"NKato" (NKato)
03/04/2018 at 00:47 • Filed to: Crown Victoria
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"NKato" (NKato)
03/04/2018 at 00:47 • Filed to: Crown Victoria | 3
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I did the battery swap on my 2010 Crown Victoria Interceptor without issues, after I’d figured out that I needed to unscrew the battery hold-down wedge all the way.
The terminals were cleaned as best as I could, though they still have some corrosion here and there, but not in the area where they come in contact with the battery posts. Also sprayed on that grease preservative.
Started right up. I followed the manual’s instructions for setting the car’s “engine memory” - the fuel economy strategy. Dropped off my old battery at Costco, got $15 back in cash.
Went to the Pick & Pull south of my town, hunted around for a center console that would fit my car, but realized that all the Grand Marquises, Lincoln Town Cars, and Crown Vic LX’s simply had wider seats, rather than a proper, normal center console.
Welp. With it in my head that I’m not walking away empty-handed, I pulled a wire tree, plastic wire sleeves, and a rubber boot for the alternator terminal from the Crown Vics I could find, and started hunting around for a center console in the other Fords that would be a good fit. No dice.
Went to the one up in Arlington. They had three Vics, but all the trunks were sealed shut, and I had no means to force them open because the cars’ trunk release was electronically actuated, or functioned by mechanical key - which was pointless since I had no key for those junkyard cars.
Baaaah. Went south, grabbed a USB charger for my car, and then hit up a local tavern for a stiff drink. Turns out that their “Inception” drink wasn’t alcoholic enough for my tastes, but it was as-advertised: “A drink inside a drink.” A shotglass with Kraken Black Spiced Rum trapped upside down in a glass of Sprite. The warning on its description made me think it was supposed to have a nice, stiff kick.
It did not.
The
next time I want a drink that’s mixed by a bartender, I’m going to the
Ivar’s restaraunt by the Mukilteo Ferry and having myself a 1938
Special. Two of those gets me good and drunk for a couple of hours.
wafflesnfalafel
> NKato
03/04/2018 at 01:07 |
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Drove past that Pick and Pull right off 99 today... I need to try Ivar’s on the water there - I like the view from the downstair’s Arnie’s bar, (and their salt and pepper happy hour prawns are tasty...)
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Dogsatemypants
> wafflesnfalafel
03/04/2018 at 01:25 |
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Happy hour at ivars used to be a go to for me. Too bad the pork medallions are no longer on the hh menu.
vondon302
> NKato
03/04/2018 at 08:19 |
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Wal mart sells a console for 35 bucks that fits perfect.
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NKato
> vondon302
03/04/2018 at 11:27 |
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Got a link?
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NKato
> vondon302
03/04/2018 at 11:35 |
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Found it. I’m not sure if I want the Wal-Mart version or the one with upholstery. The latter comes with a p71 mounting bracket that does not damage the floor.
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vondon302
> NKato
03/04/2018 at 11:53 |
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The latter one sounds better. Mine was easy to mount but a drill was involved.
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NKato
> vondon302
03/04/2018 at 11:55 |
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The kit including the console and mounting hardware is around 150. I’m not at my computer right now, but I have it bookmarked.
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NKato
> vondon302
03/04/2018 at 12:21 |
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Found it:
https://nenno-products.com/product-info/CONUPHKIT
Bonus points: the seller even mentions that the lockable compartment is not ideal for securing valuables as it is easily defeated.
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vondon302
> NKato
03/04/2018 at 12:36 |
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I think I’ve seen that console on a jeep site before.
https://www.amazon.com/31515-Black-Locking-Central-Console/dp/B00A15X2WC
Close but reviews do mention crown Vic
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NKato
> vondon302
03/04/2018 at 12:41 |
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Yeah, but I’d rather have proper mounting hardware, as opposed to simply screwing it into the floor. I don’t want to do any unnecessary damage to my car since it’s a 2010 CVPI, and in surprisingly good condition compared to other interceptors.