2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

I am WEAK. Got everything decided but wheels

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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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I voted for Fanblades, but I think you should go with 18-inch (") instead of 18-foot (').

The 18-foot blades would definitely make you unique though
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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I voted ICAP with stock wheels. I think you can get a lot better wheels than Fans and bullits in the aftermarket.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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i say go with the blades....i dont know why so many people like the bullits...I personally think they are ugly, but that is my own thought
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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I liked the 17" blades better than the 18". ( I like the bullits better yet) I'd say go with the interior & cheap wheels & get some nice aftermarket wheels some time down the line if money is a problem now!
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Originally posted by Catch22@August 26, 2005, 1:05 PM
For Bullitts go to E-Bay and type in Bullitt wheels. There is a company near Tampa FL that sells wheel and tire packages for a reasonable price.
are you talkin bout Coast to Coast?
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Blades and dark charcoal.It's nice to have a retro car with some modern touches
although I was hopin for polished blades..
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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Think of it this way. Tungsten I think looks awesome with ICAP. It is a must. If right now you want to cut costs, get the ICAP with bullits. You will always be able to find the fanblades, and in the future, the 18" bullits on ebay, from Ford, etc. Heck, as some point, aftermarket companies will make replicas even cheaper. My point it, it will be more involved in the future to have the red leather added than it will be to buy a new set of wheels. I think the 17" bullits look great anyway.I just could not see myself buying tungsten, silver, or mineral gray without ICAP. I think it makes the car. You can always add the wheels later.

Another thought, I see everyone mentioning that your car will be unique. This will be true for a bit, but eventually, when all the 06s, 07s, etc. hit the road, there will be probably as many fanblades as stock rims.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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Originally posted by KansasCityTim@August 26, 2005, 10:38 PM
Think of it this way. Tungsten I think looks awesome with ICAP. It is a must. If right now you want to cut costs, get the ICAP with bullits. You will always be able to find the fanblades, and in the future, the 18" bullits on ebay, from Ford, etc. Heck, as some point, aftermarket companies will make replicas even cheaper. My point it, it will be more involved in the future to have the red leather added than it will be to buy a new set of wheels. I think the 17" bullits look great anyway.I just could not see myself buying tungsten, silver, or mineral gray without ICAP. I think it makes the car. You can always add the wheels later.

Another thought, I see everyone mentioning that your car will be unique. This will be true for a bit, but eventually, when all the 06s, 07s, etc. hit the road, there will be probably as many fanblades as stock rims.
I agree with TIm if you are REALLY unsure. But if you like the look of the blades, get them NOW. You'll pay quite a bit more ordering them aftermarket or through parts.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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Here is some info I pulled off E-Bay on bullitt rims.
For any one interrested, check it out...

INFORMATION TOLL FREE 1 866 273 3651
O.E. WHEEL DISTRIBUTORS LLC
SARASOTA, FL

18" NEW POLISHED MUSTANG BULLET WHEELS
Fits: Mustang 1994 thru 2005
This is the only center cap on the internet that has the quality 3
piece lens just like the factory original.
Cobra center caps are included, Pony centers not include.
O.E.M. Specifications / Ebay titanium seller

SPECIFICATIONS
New Mustang Polished Bullet replica wheels
New Cobra center caps
Wheel size 18 X 9
Offset 25 mm
Bolt pattern 5 lug, 4.5
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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I'm going to try to take new pics of my car with the Blades this weekend so stay tuned
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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there is something about bright color leather(RED ESPECIALLY)that I cannot stand.It just seems very gaudy and tacky to me ,but thats just my opinion. :notnice:
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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years from now, bullit wheels will be rare for the 06s cuz everyone ordered blades
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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I think the fan blades look too much like the rims on the vw jetta, that is why I personally don't like them, I like the bullits 18" (bullit movie fan) and if not, the original ones that come with the car, and you can get your favorite ones at an aftermarket store, but you don't pay extra for rims you are not sure about.

my 2 cents.
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