Updates on the '94:
Major highlights include:
rear seat delete
side scoop insert replacements
front component speaker replacement and Mach tweeter pod install
new pedal covers
new Summit aluminum drive shaft (more on that below)
Car is currently sitting on jack stands, awaiting a new driveshaft from Summit. I fouled mine up when trying to replace the 160k mile-old u-joints. I've got some slop in the drivetrain and suspected u-joints, but that may not be the entire story. While replacing the u-joints, I couldn't get the bearing cap to seat far enough in on one of the second sides, and I ended up breaking the casting on the u-joint where the c-clip rides. I wouldn't be lucky enough for it to be on the yoke or flange, but on the driveshaft itself. So, a new driveshaft was ordered after finally finding one at Summit. I was holding out for the Ford aluminum one from LMR, but they went from expecting stock on 2/28 to "we don't know when we are getting them". This was all after fighting getting the old driveshaft out (when the PO had gears installed, the asshats put the DS bolts in with an air wrench, and I had a terrible time getting them out). Also of note, I have either 3.73 or 3.90s, and not 4.10s as initially thought. Without cracking the pumpkin and counting teeth, I can't tell for sure. This was based on DS turns in relation to the rear wheel. That'll be a job for another day. It probably needs a rebuild anyway.
Rear seat delete:
I cut some "ports" in the back as it was killing my bass from the sub. This is the "trunk" side, I just hit it with some flat black rattle can:
You can't see it from the trunk due to the sub box.
Made it with 3/4" MDF, so I likely didn't save any weight. But, it is solid and I can sit stuff on it or get on it to tweak amp settings or whatever I need access to in the back.
New side scoops:
When I had the car painted, my painter painted the grill inside the scoops. I decided I wanted them black, so ordered new (used) inserts from eBay and installed them. Not a bad job, just took some time. I ended up having to take the back seat apart again to remove the seat belts for better seat delete fitment. Much quicker the second time around.
Mach tweeter pod install:
Made tweeter mounting plates from 1/16" ABS I sourced from work scrap. I started with 1/8" ABS from Amazon, but it was too thick and the pod grill wouldn't seat. I still ended up having to grind down the inside of the grill a little in one spot to get them to seat. I also bought new RF 5.25" components to replace the POS NVX components I originally purchased. There are two ways to get Mach pods in a non-Mach car: either trim the top of the door panel or the bottom of the Mach pod. I chose to not hack up my door panels and just used my Dremel to trim the bottom of the pods. It doesn't have to be perfect because you can't see the bottom once mounted. I was lucky in that on my non-Mach car, there was a screw hole already there and a passthrough for wiring for the mirror. One screw and some double-sided tape and we are in business.
Where I had to trim down some:
Mounted:
That about sums up the major updates to the car. I've got Cobra front brakes in the works - I have some used calipers/pads/brackets, and just need rotors and the new lines from MM. That kit is like $100 from MM, and rotors won't be terrible. I was going to source reman calipers, but everything I could find online indicated mixed results with having the Cobra raised letters. Most remans don't differentiate between Mach and Cobra calipers from those years. I found a set on the SN95 forum from a member who was upgrading to the ATS calipers, so that worked out.