FINALLY got the new wheels on. Lots of pics!
3/12/08, 10:28 AM
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Thank you
Front 18x9 255/45/18
Rear 18x10 295/45/18
Well thanks! I kept going back and forth on wheels, but always ended up back at these, since I wanted to get some for my '03 GT before I wrecked it and never did. It's absolutely amazing me how wheels and a drop can make a car look completely different. They really finish it off.
Here's a before and after:
Front 18x9 255/45/18
Rear 18x10 295/45/18
Here's a before and after:
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3/12/08, 10:50 AM
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Ugh, don't remind me! I planned on removing it for the shoot, but forgot my screwdriver! I was not happy! But hopefully we'll wash up the '05 this week and take them both out for another shoot. I have a custom rear plate coming today for photo shoots and the track.
3/12/08, 10:53 AM
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I wonder how many states require front plates. That's another thing I don't miss about NJ.
Dark, what offset are the rears? I know some don't like the stance but I actually like how they "bulge" out a little. IMO it gives it a tough muscle car look.
3/12/08, 11:20 AM
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The wheels are 18x9 with a 6.2" backspace (+30mm offset) and 18x10 with a 7.1" backspace (+40mm offset).
I love the way they fit. They fit perfectly in my opinion. They come very close to the edge of the fender, but if I were to bottom out, they would just barely tuck in.
I love the way they fit. They fit perfectly in my opinion. They come very close to the edge of the fender, but if I were to bottom out, they would just barely tuck in.
3/13/08, 08:53 AM
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Ok so this might be the sexiest rear shot I have ever seen....
Now I have to know what makes it look so hot. I already have fat rear shoes as well as I am in the process of putting the gt500 spoiler on. So the real difference is the suspension set up. I have yet to even look into suspension stuff so if you could elaborate exactly what you have and how much it cost and how much it dropped you I would appreciate it. I have the gt500 nose so my front end is already pretty low whereas my rear is freaking high. If I did this drop how much would my front and back go down? I would love to drop the rear to this height without lowering the front much at all if it is possible. Anyway full explanation is required! Your car looks awesome 
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Thanks 
I used the Eibach Pro-Kit, which lowers about 1.2" in the front and 1.4" in the rear. Because it's a bit more in the rear, it effectively lowers the front bumper 1-1.1". The springs cost just over $200, I believe. I also picked up the Tokico D-Specs for just over $500, both items on sale at stangsuspension.com at the time. Along with that, I put in an adjustable panhard bar from BMR (just over $100), adjustable UCA (about $175), and LCA relocation brackets (about $125).
I used the Eibach Pro-Kit, which lowers about 1.2" in the front and 1.4" in the rear. Because it's a bit more in the rear, it effectively lowers the front bumper 1-1.1". The springs cost just over $200, I believe. I also picked up the Tokico D-Specs for just over $500, both items on sale at stangsuspension.com at the time. Along with that, I put in an adjustable panhard bar from BMR (just over $100), adjustable UCA (about $175), and LCA relocation brackets (about $125).
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CDC chin spoiler or some other type of chin spoiler to REALLY set off the front end. But serious, I love that rear shot! Still debating between the GT500 spoiler or none at all.
3/18/08, 06:28 PM
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Thanks! Custom painted Agent 47 mirrors arrived today, along with duo-tone SHR fuel door. Got the fuel door in. Working on the mirrors now. Snow expected this week though, so probably another week or two for another photo shoot.
3/19/08, 11:49 AM
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I used the Eibach Pro-Kit, which lowers about 1.2" in the front and 1.4" in the rear. Because it's a bit more in the rear, it effectively lowers the front bumper 1-1.1". The springs cost just over $200, I believe. I also picked up the Tokico D-Specs for just over $500, both items on sale at stangsuspension.com at the time. Along with that, I put in an adjustable panhard bar from BMR (just over $100), adjustable UCA (about $175), and LCA relocation brackets (about $125).
I used the Eibach Pro-Kit, which lowers about 1.2" in the front and 1.4" in the rear. Because it's a bit more in the rear, it effectively lowers the front bumper 1-1.1". The springs cost just over $200, I believe. I also picked up the Tokico D-Specs for just over $500, both items on sale at stangsuspension.com at the time. Along with that, I put in an adjustable panhard bar from BMR (just over $100), adjustable UCA (about $175), and LCA relocation brackets (about $125).
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If anyone knows where to buy a pony center cap in the size on the left, please let me know!
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).
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).
BTW, your car looks terriffic!
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