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Sequentials
4
18.18%
Louvers
6
27.27%
Leather Seats
4
18.18%
Lowering Springs
5
22.73%
Front GT Bumper
6
27.27%
Rear GT Bumper
0
0%
New Hood
3
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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So I'm looking to spend ~$300 total on my next mod but am being indecisive on what to go with. I'm considering the following and appreciate your ideas.

- Painted GT front bumper (newtakeoff $340 shipped)
- Sequentials ($120ish) rear sway bar and or lower control arms (not sure on prices for the last two prob around $150 each)
- Lowering springs ($250)
- Leather seat takeoffs ($295 ebay)
- Rear GT bumper ($220 unpainted and w/o shipping)
- Louvers (depends)
- GT painted side skirts - don't think they'd flow with the stock 6 bumpers
- Maybe shorty headers or UDPs (both in the 250-300 range)
- Used, good condition white hood if I could find one
- Gears - unsure if I want to spend $1,000 on a 8.8 rear or stick with the 7.5


Probably leaning most towards the front GT bumper or leather seats (but unsure about the install). Any opinions or things I missed? Oh and please no "it's your car, do what you want"

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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by alec231236
So I'm looking to spend ~$300 total on my next mod but am being indecisive on what to go with. I'm considering the following and appreciate your ideas.

- Painted GT front bumper (newtakeoff $340 shipped)
- Sequentials ($120ish) rear sway bar and or lower control arms (not sure on prices for the last two prob around $150 each)
- Lowering springs ($250)
- Leather seat takeoffs ($295 ebay)
- Rear GT bumper ($220 unpainted and w/o shipping)
- Louvers (depends)
- GT painted side skirts - don't think they'd flow with the stock 6 bumpers
- Maybe shorty headers or UDPs (both in the 250-300 range)
- Used, good condition white hood if I could find one
- Gears - unsure if I want to spend $1,000 on a 8.8 rear or stick with the 7.5


Probably leaning most towards the front GT bumper or leather seats (but unsure about the install). Any opinions or things I missed? Oh and please no "it's your car, do what you want"
I would do lowering springs.

Why wouldn't the painted rocker panels flow with the V6 bumpers? Its the same as the V6 design wise just painted.
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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i would fight between:

- Painted GT front bumper (newtakeoff $340 shipped)
- Rear GT bumper ($220 unpainted and w/o shipping)
- Sequentials ($120ish)
- Lowering springs ($250)
- Maybe shorty headers or UDPs (both in the 250-300 range)
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by alec231236
So I'm looking to spend ~$300 total on my next mod but am being indecisive on what to go with. I'm considering the following and appreciate your ideas.

- Painted GT front bumper (newtakeoff $340 shipped)
- Sequentials ($120ish) rear sway bar and or lower control arms (not sure on prices for the last two prob around $150 each)
- Lowering springs ($250)
- Leather seat takeoffs ($295 ebay)
- Rear GT bumper ($220 unpainted and w/o shipping)
- Louvers (depends)
- GT painted side skirts - don't think they'd flow with the stock 6 bumpers
- Maybe shorty headers or UDPs (both in the 250-300 range)
- Used, good condition white hood if I could find one
- Gears - unsure if I want to spend $1,000 on a 8.8 rear or stick with the 7.5


Probably leaning most towards the front GT bumper or leather seats (but unsure about the install). Any opinions or things I missed? Oh and please no "it's your car, do what you want"
I painted my rocker panels on my six and i think it looks awesome. I also painted the mirrors.
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Start with the sequential turn signals. It's the only mod made for other people to enjoy.
I love sitting at a light turning and see the people in the car behind me pointing.
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Sequentials and see if you can take your V6 rockers off and get them painted in a cash deal. If the deal is cheap enough on the paint, explore lowering it instead of the Sequentials
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 2005Redfire6
I would do lowering springs.

Why wouldn't the painted rocker panels flow with the V6 bumpers? Its the same as the V6 design wise just painted.
Because they are black now and if they were white they'd stick out more. The GT front & rear bumpers are lower than the V6 and that's why they come with the painted rockers and why you can sometimes see the side of the muffler with duals and the stock 6 bumper.
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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I would do:

Sequentials
Lowering Springs
Front Bumper
Rear Bumper
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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do what you want man, it's your car hahahaha jk i'd do the front and backed first cuz u have duals and then youll have foglights. then lowering and sequentials
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by alec231236
Because they are black now and if they were white they'd stick out more. The GT front & rear bumpers are lower than the V6 and that's why they come with the painted rockers and why you can sometimes see the side of the muffler with duals and the stock 6 bumper.
Also if you paint them your car will looked lower.



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