View Poll Results: Stock or Modded GT/CS?
100% Stock
0
0%
One or Two Mods only
7
35.00%
As many Mods as I can afford
13
65.00%
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Winter time GT/CS POLL - Stock or Modded?
#1
Gotta Have it Green Fanatic Official TMS Travel Guide
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Winter time GT/CS POLL - Stock or Modded?
During these slow winter months, just wondering what everyone owns. I'm a 100% 'stock' guy normally, right down to the Ford battery, but I am guilty of adding on that shaker hood which I love. I fall into category #2 with that add-on.
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I personally think the S197 looks pretty d*mn good overall right out of the box. Ford did a good job.
However, it's very hard to resist adding our own personal touches. That's what makes us car guys and gals. I suscribe to K.I.S.S......keep it simple stupid. You can't go wrong with the big three: wheels, suspension, and exhaust. That's what most gearheads have been doing since the advent of the muscle car and those mods, plus a bit of engine bay bling, are what I've done to my Mustang. I'm from a more conservative car mind set, if you can call what we drive conservative.
But that's not to say a fult tilt boogie Mustang is without merit, or that a bone stocker can't turn heads either. I have a friend who owns a virgin and immaculate '07 GT/CS convertible with only 3000 miles that gets just as many oohs and aahs as heavily modded Mustangs at shows and cruise events.
No matter what you do, or don't do to your car, is entirely up your personal taste. The point is, it's all good.
However, it's very hard to resist adding our own personal touches. That's what makes us car guys and gals. I suscribe to K.I.S.S......keep it simple stupid. You can't go wrong with the big three: wheels, suspension, and exhaust. That's what most gearheads have been doing since the advent of the muscle car and those mods, plus a bit of engine bay bling, are what I've done to my Mustang. I'm from a more conservative car mind set, if you can call what we drive conservative.
But that's not to say a fult tilt boogie Mustang is without merit, or that a bone stocker can't turn heads either. I have a friend who owns a virgin and immaculate '07 GT/CS convertible with only 3000 miles that gets just as many oohs and aahs as heavily modded Mustangs at shows and cruise events.
No matter what you do, or don't do to your car, is entirely up your personal taste. The point is, it's all good.
#4
Mach 1 Member
Have been modding my 08 GT/CS come spring for 6 years. It is clearly an addiction! Check out my garage for details. This is what is in the works now:
Winter 2014 / Spring 2015 Build:
• American Racing Headers Off Road X-Pipe
• Corbeau Harness Bar
• Ford Racing X-Brace and Rear Seat Delete
• Relocate IAT Sensor to an Intake Runner
• Shorten Differential Housing 1” per side
• Strange Engineering 35 Spline Axles, Spool and C-Clip Eliminator
• BMR Suspensions Adjustable Tubular A-Arms (to replace current Non-Adjustable Arms)
• BMR Suspensions Upper Control Arm Mount
• BMR Suspensions Polyurethane Differential Bushing Kit
• BMR Suspensions Boxed Subframe Connectors
• Fore Triple Hat (Dual Pump) Return Style Fuel System
• Fore Vacuum / Boost Manifold
• Flaming River Battery Disconnect Switch
• SLP Line Lock Kit
• SVT GT500 Front Air Splitter
Winter 2014 / Spring 2015 Build:
• American Racing Headers Off Road X-Pipe
• Corbeau Harness Bar
• Ford Racing X-Brace and Rear Seat Delete
• Relocate IAT Sensor to an Intake Runner
• Shorten Differential Housing 1” per side
• Strange Engineering 35 Spline Axles, Spool and C-Clip Eliminator
• BMR Suspensions Adjustable Tubular A-Arms (to replace current Non-Adjustable Arms)
• BMR Suspensions Upper Control Arm Mount
• BMR Suspensions Polyurethane Differential Bushing Kit
• BMR Suspensions Boxed Subframe Connectors
• Fore Triple Hat (Dual Pump) Return Style Fuel System
• Fore Vacuum / Boost Manifold
• Flaming River Battery Disconnect Switch
• SLP Line Lock Kit
• SVT GT500 Front Air Splitter
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-edelbrock supercharger
-ford racing strut tower brace
-hurst shifter
-american racing wheels/Goodyear F1supercar tires.
-powdercoating brake calipers, drilled and slotted rotors
-Ford Racing suspension on order
-ford racing strut tower brace
-hurst shifter
-american racing wheels/Goodyear F1supercar tires.
-powdercoating brake calipers, drilled and slotted rotors
-Ford Racing suspension on order
#9
My current list of mods...
-) 2.3L Whipple Supercharger
-) Dual GT500 Fuel Pumps
-) Auto Trans Cooler
-) BBK Long Tubes
-) BBK Catted X-Pipe
-) 32lb Injectors
-) Ford Racing Axle-Back Exhaust
-) BMR Rear Upper/Lower Control Arms
-) Strut Caps
-) Radiator Cover Extensions
-) JLT Oil Separator
-) MXT Hood Struts
-) 3:73 Gears
-) BBK High Flow Fuel Rails
-) SCT 5000 Mass Air Meter
-) 62mm Ford Racing TB
-) GT500 Front Air Splitter
-) 2010 GT500 Wheels
-) 2009 3-Piece Roush Spoiler
-) Lower Grille Closeout
-) 2.5" Cowl Hood
-) Ford Facing Slotted Rotors
-) Baer Brake Pads
-) Caliper Covers
-) Custom Rally Stripes
-) Painted Mirror Covers
-) 2012 Boss 302 Grille Emblem
-) "Eleanor" Fog Light Grille
-) 2010 Roush Lowering Springs (1")
-) 2.3L Whipple Supercharger
-) Dual GT500 Fuel Pumps
-) Auto Trans Cooler
-) BBK Long Tubes
-) BBK Catted X-Pipe
-) 32lb Injectors
-) Ford Racing Axle-Back Exhaust
-) BMR Rear Upper/Lower Control Arms
-) Strut Caps
-) Radiator Cover Extensions
-) JLT Oil Separator
-) MXT Hood Struts
-) 3:73 Gears
-) BBK High Flow Fuel Rails
-) SCT 5000 Mass Air Meter
-) 62mm Ford Racing TB
-) GT500 Front Air Splitter
-) 2010 GT500 Wheels
-) 2009 3-Piece Roush Spoiler
-) Lower Grille Closeout
-) 2.5" Cowl Hood
-) Ford Facing Slotted Rotors
-) Baer Brake Pads
-) Caliper Covers
-) Custom Rally Stripes
-) Painted Mirror Covers
-) 2012 Boss 302 Grille Emblem
-) "Eleanor" Fog Light Grille
-) 2010 Roush Lowering Springs (1")
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NCO7GTCS - got clipped on front right quarter panel by a white vehicle in parking lot, no identification. So I'll be getting new front bumper & quarter panel.
Previous Mods:
Shaker Hood
Hood Pins
Rear Window Metal Louvers
Eleanor Side Window Scoops
Deck Lid Blackout Panel
C'Ya
Previous Mods:
Shaker Hood
Hood Pins
Rear Window Metal Louvers
Eleanor Side Window Scoops
Deck Lid Blackout Panel
C'Ya
#13
2007 Shelby GT
Well, modding out my 07 SGT. putting on the Boss 302 quad exhaust, Eleanor lower side skirts, Eleanor window scoops, Cervini Eleanor tail lights. A new hood scoop from Shelby to replace the old warped one. Found an original set of fog light / brake ducts along with an aluminum lower billit grill. Putting in the lower fogs. The old scoop had the fake rivets. The new one requires it to be riveted on. My body shop guy is loving me for having him install all of my mods. I can't wait to see and hear it when done.
#14
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Interesting that not 1 'stock' vote has been posted. I was close but the shaker hood is just something I preferred over the 'stock' unit, and still do.
#16
I realize that this is an old post but, what the heck. Here is a list of my current mods:
Shaker hood
hood struts
MAC Boomtubes
20 X 8.5 silver AMR/Mickey T
painted calipers
Eibach Pro springs
Custom GT/CS shift ****
embroidered headrest covers
SCT Bama 92 Race tune
sequential tail lights
Scott Drake brake light/quarter panel trim
Shaker hood
hood struts
MAC Boomtubes
20 X 8.5 silver AMR/Mickey T
painted calipers
Eibach Pro springs
Custom GT/CS shift ****
embroidered headrest covers
SCT Bama 92 Race tune
sequential tail lights
Scott Drake brake light/quarter panel trim
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