Rosskk80 Report post Posted May 29, 2013 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fusionTX Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Check this thread out. http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/6799-twin-tailpipes-on-hybrid/?do=findComment&comment=54781 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Check this thread out. http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/6799-twin-tailpipes-on-hybrid/?do=findComment&comment=54781Your link takes us right to this thread...lol 1 jeff_h reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuzzi Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Your link takes us right to this thread...lolI wonder if that means someone is going to post the instructions here? 1 elle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neod192 Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Try this one: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/53057-making-the-2013-fusion-energi-and-hyti-into-real-titaniums/?p=854387 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyabrid Report post Posted May 31, 2013 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rosskk80 Report post Posted May 31, 2013 @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.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47Minutes Report post Posted May 31, 2013 @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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyabrid Report post Posted June 2, 2013 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 - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggo Report post Posted June 2, 2013 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted June 2, 2013 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. 1 elle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohmster Report post Posted June 3, 2013 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. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyabrid Report post Posted June 3, 2013 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... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted June 3, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyabrid Report post Posted June 6, 2013 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohmster Report post Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyabrid Report post Posted June 8, 2013 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... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohmster Report post Posted June 8, 2013 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) $197.40Valance 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 eachHyabrid, 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohmster Report post Posted June 8, 2013 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyabrid Report post Posted June 9, 2013 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 - 1 junior.29.dh reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyabrid Report post Posted June 10, 2013 Side view picture added - with brake covers - emblem free too! 1 gadgetguy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryVIII Report post Posted July 5, 2013 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted July 9, 2013 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 tipI thought so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyabrid Report post Posted July 20, 2013 Well - control is in your hands and checkbook - it was an easy fix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuzzi Report post Posted July 20, 2013 Well - control is in your hands and checkbook - it was an easy fixI 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
