Spoiler Or Gears????

[ckadiddle]

I have a little tax refund cash for Marauder Toys. I am torn between adding a spoiler or adding rear gears. Speed or Looks??? AAArrrgghh. :help: :confused:

Opinions?

[LVMarauder]

speed, 4.10 or 4.30 IMHO if you really want that small edge and are mostly driving in the city.

[Blackened300a]

Well the spoiler will be a cheaper mod, the gears plus installation plus a tune for the speedo will put you past the cost of a spoiler even with paint and installation.

Choose Wisely

[SouLRioT]

I'm guessing that you will do both once you have the cash, right? I'd go with the Spoiler first, just incase they decide to stop making them. 4.10s will always be in production.

[LVMarauder]

good points guys, if you do the spolier first why not be different and get wing like cruztaker and I have? just thinking out loud.

[the_pack_rat]

I'm guessing that you will do both once you have the cash, right? I'd go with the Spoiler first, just incase they decide to stop making them. 4.10s will always be in production.

That's a very good point.

After having the spoiler on ..... I think my car would feel naked without it. If I ever bought another MM or even a 98+ CV/GM ..... I'd have to throw an OEM spoiler on ASAP, I think it would bother me that much.

Gears - I have a set sitting here I haven't done yet.

Maybe I'll win that Trilogy SC ......

And those gears will never see the light of day again.

[RF Overlord]

I'd go with the Spoiler first, just incase they decide to stop making them. 4.10s will always be in production.I would have said do the gears first, but I think SouLRioT is right...the spoilers will become harder to find and therefor much more expensive...like Logan's fender badges...:eek:

[ckadiddle]

I would have said do the gears first, but I think SouLRioT is right...the spoilers will become harder to find and therefor much more expensive...like Logan's fender badges...:eek:

(thinking out loud)
At this time, it's one or the other, not both. SoulRiot may have a good point there.. spoilers might be hard to come by some day. I already have a tune for 4.10s in the xcal2, that's easy enough to switch.... course I was thinking 4.56 just to be a little different... nearly 100 percent of oour driving is around town...... I have seen the OEM type whale tail spoiler in person at meets and I think they just complete the car. Should have been included on every Marauder IMHO, not an option. I have looked several times at the pics of you guys that have the other top mount types of spoilers too - they look great on the car, but of the two types I still prefer the whaletail...

...please excuse the ramblings of a madman.... I am over-obsessing this decision methinks. Please continue with opinions.

[MaLo03]

C'mon Pete. You own a BLUE Marauder. Every time you come around with the elusive ONE, were too busy gaging over it to notice what youv'e done.

[ckadiddle]

C'mon Pete. You own a BLUE Marauder. Every time you come around with the elusive ONE, were too busy gaging over it to notice what youv'e done.

Eggie, you crack me up. People are now too blinded by the glare from your polished number 100 supercharger to notice me drive up any more. :lol:

[MaLo03]

Eggie, you crack me up. People are now too blinded by the glare from your polished number 100 supercharger to notice me drive up any more. :lol:
You crack smokin me up Pete. I'll trade you my Marauder, S/C 0100 and all, for your BLUE Marauder in a heart beat. :bows: Your The King.

[usafsniper]

I have a little tax refund cash for Marauder Toys. I am torn between adding a spoiler or adding rear gears. Speed or Looks??? AAArrrgghh. :help: :confused:

Opinions?

Just cruise any strip late at night and wait for a "ricer" ride to park. When the owner leaves, you can unbolt their Dodge Super Bee look-alike in all brushed aluminum for free. Now you can get the gears and be happy all the way around. :D

[magindat]

Just cruise any strip late at night and wait for a "ricer" ride to park. When the owner leaves, you can unbolt their Dodge Super Bee look-alike in all brushed aluminum for free. Now you can get the gears and be happy all the way around. :D

Could go to the salvage yard a pick up a slab of aluminum for 50 cents, if you want that Discount Auto Parts ricer look!

:poke:

I think Bill is right about the spoiler, especially if you want the 'whaletail'.

Eggie, you know we can turn that car whatever color you want! :coolman:

[AzMarauder]

I have a little tax refund cash for Marauder Toys. I am torn between adding a spoiler or adding rear gears. Speed or Looks??? AAArrrgghh. :help: :confused:

Opinions?

Depends on the money you have....

GEARS are more expensive and most people can't set them up themselves.
So if you have enough coin for the gears... get them.

Spoiler is cheaper and you can install it yourself. The OEM spoiler comes with all the directions and templates and can be installed with simple handtools. If you don't have the money for the gears ... then do the spoiler.

[KillJoy]

I would go for the gears myself. But then again, I like the understated look of the MM.

KillJoy

[jdando]

I would pass on both and save for a S/C. If not an option I would go with the spoiler.

jeremy

[Cobra25]

I'm guessing that you will do both once you have the cash, right? I'd go with the Spoiler first, just incase they decide to stop making them. 4.10s will always be in production. What Bill said make's alot sence , But if it is speed over Looks ( Bling ) I'd go with speed.

[juno]

Gears! Performance first! If it is not more fun to drive, who cares how it looks!!

BTW, I have the raised spoiler on mine with the third brakelight, (it was installed by the previous owner). I like it better then the subdued look of the optional spoiler. And it is a lot easier to spot my car when it is parked with a dozen black ones!

[Rider90]

I vote gears :beer:

[MarauderMarc]

Yes, do the gears. It will make a night and day difference. I couldnt imagine my car as a stocker anymore!

[Dragcity]

A quick questin on the Spoiler. Can it be installed WITHOUT drilling holes in the trunk? Does 3-M make a tape that will hold it on tightly enough ??

I want the spoiler, but am unwilling to drill holes.

[MM03MOK]

A quick questin on the Spoiler. Can it be installed WITHOUT drilling holes in the trunk? Does 3-M make a tape that will hold it on tightly enough ??

I want the spoiler, but am unwilling to drill holes.While the tape goes all the way around, I wouldn't trust it to be the only thing holding it on. The tape is already attached, with plastic on the outbound side to be peeled off during install. That tape also seals it so water doesn't drip in, so I wouldn't remove it to put something larger there.

Could you add more tape elsewhere? You'd have to see how it fits with the curve of the trunk, while keeping the outer edges sealed. What happens to the paint if the tape lifted off? The tape would only be holding on to the paint on the spoiler, not the spoiler itself.

Drilling is not really a big deal, just take a deep breath.

[salter]

I have a little tax refund cash for Marauder Toys. I am torn between adding a spoiler or adding rear gears. Speed or Looks??? AAArrrgghh. :help: :confused:

Opinions?

DUDE, GEARS FIRST OR TOURQE CNVTR!!!! BESIDES SPOILER IS ONLY LIKE 200BUCKS FROM FORD PAINTED(AS LONG AS YER CARS BLACK), YOU CAN DO THAT BY CUTTIN OUT THE STARBUCKS LATTES FOR 2 WEEKS...
I HIGHLY RECCOMEND 4.10'S, PI 3000 TOURQE CVTR, AND INTAKE SPACER (FOR 100 BUCKS THIS MAKES A BIG DIFFERNCE!!!) FROM REINHART AUTOMOTIVE!!! BEST IN THE BUSINESS!!

[RVT04]

Drivers seat; thats where you are located!
Can you see the spoiler when your wot?
Can you feel the gears when your wot?
duh...

performance over blingy everytime

[juno]

Drilling is not really a big deal, just take a deep breath.


Now that's funny ... and so true. :D :D

[Dragcity]

I can't do it. Looks like I'll stay tailless... Thanks for the input

Highjack over and out

[RF Overlord]

I want the spoiler, but am unwilling to drill holes.Dude, do NOT attempt to install the OEM spoiler with just tape or adhesive. One day someone will go to slam the trunk using the spoiler as a handle, and it will come off.

Are you apprehensive about the drilling process itself, or do you anticipate removing the spoiler someday and don't want the holes there?

If it's the first part, I gotta tell you...NO ONE was more nervous about putting drill-bit to metal on a brand new $30,000 car than I was. Just follow the sign-language instruction sheet and use the specified common hand tools, and you WILL do fine.

If it's the second part, then nevermind...

[salter]

Buddy of mine has a body shop. he installed it..I would not suggest anyone w/o experience installa spoiler.. Pay to have it done ..Even my guy said it was a pain in the ass..

[RF Overlord]

Pay to have it done ..Even my guy said it was a pain in the ass..Really? It wouldn't have anything to do with keeping his prices up? :)

I found it was actually quite simple, and I have little "body work" experience. It took Mary and me just a little over an hour, and we worked slowly...the dealer wanted $100 to install it and I'll bet it wouldn't have turned out any better. In fact, from some reports here, having someone else do it turned out worse. And these were alleged professionals...

[Dragcity]

I may want it off some day. Plus, these Northeastern winters and all the salt on the roads will find those holes and make them bigger, much bigger, and brown too..

I worry not about following the destructions, er, I mean instructions.

[Big House]

The hardest part about the spoiler install is lining it up. Do it right and it should take an hour tops...getting over the fear and getting the nerve up to drilling holes in a perfectly good trunk lid took about 45 minutes of that hour. Be anal as heck when doing it and it helps to have someone give you a second opinion on positioning so to insure it is correctly positioned. And as for as those templete things in the kit...leave them there. Once you know where you are going to drill your holes, get a long drill bit and go all the way through. And then from the other side with the hole cutter, use the first hole as a pilot and drill out the larger hole. Works like a charm. Or at least it did for me.

[usafsniper]

I can't do it. Looks like I'll stay tailless... Thanks for the input

Highjack over and out

Can't believe you'll pass on being the first Ricer/Rauder hybid! LOL. Can't you just FEEL the envy from the rest of us when you pull up with this on the back of your ride? Just keep a 1/2 inch socket wrench and full face hood in your console for immediate use and it can be your for free!

http://www.shophyperformance.com/cart/images/items/GT-2.gif

[ckadiddle]

You crack smokin me up Pete. I'll trade you my Marauder, S/C 0100 and all, for your BLUE Marauder in a heart beat. :bows: Your The King.

I think my wife will definitely go for that, Eggie! What a generous offer! :eek:

You'd better ask yours first though, doncha think?? heh heh

[Dennis Reinhart]

I have a little tax refund cash for Marauder Toys. I am torn between adding a spoiler or adding rear gears. Speed or Looks??? AAArrrgghh. :help: :confused:

Opinions?


:beer: :beer:


410 GEARS

[ckadiddle]

Is there a big seat of pants feeling on a mostly stock marauder just changing gears to 4.10 or 4.56 from stock ? Only performance mods I have so far are Reinhart tune and Magnaflows. I am having thoughts now about jsut keeping the money in the bank. (horror!)

[jakdad]

Enough of this rot, go get a 200 shot of spray and be done!!!
:D :D :D

[RF Overlord]

Is there a big seat of pants feeling on a mostly stock marauder just changing gears to 4.10 or 4.56 from stock ?Oh, YES... :eek:

The Blackbird was "mostly stock" with a custom Dennis/Zack tune...4.10s most definitely make a big difference in the launch...4.56s will be even better, but if you do a lot of highway driving, be prepared to have the major oil companies love you...

[Dragcity]

Gears always have been, and always will be, cheap horsepower. Cheap, easy and reliable.

[ckadiddle]

Drivers seat; thats where you are located!
Can you see the spoiler when your wot?
Can you feel the gears when your wot?
duh...

performance over blingy everytime

Can't see anything at WOT, since loading the DR tune I keep blacking out due to excessive G forces. :D

[ckadiddle]

Oh, YES... :eek:

The Blackbird was "mostly stock" with a custom Dennis/Zack tune...4.10s most definitely make a big difference in the launch...4.56s will be even better, but if you do a lot of highway driving, be prepared to have the major oil companies love you...
Highway driving is very limited, we rarely get out of town. My commute to work is only about five miles each way and will probably stay that way for another nine or ten years. I have always felt the gas mileage of big cars was a worthwhile tradeoff for more safety in a crash. After excaping a major crash with only major bruises, I still believe that. Driving a luxobarge I kinda expect to stop every 30 minutes for gas :) Besides, I am really nearsighted, my wife won't allow me to drive a small car anyhow. ;)

[SID210SA]

I would and did go with the spoiler....adds a little something to the car....if you add the gears only a limited few will notice....spoiler....everyone will notice...I still get compliments on the spoiler all the time....just mho

[ckadiddle]

I have decided to go with the spoiler. I want one BAD and they could go out of production. Thanks to everyone for their ideas and opinions, I really appreciate the input.

[SouLRioT]

Hey, I guess my points helped out. Enjoy the spoiler, and hope you can get the gears soon too.

[ckadiddle]

Hey, I guess my points helped out. Enjoy the spoiler, and hope you can get the gears soon too.

Gears are definitely next.

[1stMerc]

I want one BAD and they could go out of production.

That's why i went with the spoiler for now, and haven't regreted it. Just make sure you dont let the screws fall inside the lid, if you install it yourself. Still haven't found a way to get it out :(. UDPs and gears will be available a lot longer.

[ckadiddle]

That's why i went with the spoiler for now, and haven't regreted it. Just make sure you dont let the screws fall inside the lid, if you install it yourself. Still haven't found a way to get it out :(. UDPs and gears will be available a lot longer.
I am having local Ford dealer do the work, as I gotta get the fromt bumper scrape fixed. Good time to paint and install spoiler is while they are spraying dark blue pearl anyway. I am very nearsighted and have a loooong history of installing everything off center and crooked. This way it'll be warrantied or a while and done correctly. I have had good results from their body shop with previous repairs.