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Old 08-01-2012, 07:01 PM
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Default Cosmetic suggestions!

The exterior of my car is pretty much a blank canvas. To the untrained eye it's virtually stock. I'm open to exterior suggestions, whatever would make it look aggressive.

Some pics, but nothing fancy! It 2012 and I still haven't the faintest idea how photoshop works, lol.






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Old 08-01-2012, 07:51 PM
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There are a number of inexpensive visual mods that seem to help:
  1. trunk lid blackout panel - these take the bland rear-end and provide contrast and attitude
  2. quarter window louvers
  3. hood scoop
  4. side scoops
  5. wheels
  6. smoked or clear front turn signals
Then there are the body kits where you can get REALLY wild.



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Old 08-01-2012, 07:52 PM
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Why is your gas gauge reading empty?
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Old 08-01-2012, 07:57 PM
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Black racing stripes!
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Old 08-01-2012, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
Why is your gas gauge reading empty?
Very observant, lol. It just hit "50 miles to E".

I'd love to get CS bumpers, lowered, new hood, and retint it darker but damn that's some cash for those bumpers...

I've been putting 90% of the car money towards loan payments and maintenance.
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Old 08-01-2012, 09:13 PM
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Roush front bumper for the win check out Bakers ride
https://mustangforums.com/forum/gara...1-bakerjd.html

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Old 08-02-2012, 12:19 AM
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This is what I'd do. This is very similar to what I'm going to do with my car, you just already have one of the parts so I'll tell you the rest!

1. Roush wing (CHECK)
2. Aluminum rear window louvers
3. complete blackout panel for the trunk (so no faux gas cap)
4. CFS front maybe+ front splitter maybe, Im not totally sure on that one
5 the new cervinis cobra R hood with 2013 gt hood vents cut into it.


now thats totally just an idea I have now, I think it'd look good. like I said it's what I'm planning for my car.
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Old 08-02-2012, 06:10 AM
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I would add a set of mirror covers to the list.
A little mod that visually makes a big difference, should really pop in yellow. Tinting your side/tail markers always is a good idea on high contrast colors like yellow.
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Old 08-02-2012, 07:29 AM
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+1000 on the matched color mirror covers! They even look great on a black car!

I prefer a more sleek look myself, so I would suggest:
1. Yellow Mirror Covers
2. Clear Front Turn Signal Markers w/Chrome Amber Bulbs
3. Black Vinyl Rear Decklid Panel
4. Painted CDC Classic Chin Spoiler (leave the center unpainted if doing #4)
5. GT500/GTCS Rear Bumper
6. Staggered Wheels (taller in rear if not lowering)
7. 2010 GT500 Hood Vent (if you are brave enough - lol)

I don't like the tacked-on fake scoops and vents. It takes away from the lines of the 05-09 Mustang IMO.
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Old 08-02-2012, 07:34 AM
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CDC chin spoiler.
Tint tail lights and signal lenses.
Rear black out panel.
Either mirror covers or Agent 47 mirrors.
Quarter window louvers.
Rear window aluminum louvers.

Most of those are around $200.00 or less.
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