2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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I've always been a factory appearance type of guy. There are very few aftermarket Mustang body pieces that I actually like. For example the PJ front facia looks like a stock piece. Even the 3D carbon pieces that Ford offers I feel look over the top in some cases.

Also a white car doesn't do very well with hiding sudden changes in body lines.

I loved the CS package and planned on getting the whole set up even if I didn't get a CS.

You should think about your favorite parts of what you have now and go from there if you plan on changing anything.

More importantly, don't be overly concerned with what others think. All of my buddies scoffed at me when I wanted a Bullitt grill and GT500 wing. And now I think that my car is perfect.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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REMOVED!

Here it is, It took 4 long hours but it was worth it. Looks way better IMO. I kept the front piece becuase it think it looks ok without the other pieces on it. Got some lowering springs ordered and think maybe changing rims. What do you guys suggest?
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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I like what you did there! That makes for a pretty good chin spoiler
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bostang1
Here it is, It took 4 long hours but it was worth it. Looks way better IMO. I kept the front piece becuase it think it looks ok without the other pieces on it. Got some lowering springs ordered and think maybe changing rims. What do you guys suggest?
that is now a clean mustang and looks HOT!!! you may have impressed some ricers before but now you are impressing the big boys

sell those pieces to some ricer on ebay make a quick buck while you're at it budd.

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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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edit: didnt see the whole thread-

your car looks great to me now! sometimes less is more



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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bostang1
Here it is, It took 4 long hours but it was worth it.
Looks much better!
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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I LIKE IT!

I think you should finish the stripes on the rear and bring them all the way down under the bumper.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Looks so much better! I agree about finishing the stripes on the rear. That cars got a great color combo on it and it looks really good now. As far as wheels...just go with what you like. I like 18's myself. Just the right amount of tire and wheel IMHO.

Great job. You made a good decision.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Just the fact that you asked. This means you should remove da rice from da ride. Not personal.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Nice choice.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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The problem is that it alters the lines..
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 06:48 AM
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Now thats a MUSTANG
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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much nicer,,,
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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I agree.

Looks like a Muscle Car now.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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The chin spoiler is right at home, and please look into finishing the rear stripes.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:13 AM
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Thumbs up

WAYYYY better now!!!
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ShowGT
You altered the body, need some new rims to offset the body IMHO.
my thoughts also just doesn't look good with those rims and tires. New rims and tires and a bit of a drop I think it would look better. But I see your taking them off Either way as long as your happy
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Looks a hundred times better! The rims are nice too, I'd leave the factory originals on there.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Much better, but for me the chin looks a little large, maybe that's just me though since I have a CS and don't need any kind of chin spoiler on mine, yeah nevermind, I'm just not a chin spoiler person (One of the reasons I got the CS)

As for the wheels, they look OK, but I really think some deep dish or something with a nice lip would look hot on your car, it really sets off the white with some nice chrome or polished lip.

I like the louvers with the smaller, more numerous slots, they look cool and don't see them to often, they are more like the original Bullitt ones.

But over all much, much much better!!

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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Starfire
but for me the chin looks a little large, maybe that's just me though
I have same feeling. It seems to be a tad out of balance...
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