What did you do with your Mustang today?*
I Have No Life
Joined: September 24, 2011
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Thanks guys! I so didn't wanna leave it there ... can't wait to get back to it tomorrow ... During cleaning it I found out 2 things I didn't like: there is a small chip on the right front wheel, I'm pretty sure I did it loading it into the trunk before I left the house, and the upper billet grille will need replacement soon ... the upper screws are rusted and they're coming out of the plastic surround they're screwed into ... cheap American Muscle part, gonna see if they'll replace it for free ... especially as the black powdercoat keeps graying out over time requiring me to use metal polish on it to bring the black back. But for now, the grille still looks good on there and I'll use something to touch up the wheel nick ... show must go on! Lol ...
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From: NC
The grille, if they swap it out for me, that would make me happy ... I want to keep these fog lights and this is the only grille I know of that lets me do that ... before installing the new one I could always PlastiDip it with black then clear, and I could get better hardware myself ...
I Have No Life
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The wheel is not a big deal, true, the nick is tiny and for now even a gray permanent marker will make it almost invisible. The grille, if they swap it out for me, that would make me happy ... I want to keep these fog lights and this is the only grille I know of that lets me do that ... before installing the new one I could always PlastiDip it with black then clear, and I could get better hardware myself ...
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Joined: January 6, 2006
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From: Bay Area, CA
The wheel is not a big deal, true, the nick is tiny and for now even a gray permanent marker will make it almost invisible. The grille, if they swap it out for me, that would make me happy ... I want to keep these fog lights and this is the only grille I know of that lets me do that ... before installing the new one I could always PlastiDip it with black then clear, and I could get better hardware myself ...
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From: PEI, Canada
Mach 1 Member
Joined: March 3, 2015
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From: Lexington, Ky
Well not really toady but as far as install it is today, got some sort of bumper (free, cant beat that) from the local dealer, they are the ones used for delivering cars to the dealer, picked them up at Paul Miller Ford, so I put them on the mustang, should help reduce the chance of bumping things with the door, or hurting the paint...
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From: Lancaster, PA
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Joined: October 17, 2004
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From: Phoenix, AZ.
Got up early this morning and washed, waxed, and conditioned the leather. Just me and my Mustang. I find it amazing how I enjoy doing that on a Saturday morning. Some people probably think I'm a little crazy, but I do have some OCD especially when it comes to caring for my car. I'm sure a lot of you guys/gals do too! 
Cobra R Member
Joined: February 6, 2014
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From: Motor City
Finally got around to getting this done. Could've done it myself, but I don't like messing around too much with electrical stuff. I took it to my buddy at the electrical install shop, same place that wired my boost gauge. They're the only folks I trust with my car. Got it done in a couple hours (less).
I wanted the cleaner look of just the halos, without the amber distraction. Best part is that it's totally independent, so I can run it on its own, OR with the parking lights (as I had it before), OR parking lights alone…whichever I prefer. It's also tied into ignition, so that I can leave the switch on always, and it shuts off upon me exiting/shutting off the car.
I had him mount the toggle in a discreet location by the hood lever. It's a solid switch that requires some muscle to trigger…to avoid accidental tripping.
The biggest benefits of having my shop do it: soldered connections instead of t taps, professional looking wire looms and routing, plus cutting the panel to install the switch. That would have taken me a whole afternoon if not more, plus it would have not looked that good. LOL…
Anyways, pics below. I love the new look. It's how it should have been from DAY ONE. Shame on me
I wanted the cleaner look of just the halos, without the amber distraction. Best part is that it's totally independent, so I can run it on its own, OR with the parking lights (as I had it before), OR parking lights alone…whichever I prefer. It's also tied into ignition, so that I can leave the switch on always, and it shuts off upon me exiting/shutting off the car.
I had him mount the toggle in a discreet location by the hood lever. It's a solid switch that requires some muscle to trigger…to avoid accidental tripping.
The biggest benefits of having my shop do it: soldered connections instead of t taps, professional looking wire looms and routing, plus cutting the panel to install the switch. That would have taken me a whole afternoon if not more, plus it would have not looked that good. LOL…
Anyways, pics below. I love the new look. It's how it should have been from DAY ONE. Shame on me
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Joined: August 7, 2011
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From: NC
Got 3rd place in my class at the World Of Wheels show in Boston.
Considering its my first time here and I only spent about 3 hours cleaning the car, I think I did great.
Next year's mods are already being planned, lol
Considering its my first time here and I only spent about 3 hours cleaning the car, I think I did great.
Next year's mods are already being planned, lol
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From: Cherry Hill, NJ
Nice job! What class, and do you know how many cars were in your class?
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From: Central Alabama
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