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    air ride test procedure like mark VII

    I remember from my VII days, there was a way to make the cars bags fill up and deflate, is there such a way to do this to the mark viii?? Just curious, it would be nice to raise it up high when driving on ramps to work on it, gives that much more clearance!! thanks..
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    hid problem.. not bulb?

    Okay, so my passengers HID stopped working all of a sudden, not while driving it just wouldnt go on one night. So i ordered a replacement bulb and no luck. I tried the replacement on the left side connection and it worked fine. I had to leave and couldnt do any further testing but is there...
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    Gen II Cupholder question

    My cup holder doesn't seem to want to close, it feels like it is hitting something inside. It did this a few months ago and then closed fine. But the very next time i opened it and tried to close it again, the same thing. I am going to have to take the console apart to inspect whats going on...
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    closest to stock HID color temp?

    Im assuming 35 watt 5000k.. would i be correct?
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    aftermarket HID on a Gen II

    If i wire in an aftermarket set to the factory wiring, will i have an igniting problem? I want to keep the headlamp out message working.
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    Gen II HID question

    My 30K mile marks RH HID failed on me.. Its wierd because the car is barely used, and the lamp never flickered or discolored it just wouldnt light up last night. It didnt die while on, just never lit up. Im wondering if it is the HID or ballast?? Also, i am in the process or ordering the HID...
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    cobra hubs and calipers???

    i am wanting to upgrade hubs and calipers, but i am curious,,do the cobra rotors just mount up no problem..and does the traction / abs work perfectly afterwards??? how bad is changing the hubs to the mustang lug pattern?? is there a certain year of hubs that are better?? is it a big job??? thanks!!
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    analog factory phone

    has anyone figured a way to get them to work? I know analog is not supported anymore, but im sure there is a way to hack it. I wonder if you hook up a 90s digital Motorola phone up to the cars factory kit if it will work???
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    What color temp is the OEM HIDS???

    just curious? My 6000K HIDS just burnt out on my daily driver and i want to get a color that matches my Marks, i like that look much better than the 6000Ks..
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    Took the baby out for some sun today!!! Summers coming!

    After a loooooong winters nap covered in the heated garage... Still got her baby shes on!!! My projects for this summer are the following.. I have to replace the spare tire cover, i dont know if anyone has any ideas? I work for ford so i am going to see if...
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    door wood trim fell off my 97??

    my 97 mark viii door molding fell off on me... i was just wondering if someone on here had a similar issue and wondering there experience fixing it. i think i might use some hot glue, or maybe i will disassemble the panel and remove the metal piece and use some 2 part epoxy. not really sure. If...
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    something to worry about?

    Happy holidays everyone! I just went in the garage to Check on my mark viii, and when i uncovered it i noticed it was a little lower than usual, so i went in and grabbed the keys and turned it to accessory and sure enough the compressor went on and she raised up to normal height, probably about...
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    mark viii muscle car, how is it not??

    http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_1108_affordable_ford_muscle_cars/photo_09.html Here is a magazine calling it an affordable muscle car, i hate when i hear people say a mark Viii is not a muscle car, how is it not? An American v8 rear wheel drive 2 door big car, it has all the...
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    why install a cobra engine??

    I am kinda confused on this, why do people think its better to install a cobra engine in a mark when the only difference is the crank? A good cobra engine can be several thousand dollars, why not just rebuild your mark engine and include a forged crank in your build? Am i wrong that they are the...
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    looking to buy an 03 LS, need help / advice

    my wife and i are going to look at an 03 LS for her. i just want to know what to look or look out for. the guy selling it told me it has a check engine light on. i am going to bring a scan tool with me, but are there any major issues with these cars? it is a V8 touring with nav. has 93k on it...
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    Best parts suppliers?

    Is there any sites or online auto parts distributors that specialize in mark viii's yet? I know there not antiques yet, but man parts are hard to come by...
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    anyone with their original window stickers?

    does anyone have a first gen mark window sticker they can send me a scan of? my email is daviddc114@gmail.com or just upload to this thread... thanks..
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    reproduction mark viii window stickers

    if anyone is interested i got a guy who can make awsome reproduction window stickers for mark viii. i tried making one on my own, but this guy is sick. even the bar code for the vin actually is a real bar code! its awsome! he even gets the factory ford build sheet!! he charges 39.95 and that...
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    1993 Town Car Clock Spring????

    i am trying to get my cousins car fixed for him, but they dont make a clock spring for a 93 towncar anymore? has anyone ran into this before? is there a mod to eaither get around the clockspring? maybe another model car clock spring can work, or maybe pulling the wheel and putting an aftermarket...
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    does anyone have a cars of particular interest book, or black book???

    i want to purchse one for my car, but i want to know if they are even in the book. i have a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC with 30k original miles, it is not a driver, it is a show car only, but i want to know if it made it to the book yet and if it did how much they are worth. thank you so much, Dave
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