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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 09:30 AM
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Best/Favorite Mod for Under or Around $200?

As the title says, what is your favorite mod for under or around $200. I'll start:

Bob's Catch Can- $115
Stubby Antenna from Cravenspeed -$20
Led map and license plate bulbs from Amazon ~ $20

Those are my favorites.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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Track day for driver modification!
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by dmichaels
Track day for driver modification!
Yes! Driver mod

I'd also put Barton Shifter bracket for ~$60
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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Best $80 you'll ever spend on it is a set of redline hood struts.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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For me, its the Barton 2 post bracket. Installed it this morning and went for a drive.....much improved shifting. After only 75 miles on the odometer, I hated how the car shifted. Now it shifts so much better and consistent. Highly recommended for a $100 mod. Next is a louder exhaust. The gt500 mufflers are way to quiet.

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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Way2QWK
For me, its the Barton 2 post bracket. Installed it this morning and went for a drive.....much improved shifting. After only 75 miles on the odometer, I hated how the car shifted. Now it shifts so much better and consistent. Highly recommended for a $100 mod. Next is a louder exhaust. The gt500 mufflers are way to quiet.
Lol I had planned on the GT500s until I save up for the Stainless Works catback, but I'm just going to do muffler deletes until then
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Lol I had planned on the GT500s until I save up for the Stainless Works catback, but I'm just going to do muffler deletes until then
Just be mindful of how much drone you're going to have. I drove for a few times with no mufflers (essentially a muffler delete) before the GT500's went on. It sounded loud and mean, but inside the cabin the drone and vibration was HORRIFIC. Even at 45mph, and aspecially while on the throttle. The plastic bits in the cabin literally shook. I was so happy to have mufflers back on
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 04:20 PM
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The WebElectric 1 touch turn signal module is a nice upgrade for those who like that functionality. I think I only paid $30 for it. The Whiteline trans mount insert was also money well spent.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
Just be mindful of how much drone you're going to have. I drove for a few times with no mufflers (essentially a muffler delete) before the GT500's went on. It sounded loud and mean, but inside the cabin the drone and vibration was HORRIFIC. Even at 45mph, and aspecially while on the throttle. The plastic bits in the cabin literally shook. I was so happy to have mufflers back on
Yeah I fully expect it. I'm getting them for free though, so they're not going to be on the car long. I just can't stand the exhaust stock. I also drive in stop and go traffic to/from work so I doubt I'll ever be in the drone zone rpm range anyways
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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for anyone who drives a manual transmission, an upgraded clutch line would definitely be a good idea.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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Weathertech Floor Mats.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 08:01 AM
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Weathertech Floor Mats.
Forgot about those. I get them for every vehicle. Definitely worth the money!
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
Best $80 you'll ever spend on it is a set of redline hood struts.
Agree with the Redline hood struts. That's my favorite cheap mod so far.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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shifter bracket (vastly improves shifting) blank, fuzzy AM floor mats (includes rear mats) replacement speakers (db571s for $50 a pair. stock speakers are so bad...)
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeMidnight
for anyone who drives a manual transmission, an upgraded clutch line would definitely be a good idea.

Some one did a write up on this and posted pictures. I just picked up my new 2014 GT Premium Track pack car and the Clutch piping is totally different then what was posted. mine is a braided line. I am wondering if the line has been redesigned?

I have just over 200 miles and the shifting is getting better evey day. Almost like butter... When I first picked it up is was very notchy.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dave07
Forgot about those. I get them for every vehicle. Definitely worth the money!

Do you have the floor mats or Floor liners? I live in Florida and am wondering if the Liners are worth it?
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 09:15 AM
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I spent $200 on a used set of 2012 GT500 mid pipes and axlebacks. They had about 5,000 miles on them.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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Roush chin splitter for a 2013 $170.00.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 11:28 AM
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AM (Lloyds) "Boss 302" Floormats for ~$100.
Hood Struts (don't have them yet but want them)
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Jazzman442

Do you have the floor mats or Floor liners? I live in Florida and am wondering if the Liners are worth it?
I have the liners and they do pretty well. I would buy them if your mustang is a DD. They fit perfectly and actually look good.
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