Originally Posted by TheTaminator (Post 6875544)

Well, here we are at about the 3 week mark for owning our new to us 2013 Mustang.

I have only bought: license plate frames and a dashmat (glare cutter), and THAT IS ALL. Am I on schedule? I feel like I should have purchased at least a couple grand worth of stuff by now.....feeling inadequate!

Actually, if my husband would ever AGREE with me on anything, I wouldn't be this far behind, lol.

How fast did you all spend you sheckles after you bought your Mustangs and on what items?

Tami

Originally Posted by kcoTiger (Post 6875681)

I kept my 500 stock for about six months before modding. I spent mine on speed and wheels.

Originally Posted by TripleBlack14 (Post 6875554)

Normal is just a state of mind. Some here, including myself, bought stuff even before we got our Mustangs. First things first....POST PICTURES....it's the law here. Seriously, spend some time on this forum looking at cars and colors like yours. Depending on budget, do you want cosmetic changes? Performance mods? Lowering/handling? A little of everything? There's lots of inexpensive stuff you can do like custom floor mats, Redline hood struts (highly recommended), aftermarket shift knob (if it's a stick) stocking up on proper detailing supplies, removing the sound tube, chrome or billet engine caps....the list is endless. The general rule of thumb is that wheels come first. It's the one single thing that will make the most visual impact on your car. It's also one of the most expensive things you can do cosmetically. Hey, take your time, ask questions, look at photos and aftermarket web sites...half the fun is getting confused and overwhelmed. A bit of advice.....beware of someone named Laserred38. He's the anti-Christ of modification advice. He'll come across as a nice guy at first, but he will make you spend all of your money in no time flat. Pure evil that man. Good luck and welcome aboard.

Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs (Post 6875683)

I'll be two years at the end of this month and still stock

Originally Posted by kcoTiger (Post 6875693)

Does it feel like two years to you? It doesn't to me.

Originally Posted by TripleBlack14 (Post 6875554)

A bit of advice.....beware of someone named Laserred38. He's the anti-Christ of modification advice. He'll come across as a nice guy at first, but he will make you spend all of your money in no time flat. Pure evil that man.

Good luck and welcome aboard.

Originally Posted by kcoTiger (Post 6875718)

Still feels like just the other day when I got to the dealership and opened the door, sat in it.

Originally Posted by TripleBlack14 (Post 6875554)

Normal is just a state of mind. Some here, including myself, bought stuff even before we got our Mustangs.

First things first....POST PICTURES....it's the law here.

Seriously, spend some time on this forum looking at cars and colors like yours. Depending on budget, do you want cosmetic changes? Performance mods? Lowering/handling? A little of everything?

There's lots of inexpensive stuff you can do like custom floor mats, Redline hood struts (highly recommended), aftermarket shift knob (if it's a stick) stocking up on proper detailing supplies, removing the sound tube, chrome or billet engine caps....the list is endless.

The general rule of thumb is that wheels come first. It's the one single thing that will make the most visual impact on your car. It's also one of the most expensive things you can do cosmetically.

Originally Posted by DarrenGT (Post 6875582)

I am almost 2 years in and haven't really spent any money at all. So you're on track accordingly lol

Originally Posted by Flagstang (Post 6875585)

normally within 3 months I have lowering springs and exhaust and speakers.

Originally Posted by Noilly Pratt (Post 6875626)

I bought my new-to-me 2011 just before Halloween, and haven't done anything but wash and drive it! I'm thinking new speakers for the Shaker 500 stereo may be coming up, but I'm in no hurry.

I'm more of an "improve it as the parts break" kind of person. I intend to keep this vehicle for a loooong time.

Originally Posted by kcoTiger (Post 6875681)

I kept my 500 stock for about six months before modding. I spent mine on speed and wheels.

Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs (Post 6875719)

All of them feel like just yesterday really

The oldest one was 7 1/2 years ago. And it's still like new to me. It has the best exhaust and best stereo of all of them. Plus it's black which is the best color for Mustangs.

Originally Posted by laserred38 (Post 6875690)

:rofl2: :wave:

I've already warned her. Worst part is she's local, so it's possible she may see my mods and be pushed even further towards the car part sites.

Btw, I ordered my car on 4/17/14, and had Koni Yellows, FRPP K-Springs (which I sold before I ever installed them), MM CC plates, fog light/headlight/sidemarker tint, shorty antenna, Bob's Autosports oil separator, front mud guards and a spare tire kit ordered by 6/17. My car was delivered the last week of June, my dad and I flew up to SeaTac on 7/5 to pick it up and drive it ~1,000 miles home. I also shipped a box with the light tint, mud guards, shorty antenna and oil separator up to the dealer, so I could install them before I took delivery :devil:

I didn't get the oil separator on before the trip home, but installed it as soon as I got home. I put the light tints on before I even signed the paperwork :rofl: