Notices
2005-2009 S197 Appearance Section For all appearance mods to the 2005-2009 S197's

Torch Red 08 4.0 with plenty of mods

Old 08-15-2012, 12:26 PM
  #11  
So_Cali
5th Gear Member
 
So_Cali's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sunny California!!!
Posts: 2,214
Default

I like what you did with the grille, I might have to steal that idea

Good lookin' car, removing that trim on the door will give it a much cleaner look.
So_Cali is offline  
Old 08-15-2012, 06:16 PM
  #12  
ReeseJones
Thread Starter
 
ReeseJones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 29
Default

Originally Posted by ML_Mustang
Beautiful car! Love the mods so far. Quick question though... where did you pick up the chrome trim around your front grill? I plan on getting the same billet grilles that you have and love how that chrome ring contrasts it. Thanks!
Thanks! the chrome trim can be found at any auto parts store. Got mine from O'Reilly's. It's used for the edges of car doors (preventing door dings and such) but also fits around the lip of the stock grille. The AM billet grill cover leaves just enough room to force the trim on. It might make it easier to remove the grille first, but it isn't necessary.
ReeseJones is offline  
Old 08-15-2012, 07:22 PM
  #13  
BAB GT
2nd Gear Member
 
BAB GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: TX
Posts: 252
Default

Your car and mine could be lost twins! I ordered 18" x 9" black bullit replicas with P-Zero's last night. I have not updated my picture since installing the MRT rear window louvers and Agent 47 mirrors with body color head and black stem. I recommend the painted Agent 47's from AM. I had a local shop paint them for $200.00 and was disappointed in the finish. Not bad, but not perfect. The Agent 47's look great and they get rid of the F-150 Obama ears.

Last edited by BAB GT; 08-15-2012 at 07:25 PM.
BAB GT is offline  
Old 08-15-2012, 09:10 PM
  #14  
BleedinBlue
5th Gear Member
 
BleedinBlue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Eureka, Mo
Posts: 4,355
Default

Now that I can see the car, good job, it looks good! You definitely need to lower it though. As a matter of fact I will have some brand new Eibachs for a V6 car available for sale very soon, let me know if you are interested. After that think chin spoilers, and side scoops maybe.
BleedinBlue is offline  
Old 08-16-2012, 05:42 PM
  #15  
ReeseJones
Thread Starter
 
ReeseJones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 29
Default

Originally Posted by BAB GT
The Agent 47's look great and they get rid of the F-150 Obama ears.
Absolutely.

Originally Posted by BleedinBlue
As a matter of fact I will have some brand new Eibachs for a V6 car available for sale very soon, let me know if you are interested.\
Very interested.
ReeseJones is offline  
Old 08-16-2012, 10:41 PM
  #16  
HxCGuitars
3rd Gear Member
 
HxCGuitars's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: IL
Posts: 718
Default

I like the lowering and dual exhaust ideas. Looking good! What size are your tires?
HxCGuitars is offline  
Old 08-17-2012, 10:26 AM
  #17  
svastano
4th Gear Member
 
svastano's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Western PA
Posts: 1,163
Default

Looks good!
svastano is offline  
Old 08-17-2012, 11:11 AM
  #18  
MadStang40
4th Gear Member
 
MadStang40's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 1,674
Default

Yep, definitely time to lower it and dual exhaust. However, the car looks great as it is right now! Those wheels look great on the red.

Don't worry about the speed bumps, just take them slow and you won't bottom out. You don't have to crawl over 'em but you certainly won't be able to fly over them. I have the Eibach pro kit with Tokico dampers. A lot more fun of a drive on a daily basis and the look of the ride is completely different.

I have to go over some steep speed bumps/tables on my gf's campus as well as my work place. It's all a matter of knowing that you're not a 4x4 and your car can't be treated as such haha. I've seen too many people in sedans or coupes not slowing down for speed bumps at all that have a low stance to begin with.
MadStang40 is offline  
Old 08-28-2012, 11:31 AM
  #19  
ReeseJones
Thread Starter
 
ReeseJones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 29
Default

Thanks for the feedback/advice! I've got a few more mods in progress. I'll keep ya'll posted.
ReeseJones is offline  
Old 08-28-2012, 11:37 AM
  #20  
Blacksmoke
The Paranoid One
 
Blacksmoke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,320
Default

Stock hood needs something.

Add a scoop or ditch it for an aftermarket hood.
Blacksmoke is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Torch Red 08 4.0 with plenty of mods



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:59 PM.