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Old 01-19-2013, 08:19 AM
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Wanted some opinions on which front I should get, I'm also getting a new hood and can't decide on that either. I'm getting the CS/GT500 rear with duals and wanted to redo the front while I'm at it.


Front bumper:

CS front: http://www.americanmuscle.com/cs-gt-...over-0509.html

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Duraflex CVX(would be getting without center fogs): http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/2005...-p-256241.html


Photo from Trufiber


I'm quite aware of the difference in materials, and the prices would be about the same. I just can't really find a reason for one over the other. Essentially the CS is the CVX without the lights and vents.


Hood:

A45: http://www.trufiber.com/Trufiber_Mus...f10024-a45.htm


Photo from Trufiber. Note: I believe it's a GT lowered 1.5-2"



A61: http://www.trufiber.com/Trufiber_Mus...f10024-a61.htm


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I like the Ford GT kind of styling on the A45, but also like the look of the A61 as well, again can't find a reason to put one over the other.

Of course if someone has a suggestion for me, it'd be more than welcome, I have the yellow/black thing going on.

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Old 01-19-2013, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Ant-Man
Wanted some opinions...
I like the Ford GT kind of styling on the A45, but also like the look of the A61 as well, again can't find a reason to put one over the other.
I would love to combine a street scene gen 2 front bumper with the A61 hood, but just can't get over how cheezy those register covers look...yuk!
Safe bet would be the c/s front bumper with the A45 imo. You might run into clearance issues with the cvx based on your driving habits, it looks rather low.
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Old 01-19-2013, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mayo
I would love to combine a street scene gen 2 front bumper with the A61 hood, but just can't get over how cheezy those register covers look...yuk!
Safe bet would be the c/s front bumper with the A45 imo. You might run into clearance issues with the cvx based on your driving habits, it looks rather low.
That's a good point, if it really is that low on the GT and it's not lowered anymore than I might have some second thoughts about lowering my girl.

Thanks for the input.

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Old 01-20-2013, 11:45 AM
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Those do look like register covers i like the look but think that would get old quick
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What if those register covers were painted to match the car? It wouldn't stick out so much.
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go with what you like yourself. Compliments are nice indeed, but ultimately its your car. you're the one that has to be seen in/with it.
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Originally Posted by mayo
...the A61 hood, but just can't get over how cheezy those register covers look...yuk!
Seriously! I have always thought the same. I love that hood, but those covers look so terrible and out of place. It just leaves me asking WHY?
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Originally Posted by Ant-Man
Wanted some opinions on which front I should get, I'm also getting a new hood and can't decide on that either. I'm getting the CS/GT500 rear with duals and wanted to redo the front while I'm at it.


Front bumper:

CS front: http://www.americanmuscle.com/cs-gt-...over-0509.html


Photo from MN Mustang @ AFM

Hood:

A45: http://www.trufiber.com/Trufiber_Mus...f10024-a45.htm


Photo from Trufiber. Note: I believe it's a GT lowered 1.5-2"

Of course if someone has a suggestion for me, it'd be more than welcome, I have the yellow/black thing going on.
Ant-Man,

This is going to be a very opinionated question and I definitely suggest going with what YOU like, but I'll throw in my .02! I like the CS Front and A45 Hood, I think this Combo together is pretty killer. The Yellow and Black scheme will also pull your set up together since it's so eye catching!

I hope this helps and best of luck on your decision. Let me know if you have any questions or need some assistance! Our Mustang Experts are here Monday-Friday from 9AM-9PM EST and Saturdays from 9AM-5:30PM EST. If you want to hit them up, their number is 866.727.1266.

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