2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

What mods am I missing?

Old Oct 10, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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What mods am I missing?

Since I just got my car in March, I've been starting off with all of the standard mods. So far I have a CAI, new exhaust, racing stripes, sequential tail lights, 19" nickel rims from a 2011 GT, 14" antenna, GT500 pedals, and cross drilled & slotted brake rotors.

I have a GT500 spoiler on the way as well as a CDC classic chin spoiler. Next up I want to get an SCT tuner and a TCI ratchet shifter. Also plan to put the 2010-2012 side mirrors on instead of the stock truck mirrors. Are there any "common" mods I'm not thinking of?
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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A good set of gears!!!
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Gears and cams!
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Is it paid off yet? lol

If so, how about a blower?
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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CMDP, UDP, Suspension mods: springs sway bars?
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Driver mod.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Yes start walking on that suspension ... with power comes added control LCA's, Swaybars, shocks/struts, etc...

We can help you piece together a great handling car if you are ready to start on the suspension mods.

Best Regards,

TJ
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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I forgot to mention gears. I'll definitely go with something like 3:73's or 4:10's, but I wasn't planning on that until maybe next year sometime. A supercharger would be killer, but it's just too big of an investment. After I pay this one off (in a few years), I plan to get a used GT500 at that time.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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No pictures of it? Come on man lol
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Lower that puppy!
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by antdog
Lower that puppy!
I'm on the fence about lowering it 1". I don't like the slammed look at all, so I'm even worried about lowering it that much. How much are the GT/CS models lowered compared to a stock GT?
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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MRP i feel the same way about lowering but I want to tighten up the ride... Not sure what to do.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSkoundrel
No pictures of it? Come on man lol
Picture from yesterday...

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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mrp5150

Picture from yesterday...
Are those some of the 10' GT premium wheels?
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSkoundrel
Are those some of the 10' GT premium wheels?
Yeah, they're the 19" nickel wheels from a 2011 GT Premium. I actually bought them locally from a guy on here. I really like a lot of the parts from the 2010+ models. I want to get the new 2010+ style side mirrors to replace the blocky, truck mirrors currently on the car. I also want to get a 2010+ steering wheel, but leave the red/white/blue tri-emblem center piece in the middle. GT500 spoiler will be installed Monday and I hope to order the CDC classic chin spoiler this week as well.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Badass, don't forget to post up some more pics
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DPHC13
MRP i feel the same way about lowering but I want to tighten up the ride... Not sure what to do.
Yeah, I think once I get the classic chin spoiler on the front, it will look more lowered. I'd like to get a GT500/California Special style diffuser for the rear as well, but it's too much of an investment I think? Maybe way down the road...
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