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Old 01-31-2012, 08:19 PM
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Just got my first car, a 2002 mustang GT. Im new to the forum and was wondering if any of you guys had any suggestions for mods or upgrades to do.
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Old 01-31-2012, 08:24 PM
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Beautiful car! Congrats.

Before modding the car, you should decide what you want out of the car? What are your goals for the car?

-Is the car going to be a DD, weekend car, track car?
-What kind of performance do you want out of the car? Straight line or through the corners?
-Are you planning on going with some sort of power adder?

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Old 01-31-2012, 08:51 PM
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^ consider that.

But I would do my exhaust first. Just for the sake of sound. Performance isn't really noticeable
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Old 01-31-2012, 09:08 PM
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Very nice car my man. I would start here..

Exhaust
Mach 1 grill delete
8 in antennae
Tinted Windows

IMO thats a very inexpensive start. After that, gears, tuner and drop it a bit. GL!
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Old 01-31-2012, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tdcalhoun89
Beautiful car! Congrats.

Before modding the car, you should decide what you want out of the car? What are your goals for the car?

-Is the car going to be a DD, weekend car, track car?
-What kind of performance do you want out of the car? Straight line or through the corners?
-Are you planning on going with some sort of power adder?

Welcome to the forum.
^ some people ask the most boring questions.... but they're RIGHT!
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Old 02-01-2012, 03:20 PM
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Any opinions on cold air intake? It already has a full flow master exhaust and sequential taillights
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Old 02-01-2012, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmik335
Any opinions on cold air intake? It already has a full flow master exhaust and sequential taillights
What do you mean by a "full flow master exhaust"? Full exhaust?

You won't see much of a gain in performance out of a CAI. Most people feel it is better to save your money for something bigger and better.

Sequential taillights are nice and all, but why not do something that you'll actually see! Not the guy behind you... Something like Solider said (tint/mach 1 grill delete/small antenna) would be a good idea IMO.

...What are you goal/plan for the car?
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Old 02-01-2012, 04:52 PM
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You may want to resize your pic in your sig. I got in trouble for that almost a year ago. Nice Ride!!!!

Based off your pic I would go with tint, shorty antenna, and 10.5' bullitt's in the back that already match the color of your front rims. And lowering springs. That alone should change the Appearance a bit unless you're just looking for Performance mods.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/dedibuwh.html

http://www.americanmuscle.com/8fiblan.html
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Old 02-01-2012, 05:18 PM
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Welcome and I agree with the above questions. Answer those first to get the best advice and avoid wasting money on mods that don't help or will just get replaced for better ones....
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shrink your sig dude, it's on an S197 level.

gears, and if it's an auto order a handheld tuner. Will shift way better.
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