2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}
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Your S197: Modded or not?

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Question Your S197: Modded or not?

I'm sure this will get dozens of voters...
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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For the most part the point of a forum is to talk about mods so I'm sure there won't be to many that have a stock car unless they just got it from the dealer. 10-20 years down the road your best bet of finding a stock S197 will probably be a V6 IMO.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Mine is stock. I haven't found any mods that appeal to me.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Stock today...but mod #1, GTA Axle Backs, are being delivered tomorrow!
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Check signature!
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Modded, but only slightly. There should be more choices in the poll.
1. Stock
2. Slightly modded (few small cosmetic or performance mods)
3. Heavily modded (major/many cosmetic or major/many performance mods)
4. That thing is a Mustang??
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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K&N CAI and I Hope SCT Tuner ? thats it then I'll stop.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by theedge67
Modded, but only slightly. There should be more choices in the poll.
1. Stock
2. Slightly modded (few small cosmetic or performance mods)
3. Heavily modded (major/many cosmetic or major/many performance mods)
4. That thing is a Mustang??
The point was to keep it clear and simple.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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stock but want wheels, air filter, possible lower, but have 2 car payments so have to watch every dollar so I can keep them both.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Everything on my car is OEM, but it has different wheels than what it came with. I got fanblades for it.

Moot point anyway though since my JLT/X2 came in today and I'm gonna put em on in the morning.

Mustangs are for modding. That's half the fun!
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BLoG
Everything on my car is OEM, but it has different wheels than what it came with. I got fanblades for it.

Moot point anyway though since my JLT/X2 came in today and I'm gonna put em on in the morning.

Mustangs are for modding. That's half the fun!
Make sure to actually vote. if you don't it'll throw off the results.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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See my sig! Mainly cosmetic mods, but a couple of minor performance things.

I still am in awe of the s/c and track hound (like Don_w) 'Stangs!
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 04:57 AM
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The whole fun of owning a Mustang is the modding and personalization. It's been done for almost 45 years and it will definitely go on.
On the other hand, 30 years from now the stock ones will probably sell better.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:18 AM
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I know that when I was looking for a used stang, I would pass on all of the modified Mustang GTs because I knew it had been drag raced, raced, and thrashed about.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:37 AM
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I'd wager the majority of stock Mustang vehicles undergo the same general sort of "thrashing". But I guess I understand the psychological approach you're describing. I would suspect some mod squad members treat their cars better than the average joe though. Someday I hope to be wandering through the lot and find TacoBill's car sitting there! Still, hard to figure that out by looking at an ad in the paper or the car on a lot.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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Mine's stock on the outside, but not in the inside!
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Every_Mn
The point was to keep it clear and simple.
Choices a little too general. Even a simple replacement for the dash power outlet would count as a modded car. Buying a used GT would be extremely risky at best unless you knew its background.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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I agree. Using non-standard engine oil would count as a mod. Using gasoline that was different from what the factory uses would also count as a mod.

IMHO, a mod should be considered something that replaces an original factory part but is NOT a wear/tear item. For example, non-Motorcraft oil filters and drive belts should not be considered mods. New spark plugs should not be considered a mod unless it is a different heat range. New tires aren't necessarily a mod.

An accessory would be something that is installed in the vehicle to provide an additional feature that does not enhance the performance or function of the vehicle: floor mats, steering wheel cover, headlamp lens film, seat covers, fuzzy dice, ventshades, P90 locking gunrack, etc...

Modifications would include Saleen HIDs, axle-back mufflers, CAI kit, GT500 brakes in a GT, 11 psi Whipplecharger kit, NOS, Long-tube headers, etc...
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MustangGuy
Choices a little too general. Even a simple replacement for the dash power outlet would count as a modded car. Buying a used GT would be extremely risky at best unless you knew its background.
The Roush has a bunch of OEM Roush Additions;- Shifter, Guages, etc.

The GT500 has custom glass tint and a windshield banner.

Both have a ton of Zaino on them and custom cf accessories.

Other than that, they are primarily Stock.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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OK, mine is officially no longer stock now, and i can vote.
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