Vehicle Owner

Member ID: johnsims

Location: Russellville, AR

Vehicle Info

1987 Mercury Topaz

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile14.92 sec @ 97 mph
  • 0-608.14sec
  • Top Speed127mph
  • HP135
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

  • Sunpro Gauges 
  • APC Pedals 
  • Hurst Shift Knob 

Exterior Styling

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Oct 19, 2008

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john’s Mercury Topaz
“River Valley Customs Original”

  • Currently 3.676923076923 /5 Stars.
21 guestbook comments

Dont forget to vote and sign my guestbook and tell me what you think i should do next to the topaz thanks!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i hate to do it but this car is officially for sale $3000 or best offer. will all the add ons plust only have 110k and gettin 25 miles to the gallon it seems resonable email me at jsimmons10@atu.edu or call me at 15012786386!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

alright guys i havent been on here in at LONG time but i have new pictures of my Topaz and i think you will like it ive done alot of new stuff such as PPG blue candy pearl paint on the top and Dupont Nason Black Basecoat on bottom, 16'' MB wheels with Hankook Ventus Tires, Mustang tail lights, BMW side mirriors new smaller system of 2 12's, but the back seat back in, A pillar Guage pod, indash screen, and more to come, ill keep you posted

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


the topaz with its new candy paint, wheels & tires and 4 inch body drop

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


the topaz out side of the shop i work at River Valley Customs Russsellville, Ar

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


the mustang tailight conversion, well worth the week it took to do, i didnt go with the euro tails because i thought they are too flashy, but now i think ive changed my mind..

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


there isnt too much i can do with the gauge cluster so i just painted it blue, the blue and black theme goes pretty good through out my whole car more pics to come

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


the front veiw of the topaz with the new fog lights and mesh grille

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


another shot of the tailight conversion

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


the new A pillar gauge pod

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


the new indash dvd screen

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


a good pic of my whip

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


painted pannels

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


Concept indash 7'' screen with a Logic reciever

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


APC sport pedals

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


Hurst Pistol Grip Shifter

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


Dual Illuminite Speakers

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


black painted door pannel

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


Dual Illuminite 6 1/2's in the door pannel

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


BMW side mirrors with amber & blue led signals

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


MB 16'' wheels with Hankook Ventus tires

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


street glow LED GLOWZ in the headlights

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


blue headlights with strobes, cant see them flash because they are too fast for my camera

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


gauge cluster

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


yet another pic of the tailight conversion

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


simple and clean subwoofer setup 2 audiobahn 12's and a crossfire amp

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


audiobahn 12's

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


interior door panel

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


one of the better pics of my car in black and white

 

Things im still wanting to do with the topaz:
tubbed fender wells
4 inch wheel spacers
lambo doors
custom hood
fiberglass subwoofer enclosure
custom center console
custom headliner
TURBO?

OLD PICTURES OF THE TOPAZ

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


the top view of the 87 XR5

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


view of the side

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz

 

and again

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


front veiw with veiw of driving lights

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


APC racing spoiler

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


crossfire windsheild banner

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


engine compartment

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


cold air intake

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


75 amp altenator to run the system

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


driving compartment

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


radio and gauges

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


my backseat sub enclosure with my XXX 15'' sub HUGE AINT IT?

 

 

johnsims's 1987 Mercury Topaz


my audio battery and power cap

 

dont forget to vote and sign my guestbook! Thanks!

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kabron  

Posted by: kabron

03/12/2009 06:22PM

do you still have the car?

lambointegrals  

Posted by: lambointegrals

01/01/2009 06:05AM

Hey nice pics. I thought I would drop you a line to let you know that I am having to sell my ride due to moving. If you know anyone that would like to have a complete show car ready for shows. 73,000 invested and asking 25,000 or best offer. Bank valued at 69,000.

kabron  

Posted by: kabron

09/21/2008 06:33PM

if you are going to bag it ...be aware that it is alot equipment and these cars aren't really a favorite with shops...i like it so far ...

NikeGrl1107  

Posted by: NikeGrl1107

09/20/2008 09:48PM

nice, love all ur lights and ur i bet ur systems pretty sick 2 ;) thanks for the comment, 5 **s back at ya

LilRico005  

Posted by: LilRico005

09/20/2008 07:58PM

Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it... One question, how do you like your speakers and sound quality? I'm in the market for some better speakers and I want some feed back. Thanks in advance... -Lil'Rico

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Member ID: johnsims

Location: Russellville, AR