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Old 10-30-2009, 11:49 PM   #1
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i just a got an 03 v6 mustang and i want to make some changes . . . i am thinking i want a short throw shifter and i alredy have a cai but thats all . . what else are good first mods that work well for someone on a budget. visual and performance.
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Old 10-31-2009, 03:39 PM   #2
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Just my two cents but if it were me, I would get my car in show car condition before I touched any preformance parts. Nothing disgusts me more than to see a 350hp car with heavy oxidization and a filthy interior. Take a stroll through the detailing section, it will be worth it.

Just me but I would leave the V6 stock and save the money from bolt-ons and put it away for a gt in the future. By the time you have any substantial difference, you have already spent around $3000 on mods.
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Run dual exhaust. It's the logical next step. Then I'd do suspension and brake upgrades.
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Old 11-01-2009, 10:30 PM   #4
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is a new shifter a good idea?
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Old 11-02-2009, 12:49 AM   #5
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is a new shifter a good idea?
Absofrickenlutely. Just got one and I am very happy with it, makes driving nicer.
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Old 11-02-2009, 10:04 PM   #6
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what kind did u get
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Old 11-02-2009, 10:51 PM   #7
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MGW ftw, clean her up good and get some good wax on it, get some good mufflers (dual exhaust, search youtube to figure out what sound you like best), put some stiffer lowering springs on her as well... all of those are fairly cheap and will get you off to a good start, congrats on the new mustang
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The cheapest one from americanmuscle. It doesn't even have a name brand, but it works great.
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Old 11-03-2009, 01:15 AM   #9
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the short throws also add a much more satisfying noise and feel when engaging a gear and FAR FAR FAR less sloppy. also look at the tri-ax, though the shifter is more preference so try to find friends with them and feel em out. i prefer the steeda tri-ax myself
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