Mikula Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Added a bit of color behind the wheels today. adds 7hp and allows you to stop 12ft faster 60-0mph. wait, maybe I made that up... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Today will be a good wash day as well as an opportunity to set an appointment to get it detailed. The detail shop is already aware I am not going to be light on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spree Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Got new Bosch wiper blades in the mail today from Rock Auto for $11.85, can't beat that price! Owned this thing for 31 months now and still haven't put $700 in it yet, including all maintenance/tinted windows/window vents/HVAC reprogram. This is by far the cheapest ride I ever owned! loving it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 We have ways of making you spend more, if you would like to know! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade97 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Added a bit of color behind the wheels today. adds 7hp and allows you to stop 12ft faster 60-0mph. wait, maybe I made that up... Did you use a spray bomb or brush on paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikula Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Did you use a spray bomb or brush on paint? Brush. I never liked the spray stuff. I didn't tape a single thing off, just removed the pads from the calipers (they pop right out, no tools required to get the pads out). really simple project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) Every morning while the car warms up I dust it off with a California Car Duster then use Smart Detailer spray with a microfiber towel to clean off any bird droppings and those little yellow spots caused by bee poop. This keeps the car looking sharp between washes. I like the Smart product line and the detailer goes on easy with no streaking. Edited April 14, 2018 by Xtra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 You let bee's poop on your car? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spree Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 I've seen everything everyone has done. Most of the stuff isn't for me. I would like more HP but...this 13 is to old from what I read? Is there anything that can be done to a 13 MKX AWD? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikula Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) I've seen everything everyone has done. Most of the stuff isn't for me. I would like more HP but...this 13 is to old from what I read? Is there anything that can be done to a 13 MKX AWD? Nitrous or a BBF swap Edited April 14, 2018 by Mikula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 Tune, BBK throttle body, maybe a dropin K&N filter (or similar) will net gains out of the drivetrain. Will also improve shifting. For AWD, the best improvement is always regular fluid changes with a quality fluid like Redline Lightweight Shockproof. Lower friction, cleaner gear/bearing surfaces, high temp stability of the fluid, all add up to contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 did a log for Chris today, though it was supposed to be on stock file. ahahahhahttps://datazap.me/u/jnhalstead/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Car ships from Hawaii to San Diego on Tuesday, so today did the lovely front license plate delete mod I have been waiting to do since ownership! she was filthy underneath got her taped off so I can hit it with my wool pad and griots garage fast correcting cream and perfecting cream. Then ceramic coat the section tonight BAM! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Looks great, good luck with the transfer, fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Dropped her off at Pearl Harbor today for the Navy to ship to San Diego. I wont see it again till I get to Columbus, Ga in Sept. Wife and kids will pick it up in a few weeks and go cross country and visit family till school starts. Let the withdrawal begin! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaX83_ZA Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) I wont see it HER again till I get to Columbus, Ga in Sept. Wife and kids will pick it HER up in a few weeks and go cross country and visit family till school starts. Let the withdrawal begin! FTFY Edited April 25, 2018 by MaX83_ZA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikula Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 FTFY It's 2018, it could be a him lol 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Buy a mustang GT and throw a SC on it. 700 hp bolt on. Still like the magnetic suspension, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Following up on my wheel bearing issue Apply Back to Black to the Wiper Cowl Sunday: Big Detail Day (Including the engine) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spree Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 2013 MKX, it's starting to get warm outside. I turned on the ac for the 1st time this year. It gets cool but I think it should get colder. Does the 2013 still use the 134 Freon? I have added some in the past to other cars but never this one. Is it still that easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Yes, still 134a. Yes, still that easy. Hopefully no system leak, or at least a VERY slow one! Might want to get a UV light and check the compressor and lines in the engine bay. Usually the compressor will leak, sometimes the Schrader valve at the ports, and sometimes the evaporator. NOTE: Fluorescent refrigerant system dye is added to the refrigerant system at the factory to assist in refrigerant system leak diagnosis using a Rotunda-approved UV blacklight. It is not necessary to add additional dye to the refrigerant system before diagnosing leaks, even if a significant amount of refrigerant has been removed from the system. Replacement suction accumulators and receiver/driers are shipped with a fluorescent dye "wafer" included in the desiccant bag which will dissolve after approximately 30 minutes of continued A/C operation. It is not necessary to add dye after flushing or filtering the refrigerant system because a new suction accumulator or receiver/drier is installed as part of the flushing or filtering procedure. Additional refrigerant system dye should only be added if more than 50% of the refrigerant system lubricant capacity has been lost due to a fitting separation, hose rupture or other damage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 I remember reading years ago that all systems leak slightly over the winter because the seals are not being lubricated and shrink. They re-expand and seal after you start running the system. I had my radiator fan assy replaced year or two ago and they checked the a/c system for pressure loss. They found a very small amount lost and topped it off. Said it was normal loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Yes, I've also heard that ^. Its been suggested that over the winter you turn on your AC every few weeks and let it run a while to avoid the aforementioned leaks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Last night: Changed HID ballast and Fuse #17 Today: Gets its first post-detail wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Yes, I've also heard that ^. Its been suggested that over the winter you turn on your AC every few weeks and let it run a while to avoid the aforementioned leaks. On the automatic climate system it will run the compressor in winter even in full heat mode as long as the temps are above freezing so that helps a lot - unless you're in the great frozen north. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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