Nautical Blue Build Thread (Big Blue) - 60K mile review - lessons, regrets, etc.

You might have the coolest build here. I kept scrolling and was like "he did THAT...and THAT ....and THAT" so friggin cool. Well done man.

Any issues installing the supercharger with a winch?

 

Thanks for checking the thread. I got motivation from all of us here on the forum, lots of good info and advice from all.

On the maggie, no issues with the winch. The pump for the air cooler on the maggie comes with a bracket that you can basically mount just about anywhere and get it ouf the way. I have some pictures on that if you are interested. Happy New Year and best in 2026!

 

Sound Deadening by soundskins. This was a long project at least for me but worth it. Take on it? , it is worth it.



I am going to share some of the most relevant pics and reflections.


This up there is just getting the are ready. I recommend a very good cleaning and let this area dry very well.

For the haters....I was able to keep that panel on .

Onto the installation of the material:



The hatch....


The rest....


Got all the 4 doors really good. I love the way they sound when you close these doors. Solid .

The rest of Blue...


Project kicked my behind....this took over a whole week and change. There were some days I couldn't do much and at the end I got help as it was just too many details.

Benefits:

• I can't hear the tires up front
• The magnaBlow muffler...is quiet now
• I can't hear the wind as much
• I actually hear the Maggie whine a little bit more.

I don't think this is a solo project. But then again, I have plenty of time limitations and lack of skills in some areas.

 

Thats the most beautiful thing I've seen in a long time. Looks amazing. Good job dude. Very well done.

How many bulk packs did you use?

 

I bought 3 rolls, each at 38.5 ft2, I used at least 2.5 and got left half of a full one. I gave it to one of the kids that helped me put it together.

 

At first I didn't realize you were referring to your Magnuson Supercharger. I was like "Why is he bitching about his wife, (who I thought was named Maggie)?"

 

That other sound is different

In any event, the project passed the test. I think it is worth it now. I was very skeptical at first but it is quite different inside the vehicle.

 

This is the most impressive thing I have ever seen a person do to their vehicle!

 

Is that an oversized rearview mirror?