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Old 09-23-2011, 11:41 PM
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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
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Old 09-23-2011, 11:58 PM
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Thats just a matter of taste and personal preference. The first thing I did was a catback. But if you are more into appearance mods...go with waht you truly want. What stands out for you that you want to change the most? Go with that. Of courese if you have those tri-point wheels...id say wheels! lol.
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Old 09-24-2011, 06:37 AM
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exhaust would be my first choice. but if you want to improve the look of your car before the performance/sound then go for it. it depends on what you like most
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Old 09-24-2011, 09:16 AM
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I would say lower it first depending on which stock wheels you have, to me lowering it can make even some stock wheels look better.
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Old 09-24-2011, 12:27 PM
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How about a pic?
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Old 09-24-2011, 01:46 PM
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Old 09-24-2011, 03:45 PM
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Old 09-24-2011, 06:40 PM
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Couple of things i would do. 1. Move the spoiler back about 3 inches. (All you have to do is drill 2 new holes and move it back, spoiler covers the old holes. Write Up here http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/wingmod1.htm). 2. Get a hood scoop or a different hood (Hood scoop being cheaper and I personally like the stock hood with a hood scoop). 3. Replace the Headlights with smoked clear corner headlights (AKA http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-00...item3367e1989e these)

That would essentially cost you very little money to improve the overall looks of the car. After that though, its purely up to taste. If you want performance go 3.73 gears and exhaust. If you want looks lower it and put on different rims.

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Old 09-24-2011, 07:25 PM
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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.
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Old 09-24-2011, 08:49 PM
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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 |


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