Sound technician customizes Crown Victoria with an attitude

Published December 8, 2010 12:00am ET



Perfectionists know that satisfaction is hard to come by. Even after completing a project, they must cope with a state of mind that says “enough is never enough.” Craig Yost often finds himself in this position. After attending many car shows, the greatest challenge he faces is seeing ideas on other vehicles that he wants to integrate into his own. Yet the effect of making those changes to his own car always seems to outweigh his ability to make improvements without completely reconfiguring his setup.

But one thing is for sure with Yost — going big is the only way to ride in his 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The car, which has been a mainstay in police fleets for years, bears little resemblance to Yost’s interpretation. When people see him coming in the rearview mirror, they don’t slow down because they think he’s a cop. They slow down to get a better look at his ride.

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