Twin tailpipes on hybrid?

[Rosskk80]

Anyone done this? I would like to mod my hybrid and have a 2nd tailpipe even if it is not functional. Is this even possible?

[fusionTX]

Check this thread out.

 

http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/6799-twin-tailpipes-on-hybrid/?do=findComment&comment=54781

[hybridbear]

Check this thread out.

 

http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/6799-twin-tailpipes-on-hybrid/?do=findComment&comment=54781

Your link takes us right to this thread...lol

[kuzzi]

Your link takes us right to this thread...lol

I wonder if that means someone is going to post the instructions here?

[neod192]

Try this one: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/53057-making-the-2013-fusion-energi-and-hyti-into-real-titaniums/?p=854387

[Hyabrid]

I ordered the 3D Carbon kit - the OEM parts from ford at net cost was $741 - it still isn't here yet - same main bumper, needs two lowers, needs a right and a left tip...

 

Pricey - then the MRT dual exhaust for $550

 

I'll post when ready

[Rosskk80]

@hyabrid plz do post, I don't know whether I should start a new thread but anyone thought of plasti dipping or coloring your front shiny grill to black? I will search the forums....

[47Minutes]

@hyabrid plz do post, I don't know whether I should start a new thread but anyone thought of plasti dipping or coloring your front shiny grill to black? I will search the forums....

 

Someone plasti dipped their grill: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/53817-plastidip/?p=855022

[Hyabrid]

I did mine Saturday - home dept and $5.95 - new look and the 5 grill chromed bars come out easy - gentle pressure and then no masking - just prep and spray

 

Pictures soon -

[Riggo]

Doing these kinds of things isn't my cup of tea but I understand how it appeals to others. My question is what does doing stuff like this do to the resale value of the car?

[acdii]

Doing these kinds of things isn't my cup of tea but I understand how it appeals to others. My question is what does doing stuff like this do to the resale value of the car?

That depends on how it was done, what was done, and the right person liking it, otherwise it makes it harder to sell.

[Ohmster]

That depends on how it was done, what was done, and the right person liking it, otherwise it makes it harder to sell.

That's for sure. No matter how good it looks or how much you love it, 90% of the time it makes it harder to sell. And usually dealers shun your vehicle or low ball you at trade-in time. :)

[Hyabrid]

Appearance is the only added value - it is one of the main reasons people by the focus ST or the explorer Sport - black grills are generally a little more sexy - Taurus SHO - Shelby GT 500 - Raptor - Fords signature for sport is a black grill...

[acdii]

One thing I learned from all the cars I have owned, Whatever bling you put on, make sure it can be put back to normal with no damage! Sometimes what you might think looks great, to someone else might look cheesy. When I had the Fusion Sport and 2010 Flex I used Chrome edge guards on the doors. On the Sport it looked good enough that the dealer left them on, car sold in under a week. The Flex they removed them all, and noted that the rear doors had rubbed into the pillar a bit.

[Hyabrid]

With the 3D Carbon kit - you don't need the factory lower - it's been on back order for a while - this saved $321 on the Eco-boost tailpipe conversion - post pictures soon

[Ohmster]

With the 3D Carbon kit - you don't need the factory lower - it's been on back order for a while - this saved $321 on the Eco-boost tailpipe conversion - post pictures soon

 

Interesting. I got a body shop to quote me on converting the Hybrid Titanium single exhaust to dual. The parts alone were somewhere near 900 (I'd have to go check). Total was 1,400. So what I think you are saying is I don't need Ford PN DS7Z-17810-DAPTM or DS7Z-17K922-CA if I intend on getting the 3D Carbon kit Rear Lower Skirt PN 692036 for 178.50. Only Ford parts needed are the two tips? Correct? Is the Lower Skirt 3 pieces or 2? And it comes primed, not painted I assume. Also, does the Front Air Dam go over existing parts or replace? Thanks for all the info so far!

Edited June 8, 2013 by Ohmster

[Hyabrid]

The right and left tip were about - $150 each then you need the middle of the bumper not the lower if you are doing the 3D Kit

 

The required parts were under $400 - I have a tux black car and used SEM trim black to do the middle - the MRT duals fit ok, needed the hangers heated up and twisted to fit but no rattles and a nice purr - reminded me of a old SHO - it's certainly a little growly now.

 

I drove my regular route home from the shop and I normally score 38 but tonight came in at 47 for the same drive

 

Ready for good pix after a bath...

[Ohmster]

The right and left tip were about - $150 each then you need the middle of the bumper not the lower if you are doing the 3D Kit

 

The required parts were under $400 - I have a tux black car and used SEM trim black to do the middle

 

This is the parts quote I have:

• Lower Trim Panel w/park sensors w/dual exhaust (DS7Z17K922CA) $197.40
• Valance panel w/auto park primed (DS7Z1810DAPTM) $322.68 - not needed if you get 3D Carbon Kit Lower Skirt for 178.50??
• Exhaust Tips (DS7Z1F827A and B) 199.37 each

Hyabrid, can you share where you bought the OEM parts from as some of my pricing seems higher. You mentioned the tips at $150 ea vs my $199 ea. Our valence pricing is about the same based on your previous posts.

 

On a side note, I have the same shop quoting me $350 do to the grill in black and $150/wheel to paint. Does anyone have experience with painted wheels? Is it durable?

[Ohmster]

Hyabrid,

 

Last question. I looked at your pix (nice!) and reread some of your earlier posts. You installed only the front and rear 3D pieces correct? How do the lines look from the sides without the side skirts? Are the front and rear pieces lower than the OEM skirt? I'd like to only do the rear piece (with the dual conversion) if I can get away with it, but am 'concerned' that the low point of the rear piece by the wheel will be lower than the OEM skirt on the other side of the wheel. Could you post a picture of your side profile? Thanks!

[Hyabrid]

I did the whole 4 piece 3D Carbon kit -

 

The part that I didn't need listed for $332 and my ford dealer sold it to me for $249.51

 

The tips list at $199.37 and my dealer sold them for $149.53 X 2

 

The part you need for the body kit lists for $197.40 and my dealer sold it for $148.05

 

U can talk to Diane at performance ford in Omaha 402-896-6000 - they were ordered under my buddies shop so I guess they are close to wholesale. The side skirts are on just need better pictures - Been raining for two days here - and I took the hybrid emblems off -

 

The grill? Really $350? Wow - $5.49 with plati-dip from Home Depot - light prep with caliper cleaner, slow 4 coats and over night to dry.

 

The grill stays in the vehicle - the five plastic parts pop out without special tools

 

A far as being led that modifying ones personal vehicle destroys value - I disagree - telling the customer that they screwed everything up is a way for the dealer to lowball you and steal your trade. This is valuable only when someone does anything that actually screws up the car - I got my fusion because I wanted an aggressive looking car that screamed performance but in fact is more of a luxury cruiser than a brawler. I have my blown SVT Adrenalin for that -

 

Life is to simply to complicate with that stuff anyway. As time progresses the Fusion will be everywhere and soon being sold at auctions from rental fleets - I have chosen to not have a rental car look-a-like

 

You will need to either cut your exhaust tip off and have one live and one dead. this way you get the look you want - i did the MRT exhaust and it sounds like a V6 Taurus SHO - borderline annoying but on the highway peaceful - oh, and my mpg is up 3 -

[Hyabrid]

Side view picture added - with brake covers - emblem free too!

[HenryVIII]

Well prepare to be disappointed for 2014 future HyTi folks. Honestly no big surprise to me.

 

http://www.ford.com/cars/fusion/trim/titaniumhybrid/

 

Single exhaust with bright tip

[acdii]

Well prepare to be disappointed for 2014 future HyTi folks. Honestly no big surprise to me.

 

http://www.ford.com/cars/fusion/trim/titaniumhybrid/

 

Single exhaust with bright tip

I thought so.

[Hyabrid]

Well - control is in your hands and checkbook - it was an easy fix

[kuzzi]

Well - control is in your hands and checkbook - it was an easy fix

I took a course on well-control before. Specifically wild well-control. And that too is in my hands and the company's checkbook.

 

Sorry, energy engineer joke that I couldn't pass up.