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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 11:30 AM
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Default Some recent mods...

MCA grille, SR-Performance springs, AM Charcoal Laguna Seca 19" wheels, new dash panel....





Mods-to-Date:

OEM ford black decklid cover
SR Performance Lowering Springs
Tinted windows
American Muscle Charcoal Laguna Seca 19" wheels
Goodyear Eagle RSA-2 tires
Metra Touch Dash Panel
Pioneer AVX-2500BT DD DVD headunit
Alpine front speakers
Boss 302 Alcantara Steering Wheel
MCA Dark Stainless Billet Grille
American Muscle color-matched mirror caps
OEM driving lights
Silverstar bulbs
Hood decal
LED dome lights
Beltronics RX65
Slotted/Drilled brake rotors
HID driving lights conversion kit 6000k

Yet-to-come:

CAI & Tuner
Catback Exhaust
AM Strut brace

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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_VS
MCA grille, SR-Performance springs, AM Charcoal Laguna Seca 19" wheels, new dash panel....





Mods-to-Date:

OEM ford black decklid cover
SR Performance Lowering Springs
Tinted windows
American Muscle Charcoal Laguna Seca 19" wheels
Goodyear Eagle RSA-2 tires
Metra Touch Dash Panel
Pioneer AVX-2500BT DD DVD headunit
Alpine front speakers
Boss 302 Alcantara Steering Wheel
MCA Dark Stainless Billet Grille
American Muscle color-matched mirror caps
OEM driving lights
Silverstar bulbs
Hood decal


Yet-to-come:

Slotted/Drilled brake rotors (should be delivered today)
HID driving lights conversion kit 6000k (ordered)
CAI & Tuner
Exhaust
AM Strut brace
looking good man, how well did the mirror caps fit,
Old Apr 23, 2015 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Choppertwo
looking good man, how well did the mirror caps fit,
Funny you should ask....

I bought a set from AM a few years ago and frankly they were crap. Didn't fit well, were really thin cheap plastic, and had paint flaws. I returned them. But a year or so later I saw a set that a friend bought from AM that were perfect - so I ordered a new set from them and they were great. Fit perfect, paint matched with no flaws. I can only assume AM got a different vendor or something.

So.... I recommend them.
Old Apr 23, 2015 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_VS
MCA grille, SR-Performance springs, AM Charcoal Laguna Seca 19" wheels, new dash panel....





Mods-to-Date:

OEM ford black decklid cover
SR Performance Lowering Springs
Tinted windows
American Muscle Charcoal Laguna Seca 19" wheels
Goodyear Eagle RSA-2 tires
Metra Touch Dash Panel
Pioneer AVX-2500BT DD DVD headunit
Alpine front speakers
Boss 302 Alcantara Steering Wheel
MCA Dark Stainless Billet Grille
American Muscle color-matched mirror caps
OEM driving lights
Silverstar bulbs
Hood decal


Yet-to-come:

Slotted/Drilled brake rotors (should be delivered today)
HID driving lights conversion kit 6000k (ordered)
CAI & Tuner
Exhaust
AM Strut brace
Hey Paul_VS,

You definitely have an awesome start to your build and she looks great!

I'm really digging the wheels, they definitely tie the entire car together.

Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions!

-Will
Old Apr 23, 2015 | 05:14 PM
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Looks really good!
Old Apr 23, 2015 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_VS
Funny you should ask....

I bought a set from AM a few years ago and frankly they were crap. Didn't fit well, were really thin cheap plastic, and had paint flaws. I returned them. But a year or so later I saw a set that a friend bought from AM that were perfect - so I ordered a new set from them and they were great. Fit perfect, paint matched with no flaws. I can only assume AM got a different vendor or something.

So.... I recommend them.
OK thx man, second question to you is, your hood stripes, did you put them on yourself?
Old Apr 23, 2015 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Choppertwo
OK thx man, second question to you is, your hood stripes, did you put them on yourself?
Yep, this is the third set, so I've gotten pretty good at it. The first were just spears, and the second were required because I got a new hood. (Ford design flaw in the front of the hood causing rust, covered under warranty)

It's pretty easy if you get the surface you're applying it to & the sticky part of the decals nice and wet with a spray bottle of water with a couple drops of dishwashing liquid added to it. Then you can slide them around until you get them into exactly the right spot - then squeegee out any air bubbles with a credit card like thing that comes with most stripe kits.
Old Apr 24, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul_VS
Funny you should ask....

I bought a set from AM a few years ago and frankly they were crap. Didn't fit well, were really thin cheap plastic, and had paint flaws. I returned them. But a year or so later I saw a set that a friend bought from AM that were perfect - so I ordered a new set from them and they were great. Fit perfect, paint matched with no flaws. I can only assume AM got a different vendor or something.

So.... I recommend them.
Paul,

I'm really happy to hear that your issue was fixed. We are constantly looking to improve our products and constantly search the forums, reviews, returns, etc for complains!

If you ever need anything, please let me know!

Your car is looking great!

-Will
Old Apr 25, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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Default No more rusty rotors

Put these drilled/slotted rotors on today....



Probably will paint the calipers in the next month or so. And.... also installed 6000k HID's in the driving lights, but one of the bulbs mounting bracket broke, so have to wait on those until I get a new one.
Old Apr 25, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Very nice! She's coming along well!



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