! Pete...Wink, wink.

Actually, I'm hoping my illness is in remission, I have no plans to mod this beauty at all. I want a daily driver and I'm hoping that steady daily doses of Marauder will help me control my mod ailment. We'll see...

Somebody revive this thread in six months... :coolman:

[Eric91Z]

Somebody revive this thread in six months... :coolman:


Well, come on now. As every Marauder owner knows, you need to do at least a tuner to fix the stock shift characteristics and make the car more enjoyable to drive. Then you need a CAI to hear that nice sucking sound when you get on it. And then maybe some 4.10 gears to get it moving a tad quicker...

Then again, I don't know if I would really consider those mods or just making the car the way it should have come from the factory. Anything beyond those items would be modifiying.;)

[stryker]

Hmmmm,a little late but Santa brings me the following.

4/16" lacy spoke rims

All parts to upgrade the brakes to 98 brakes.

4/Police ford shocks.

Frnt/RR police springs.

Grannatelli axle girdle diff cover 8.8 Ford.

9mm. ford racing sprk plug cables.

2/MSD coil packs.

Kenwood Excelon 10 cd changer.

Steeda underdrive pullies.

Goodyear Gatorback belt.

Sylvania silverstars 9005/9006/sidemarkers(They suck,I expect something powerful.)

These are part of a radical mods to my Panther but wait there's more on their way.


STRYKER.