Marauder Overkill?...

[Mac-MerC]

First of all i would like to say that i know... IT'S YOUR CAR AND U CAN DO WITH IT WHATEVER U WANT TO now since that has been said lets begin.

Even tho our cars resemble vic's and gm's there are a few things that make it stand out... the grill, head lights, rims, bumpers, spoiler, etc....
with that being said i can spot a marauder from a good distance just by those few things.

I have a friend who is really into imports, and he pointed something out to me the other day and it made me think of some of the ppl on this board. we came across a honda s2000 and an acura rsx and noticed that they were (in his words) "Totally riced out".... graphics and decals everywhere. ridiculous

i named this thread "Marauder Overkill" because seeing those two cars made me think a bout a few ppl who seem like they are coming mighty close to doing the same thing.. in my opinion.

I know my car is a Marauder... says it on my registration lol.. also the gauge cluster, floor mats, rear bumper. honestly thats good enough for me...
im just not understanding (and to each its own) why some ppl want Marauder broad casted on every piece of the car (seems a good bit in the interior so far.. mostly)
pedals, door sills, around the shifter, on the CAI, hood insulator, seat belt covers, trunk liner, on the dash, fender badges, etc etc;
If u love the car thats good and all.... but im thinking thats just tacky... but like i said at the beginning ITS YOUR CAR AND U CAN DO WHATEVER U WANT TO TO IT.
a good amount of members proudly express their dislike about the "Donk" style or "Wagon Wheeled" culture... saying it "destroys" the car and all that other recklessness. this overkill is just one lil thing that is slowly starting to urk me. the way i look at it... Ford put Marauder on these cars enough times to let ppl know, in a few nice noticeable places. but if i look at your car and on every damn panel or attachment i see MARAUDER MARAUDER MARAUDER its just tacky.. every time i turn my head Marauder is in my face, ha @ that.

to be honest i dont even know why i started this thread, just felt like sharing my thoughts on this issue... i just dont wanna see anyone take it too far and have a Marauder Overdose.

now nowhere in here am i asking ppl why they choose to do it... im just stating my view of what ppl are doing.

Now lets see where this takes us:duel:

[Egon Spengler]

I personally like the bone stock look. That is why I kept mine bone stock. Would have loved a supercharger and that is it. That is just me though. I like the "sleeper" look. Plus, I also like to keep something that is somewhat rare as close to stock appearance as possible.

[SC Cheesehead]

Most of the stuff I've seen so far I think has been pretty tasteful, but I agree; too much of anything can be a bad thing.

What are your thoughts about the godshead logos and Marauder names on the hood and trunk liners?

As for the interior, I think there's only three references: the "Marauder" name on the instrument cluster and the two embossed godshead emblems on the face of the front seats, correct?

On the stock exterior, you've got the embossed name on the rear bumper cover, and the four center caps on the wheels.

On my car, I've replaced the waterfall emblem on the grill with a Colex godshead emblem, I've done the godshead center cap mod to the trunk emblem, added Marty-O front fender badges, and SS inserts in the rear bumper cover. That's about as much as I'd want to see, personally.

I take that back, I did put a custom "Supercharged" emblem on the DS rear fascia, but that's not Marauder-specific.

Do you have some pics of the overkill you mentioned?

[Motorhead350]

I had the plates in the interior and sold them. I just liked the look, I would have wanted them even if they didn't say Marauder. I still have the petals, but saying Marauder on that is overkill to me too. I just wish the same on the bumper was in a different place or something. Inserts will happen someday though.

[sanco]

i have yet to see a car that has MARAUDER written ALL over it

i know several members that have it on different locations but nobody that has ALL of those things. i think for the most part people on here know how far they could take it and are pretty good with sticking to it. like i said, i have yet to see a marauder with every marauder decal on that particular car.

i don't believe in keeping cars 100% stock either, its your car you have to make it your own. overkill is a bit harsh though, i wouldnt call my fender badges overkill lol

[DOOM]

The thing I like most about the way my car is done.

I can park my car beside ANY stock marauder and it will look exactly the same!
No emblems or decals anywhere!
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/1970239a.jpg

Until I pop the hood! :coolman:
Or start it up! :eek:

True sleeper! :snoopy:

[Egon Spengler]

OK, I'll say it....

It is not a cobra and it is not an SVT! Keep those emblems off the car!!! :D

[slickster]

i hate front plates. good for me its not a law in sc. but yea to much of something is corny. ss inserts is a must. i will also be doing godheads over the godhead print over the seats. but i do like the door sills

[slickster]

OK, I'll say it....

It is not a cobra and it is not an SVT! Keep those emblems off the car!!! :D
forgot about that one

[SC Cheesehead]

OK, I'll say it....

It is not a cobra and it is not an SVT! Keep those emblems off the car!!! :D

But what if a guy puts a Cobra motor in his car? :dunno:

[DOOM]

But what if a guy puts a Cobra motor in his car? :dunno:

I have a cobra motor in my car! ;)

Still a MARAUDER!!! :beatnik:

[88LTDCV351]

I saw one once with the SVT badge and a police Interceptor badge.

[SC Cheesehead]

I have a cobra motor in my car! ;)

Still a MARAUDER!!! :beatnik:


Well then, get those Cobra and SVT emblems on that rascal! :D

[Egon Spengler]

But what if a guy puts a Cobra motor in his car? :dunno:
Well if you can fit a mustang COBRA bumper on the back of your marauder, then by all means do so... :help:

[DOOM]

Well then, get those Cobra and SVT emblems on that rascal! :D

FAIL!!!

Registration still says MARAUDER. :D

Like I said, its a SLEEPER! :snore:

[SC Cheesehead]

FAIL!!!

Registration still says MARAUDER. :D

Like I said, its a SLEEPER! :snore:

So paint the Cobra emblems black, silly.... :P

[Jesse]

Mine doesn't say Marauder anywhere. That makes me sad :(

[Vortech347]

Our mustangs are the "loud" cars. I like my MM being discrete and subtle. I do have an SVT badge on the rear of my MM though. Most don't notice it.

I just get pissed on here at the "purists" Come on, don't be an ass because someone changed their factory wheels. I'll admit while they are a damn good factory wheel. There are better options out there and they are a matter of taste and function for those that want something more than a lame 8" wheel.

[guspech750]

The thing I like most about the way my car is done.

I can park my car beside ANY stock marauder and it will look exactly the same!
No emblems or decals anywhere!
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/1970239a.jpg

Until I pop the hood! :coolman:
Or start it up! :eek:

True sleeper! :snoopy:

I agree with what Jake and a few others have basically said. Stock looks best!!

No Cobras on the side or a weird letter on the back. It's difficult to beat the stock look. Honestly I don't think it can be done.


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[Mac-MerC]

Do you have some pics of the overkill you mentioned?

have u not viewed some of the threads that ppl have posted?.... honestly...

as i stated it seems like ppl are keeping it to the inside of the car... for now
i have seen Marauders with the gods head decals in the rear quarter windows, seen the word Marauder on the rear quarter panel on a long the front doors at the bottom.
every item i said there has been a thread about it..... i always wanted to say this.... "have u tried the search function"? :D

as i said, its your car u can do what u wanna do..... i honestly like the gods head in place of the waterfalls... but im not about to cut into the emblems like some ppl did and place a center cap into the spot.

[sailsmen]

I am from the Old School and prefer the Sleeper a/k/a stock look.

I do not crave attention from the use of accessories. I get all I want with out any at all.

I do appreciate quality workmenship in any form. To each his own.

[Mebot]

Soon I will get my Lambo doors installed with Marauder stenciled on the side! I can't wait!

[MrBluGruv]

Only real appearance mod that is almost a must is the trunk lip spoiler.

Other than that it becomes a matter of personal taste (or in some cases, lack thereof...)

[Bigdogjim]

But what if a guy puts a Cobra motor in his car? :dunno:

It's still a marauder

First off our stock motors are out of the Lincoln Mark VIII.

Ford put the motor in the "Cobra" in '99 because the 302 was up to emissions standards any longer.

I never saw the need for SVT or Police Interceptor badges ever!
SVT was asked to do the air intake on marauder but said NO!

Old AJ said "I don't work on Mercurys" Yeah well go suck an egg AJ!

SO Jack Roush was asked to step in and handle it :up:

I wish the car with the word marauder somewhere on the side as to this day people have no idea of what it is:eek::shake:

[Shaijack]

I love the mean, sneaky, stock look. I may paint M&M's on the side just to have something different. NOT.

[TAKEDOWN]

I agree with you on this Mac-Merc, that's why I've been so back and forth on the shifter bezel, I have the door sills and just don't want to overkill the whole interior area. MARAUDER. MARAUDER. MARAUDER. MARAUDER Sometimes... Less is more!

[J-MAN]

Mac-merC is it wrong that I sit at the computer wearing my Marauder thong? :confused:

[RoyLPita]

I believe some of the MMs in Michigan have the Marauder name on the front doors, too. I have a Marauder front plate and a god's head front emblem. However, my seat covers hide the god heads. I'm back to the acceptable amount. :D

The Special Edition badges on the fenders, though, are extra credit.

[Bluerauder]

... this overkill is just one lil thing that is slowly starting to urk me.

I think you are "irked" Urkel. :P

There's a big damn difference between putting 24" wheels, Lambo doors, Buick portholes, and Skittles paint jobs on Marauders and a few accents like SS Inserts, trunk liners and door sills. The car still looks stock. I agree that you can overkill the "Marauder" theme to a certain extent. But 24" wagon wheels ain't even in the same category. If you can't see the difference ...... well :rolleyes: Ya hear what I'm sayin'. ;)

I agree that they can do whatever they want to with THEIR car .... but I don't have to like it, don't have to be polite and pretend that I like it, and can express that opinion wherever and whenever I please. That's Life and that's Freedom.

[Mac-MerC]

I think you are "irked" Urkel. :P

There's a big damn difference between putting 24" wheels, Lambo doors, Buick portholes, and Skittles paint jobs on Marauders and a few accents like SS Inserts, trunk liners and door sills. The car still looks stock. I agree that you can overkill the "Marauder" theme to a certain extent. But 24" wagon wheels ain't even in the same category. If you can't see the difference ...... well :rolleyes: Ya hear what I'm sayin'. ;)

I agree that they can do whatever they want to with THEIR car .... but I don't have to like it, don't have to be polite and pretend that I like it, and can express that opinion wherever and whenever I please. That's Life and that's Freedom.

Obviously u couldn't grasp where i was coming from.
i see u are mad for no damn reason. read again my first post, i said this is something that urks me.... and i was just letting my feelings be known. It seems like it touched u a lil too deep, u must be one of the forum members that has Marauder every f'n thing in the car.

seems like u missed the whole point tho.
i made the comment about donks because ppl here are so quick openly express their dislike about that... im openly expressing my dislike about every thing having to have Marauder on it. AT NO POINT IN MY WHOLE POST DID I SAY LAMBO DOORS AND "SKITTLES" ON A MARAUDER ARE BETTER THAN MARAUDER SPECIFIC COSMETIC MODS, SO CALM YOUR OLD ASS DOWN

[Mac-MerC]

and there is no difference, a mod is a mod

[Mac-MerC]

Mac-merC is it wrong that I sit at the computer wearing my Marauder thong? :confused:

yes... not wrong cuz its Marauder thong... wrong cuz ur a man wearing a thong

[Bluerauder]

AT NO POINT IN MY WHOLE POST DID I SAY LAMBO DOORS AND "SKITTLES" ON A MARAUDER ARE BETTER THAN MARAUDER SPECIFIC COSMETIC MODS, SO CALM YOUR OLD ASS DOWN

You're the one who opened the door for "Donks" and "Wagon Wheels". Read your post again. You started this thread to get a rise. That's what the :duel: was about. And you have to take it to a personal level because you got feedback that you don't like. What a ......... :P You get to express your opinion. I can express mine.

[MM2004]

Obviously u couldn't grasp where i was coming from.
i see u are mad for no damn reason. read again my first post, i said this is something that urks me.... and i was just letting my feelings be known. It seems like it touched u a lil too deep, u must be one of the forum members that has Marauder every f'n thing in the car.

seems like u missed the whole point tho.
i made the comment about donks because ppl here are so quick openly express their dislike about that... im openly expressing my dislike about every thing having to have Marauder on it. AT NO POINT IN MY WHOLE POST DID I SAY LAMBO DOORS AND "SKITTLES" ON A MARAUDER ARE BETTER THAN MARAUDER SPECIFIC COSMETIC MODS, SO CALM YOUR OLD ASS DOWN

OK.

I saw where this thread was heading, and yeah, you are obviously irritated over "Mega-Marauder" badging.

While us owners try and maintain civility on this site, we also try and be patient and a little forgiving in many areas.

Now, your irritation has progressed into name-calling in just a matter of hours.

I would suggest you tone it down a little, go have a drink of your choice then sleep it off.

Cool?

Mike.

[Mac-MerC]

i have to break it down again...... OVERKILL

lets say.... there is a fuel cap with Marauder on it... u have to get it
a fuse box top with marauder on it... u have to get it
middle console compartment top with gods head on it... u have to have it
a gods head dip stick, etc;

if someone was to come out with everything in the engine bay with either a gods head or Marauder etched in it u would have it...... OVERKILL
grasp it now?........

seen a few members cars with Marauder on too many items

[Mac-MerC]

I Apologize Bluerauder

[PonyUP]

Like Mac said, to own a car, is to have a righ to mod it to whatever tastes you have. I'm not a donk fan, and I don't see the need or get the look of the oversized tires, but it's not my car so I don't care.

I do think there are overkill options out there, and I definitely like the more subtle look. But whatever makes you appreciate your car is cool with me.

+10 on the Trunk spoiler, that is a definite must mod. I'm OK with Cobra badges, and all that.

Love what you drive and the pieces will fall where they may. Others may not like it, but others don't drive and see your car everyday, so who cares. Taste is subjective. I'm not a fan of rap or hip hop, but I can appreciate it and the talent it takes to make it. Thats the same view I have on cars. It might not be for me, but it's not my ride

[J-MAN]

I Apologize Bluerauder

Nice move! :D Bluerauder is a favorite around here.

[Bigdogjim]

Well since we are "being" honest here I have never, never like the factory wheels:neener:

Way too much for the cars. They don't look half bad on DPB, DTR. & SB. NO way on the black!:P

[Mac-MerC]

Nice move! :D Bluerauder is a favorite around here.
...........................

[SC Cheesehead]

Obviously u couldn't grasp where i was coming from.
i see u are mad for no damn reason. read again my first post, i said this is something that urks me.... and i was just letting my feelings be known. It seems like it touched u a lil too deep, u must be one of the forum members that has Marauder every f'n thing in the car.

seems like u missed the whole point tho.
i made the comment about donks because ppl here are so quick openly express their dislike about that... im openly expressing my dislike about every thing having to have Marauder on it. AT NO POINT IN MY WHOLE POST DID I SAY LAMBO DOORS AND "SKITTLES" ON A MARAUDER ARE BETTER THAN MARAUDER SPECIFIC COSMETIC MODS, SO CALM YOUR OLD ASS DOWN


Easy there, bubba, the chip on your shoulder's about to fall off...:rolleyes:

As for the Marauder decals on the rear quarter windows, those are MM.net National Member decals, but I guess showing pride in belonging to the organization is just a little too "over the top" for you, huh? :shake:

[wickedmerc]

I never saw the need for SVT or Police Interceptor badges ever!
SVT was asked to do the air intake on marauder but said NO!


When I got my MM, a second-hand dealer had put their info to the left of the rear license plate with cheap-o lettering. Most letters were peeling off, I wanted them all off. Needless to say I did some scuffing to the area getting all that crap off. An SVT badge from an '03 Cobra covered it nicely. Not too big, not too small...a nice touch in my opinion. That SVT badge was, and likely will be, my only exterior modification....with a purpose!

[MrBluGruv]

I'm not a fan of rap or hip hop, but I can appreciate it and the talent it takes to make it.

Lol, not me. Having seen how most of those "producers" work, I can't really hold that genre as a whole to a high standard. I could probably count on one hand the people in that genre whom I think have real ability.

Of course, that's not to say that's exclusive to that genre either: plenty of punk rock bands, TONS of pop singers, and a fair number of country acts are the same to me. In fact, just about every genre is inundated with crap these days, they've all become so diluted that it's all turning into one big genre of just "music".

Only category of music I don't see that much in is serious symphonic composition, mostly because it takes a solid knowledge and application of music theory to do that right.



Anyways, back to the flame-magnet topic at hand...

[slickster]

im just gonna do candy paint 24's lambo doors. (well then why not just get a vic or a gm and do all that a mm is a proformance sedan) umm i dont know i guess because i seen marauder on the back bumper and its different (but its a sports sedan and you just took a crap on that reason) i dont know f u c it

[Bigdogjim]

When I got my MM, a second-hand dealer had put their info to the left of the rear license plate with cheap-o lettering. Most letters were peeling off, I wanted them all off. Needless to say I did some scuffing to the area getting all that crap off. An SVT badge from an '03 Cobra covered it nicely. Not too big, not too small...a nice touch in my opinion. That SVT badge was, and likely will be, my only exterior modification....with a purpose!

As I posted it was view on the decals/badges, only my :twocents:

I am not the "marauder police" NO one will come to your house and issue a ticket or remove them:)

As an "old friend" use to post.....

Carry on gents....

[LJ on 24's]

I put 24's on my marauder and it rides good. Some people like it and some don't. But don't let the big wheels fool you. I like seeing the expression of ppl faces when they pull beside me and takeoff and I hit the gas and blow by them. Thanks Dennis Reinhart for making my marauder fast with wagon wheels.

Part 2 coming soon Cobra swap with YSI.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=71498

[Motorhead350]

Lol, not me. Having seen how most of those "producers" work, I can't really hold that genre as a whole to a high standard. I could probably count on one hand the people in that genre whom I think have real ability.

Of course, that's not to say that's exclusive to that genre either: plenty of punk rock bands, TONS of pop singers, and a fair number of country acts are the same to me. In fact, just about every genre is inundated with crap these days, they've all become so diluted that it's all turning into one big genre of just "music".

Only category of music I don't see that much in is serious symphonic composition, mostly because it takes a solid knowledge and application of music theory to do that right.



Anyways, back to the flame-magnet topic at hand...

You can just say it... new music sucks. Or at least what makes it on the radio.

I agree a lotta stuff sounds the same, but if something sells they will keep producing it until that cow has been milked dry.

[guspech750]

Wow!! And it still goes on.

Can you imagine what the Amish go through.

"Peter. Your donkey is not donked enough. He needs 18" horse shoes."
"No Jimmie. My Donkey is donked. He has 4" shoes. You are just a hater!!"
"Well me and some of the fellas are going to the Donk-a-Donkey show this weekend where some crazy fella has 24" shoes on his donkey. Now that's donked Yo!!"

:) :) :)


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[vkirkend]

Well since we are "being" honest here I have never, never like the factory wheels:neener:

Way too much for the cars. They don't look half bad on DPB, DTR. & SB. NO way on the black!:P

Hey!!!! I love them on the BLACK!!!!!:bows:

[MyTMerc]

Only Mod I've done so far is changed the odmeter from 0 to 134,000. As for everyone elses mods; Gotta love the creativity of most and accept the rest even when I think it's over the top. Most of what I've seen has been pretty creative and tasteful I should add. God bless the USA! To each their own.

My wife tinted my windows as a birthday present and my son put my screen name in the back window, so I guess mine is modded:rolleyes: I like the tint more than the screen name but it was a gift from my son so it stays.

[Mac-MerC]

I regret for even using the word "DONK" or "Wagon wheels" in this thread.
ppl have gotten totally off the subject.... large rims are not the overkill i was expressing.
i was talking about having Marauder splattered all over the vehicle, either it be on the exterior... interior... engine bay, etc;

some ppl have not chosen to put vinyls/stickers/decals or what so ever on the outside of the vehicle cuz they say they like to keep the stock look.... but if u open your doors and on every piece of the interior i see something Marauder on it..... that is what i was getting at. NOT RIMS!
MARAUDER OVERKILL is using the word Marauder wayyyy toooo much....... again NOT LARGER RIMS

im surprised that someone has Marauder stitched in the head liner.... or does someone have that already

[Ms. Denmark]

Mine doesn't say Marauder anywhere. That makes me sad :( ^^^^^You win BEST POST in this thread! :bows:

I have the Gods head MM.net national member sticker in the rear passenger window (along with stickers from all the NASCAR tracks I've driven the car on.) I will get a Marauder hood liner of some description. Not sure about Marauder sill plates and definitely don't want pedal covers. I will get a set of Marauder fluid caps someday. Will also get the Godshead grill badge from Colex with Mercury Marauder on it. That's it for the car. Sleeper works for me.

BTW thanks for apologizing to my friend Bluerauder or you would have been the 2nd person on my ignore list real quick. ;):banned::D

[Marauderman]

Well, after so much whoop law--I kinda understand it --I think--I myself--got rid of the MM badges front and back on the car and put the MARTY-O badges on the front sides and that's it on the outside --along with the bumper of course--

On the inside, thanks to fastblackmerc , door sills--I have --in RED - of course--the car name --

So it's 3 on the outside --5 on the inside--trunk inside lid has in RED of course a felt board that says car name--

SO mine is still looked at by many as ==W T F is it --like many of you--BTW-=-What ever happen to our friend who had that tag??--Oh yeah!

We had a member in our Carolina group too --it was W T F is it?---NC State took all like tags away cause of ....well we won't go there ==

Enjoy your MM the way you like it--doesn't mean we have too thought-just keep that in mind--DUH!

[Big Black Beast]

I prefer the stock look. "Marauder" on the floor mats and rear bumper is all I need. I actually don't want 100 Mercury men everywhere either, or I'd get tired of looking at them too. I like the subtleness of the original design, as it's about right for me. I do like the fender badges though...

[MrBluGruv]

You can just say it... new music sucks. Or at least what makes it on the radio.

I agree a lotta stuff sounds the same, but if something sells they will keep producing it until that cow has been milked dry.

The only thing that really gives me grief is how homogenized everything has become in the realm of popular music. It's not that it's simple, but that there is no distinction any more. Hip hop music is actually the best example I can think of: the genre consists of a rap lyricist speaking vocals over a "club" track that has its roots in the same dance/techno music everyone used to bash, and many of them are trying to integrate elements of dubstep music in as well. I already hate how simplistic a great majority of every one of those genres are by themselves, but mixed together they come together to form this mess of unoriginality that represents nothingness. Seriously, listen to a "hip hop" club song of today, then listen to a house song from like 10 years ago, same formula pretending to be something else. Talk about not knowing your roots...


I regret for even using the word "DONK" or "Wagon wheels" in this thread.
ppl have gotten totally off the subject.... large rims are not the overkill i was expressing.
i was talking about having Marauder splattered all over the vehicle, either it be on the exterior... interior... engine bay, etc;

some ppl have not chosen to put vinyls/stickers/decals or what so ever on the outside of the vehicle cuz they say they like to keep the stock look.... but if u open your doors and on every piece of the interior i see something Marauder on it..... that is what i was getting at. NOT RIMS!
MARAUDER OVERKILL is using the word Marauder wayyyy toooo much....... again NOT LARGER RIMS

im surprised that someone has Marauder stitched in the head liner.... or does someone have that already

I don't know if you realize this, but it basically sounds like you are saying "donk excess is fine, but brand badging excess is not."

Which would be an awfully big double-standard of course.

I'll chalk it up to poor communication skills and assume that's not what you mean though.

[Mac-MerC]

smh
this thread WAS about (as u put it) Marauder badging overkill....
u obviously cant read what i typed.
at no point did i say its cool, acceptable, awesome, great, etc; to put large wheels on the Marauder... if i did please find that comment and show me.
poor communication?..... lol@ that, learn how to read. ur adding your own thoughts into my post, please stop that
u can start a thread about large wheel overkill on your own time.
that is what i was getting at. NOT RIMS!... make the whole statement bold next time... not just the part u wanna gripe about

[TAKEDOWN]

... I'll say it again, sometimes less is more!

[MrBluGruv]

smh
this thread WAS about (as u put it) Marauder badging overkill....
u obviously cant read what i typed.
at no point did i say its cool, acceptable, awesome, great, etc; to put large wheels on the Marauder... if i did please find that comment and show me.
poor communication?..... lol@ that, learn how to read. ur adding your own thoughts into my post, please stop that
u can start a thread about large wheel overkill on your own time.
that is what i was getting at. NOT RIMS!... make the whole statement bold next time... not just the part u wanna gripe about


http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmd3nwnUZu1qafrh6.jpg


Seriously though, try organizing your thoughts for once. I might be able to "read what you type" then.


*patiently waits for "this isn't an English class" or "I'm not writing an essay, this is a web board".....*

[MM2004]

smh
this thread WAS about (as u put it) Marauder badging overkill....
u obviously cant read what i typed.
at no point did i say its cool, acceptable, awesome, great, etc; to put large wheels on the Marauder... if i did please find that comment and show me.
poor communication?..... lol@ that, learn how to read. ur adding your own thoughts into my post, please stop that
u can start a thread about large wheel overkill on your own time.
that is what i was getting at. NOT RIMS!... make the whole statement bold next time... not just the part u wanna gripe about

You obviously did not take my advice.

This is a "lose-lose" as far as I am concerned.

People like what they like,...

It's as simple as that.

There are much more important things in life to get worked up over than placing a 'threshold' on how many instances of badging you can find in or on a vehicle.

Accept it or move on.

;)

Mike.

[not5-0]

I like my car the bestest of ALL!! :bows:

[Bigdogjim]

Of course DRT can use all the badging they can get. (each badge add HP)

[MERCMAN]

Of course DRT can use all the badging they can get. (each badge add HP)



Don't you mean "PH"? :D:D

[Spectragod]

I have 18" wheels on my car, Colex badges that say Marauder, Marty-O Marauder fender badges, Marauder on the rear bumper with SS inserts, and Marauder on my front door sills. It all adds up to 521RWHP, I'm thinking about getting a couple more..... along with a nitrous kit that says Marauder on it, a 250 shot would be good for 500 hp then....

Everyone should have their own opinions, that's what makes us who we are.....

Now lets talk about doing donuts in busy intersections..............

[Mac-MerC]

Now lets talk about doing donuts in busy intersections..............

u can start your own thread about that, please try and keep mine on topic

[Spectragod]

u can start your own thread about that, please try and keep mine on topic

So questions about wagon wheels are out of the question?:D

[Spectragod]

This Marauder has it on the front AND rear.......

http://www.wimp.com/armoredvehicle/

[Mac-MerC]

You obviously did not take my advice.

This is a "lose-lose" as far as I am concerned.

People like what they like,...

It's as simple as that.

There are much more important things in life to get worked up over than placing a 'threshold' on how many instances of badging you can find in or on a vehicle.

Accept it or move on.

;)

Mike.

So i probably wont b on here for much longer... cuz this is BS
the first line in the initial post was "I know its their car and they can do to it what they want". All i have done is express my feelings about something, and it becomes an issue.
i need to accept it or move on?.... so on this forum i cant express my feelings about something?....
how about u tell the ppl who made remarks about how i feel about all the badging that they need to accept my thoughts on it or move on?
at no point did i ask ppl why they do it... i stated i feel like its overkill
maybe u should just end/close/delete the thread cuz it will only get worse... and as myself and a few other ppl see that its totally one sided.

and i didnt ask for your opinion.
im starting to see why ppl dislike the site

[Blackened300a]

Mine doesn't say Marauder anywhere. That makes me sad :(

Makes you sad and everyone in the general population happy. ;)


i honestly like the gods head in place of the waterfalls... but im not about to cut into the emblems like some ppl did and place a center cap into the spot.
I was unhappy with the look of the colex Gods head on the grill and rear trunk so the center cap insert mod looks best and subtle.


i have to break it down again...... OVERKILL

lets say.... there is a fuel cap with Marauder on it... u have to get it
a fuse box top with marauder on it... u have to get it
middle console compartment top with gods head on it... u have to have it
a gods head dip stick, etc;

if someone was to come out with everything in the engine bay with either a gods head or Marauder etched in it u would have it...... OVERKILL
grasp it now?........

seen a few members cars with Marauder on too many items
Thats the gas bib which says Marauder and has a Gods head. Thats the design and it goes with the car.
Most of the items designed for our car have a engraving or a design on them. I have the hood and trunk liner that have the Gods head and "Marauder" stitched into it. It stands out more then the factory stock one and I receive a lot of compliments on them. My coils covers say Marauder and have the Gods head buttons and etched into the cover. I bought them used and they complete my look with my cam covers. I didn't have a option for a non-etched one so they are on my car. Colex makes fluid covers etched with the Gods head. Thats how they come for the Marauder, I wanted them to dress up the engine bay so they are there. Is it too much, yeah but its what is offered for the car and I wanted them.
You dont own my car or drive it so your opinion dont mean **** to me.


Well since we are "being" honest here I have never, never like the factory wheels:neener:

Way too much for the cars. They don't look half bad on DPB, DTR. & SB. NO way on the black!:P
You're insane! The rims look best on the black car.


Easy there, bubba, the chip on your shoulder's about to fall off...:rolleyes:

As for the Marauder decals on the rear quarter windows, those are MM.net National Member decals, but I guess showing pride in belonging to the organization is just a little too "over the top" for you, huh? :shake:
I have the sticker too, I guess I would need to broadcast what candy I like along side the door for it to be OK. :shake:

http://cryptic-truth.webs.com/haters-gonna-hate-fat-dude-animated.gif

[Mac-MerC]

i said fuel cap not gas bib, i ment to type that. please dont try to correct me

didnt ask for your opinion either

[Mac-MerC]

this can go on all day

i kept dom's quote as my signature because i constantly see members going back and forward with each other.
but i see that keeping that for everyone to see doesnt do any good.

but oh well... im not the norm on here..... soooooo whatever happens happens.

[Ms. Denmark]

So i probably wont b on here for much longer... cuz this is BS
the first line in the initial post was "I know its their car and they can do to it what they want". All i have done is express my feelings about something, and it becomes an issue.
i need to accept it or move on?.... so on this forum i cant express my feelings about something?....
how about u tell the ppl who made remarks about how i feel about all the badging that they need to accept my thoughts on it or move on?
at no point did i ask ppl why they do it... i stated i feel like its overkill
maybe u should just end/close/delete the thread cuz it will only get worse... and as myself and a few other ppl see that its totally one sided.

and i didnt ask for your opinion.
im starting to see why ppl dislike the site This site has always been welcoming of anyone who wants to be here and who has a respect and appreciation of the Marauder in particular and of his fellow members in general. It's also important to know that this car club meets not only in cyberspace but in real places like Charlotte Motorspeedway, Gettysburg, Indy, Bert's Ice cream and today at Capt. Dan's crab shack to name a tiny fraction of in person get togethers. Why do people go way outta their way, spend their hard earned money and precious leisure time to do this? Because they LOVE the site and the great people on it. Instead of making a mountain out of this molehill, why don't you get yourself out to the next meet ....or host one of your own. You will be welcome!

As for this thread, it's of minor importance but it does give everyone a chance to give an opinion. Stay out of it. People love to give their opinions but don't really need a reply from the OP.;)

[Mac-MerC]

Ive been to meets, ive meet most of the MM owners in the Atlanta area, from GaMike, Cwright, PonyUP, miken827, martyo, etc; so thats nothing to me.
seems to me like the Moderators cant see the sneak dissing towards myself, and when i retaliate something is wrong with me?....
im not mad... just upset.
but as i stated... i believe the best thing to do would be to close this thread... cuz it will only get worse.

thank u

[Bigdogjim]

and i didnt ask for your opinion.
im starting to see why ppl dislike the site

Ok Let me see if understand this train wreck?

You start a thread with your opinion about how too many stickers, badges, etc. don't look right on the marauder. Overkill in your words.

Now the membership comes along and answers your "opinion" with their opinion and you get all crazy over it? There is medication for you if see the Doctor or you can just chill out.

And if you don't like this site feel free to visit any other site on the great world wide web:)

We are all good people here and I can say with 100% TRUTH that in all my years of meeting and posting I have never really, really dis-liked any member:) Now I also know that more than a few have or had issues with me:P :help:But the world keeps turning and life goes on. If your at MV-IX I would be happy to buy a drink(any kind)

You see in the end it's all good!:banana2::banana2::banana 2:


Like they say at the "Hard Rock Cafe" ........Love all serve all! :burnout:

[Ms. Denmark]

Ive been to meets, ive meet most of the MM owners in the Atlanta area, from GaMike, Cwright, PonyUP, miken827, martyo, etc; so thats nothing to me.
seems to me like the Moderators cant see the sneak dissing towards myself, and when i retaliate something is wrong with me?....
im not mad... just upset.
but as i stated... i believe the best thing to do would be to close this thread... cuz it will only get worse.

thank uThen to paraphrase Dom's quote in your sig....why are you being such a jerk to your fellow MM owners? This thread is on pg. 5 with over 1000 views so stop whining and be happy.....:D

And there's no need to close the thread.....just stop responding and let the thread take it's course. If you respond to me then I'm done with this thread closed or not....

[SC Cheesehead]

Mac, YOU are the one that brought up the subject with a confrontational tone.

In past threads, you've jumped on posters that have expressed their dislike of big wheels, "candy" paint schemes, etc., (I know, I'm one of those you've bashed).

You post up a "hot button" topic, expect some "heat" in the responses. If you're unable to accept and respond to those without showing your azz, you've got the problem, not the posters.

You like big wheels 'n stuff, I don't. I like Marauder badging and godshead accessories, you don't. Big deal. We've got differing opinions. This just in: that's life. :cool:

Carry on...

[sanco]

so let me get this straight, the OP posts a contraversial opinion about something in an open forum. Then you state that nobody else can give an opinion on what you wrote?

dude what's your problem? you say something expect to get a reply back, weather you like it or not. I don't agree with plenty of people on this site but I know that if i post something contradictory to the popular belief, i will get opinions thrown right back.

[LANDY]

u can start your own thread about that, please try and keep mine on topic Lmfao.........

[SC Cheesehead]

so let me get this straight, the OP posts a contraversial opinion about something in an open forum. Then you state that nobody else can give an opinion on what you wrote?

dude what's your problem? you say something expect to get a reply back, weather you like it or not. I don't agree with plenty of people on this site but I know that if i post something contradictory to the popular belief, i will get opinions thrown right back.

+1

You and I have had a couple lively discussions, but hey, no big deal, still enjoy dialoging and hope to meet you in person some day.

The same holds true for Mac, would like to meet him some day (at my pool party later this month would be a great time...) and get to know the guy.

[Mac-MerC]

so let me get this straight, the OP posts a contraversial opinion about something in an open forum. Then you state that nobody else can give an opinion on what you wrote?

no....
i have an opinion, someone responds with a attack towards me, when i retaliate im the one in the wrong.... thats all it is
:)

[Bluerauder]

The terms "brickwall" and "tunnel vision" come to mind. The OP won't be happy until everyone agrees with HIS opinion and expressing ANY other opinion URKs him. Their ain't a happy ending in this .... so I am outta here. :P

[Mac-MerC]

Ok Let me see if understand this train wreck?

You start a thread with your opinion about how too many stickers, badges, etc. don't look right on the marauder. Overkill in your words.

Now the membership comes along and answers your "opinion" with their opinion and you get all crazy over it? There is medication for you if see the Doctor or you can just chill out.

And if you don't like this site feel free to visit any other site on the great world wide web:)

We are all good people here and I can say with 100% TRUTH that in all my years of meeting and posting I have never really, really dis-liked any member:) Now I also know that more than a few have or had issues with me:P :help:But the world keeps turning and life goes on. If your at MV-IX I would be happy to buy a drink(any kind)

You see in the end it's all good!:banana2::banana2::banana 2:


Like they say at the "Hard Rock Cafe" ........Love all serve all! :burnout:

thats good for u bigdog.... the poster that i quoted "blackened300a" said i dont own his car so my opinion doesnt mean **** to him... and i stated that i didnt ask for his either.

[Mac-MerC]

The terms "brickwall" and "tunnel vision" come to mind. The OP won't be happy until everyone agrees with HIS opinion and expressing ANY other opinion URKs him. Their ain't a happy ending in this .... so I am outta here. :P

I dont know u... u might be a good dude
im sure there are other words that come to your mind also besides them two....
this thread isnt even about the badging anymore... its totally off track.

me and a few other members it seem dislike a lot of badging... and some members like badgin the car...
to each its own right?.....

[SC Cheesehead]

The terms "brickwall" and "tunnel vision" come to mind. The OP won't be happy until everyone agrees with HIS opinion and expressing ANY other opinion URKs him. Their ain't a happy ending in this .... so I am outta here. :P


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..... :D

[Ozark Marauder]

I think this thread shows the diverse opinions of the members, one of the reasons I visit every day..........as for the marauder branded aftermarket accessories, the ingenuity of someone to come up these products simply amaze me, some I laugh at :D, because they are not my style, some I think are pretty cool. :cool:

I like the stock look, although when I bought mine it had the front badge and rear waterfall blacked out, at first I didn't like it, and thought I'd change it back to pure stock, but I have grown to like it. It took a long time to find a Black with light flint, blacked out badges wasn't going to deter me.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

...and just gotta say, I don't know what it is you are after, Mac-Merc. You expressed your opinion and others expressed theirs; somewhere in the middle, everyone got fired up. That's human nature...everyone thinks their opinion is the the best/most correct one. Of course, we couldn't have this discussion if the MM was offered in just one color and NO mods could be done to it....but the fact is, there are 4 (factory) colors (which anyone has a right to change) and there CAN be mods done and stuff added (which anyone has a right to do to their own car).

The bottom line is, people do these things because it makes them happy; they aren't doing it to piss other people off or to gain their 'approval'.

One thing that IRKS me is, when I see a Mustang or Corvette (just 2 examples of many I have seen) and the rear LP says "STANG" or "VETTE"...really? I'm glad they put that on their LP, or I wouldn't have known what kind of car that is. But those owners did that because it made them happy, not because they know I think its dumb and they want to get under my skin. But that's my opinion and it's neither right nor wrong, just an opinion. I haven't seen one yet, but if I do see a MM with "MARAUDER" (or something similar) on the LP, I will probably not like it...but again JUST MHO. I do plan on getting a personalized plate with "MY112SB" on it...will EVERYONE like it and feel the same about it as me? No.

Is it possible to have 'overkill' (as you state)? Yes, but each person's limit of overkill is different...he thinks 4 is too much, she thinks 7, and I think 9. So, shoud she and I change our number to 4? No.

My MM is still stock and I love the way it looks, but I do have a laundry list of mods I want to do to it and I'm going to make those mods happen; that is what I want to do to my MM and it will make me happy when they are done. If other people don't like it, fine, don't like it. In the end, I'm always going to think my car is the best...not because I dislike everyone else's, but because it's MINE. :burnout:

I look forward to meeting other MM owners because we own a car that is rarely seen and love to see what others did to their MM; some things I like, some things I don't, but I'm not gonna tell them "you shouldn't have done that because I don't like it".

[IwantmyMMnow!]

I saw a Focus the other day that had a "SALEEN" rear bumper...ridiculous IMO, but it's their car and if they want to do that, so be it.

[Mac-MerC]

...and just gotta say, I don't know what it is you are after, Mac-Merc. You expressed your opinion and others expressed theirs; somewhere in the middle, everyone got fired up. That's human nature...everyone thinks their opinion is the the best/most correct one. Of course, we couldn't have this discussion if the MM was offered in just one color and NO mods could be done to it....but the fact is, there are 4 (factory) colors (which anyone has a right to change) and there CAN be mods done and stuff added (which anyone has a right to do to their own car).

The bottom line is, people do these things because it makes them happy; they aren't doing it to piss other people off or to gain their 'approval'.

One thing that IRKS me is, when I see a Mustang or Corvette (just 2 examples of many I have seen) and the rear LP says "STANG" or "VETTE"...really? I'm glad they put that on their LP, or I wouldn't have known what kind of car that is. But those owners did that because it made them happy, not because they know I think its dumb and they want to get under my skin. But that's my opinion and it's neither right nor wrong, just an opinion. I haven't seen one yet, but if I do see a MM with "MARAUDER" (or something similar) on the LP, I will probably not like it...but again JUST MHO. I do plan on getting a personalized plate with "MY112SB" on it...will EVERYONE like it and feel the same about it as me? No.

Is it possible to have 'overkill' (as you state)? Yes, but each person's limit of overkill is different...he thinks 4 is too much, she thinks 7, and I think 9. So, shoud she and I change our number to 4? No.

My MM is still stock and I love the way it looks, but I do have a laundry list of mods I want to do to it and I'm going to make those mods happen; that is what I want to do to my MM and it will make me happy when they are done. If other people don't like it, fine, don't like it. In the end, I'm always going to think my car is the best...not because I dislike everyone else's, but because it's MINE. :burnout:

I look forward to meeting other MM owners because we own a car that is rarely seen and love to see what others did to their MM; some things I like, some things I don't, but I'm not gonna tell them "you shouldn't have done that because I don't like it".

Thank u, i believe u understand me somewhat
and nor would i tell someone that they shouldnt do something to THEIR car cuz i dislike it, but i can have my opinion on if i dislike it or not, and i might just choose to express it.

on another note, my sister was station in goose creek a few years back, shes in the Navy... isnt there a reserve base there?

[Mac-MerC]

I saw a Focus the other day that had a "SALEEN" rear bumper...ridiculous IMO, but it's their car and if they want to do that, so be it.

i believe that they did make one... saleen focus
i could have swore ive seen it on motor trend or something

[IwantmyMMnow!]

i believe that they did make one... saleen focus
i could have swore ive seen it on motor trend or something

...then I stand corrected; I thought it was a mod gone bad. Guess I need to look out for the Cobra Contour next year...

Will PM you a response to your ? shortly....

[PonyUP]

A Saleen Focus?? Wasnt aware of that, though the focus is a big seller for Ford, so I guess I could see it.

The thing about this thread, at least as I see it, taste is all subjective and sometimes we bash on a car because it's not our taste, but really that is disrespecting someone elses tastes. At the end of the day, love your car, no matter what you do to it, some will like it, some won't. It's like a movie, lots of people loved the Lord of The Rings, I was so bored with it I would rather watch paint dry. Taste is all subjective and as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[MM2004]

So i probably wont b on here for much longer... cuz this is BS
the first line in the initial post was "I know its their car and they can do to it what they want". All i have done is express my feelings about something, and it becomes an issue.
i need to accept it or move on?.... so on this forum i cant express my feelings about something?....
how about u tell the ppl who made remarks about how i feel about all the badging that they need to accept my thoughts on it or move on?
at no point did i ask ppl why they do it... i stated i feel like its overkill
maybe u should just end/close/delete the thread cuz it will only get worse... and as myself and a few other ppl see that its totally one sided.

and i didnt ask for your opinion.
im starting to see why ppl dislike the site

Really?


i said fuel cap not gas bib, i ment to type that. please dont try to correct me

didnt ask for your opinion either

OK.


Ive been to meets, ive meet most of the MM owners in the Atlanta area, from GaMike, Cwright, PonyUP, miken827, martyo, etc; so thats nothing to me.
seems to me like the Moderators cant see the sneak dissing towards myself, and when i retaliate something is wrong with me?....
im not mad... just upset.
but as i stated... i believe the best thing to do would be to close this thread... cuz it will only get worse.

thank u

You Got It!

Mike.