97svtgoin05gt

I had a strong feeling when I originally saw the drawings of what the '05 would be that the aftermarket guys (Saleen etc) would have a tough time improving on the latest version of the Mustang. Ford has completely outdone themselves and hit such a home run with this car, that it seems like the tweaks etc that these folks normally do just really detract from the car. It's such pure poetry in it's raw stock form, Steeda to me so far is the only company that's managed to improve upon the original formula.


GIVE ME MY REGULAR COKE...I LIKE IT BEST!!

V10

I agree, I don't like any of the tuner '05 Mustangs. They all ruin the great lines of the '05 Stang and look almost like rice. Although I do like the rear end of the Saleen, with the wing removed

But someone will be able to improve it, just like Shelby did with the original 1965 GT-350.

GIZMOTOO

All the new Stang needs is a unique/tasteful/agressive graphics package to give some contrast to the current monochromatic color theme.

dke

I think SEMA and the show cars are about overdoing things and taking them to some interpretation (extreme) to get attention and differentiate from the crowd. I'm not sure if it will tone down in a year or two, but I'm sure there are going to be some that are more subtle and differentiated. The Roche ducktail was pretty nice, and Saleen splitter and side rails. If someone does the concept hood, and put on CDC's glass back, and I suspect the Interceptors Black Chrome wheels.... ;-)

houtex

I agree, the Mustang is just that good, adding chin spoilers/splitters and scoops and such are not going to help, if not hurt outright. Roush's front end?

However, a nice CobraJet hood, relocated fog lamp in the lower facia, fog lamp deleted grill, SOME type of finishing touch to the quarter window, and a honeycomb or other dark insert in between the taillamps wouldn't be a terrible idea, IMO.

Goin' rice on would be a big mistake. YMMV.

Robert

Gotta agree here. I almost think that if one wants a modified Stang, one should just wait to see what Ford does itself with its own special editions.

joeuser42

Do you think Ford told them the ducktail was off limits? It seems like many people on here like it yet none of the tuners have it. I got the spoiler delete, but if a ducktail was available I probably would have got it.

StangNut

Personally, I think MRT did the best overall job.
Click on MRT Interceptor Headed for Las Vegas
Definately has the best duck tial spoiler and the theme goes along with the retro styling better than all the rice versions we've seen.
It's not perfect, but I will be borrowing a lot of their ideas for my next Stang.
Jason

joeuser42

Woops, forgot that MRT had a ducktail spoiler. I don't like the rest of the car, but I do like the spoiler.

Norcal_Nostra

Ford definately did a superb job on the new mustang, didn't leave the tuners with much to improve on.

Only cosmetic improvement I'll do is tinting and a small cowl hood

200mphcobra

All that bad boy needs is to be about 2-3" lower in the rear, 1 -2" in the front, some wide tires, with Bullet type rims, and a ducktail.

End of story.

Piston NV

Main Entry: mustake
Function: noun
Date: 2004
1: a misunderstanding of the meaning or implication of the Ford Mustang.
2: a wrong action, customization or statement proceeding from faulty judgment, inadequate knowledge, or inattention to the Ford Mustang heritage.
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dke

Finished, I think the Interceptor is MUCH nicer than I thought. Nicer than the Saleen (to me) by far. I personally don't like the louvers in real life (they looked better in the sketches) -- but some will. For me, drop them off, and that graphic on the back, and the subwoof and amps filling my trunk, and the upper-front-grill-thing, and the scoop (I want the concepts double one) -- but everything else I liked. (Which is the majority -- the interior, wheels, ducktail, roof, etc.) I do agree drop the back. But it is the most "pure" rendition that stuck with the cars theme.

dke

P.S. I wish MRT had a cost listed....

PeterPienaar

Based on some of the great photoshops we've seen on these forums, I'd say it's very possible to put out a great aftermarket Stang (i.e., one that didn't ruin the lines, etc). See the Saleen, Mach I and Boss chops especially. So far it just hasn't happened.