05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd

FINALLY got the new wheels on. Lots of pics!

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Old 3/11/08 | 06:40 PM
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FINALLY got the new wheels on. Lots of pics!

Love 'em. Only problem was the center caps don't fit. I bought the standard large size, and these are odd. They're about the same diameter, but about half as deep. I think I've got something in mind, but for now I just put the ones they came with on. Also shown here are a few new mods including SHR lower grill inserts, Street Scene Eleanor grill, Eibach Pro-Kit and Tokico D-Specs, and rear Mustang letters. They're all 3 exposure HDR. Some have more filtering than others. Without further adieu, enjoy.









Old 3/11/08 | 06:42 PM
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Old 3/11/08 | 06:48 PM
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wow man nice pics what kind of camera and accessories were used for the pics im not a big camera guy but i would like to start taking nice pics soon
Old 3/11/08 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by polodinks
wow man nice pics what kind of camera and accessories were used for the pics im not a big camera guy but i would like to start taking nice pics soon
Nice! I was going to ask the same thing. Some of those shots don't look like a point ans shoot.
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i really dont mean to thread jack but i wanted to know is there any like websites that like teach you how to take pictures like that and explain how to use those lenses and information on what they do
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JMO but the rears stick out too far.
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Old 3/11/08 | 07:07 PM
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man that thing is looking good
Old 3/11/08 | 07:08 PM
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I like the wheels, nice looking car you have.
Old 3/11/08 | 07:11 PM
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I think the 98-04 Mustang center caps will fit those wheels.

Great looking car.
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Thanks guys! Appreciate it. They really make the car.

For the photography, I'm using a Canon Rebel XT. I'm using a Sigma 18-55mm lens and a Canon 75-300mm lens. These are 3 exposure HDR's, to help bring out the shadows in the wheels and grill. There's plenty of websites out there, but honestly, it's just taking a lot of pictures, and tons and tons of practice. Usually I say for every good picture, there are 5 bad ones. But I only came out with a couple of duds this time. These were the best of all I took. Post processing practice helps a lot, too. All winter, I just play in Photoshop and various HDR programs with pictures from the previous summer, just practicing and creating new techniques.
Old 3/11/08 | 07:38 PM
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Awesome photography! (and btw, center those exhaust tips!)
Old 3/11/08 | 07:45 PM
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The passenger side actually matched the driver's side. Not sure what happened. Maybe when I was working on the suspension this week, I hit put the passenger side out of alignment. I will be looking into that tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by DarkFireGT
Thanks guys! Appreciate it. They really make the car.

For the photography, I'm using a Canon Rebel XT. I'm using a Sigma 18-55mm lens and a Canon 75-300mm lens. These are 3 exposure HDR's, to help bring out the shadows in the wheels and grill. There's plenty of websites out there, but honestly, it's just taking a lot of pictures, and tons and tons of practice. Usually I say for every good picture, there are 5 bad ones. But I only came out with a couple of duds this time. These were the best of all I took. Post processing practice helps a lot, too. All winter, I just play in Photoshop and various HDR programs with pictures from the previous summer, just practicing and creating new techniques.
Good stuff. I just recently picked up a Rebel XT body and got a Tamron f/2.8 17-50mm lens and a Sigma 70-300mm zoom. I'd post some pics but I don't want to hijack your thread.
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Nice!
Old 3/11/08 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GPStang06
Good stuff. I just recently picked up a Rebel XT body and got a Tamron f/2.8 17-50mm lens and a Sigma 70-300mm zoom. I'd post some pics but I don't want to hijack your thread.
Good stuff By all means, make a thread and post some pics up.
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I think I will as soon as I organize everything. Like you I have been playing with Photoshop non stop. I have used it for years for graphic work but never really dug into the photo editing side of it. Here is one I took last night with the Rebel with only minor post processing done to it. I'll post up some more in a new thread when I get some more done. I have been shooting practically every night when I get home to get used to the SLR.

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I'm diggin' that bumper cover GPStang06
Old 3/11/08 | 09:13 PM
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Where did you get your wheels from? I have been missing a center cap for some time, and can't find a replacement. Those look similar to the ones I have. Also could you post a closer pic of the wheels with the center cap?
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If anyone knows where to buy a pony center cap in the size on the left, please let me know!

Originally Posted by lowblustang00
Where did you get your wheels from? I have been missing a center cap for some time, and can't find a replacement. Those look similar to the ones I have. Also could you post a closer pic of the wheels with the center cap?
I got the wheels on eBay from these guys http://myworld.ebay.com/wheelindex/

I want to find some pony caps the same size, but I dunno if I'm going to find anything. I may have to come up with something. Here's a picture of the caps from the aftermarket wheels (on the left) and a standard large pony center cap that works on American Muscle type Bullitts (on the right).


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