Got my 09 GT Premium Black w/ hoodscoop about three months ago. Going to do some appearance mods before I start on the performance. Just want to get some opinions on what to do first. Money is my main concern as I can afford a few hundred dollars at a time. So what should I do first:

Black FRPP Bullit rims
Side scoops
Tint (limo)

 

The order I did mine in was:
chin spoiler
headlight covers
center mount fog lights
rear spoiler
shorty antenna
GT chrome plug
Faux gas cap delete
chrome mustang lettering on the trunklid
tint
stripes
side scoops
hood
remove stripes

next is:
45th anniv. badge on the back where the faux gas cap was
summer wheels and tires (going to use the stock wheels in the winter

maybe:
ghost stripes

Mine is a 2009 GT too, I picked it up at the end of July. I actually changed the exhaust 3 days after I bought it (I think it makes the biggest impact on how much you like the car)

 

1. CAI & tune. You'll appear happier and the car will appear faster.
2. Cams. You'll appear happier and the car will appear faster.
3. LT's. You'll appear happier and the car will appear faster.
4. UDP's. You'll appear happier and the car will appear faster.
5. delete plates. You'll appear happier and the car will appear faster.
6. Nitrous. You'll appear happier and the car will appear faster.
7. Axlebacks. You'll appear happier and the car will appear to sound faster.
8. Aluminum DS. You'll appear happier and the car will appear faster.
9. ...

 

lol actually i would say #8 is a pretty legit appearance mod. Sound is definitely a part of the presence of the car and some nice 4" tips look amazing

 

i say side scoops
because you clearly stated no performance mods yet....

 

Thanks guys, performance mods are coming but I want to save some money so I can do them right. I figured the appearance mods are not that expensive. I can have the car looking good to make me happy when I see it and later it will feel good when I drive it. Althouth I was very happy when I drove it off the lot!

 

exactly what i did... im almost finish with appearance
it feels so good everytime you see your car when your walking towards it.
+1 on saving money for performance to do it right the first time

 

It's tough to recommend appearance mods without knowing what kind look you're going for. And is there anything about the car's appearance that bothers you? For example, I don't like the stock 6 grille, so I got a billet overlay. If you're not sure on a direction, I think quarter window louvers are always a cool mod and there's several styles out there to match your taste whether it be retro (SHR, CDC) or a little more modern (Roush)

 

If you want anything done at a good price, my uncles got a body shop in metairie right across the street from the original smoothie king (express collision) He's the cheapest your gonna find unless you go back by bainbridge and get some mexicans to do all your work. If you want any aftermarket bumpers or anything done right you should check him out. Not because he's my uncle, but because I know he does good work and he has very good prices when he knows your paying out of pocket!!

 

Just got my side scoops installed they are from American Muscle 179.99 painted to match, I think they look great gives it a new whole look , JMO