WIP: My Mustang GT500KR Conversion *PICS*
03-11-2009, 10:10 AM
#31
dont get the v6 rear spoiler. there are much better ones out there, especially if u are buying it new.
also the center caps for the alcoas. the KRs have a different center cap which you cannot buy. shelby forces you to overpay for the ugly ones i have.
i believe the KRs have brembo or bear big brake kits with 6 piston calipers and 14" rotors (around $2k just for the fronts). you can also get the kit from shelby to attach to the lower grille bezel to make them functional.
also the center caps for the alcoas. the KRs have a different center cap which you cannot buy. shelby forces you to overpay for the ugly ones i have.
i believe the KRs have brembo or bear big brake kits with 6 piston calipers and 14" rotors (around $2k just for the fronts). you can also get the kit from shelby to attach to the lower grille bezel to make them functional.
03-11-2009, 01:57 PM
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You bring up a valid point. While this is a conversion to look like what I want, the GT500KR, it was never meant to be EXACTLY specific. In the end, I want my car to suit my tastes, and whether I want a 4.6l engine with an s/c or a 5.4l, as long as it looks good, and is quick enough to do the KR respect, then I am happy.
That being said, I've been re-convinced to go back to the GT500 spoiler. Does anyone have anything good for the spoiler store on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...mZ120388730121
Seems a good price!
That being said, I've been re-convinced to go back to the GT500 spoiler. Does anyone have anything good for the spoiler store on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...mZ120388730121
Seems a good price!
03-11-2009, 02:10 PM
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You bring up a valid point. While this is a conversion to look like what I want, the GT500KR, it was never meant to be EXACTLY specific. In the end, I want my car to suit my tastes, and whether I want a 4.6l engine with an s/c or a 5.4l, as long as it looks good, and is quick enough to do the KR respect, then I am happy.
That being said, I've been re-convinced to go back to the GT500 spoiler. Does anyone have anything good for the spoiler store on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...mZ120388730121
Seems a good price!
That being said, I've been re-convinced to go back to the GT500 spoiler. Does anyone have anything good for the spoiler store on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...mZ120388730121
Seems a good price!
03-11-2009, 02:14 PM
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I did! Much appreciated, Cutter. I need to update my price tags. I'm really thinking I want the supersnake stripe as well instead of the standard GT500 fare. I'm still deciding between dark grey and matte black though.
03-11-2009, 02:19 PM
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03-11-2009, 02:39 PM
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03-11-2009, 02:43 PM
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there are a bunch of other small things that just dont make sense to change.
For instance, i wouldnt spend $400 on a steering wheel just to switch the pony sticker to the snake. The gauges would also need replacing, as the gt500s have the tack and spedometer switched. I believe the gt500s are 6-speeds and you will also need to replace your door sills and get a CF dash kit.
i debated all of this, and decided that i would rather invest more money on better ride quality and more HP.
For instance, i wouldnt spend $400 on a steering wheel just to switch the pony sticker to the snake. The gauges would also need replacing, as the gt500s have the tack and spedometer switched. I believe the gt500s are 6-speeds and you will also need to replace your door sills and get a CF dash kit.
i debated all of this, and decided that i would rather invest more money on better ride quality and more HP.
03-11-2009, 03:20 PM
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there are a bunch of other small things that just dont make sense to change.
For instance, i wouldnt spend $400 on a steering wheel just to switch the pony sticker to the snake. The gauges would also need replacing, as the gt500s have the tack and spedometer switched. I believe the gt500s are 6-speeds and you will also need to replace your door sills and get a CF dash kit.
i debated all of this, and decided that i would rather invest more money on better ride quality and more HP.
For instance, i wouldnt spend $400 on a steering wheel just to switch the pony sticker to the snake. The gauges would also need replacing, as the gt500s have the tack and spedometer switched. I believe the gt500s are 6-speeds and you will also need to replace your door sills and get a CF dash kit.
i debated all of this, and decided that i would rather invest more money on better ride quality and more HP.