"i86hotdogs" (i86hotdogs)
11/13/2019 at 13:00 • Filed to: None
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"i86hotdogs" (i86hotdogs)
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For those not neck deep in Ford Transit Connect culture...ok all of you except me...there is a part on the high-end Transit Connect Titanium that is well sought after by the community. The taillight reflectors that are above the taillights are exclusive to the Titanium Trim.
On most other trims of the TC, that’s just a black plastic piece.
I have seen people paint those pieces to match or contrast their body color. Looks alright, but it never matches exactly. There are some threads going where people have ordered these reflectors for upwards of $80 EACH plus another $50 core charge. Cheapest I have seen on eBay is $118, but they ship from Latvia, and one forum messenger waited MONTHS to receive theirs.
Sometime last week, someone here inquired on a good website to shop junkyard parts. car-part dot come was recommended. So I took a deep dive.
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Searching through hundreds of totaled vans, I found a few TC’s in the Titanium trim. Sent some e-mails inquiring on the parts. One guy responded. Two business days, and $70 later, BOOM!
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Titanium RallyVan!
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> i86hotdogs
11/13/2019 at 13:06 |
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I can’t remember, but have you done any rally specific mods like skid plates, suspension or anything?
Always love this van.
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i86hotdogs
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
11/13/2019 at 13:16 |
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Winter tires for RallyCross/winter. That’s about it. I inquired on an aluminum skid plate from a guy who specializes in skid plates for Ford Focuses (Focii?). Apparently the bolt pattern is the same. I probably will go forth with one once the funds are there. Otherwise, I can’t do much to it if I want to leave it in the stock class for RallyCross. Lowering springs will bump it to prepared.
Chariotoflove
> i86hotdogs
11/13/2019 at 13:20 |
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Sweet! You should also get M badges for it. :p
For Sweden
> i86hotdogs
11/13/2019 at 13:28 |
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I want to join the Transit Connect culture, but I don’t have room for a Transit Connect in my life right now :(
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i86hotdogs
> Chariotoflove
11/13/2019 at 13:43 |
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I’ve got an SVT Cobra badge on the rear, and Cobra badges on the A-pillar. I’m a fan of ridiculous upbadging.
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Chariotoflove
> i86hotdogs
11/13/2019 at 13:44 |
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Nice. Go big or stay at home.
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i86hotdogs
> Chariotoflove
11/13/2019 at 13:45 |
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The missus’ Chrysler 200 has Hellcat badges too.
punkgoose17
> i86hotdogs
11/13/2019 at 15:24 |
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I guess I will keep my eyes out for these at the pull a part when I go:
Price $4.39 and no core charge
REFLECTOR - SIDE MARKER 4.39 0.00