Quick story before I start with the mods.
I purchased the Fusion in February of 07 brand new. The grille really pulled me to it. It was between this or a Chevy Colorado. I still wonder what the Colorado would look like had I opted for that. My dad is a hardcore Ford fan so he kinda pulled me to the Fusion. Originally I was going to get a Mustang but my parents said they would pay the insurance for 6 months if I didn't get a sports car. Being 19 at the time, I agreed. I already had an old Mustang anyways.
I bought the car and didn't jump right in like most of you guys. The only thing I did was get some exhaust tips, a chrome plate frame, and a spoiler. Over a year would pass before I would do anything else. I stumbled across this site and was amazed at the cars I saw. Before I knew it my modding roller coaster ride had begun. And let me tell you guys it's been a hell of a ride. Ups and downs but it's all been worth it.
Okay on to the pics.
Completely stock
Chrome exhaust tips and spoiler
Window tint and smoked sidemarkers
First major mod
H&R springs
This is what I wanted the rear end to look like. I think it came out better than I had envisioned.
Next major mod was the wheels. Nascar Sonoma's 18x7.5 with a +45 offset.
Around the same time I also swapped my Fusion H&R's for a set of Mazdaspeed 6 H&R's. The height was about the same. It definetly evened it out more that the first set. The ride was a lot nicer too. I did some research and found that the Mazdaspeed weighs about 500lb more than the V6 Fusion. So that probably helped smooth the ride.
Around that time there was starting to be more Fusions on the road. I wasn't worried about blending in from the rear or side view but my front end was pretty stock. I decided to make something no one else had but what? I have a big poster of "Eleanor" on my wall, one morning it was like a light bulb had turned on. That's what I was going to make my front end look like.
My first draft
First attempt was ok but didn't look right after some time. I couldn't live with it anymore so I went ahead and ordered some Mustang fog lamps.
Night shot with custom sidemarkers and Hid's installed.
This one is the most meaningful mod I've done to this car. In November of 07 my best friend was killed in a car accident. I took this very hard. For months I didn't care about anything. He used come over and help me work on my Mustang and I would go and help him work on his MR2 when we were in high school. We had a lot of good times going to the junk yard just to see what we could find. I went to visit his grave about 6 months after his death and was finally in peace with his death. I wanted the Fusion to be a memorial for him and one day it clicked on where his name should be. Right where I could see it everyday. Here's to Marlon
Complete list of mods. The ones that are crossed out are no longer on or are going to be remove.
I'm also proud to say that the only thing I didn't do myself was the window tint.
Spoiler
Tint Rear 15%/
Front 35%Exhaust tipsPinstripe
Smoked sidemarkers
Mkz sharkfin antenna
Opened taillight housing and smoked the red part only
Painted rear lower fascia black with custom "Fusion" decal
Underdash Led's
Led's under rear lower fascia (turnsignal/brake lights)
Ford Flex shiftknob
Shift boot
Custom switch on radio bezel using the "Fusion" plate
Carbon fiber di-noc
Custom lower grille (twice)
Foglamps tinted yellowChrome fog bezelsHD lip
Nascar Sonoma wheels
Sony speakers
Front inner fender turn signals
Emblems overlays
Calipers painted black
Cold air intake
Throttle body spacer
Magnaflow muffler
"Fusion" sill plates
Remote start
Fusion H&R springsMazdaspeed6 H&R springsMazda 6 Hatchback Vogtland springs
Custom Led sidemarkers
"Fusion" letter moved to the passenger/driver door
Roof painted satin black
Gauges changed to super white
Super white led turn signals
I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things. I'll add them if I remember
That's it for now. I got a few more things planned though
