AJB540

I've got a 96 GT, that's basically stock. The body's a mess, there's a hole in the front bumper from some guy backing into me, a crack in the back bumper from my mom backing into it, and the sideskirts were a mess when I bought it. I can't decide between dropping money into the body and getting it looking pretty first, or dropping money into the engine/suspension. It will need a new suspension soon regardless.

chasen1982

Well me personally I can't drive a car that looks like junk. And from the way ur describing yours it's pretty close to lookin junktified. lol Id get that fixed a have a sweet paint job put on it. I mean if you rather gain a few HP by bolt ons and car look like u just bought it from a junk yard auction then thats up to you. You're not going to notice a significant HP gain from regular bolt ons. You will def notice that clean car with a crisp paint job. GO BODY AND PAINT!!! Maybe some Wheels too!!!

AJB540

I was thinking gears and a tune though, not some UDPs or anything. I really do want it looking nice though. Redfire with satin black Bullets.

Yum.

chasen1982

Try posting some pics of the car. So people can see how bad of shape the body is in.

AJB540

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I know, it's hideous right now. I bought it right out of high school with the Stalker kit on it. It wasn't bad originally, but now that it's been hit, it's terrible.

chasen1982

Man after seeing that picture.. If you dont get body work and a crisp paint job!!! I swear.. U add anymore HP and leave the body like that, the front bumper might fly off.. lol PAINT JOB!!! BODY WORK!!! PAINT JOB!!! BODY WORK!!!!

chasen1982

Dude u got Zip ties holding your license plate on horizontally at that. lmao come on bro.. You got to put that thing in the body shop quick!!

AJB540

The license plate was only there so I could pass inspection >_>

chasen1982

Do u have the money to get a bumper and paint job? im assuming it would probably cost you around 1,000 dollars.

AJB540

I actually have a bumper waiting to be put on and painted, I really want to get the side skirts and rear bumper first though, so I can get everything painted at once.