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Old 09-24-2011, 09:45 PM
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Well, if you do rims.. your really not getting the biggest chunk of change out to be honest. dude these cars are an addiction.. but like everyone has said its what you want and what you want the most first... i would do gears. will wake your car up so much. Welcome to the forum
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Old 09-24-2011, 09:50 PM
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Built motor and a SC. No but seriously gears and exhaust. Gears really wake the car up and a off road mid pipe and a cat back will let everyone know your coming.
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Old 09-24-2011, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigry18
i have a 2000 white stock gt mustang all stock and wondering what i should do first rims or lowering i was thinking rims to get the big chunk of change out of the way but let me know and whats some good rims to look at thanks
I'd say springs because I hate the 4x4 look on my cars. And you could check out these springs:
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-e...prings-v8.html

Tires make a dramatic impact on handling though. If you're planning to go with something like, say, 18x9.5s with 275s all the way around, you'll be shocked by the improvement in handling. However, that's A LOT more money than the springs.

I guess the best answer really is BOTH.
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Old 09-24-2011, 10:21 PM
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Gears, Exhuast and lower it...
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Old 09-24-2011, 10:23 PM
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4.10's and a 100 shot and hold the f*ck on...

seriously
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Old 09-25-2011, 01:57 AM
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Looks good, +1 on the hood scoop. Congrats on your purchase.
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Old 09-25-2011, 03:37 PM
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As usual, JAZZER is right on target.
The only real way to answer this question is to know where you plan to take this car. If it is simply a DD and you want improved looks that is one thing, but if performance is the ultimate goal you need to know what you want the car to do in the future. A comprehensive plan is a good idea before you start replacing parts.

Absent all of that information, I would always vote for GEARS as the first mod.

Enjoy your new ride, and as mentioned above, be aware that modding your car will be addictive and costly
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Old 09-25-2011, 04:51 PM
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Nice stang.

I agree with Lizzy.
Gears ...It will wake that Pony up!!!

4:10 FTW !!!!!
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Old 09-25-2011, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolvee
Have it professionally detailed & Waxed, tint it, exhaust it, Then wheels, springs & gears. That way nothing looks out of the ordinary and you're moving in the right direction every time you unleash that debit card.
Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat
Big... what are the ULTIMATE goals for your car?

This question should be answered be for you do ANY mods! If not, you will likely end up replacing stuff you have already replaced and will put you in an unhappy place |


Jazzer welcomes Bigry18

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Old 09-25-2011, 11:57 PM
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Jazzer and Kerns are spot on. But if I had to choose between wheels and lowering it I would choose wheels first simple because I hate the stock starfishes.

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