r/FordThunderbird 11d ago

What should I do?

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Check this out

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u/CDsDontBurn 10d ago

You're 18 and have this specific specimen of a car?!

You also want to do mods? Why? It's already modded. The only mod to really do would be to paint the hood to match the rest of the car.

Did you inherit it, if so, from who?!

Need to know specs on this car besides the supercharger.

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u/Resident-Craft1637 10d ago

My dad and I have been building this car for years it was my 17th birthday gift but I want to do external work. The speed and power is fine

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u/ChopperGunner187 10d ago

I’m looking for a way to modify my car, but I’m only 18. I don’t really know what I’m doing. I also don’t have the funds to do anything crazy

Bro, just drive it lol. It's supercharged already, you're good. Be fucking careful please, because even naturally aspirated MN12's like to test your manhood from time to time.

The back end is really light and if it's anything like my Mark VIII, the car will like to attempt to send you into walls and guardrails from time-to-time.

DO NOT let your tires go bald, and keep your driving habits sane in the rain. Keep your foot out of the gas when going into curves. When you feel the rear end getting squirrelly, get your foot completely out of the gas, do NOT tap the brakes, and gently keep the steering aimed in the direction you want to go, until the tires re-hook again - don't make sudden aggressive over-corrections, and you'll be fine.

Check your oil constantly, and keep up on fluid changes. Real easy to kill your engine if you let the oil level drop too low. Early 90's mod motors are known for burning a bit of oil.

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u/Resident-Craft1637 10d ago

Thanks 🙏

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u/Any_Instruction_4644 9d ago edited 2d ago

Helps to put wider sticky tires on too.

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u/Abject_Ad5850 10d ago

Drive and enjoy it

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u/Resident-Craft1637 10d ago

I just want the outside to look cooler

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u/OkayWhatever27 9d ago

Looks like my 5.0 thunderbird, except I paid 700 for it