I need a little help.... No, not that kind

"BLACKIE" · 10-19-2009, 01:44 PM

...... I mean on my SSR

I have a few questions that pertain to the first few tasks that I will do to my rig.

1. Removal of the in-dash cup holder.

I know that there has to be a "magical spot" to realease the whole unit from the dash. I would like to know where this release point is before I brake anything, seeings how it's all made out of plastic

2. Replacement muffler.

For now, I just want to replace the stock muffler, I know it's packed with whatever insde. I want relieve some of that unwanted back presure and let the little engine breathe a weeee bit better. Flowmaster or Magnaflow or ? Also the appropriate part numbers.

3. Hood strut kit.

I see there is a kit made for my '04 by Mike out of Arizona. I would like to know has anyone installed one? How's the quality of the kit and it's fit? Does anyone have ANY picture of the kit? I would like to get a gander at one before I buy a kit. Lastly, does anyone have ANY pictures of the kit installed?

I want to thank everyone for their help on my list of things to do first. The more I cruz around this forum the more I like it, and it's members willingness to help each other out. No matter how big or small the propblem may be. Most excellent!!

As always,

"BLACKIE"

LTs SSR · 10-19-2009, 02:22 PM

1. Removal of the in-dash cup holder.

Don't know this one... but I'm sure someone will...

2. Replacement muffler.

LOVE my Flowmaster 40!!!

3. Hood strut kit.
Got some pictures... let me dig 'em up...
Well... they are not great pictures... but funny....
http://www.ssrfanatic.com/forum/279722-post342.html

http://www.ssrfanatic.com/forum/279726-post343.html

vettegirl · 10-19-2009, 02:27 PM

We put a set of Flowmaster 40s on our 2004, sound great. Also had a true dual exhaust fabbed up with 5" tips (cost under $1000 to do). You can buy several nice cat-back systems - Mike in Arizona's sounds great. Haven't installed Mike's struts, but we have installed several other of his products for several Fanatics and everything is first rate, each kit totally planned out with detailed instructions.

Flying Dog · 10-19-2009, 02:35 PM

I love my Flowmaster 40.
I installed the hood struts from Mike in AZ.
He sent me a PDF of instruction which I printed out.
I had to buy myself a pop-rivet gun (not expensive) but that, & a drill and a wrench is about all you will need.
Very easy install. If I can do it...most anyone can.

GetBusyLiving · 10-19-2009, 09:14 PM

For the cup holder there is a small release on each side which lets the whole unit slide out.
If the holder is binding... try going in through the ashtray area. There is metal fingers that if bent down will cause it to bind. Bend them up and away and no more binding.

"BLACKIE" · 10-19-2009, 10:05 PM

Thank you for all your answers to my questions

A Flowmaster it is then! Thanks Flying Dog and vettegirl for your answers! I almost forgot to ask, how loud is the Flowmaster 40? Is it quiet at low RPM's and then gets loud when you have your foot in it? I'm not after a real loud muffler when I'm just driving around (low RPM's). Thanks Flying Dog on your instillation infoe on the strut kit, I'll be contacting Mike in Arizona

Linda thank you for your pictures! I love to look at pictures just as much as the next guy. Also thank you for your help! GetBusyLiving thanks for the heads up on how to take out the cup holder

The holder is to small to hold anything and it's on the weak side, besides they way I see it is like this..... If I don't drink in my ride neither will the passenger.

In all honesty I'm going to install another coin holder on that side. Thanks for all your imput and answers

As always,

"BLACKIE"

RUN ROD RUN · 10-19-2009, 10:13 PM

if you're not after a real loud muffler, then you might want to look into a flowmaster 50.

DOOPHUS · 10-19-2009, 10:16 PM

Great idea, BLACKIE . . . Coin Tray on both sides.

. . . No Eating and/or Drinking allowed.

turnheadz · 10-20-2009, 12:31 AM

wow, Jerseymilk didn't comment on the muffler

here's some pic's of the hood struts install. The last moments of that dangerous prop rod, pucker up and drill, always draws a crowd, Mike and Tony showing off a job well done

p.s. Oh Dave, there's the running boards in picture #3

"BLACKIE" · 10-20-2009, 10:18 PM

Thanks RUN ROD RUN!!!

I'm liking the Flowmaster 50 just because I bought my SSR for a cruzer! When I take my Baby Doll out that's the last thing she wants to do is yell at me when she is sitting right next to me. Heck I have other cars for her to do that in, and when she does. I turn with a big smile on my face and say: "What did you say babe? .... I can't hear you"

Thanks DOOPHUS

you bet, no eating, no drinking, and NO SMOKING

that's what pit stops are all about, and when pits stops are taking place there is NO LEANING on the ride either

Thank you Sandy!!! I do not know what to say!

As always,

"BLACKIE"

turnheadz · 10-20-2009, 10:32 PM

I have the CORSA Sport cat-back, and I love it. Sounds great and no drone

big-daddy · 10-21-2009, 05:04 AM

I loved the growl of the Flowmaster 40, but the drone at highway speed was unbearable. Go for the 50 or Magnaflow.

Get the struts, if you get under the hood very much, its going to fall on your head otherwise

"BLACKIE" · 10-21-2009, 07:42 PM

Thanks Big Daddy

That's the answer I was looking for, there's lots of driving on the various interstates where I live. The struts are in the mix

as always,

"BLACKIE"

cityblader · 10-23-2009, 04:09 PM

I went with the Flowmaster Super 44.

Others suggested I make it a true dual , but I only wanted to put out the cash for a new can now, perhaps an additional pipe and can in a few years.

For now, the sound is incredible.

2006, 390 horsepower.

If you want thunder, this is the one!

"BLACKIE" · 11-05-2009, 04:20 AM

Thank you everyone for your imput on a muffler upgrade

My interest have gone else where for the time being on my rig. I'm leaning to the Flowmaster 50. Next week I'll be at home, so I'm going to install my carpet kit and take the console out and replace the right side so I can install a '06 cup holder on that side. Install the coin holder inplace of the in dash cup holder and lastley, install the console gauge package. That will do it for my first batch of parts that I have collected to be installed.

I have been doing alot of reading all over the forum. It's GREAT the infoe that I'm learning about my rig from EVERYONE

I was reading some where on the forum about someone using a 2oz bottle of protectent/conditioner for ALL of the rubber seals i.e. The top, doors/windows. I stumbled across it by going through a link and then another link and so on. I want to say Maui Mike was involved in the conversation with another menber telling him about the formentioned bottle . I remember the price was about $ 45.00? and I want to say it was made by Dupont, but I can not be a 100% sure.

When I was done reading about it, I hit the button and closed the link and then the other link and so on.... Then going to another topi, forgetting to write down the infoe

can anyone help me out here?

As always,

BLACKIE