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I'm debating on buying a CAI now. I just installed the magnaflow and have the mod bug.

Anyone who has installed a CAI on their Fusion notice a difference in exhaust tone? Deeper, throatier, etc. Thanks for the help. On Mustangs it usually is deeper but that's a v8 I'm referencing. I've never installed a CAI on an i4.

After reading this whole thread, I had to say this. The bare bones Fusion is the S, not the SE lol.

http://www.fordfusionforum.com/index.php?/topic/8794-magnaflow-exhaust-added-16675/

I don't know if anyone has helped you but low beam head lights are bulbs H11 and fog lights are H11 also. I'd highly recommend www.DDMtuning.com. I've never had a problem with them and I've bought four sets from them. My only issue with them is sometimes the shipping takes over a week.

I might not be the first person to do this, but I'm the only 4cyl Fusion on YouTube I believe with a dual exhaust. In my opinion, it sounds decent. You be the judge. I had to do a few modifications, nothing crazy though. Exhaust wise, all it takes is removing the bolt that holds the clamp and removing the exhaust (4 hangers). The new exhaust utilizes 5 hangers, which the one hanger is already on the driver side stock (production part). So the only modification I truly did was trim the rear valiance. I have a picture of it below and couple rear end shots. It turned out well. Modification of Rear Valiance http://i129.photobuc...n98GT/Rear5.jpg Before Exhaust was Installed http://i129.photobuc...GT/RearEnd4.jpg Without Valiance (surprisingly doesn't look bad) http://i129.photobuc...GT/RearEnd3.jpg Finished Product http://i129.photobuc...8GT/RearEnd.jpg

I've looked everywhere, did not find anyone running the dual exhaust #16675 Magnaflow setup on a 4cyl. I will be putting the exhaust on my Fusion next Thursday. Will put a video up soon after, hopefully it doesn't sound bad. I'm thinking that could be why no one has a video up, but it also could be because the "labor" that is involved. Also if you have an ultrasonic knife, cutting the current valiance is zero problem. I'll take pictures and videos as I stated above. Stay tuned.

After powder coating the wheels on my Fusion, I went back to the same outfit for my new 2013 5.0. I couldn't get another color, I felt like this color combination can't be beat. What do you think? http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/MustangTeen98GT/Fusion2-1.jpg http://i129.photobuc...Teen98GT/50.jpg Now the question is when do I get to drive all my vehicles???

Wish you guys were in Ohio, I've been wanting to paint my front grille black to offset the dumb stock chrome look. I might have to man up and do it myself I guess.

I've been looking into aftermarket systems myself, all I want is an all touchscreen HU and keep the SYNC on my steering wheel. I have zero clue when it comes to audio though so I'd have to pay someone to do it, but I don't want to get ra*** on a price quote. Any ideas on HU? I don't want to get sold the $1,000 one when a $200-500 would do the trick. Thanks.

They fix the issue with the FFC? Because I'm trying to join the forum also.

Or you don't remove anything and you find a friend with small hands. Did this on the 2011 I owned (the dealer installed them on my 2012 so they did the proper way). The sig picture was actually taken when they were switching HID's from my old car to my new one.

I see what you did there, clever you are!

Wherever all of you guys live where they pull people over for tail light tint, wrong turn signal colored lights, etc. I'm glad I live in Ohio!

Not sure what you're saying here.

Awesome lights, just can't see myself spending $40 on turn signals though.

Can't decide between Gun Smoke or Smoke.

Do you know where I can find these overlays?

I'm just not sure if I want to tint them or spray them. Tint would probably look cleaner than spray, IMO. I can't find a site that sells those specific pieces of film either for the car. Thanks for the ideas.

Does anyone know if their is a tint film that is made to cover the front bumper reflector in black or in a chrome color? My car is silver, black and chrome. The amber reflectors completely throw it off. I've been looking and haven't found one site who sells some sort of film.

So you're saying you like tinted lights? I'd compensate for tinted tail lights with LED bulbs. I completely understand sacrificing safety for looks, but from the sounds of it. You seem like you think they'd look good tinted?

Not sure if you have ordered your lights yet, but I just wanted to chime in. I got 55W 8k for my 2011 Fusion and I transferred them into my 2012 Fusion I just bought last week. I will tell you they are bright! The cut-off point though as people are speaking of is distinctive and the housing handles it well. If you see a Toyota Camry with HID's the light emitted is all over the place because they don't have any sort of projector housing like the 2nd Gen Fusion does. I'm a proponent of HID's as long as they are aimed properly and functionally. The argument I hear is the housing wasn't made for HID's. I get that, but if you aren't being obnoxious and aiming them at the sky. You are fine. People drive by me with their brights on (usually older cars that have fogged fog lights and those bother me). I rarely ever get flashed and if I do it's because it's another lower profile car that sits lower than a Fusion. The angle is obviously more directly on them. Sort of like when a big truck or rig is right on your a** and is semi-blinding you. Very good example in my opinion. You aren't taught to ride other cars bumpers. Drive safe and you'll be fine. I've had my HID's since June on my Fusions' and my Mustang has had them for 5 years, zero problems.

Thanks for the reply, I really like the color a lot. Anyone else have any thoughts?

Just got my stock 17's powder coated today, gloss black. Car looks great, as the title eludes too, what should I do? Plus does anyone know where I can find a film to cover the lights that isn't completely blacking them out. I'd say I just need to make them a little less red. Right now they are bursting red while the rest of the car is dark lol. Thanks for the help (I attached the picture I took today so you guys could give some advice, sorry for the semi-crappy resolution).