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

what is the first change you will make

Old Nov 18, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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whatever i left out discuss here.
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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feel free to list all of the planned mods you may have for your 05 right here!
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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Probably paint the brake calipers first. Cheapest mod I can think of.
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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Replace antenna. Tint windows. I'm going to do some LED work with the front turn signals and rear turn signals, maybe do something with the emblems. Paint mirrors. Side rear window scoops. Cervini's body kit with probably a Street Scene rear bumper and Steeda rear wing or a ducktail (dunno which one yet). Tires and rims. Suspension. Then a big-brake kit. That's probably all of it.
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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My 2005 wish list is probably (not sure on the order):

- paint calipers
- 18" rim/tire package
- exhaust (maybe)
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:33 AM
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Painted calipers and sequential taillights.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 08:25 AM
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Ducktail and Louvers installed at the dealership before I pick it up, as well as the Dealer Optional Polished Bullits with spinners, bigger tires in the rear, exhaust, induction kit, and maybe some more power mods should round out Drusilla's first year B).

Joe F.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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Here is my wishlist for my '05 GT:

1- 18" tire and wheel package (fanblades) when they are made available by Ford.
2- Body-colored side mirror inserts over top half of the mirror (like the Steeda's).
3- A hidden antenna if one is available with good reception.
4- Rolled exhaust tips in back.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 09:39 AM
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I have already done these mods, in this order:

-Running pony center caps to replace the fugly Ford ones
-New Magnaflow axle-back
-Cut the antenna to 18"

Next mods I plan to do, in this order:

-Some sort of cold air kit
-Pulleys
-New 255/50 tires
-Possibly wheel spacers
-Possibly lowering the car an inch with some sport springs
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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* Paint center portion of hood

* Magnaflow cat=back

* 255/50/17 IF can get decent $ for current tires

* Manifold/Engine Cover: When/If available

* Performance Mods: Later = won't risk messin up warranty
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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first mod (when I get mine in a few weeks, hopefully) is 255/50/17 tires keeping bullitts for a while.

then stripe package similar to the yellow cammer 302 car from SEMA,
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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Cowl Hood (red car with black cowl section of the hood)
Duck Tail (like CDC)
TURBO!!!! 2 88mm turbos
Weld Wheels ( Sticks and Skinnies )
17 x 12 rear welds
17 x 8 Front welds For the Street
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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The VERY first thing I would do is change the air filter to a high flow filter (K&N). Then I would look at cold air kits and exhaust.


But, since the question was appearance..I voted for tinting the windows.
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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My to-do list:

-Tint Windows
-Shorten Antenna
-Add Stripes
-255/50/17 tires
-louvers (either MRT or Roush Style)

Thats what im gonna do...and it will look amazing...
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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Within the first week:
1. Tinted windows
2. 18x9's with BF Goodrich KDW 255/45/18's
not sure what wheels yet though... black, maybe
3. paint calipers
4. Shorter antenna

Once those are done:
5. CDC duck tail spoiler (if available)
6. Shelby Stripes
7. lowering springs
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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I painted the MUSTANG on the door sills to match the car color.I plan on putting a GT grill and fog lights in it also.I bought a torch red V6 and would like it to look more like the GT.I was tinkering with the idea of painting part of the outside mirrors the same color as the car.
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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Shouldn't be too hard to find a GT owner that will swap lights/grille with you.

Jason
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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I'm not sure of what order I'd like to make these upgrades but they'll all eventually get done.

-Shellby Style Racing Stripes
-Stinger Exhaust
-Sequential Taillights
-When the tires wear out, Replace them with alittle thicker in the front, thickest I can find in the back
-Cold Air Induction
-Maybe some Free-Flow Cats, I hear the cats may choke up the Stang alittle more than I'd like
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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First Mod - Remove the Cigarette Lighter (just the burn me part)
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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It doesn't come with one does it?
Isn't that an accessory?

Jason
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