What present should I buy myself for my B-day?

*jimcom* · 08-20-2004, 07:53 AM

I've got a birthday coming up and decided to treat myself to new mod for the X. Question is which mod? I think I want to spend around 300 bucks so that leaves me three choices.
Take a look.

Choice one - EGR Carbon Fiber Superguard - link , Carbon Fiber Window Visors - link , and Carbon Fiber Dustguard - link

Choice two - Black Grille Guard by Hunter - link - Note: I was going to get the westin, but this is much cheaper and seems to be just about the same.

Choice three - Volant Cool Air Induction Kit - link

So what do you guys think? I'm leaning towards the EGR accessories one day and the volant the next. And I always did want a grille guard. See the dilema? LOL

B94Sport · 08-20-2004, 09:33 AM

Volant CAI, definitely. Take performance over style!

*jimcom* · 08-20-2004, 10:31 AM

Wish I new how to make a poll, i still aint figured that out.

*Premier* · 08-20-2004, 10:55 AM

If you scroll all the way down while making the thred, there is a box that you check to make it a poll... then when you hit the create thread, it will let you make your poll choices.

Do you like to offroad? If so get the brushguard. If not, get something else.

*jimcom* · 08-20-2004, 12:31 PM

Brushguard would really just be for looks too. Only thing I might hit would be a deer. My offroading consists of hopping curbs, plowing through snowbanks and driving through a cow pasture on occasion.

EDIT: Oh and I didn't see any box like you mentioned. I think only elites can make polls. Thanks though.

**MONMIX** · 08-20-2004, 11:11 PM

do you have a chip yet ?
Dollar for dollar one of the better investments for your Ex.
Faster, better running, better performing, and better MPG's.
Tough to beat that.

*jimcom* · 08-21-2004, 11:30 AM

Nope, no chip yet. I don't want to get one until I get an exhaust and the volant put in. I just haven't really found a shop I feel I can trust to do the exhaust work.

**MONMIX** · 08-21-2004, 03:07 PM

Maryland Muffler at the interscetion on 175 and Route 3 ( Gambrills / Millersville )
AWESOME work, fantastic prices.
Right around the corner from my shop.
MM Did my Ex and my Blazer and several others I have known. Never heard a complaint.

*bates* · 08-22-2004, 02:58 PM

Volant, hands down. The guard would be wrecked to shit by a deer

get the volant, then get your exhaust, then a chip, then go eat hondas.

explodr04 · 08-22-2004, 08:21 PM

i would do a k&n drop in filter and then the swiss cheeze mod on the box the chip and exhaust or that is the way i went

*jimcom* · 08-23-2004, 12:44 PM

I think I'm partial to the Volant rather than the K&N, but thanks though.

Thanks for the referall MONMIX, I will have to check out Maryland Muffler, I'm often stuck at work during normal business hours and was hoping for a website they might have but I didn't find anything when I googled them. I'll have to drive over there I reckon.

Also does your shop do any custom aftermarket installs and body work or just collison?, I might be able to send some work your way as well.

CodePoet · 08-23-2004, 12:57 PM

If it were me i'd go with the intake. The EGR accesories look OK...but i personally prefer to leave that kinda stuff off. If you want the brushguard for looks I say go for it..but it's ability to protect your rig from a deer is pretty doubtfull, from what i've heard and seen they tend to be for form not function (not wanting to sound like an ass just my opinion). I say go with the intake...but that's just my opinion

later
cp

raginraj · 08-23-2004, 01:05 PM

volant intake... especially if you haven't made any intake mods yet (like k&n or kkn)

spindlecone · 08-23-2004, 01:14 PM

www.scangauge.com
This thing is to die for

raginraj · 08-23-2004, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spindlecone

www.scangauge.com
This thing is to die for

u ain't just whistlin dixie

:cough: what i mean to say is that for 99.95 (including shipping) the scanguage is about the coolest gadget you can get in your ride. plus, it will allow you to monitor just what future engine mods (like an intake) are actually doing for u.

**MONMIX** · 08-23-2004, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jimcom

Thanks for the referall MONMIX, I will have to check out Maryland Muffler, I'm often stuck at work during normal business hours and was hoping for a website they might have but I didn't find anything when I googled them. I'll have to drive over there I reckon.

Also does your shop do any custom aftermarket installs and body work or just collison?, I might be able to send some work your way as well.

They are open till 5:30 and I think they are open on Saturday as well.
You can contact them 410-923-6868

we pretty much stay strictly with collision repair. And I like it like that

08-20-2004, 07:53 AM	#1
jimcom Elite Stocker Columbia, MD 2000 XLS Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 706 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	What present should I buy myself for my B-day? I've got a birthday coming up and decided to treat myself to new mod for the X. Question is which mod? I think I want to spend around 300 bucks so that leaves me three choices. Take a look. Choice one - EGR Carbon Fiber Superguard - link , Carbon Fiber Window Visors - link , and Carbon Fiber Dustguard - link Choice two - Black Grille Guard by Hunter - link - Note: I was going to get the westin, but this is much cheaper and seems to be just about the same. Choice three - Volant Cool Air Induction Kit - link So what do you guys think? I'm leaning towards the EGR accessories one day and the volant the next. And I always did want a grille guard. See the dilema? LOL __________________ --Jim 2000 XLS 4X4 OHV Hotrod -- SOLD Twisted, shackled and ready to roll. 31" Pro-comp AT's, Rancho RSX shocks, BBK Throttle Body, Volant intake Panasonic CQ-C8100 deck, MTX FEX10A sub Infinity Reference 6810cs components and 6812cf speakers Diamond corners and heads, Altezza Tails, Grillcraft grilles

08-20-2004, 09:33 AM	#2
B94Sport Wannabe Elite Explorer Geneva, IL 05 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,291 Vehicle Specs	Volant CAI, definitely. Take performance over style! __________________ 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1994 Sport 4x4, Auto

08-20-2004, 10:31 AM	#3
jimcom Elite Stocker Columbia, MD 2000 XLS Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 706 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Wish I new how to make a poll, i still aint figured that out. __________________ --Jim 2000 XLS 4X4 OHV Hotrod -- SOLD Twisted, shackled and ready to roll. 31" Pro-comp AT's, Rancho RSX shocks, BBK Throttle Body, Volant intake Panasonic CQ-C8100 deck, MTX FEX10A sub Infinity Reference 6810cs components and 6812cf speakers Diamond corners and heads, Altezza Tails, Grillcraft grilles

08-20-2004, 10:55 AM	#4
Premier Panzerfaust™ Utah 96 sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,925 Vehicle Specs	If you scroll all the way down while making the thred, there is a box that you check to make it a poll... then when you hit the create thread, it will let you make your poll choices. Do you like to offroad? If so get the brushguard. If not, get something else. __________________ Rollover Posse Registry CV Death Toll: 4 33x12.50 ProComp Mud Terrains on 15x8.5 Centerline Rims 6" Suspension, Locked Front/Rear, 1354 Manual T-case ARB Snorkel, and Custom Pinstriping

08-20-2004, 12:31 PM	#5
jimcom Elite Stocker Columbia, MD 2000 XLS Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 706 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Brushguard would really just be for looks too. Only thing I might hit would be a deer. My offroading consists of hopping curbs, plowing through snowbanks and driving through a cow pasture on occasion. EDIT: Oh and I didn't see any box like you mentioned. I think only elites can make polls. Thanks though. __________________ --Jim 2000 XLS 4X4 OHV Hotrod -- SOLD Twisted, shackled and ready to roll. 31" Pro-comp AT's, Rancho RSX shocks, BBK Throttle Body, Volant intake Panasonic CQ-C8100 deck, MTX FEX10A sub Infinity Reference 6810cs components and 6812cf speakers Diamond corners and heads, Altezza Tails, Grillcraft grilles

08-20-2004, 11:11 PM	#6
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,821 Vehicle Specs	do you have a chip yet ? Dollar for dollar one of the better investments for your Ex. Faster, better running, better performing, and better MPG's. Tough to beat that. __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

08-21-2004, 11:30 AM	#7
jimcom Elite Stocker Columbia, MD 2000 XLS Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 706 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Nope, no chip yet. I don't want to get one until I get an exhaust and the volant put in. I just haven't really found a shop I feel I can trust to do the exhaust work. __________________ --Jim 2000 XLS 4X4 OHV Hotrod -- SOLD Twisted, shackled and ready to roll. 31" Pro-comp AT's, Rancho RSX shocks, BBK Throttle Body, Volant intake Panasonic CQ-C8100 deck, MTX FEX10A sub Infinity Reference 6810cs components and 6812cf speakers Diamond corners and heads, Altezza Tails, Grillcraft grilles

08-21-2004, 03:07 PM	#8
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,821 Vehicle Specs	Maryland Muffler at the interscetion on 175 and Route 3 ( Gambrills / Millersville ) AWESOME work, fantastic prices. Right around the corner from my shop. MM Did my Ex and my Blazer and several others I have known. Never heard a complaint. __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

08-22-2004, 02:58 PM	#9
bates Shine on Benevolent Sun Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1991 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4dr Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,170 Vehicle Specs	Volant, hands down. The guard would be wrecked to shit by a deer get the volant, then get your exhaust, then a chip, then go eat hondas. __________________ Josh Johnston 2006 Toyota Yaris RS <-- beater 1991 Explorer 4dr 4x4 EB 1989 Mustang LX 5.0L

08-22-2004, 08:21 PM	#10
explodr04 Wannabe Elite Explorer Duncanville, TX 98 FORD EXPLORER Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 157 Vehicle Specs	i would do a k&n drop in filter and then the swiss cheeze mod on the box the chip and exhaust or that is the way i went

08-23-2004, 12:44 PM	#11
jimcom Elite Stocker Columbia, MD 2000 XLS Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 706 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I think I'm partial to the Volant rather than the K&N, but thanks though. Thanks for the referall MONMIX, I will have to check out Maryland Muffler, I'm often stuck at work during normal business hours and was hoping for a website they might have but I didn't find anything when I googled them. I'll have to drive over there I reckon. Also does your shop do any custom aftermarket installs and body work or just collison?, I might be able to send some work your way as well. __________________ --Jim 2000 XLS 4X4 OHV Hotrod -- SOLD Twisted, shackled and ready to roll. 31" Pro-comp AT's, Rancho RSX shocks, BBK Throttle Body, Volant intake Panasonic CQ-C8100 deck, MTX FEX10A sub Infinity Reference 6810cs components and 6812cf speakers Diamond corners and heads, Altezza Tails, Grillcraft grilles

08-23-2004, 12:57 PM	#12
CodePoet Wannabe Elite Explorer Indianapolis, Indiana 1993 XLT Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,415 Vehicle Specs	If it were me i'd go with the intake. The EGR accesories look OK...but i personally prefer to leave that kinda stuff off. If you want the brushguard for looks I say go for it..but it's ability to protect your rig from a deer is pretty doubtfull, from what i've heard and seen they tend to be for form not function (not wanting to sound like an ass just my opinion). I say go with the intake...but that's just my opinion later cp __________________ RAINBOW DASH!!!!!!!!!!!

08-23-2004, 01:05 PM	#13
raginraj Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles, CA '00 XLS 4x4 (4.0L OHV) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 230 Vehicle Specs	volant intake... especially if you haven't made any intake mods yet (like k&n or kkn) __________________ 2000 XLS 4x4 (4.0L OHV) K&N GenII FIPK, throttle cable mod, Michelin CrossTerrain tires, Linear Logic ScanGauge, Silverstars (head & fog), custom catback exhaust (2.25" tubing, Magnaflow muffler, 3" SS tip), Autovation pedals, front TT, stubby antenna, EE rear swaybar, custom slotted cross-drilled rotors Explorer Registry CarDomain A Bruin is forever, but a Trojan's only good once.

08-23-2004, 01:14 PM	#14
spindlecone B San Jose, Calif 2003 sport trac Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,921 Vehicle Specs	www.scangauge.com This thing is to die for