Pedestal Spoiler
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Pedestal Spoiler
Hi Guys,
After reading the 2011 Brembo GT reviews and related forums information. I became a believer and join you guys, just bought a racing red color w/. the 3.73. Before this one I had a '02 Black Porsche Carrera w/. modified suspension. Compared with the GT, I really don't miss my old car. Now I'm looking around for exterior modifications, I really liked the GT/CS pedestal spoiler w/ the red above, black below color, and thinking if I should include the side scoops & the Quarter window louvers. Once that you install the scoops & the louvers, Which are the chances that they might fall, with speed? (that happened to my front lip spoiler in my Porsche, driving at HIGH speed). Also, Do you have any visual problem when you drive with the window louvers?. Where do you recommend me to get that stuff?, probably prepainted will be better.
After reading the 2011 Brembo GT reviews and related forums information. I became a believer and join you guys, just bought a racing red color w/. the 3.73. Before this one I had a '02 Black Porsche Carrera w/. modified suspension. Compared with the GT, I really don't miss my old car. Now I'm looking around for exterior modifications, I really liked the GT/CS pedestal spoiler w/ the red above, black below color, and thinking if I should include the side scoops & the Quarter window louvers. Once that you install the scoops & the louvers, Which are the chances that they might fall, with speed? (that happened to my front lip spoiler in my Porsche, driving at HIGH speed). Also, Do you have any visual problem when you drive with the window louvers?. Where do you recommend me to get that stuff?, probably prepainted will be better.
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From: Maryland
One of the best places for pre-painted parts is DG Custom Auto. They have the side scoops, louvers, pedestal spoiler, and the GT500 spoiler. If you're going to get window louvers, though, you should consider Silver Horse Racing. They are completely flush mount and, at least in my opinion, the only ones that look good on the Mustang.
DG does not carry the SHR louvers, do you'd have to get those direct from the source. Also, many people seem to agree, the pedestal spoiler looks great in pictures, but in person, it actually looks really bad. The GT500 spoiler, or 3D500 as you'll find on DG's site, looks amaazzzzing.
http://www.dgcustomauto.com/category.sc?categoryId=592
http://silverhorseracing.com/cart.ph...ategory_id=275
DG does not carry the SHR louvers, do you'd have to get those direct from the source. Also, many people seem to agree, the pedestal spoiler looks great in pictures, but in person, it actually looks really bad. The GT500 spoiler, or 3D500 as you'll find on DG's site, looks amaazzzzing.
http://www.dgcustomauto.com/category.sc?categoryId=592
http://silverhorseracing.com/cart.ph...ategory_id=275
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From: New Jersey
M3 Hunter, I too came from a German car, prior to my mustang. I can tell you that the pede spoiler looks very nice on the car. I ordered it directly from the factory. The spoiler looks great, particularly as you move farther from the car, it extends the trunk.
BankFar by cameronjarki, on Flickr
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In my opinion though, the side scoops and window louvers cheapen the look of the car. And there is a good chance, that at serious speeds, they could rip off. I wouldn't do it.
BankFar by cameronjarki, on Flickr
BankSide by cameronjarki, on Flickr
In my opinion though, the side scoops and window louvers cheapen the look of the car. And there is a good chance, that at serious speeds, they could rip off. I wouldn't do it.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Toto's Kansas
Once that you install the scoops & the louvers, Which are the chances that they might fall, with speed? (that happened to my front lip spoiler in my Porsche, driving at HIGH speed). Also, Do you have any visual problem when you drive with the window louvers?. Where do you recommend me to get that stuff?, probably prepainted will be better.
welcome to the forums
. i know american muscle offers pre-painted window louvers (it says 05-10, but it will work on the '11 as well); i've ordered from them before and have been very happy. also, as far as i know, the way the louvers are 'cut', you should still have a relatively good visual field; it will be reduced overall, but it shouldn't be enough to cause a huge problem. as far as them 'holding', as long as you prep the contact surface right, you shouldn't have much of a problem; most of the aftermarket parts like scoops, window louvers, etc. are held on by 3m tape... cervini's side scoops are held on by 3m and to me, the fact there is a big 'gap' between the front edge of the scoop and the actual car, it looks like they'd come flying off as soon as you get up to any real speed; but i haven't heard many, if any, people who have had a problem with them.
Last edited by Xeno; Dec 5, 2010 at 03:37 PM.
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welcome to the forums . i know american muscle offers pre-painted window louvers (it says 05-10, but it will work on the '11 as well); i've ordered from them before and have been very happy. also, as far as i know, the way the louvers are 'cut', you should still have a relatively good visual field; it will be reduced overall, but it shouldn't be enough to cause a huge problem. as far as them 'holding', as long as you prep the contact surface right, you shouldn't have much of a problem; most of the aftermarket parts like scoops, window louvers, etc. are held on by 3m tape... cervini's side scoops are held on by 3m and to me, the fact there is a big 'gap' between the front edge of the scoop and the actual car, it looks like they'd come flying off as soon as you get up to any real speed; but i haven't heard many, if any, people who have had a problem with them.
. i know american muscle offers pre-painted window louvers (it says 05-10, but it will work on the '11 as well); i've ordered from them before and have been very happy. also, as far as i know, the way the louvers are 'cut', you should still have a relatively good visual field; it will be reduced overall, but it shouldn't be enough to cause a huge problem. as far as them 'holding', as long as you prep the contact surface right, you shouldn't have much of a problem; most of the aftermarket parts like scoops, window louvers, etc. are held on by 3m tape... cervini's side scoops are held on by 3m and to me, the fact there is a big 'gap' between the front edge of the scoop and the actual car, it looks like they'd come flying off as soon as you get up to any real speed; but i haven't heard many, if any, people who have had a problem with them.Your spoiler looks great CJStang
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From: Texas
I too am after the Ford optional pedestal spoiler, I love the look, and to me it remains conservative (i.e. not rice) yet it does stand out over the integrated lid spoilers.
I would get one, but I am after a tuner and some tunes for my car first.
I would get one, but I am after a tuner and some tunes for my car first.
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M3 Hunter, I too came from a German car, prior to my mustang. I can tell you that the pede spoiler looks very nice on the car. I ordered it directly from the factory. The spoiler looks great, particularly as you move farther from the car, it extends the trunk.
BankFar by cameronjarki, on Flickr
BankSide by cameronjarki, on Flickr
In my opinion though, the side scoops and window louvers cheapen the look of the car. And there is a good chance, that at serious speeds, they could rip off. I wouldn't do it.
BankFar by cameronjarki, on Flickr
BankSide by cameronjarki, on Flickr
In my opinion though, the side scoops and window louvers cheapen the look of the car. And there is a good chance, that at serious speeds, they could rip off. I wouldn't do it.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: New Jersey
THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS GUYS ... I got the pede spoiler and hood scoop from the factory. Those rims are 18x8 TSW Nurburgrings, wrapped in Pirelli Rubber. THEY'RE ACTUALLY FOR SALE RIGHT NOW!!!! I'm adding a supercharger to the car, (Check out the progress here https://mustangforums.com/forum/5-0l...new-5-0-a.html )so I opted for Saleen Rep's from AM. 18x9 in the front, wrapped in 255/45R18 and the rear are 18x10, wrapped in 295/45R18. These are horrible pics from my cell phone, but I'm having photos done soon.
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SlammedRear by cameronjarki, on Flickr