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WyldeSoul · 11-25-2008, 05:53 PM

Welcome!

Well... I gotta say a couple things. First is just a nitpick. It's an I4, not a V4. "I" means inline, since they're all in a row, and not in a V pattern.

Second.. Going that much bodykitting on a car while keeping the drivetrain a stock slow, weak 4banger auto is just BEGGING to be called a Poser or a Domestic Rice.

Bodykits are very expensive to do right, as you have to get the paint just right, and often have to paint the whole car as well so that it matches. Anything else just looks like crap.

If you were wanting some good, less expensive ways to improve the looks, probably your best bet would be a really nice wax/polish, lowering springs, and a nice set of rims, something like GT Ponies or Cobra R's. (Yes, that would actually be cheaper than getting a bodykit done right).

With an all black mustang, you would probably get the best look improvement from just polishing and freshing up the paint, and tinting the windows. Smoked headlights might help, if you like that look. And that won't cost much at all. Just a lot of elbow grease to get the paint looking nice again.

But for the love of all that is holy, don't go for a cheap bodykit.

11-25-2008, 05:53 PM	#2
WyldeSoul 1st Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 118	Welcome! Well... I gotta say a couple things. First is just a nitpick. It's an I4, not a V4. "I" means inline, since they're all in a row, and not in a V pattern. Second.. Going that much bodykitting on a car while keeping the drivetrain a stock slow, weak 4banger auto is just BEGGING to be called a Poser or a Domestic Rice. Bodykits are very expensive to do right, as you have to get the paint just right, and often have to paint the whole car as well so that it matches. Anything else just looks like crap. If you were wanting some good, less expensive ways to improve the looks, probably your best bet would be a really nice wax/polish, lowering springs, and a nice set of rims, something like GT Ponies or Cobra R's. (Yes, that would actually be cheaper than getting a bodykit done right). With an all black mustang, you would probably get the best look improvement from just polishing and freshing up the paint, and tinting the windows. Smoked headlights might help, if you like that look. And that won't cost much at all. Just a lot of elbow grease to get the paint looking nice again. But for the love of all that is holy, don't go for a cheap bodykit. __________________ Good morning is an oxymoron. Last edited by WyldeSoul; 11-25-2008 at 05:57 PM.