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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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After about 4 years without a stang i am picking up my new 07 GT Premium Convertable. Ive been on the car shwo scene and done all the car show thigns there are to do with my old Focus...so now that i am coming back to the Mustang, I wanted a few pointers and ideas. What kind of mods shoul di do for about 4-5000 dollars? I am not a racer so i really dont want a SC, but i do enjoy the sound from a new exhaust. I just cant decide if i should go Show or do more upgrades to the motor and drivetrain...
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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ahhhhh, 4 to 5 g's to blow, what a day what a day[8D]... Here is how I would spend it. In this order... (If I didnt get a turbo)

CAI & Tune from Brenspeed (I recommend the C&L intake)
$675

Pioneer Avic Z-1 In dash DVD player, navigation system, amp etc... Its the best thing you can do for the inside of your car...
$1700

Corsa Exhaust system
$599

BMR adjustable LCA-
$130

Steeda Pulleys-
$209

Stop tech stage 1 brake kit (just the lines, pads and fluid [no rotors]
$375

Aluminum Driveshaft
$730

SLP long headers
$703

SLP catted Shorty X-pipe (to match the long headers)
$324



GRAND TOTAL $5,263. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Old Nov 20, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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oh man...i'd say go motor. You've done the show thing, OR do a little of both, the list jay0heavenly gave seems pretty good. I'm not a big fan of in dash DVD player, kind of takes away from the retro, but to each their own. On another note, the headunit pretty much sucks (at least my shaker 500 has), so it could be worth it to upgrade. but i'd say a CAI and Tune, somekind of exhaust. There are many out there and everyone has their favorite. man...if you really want to blow the money, PM me and i can give you all the info you need on giving it to me hahahahaha
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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i agree with dumpweed. go for engine dress-up/performance more than anything else.

sure, you could get new rims and tires. that's fine. lower it slightly. all good. but please, PLEASE....don't rice it up. i know you have a want to since i bet that focus was the fast and the furious x10 but this is an american muscle car and it deserves some respect like that.

no altezza's please
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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brenspeed JLT package: $555
JBA long tubes
JBA o/r H pipe
borla/ford racing/steeda axleback
4.30 gears
steeda tri-ax shifter
eibach pro-kit
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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thanks for the pointers, i think im going to definetly get the headunit, crutchfield right now has some cool deals on headunits, plus a new headunit makes a HUGE difference
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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get the headunit then sink the rest in to performance!!
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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whats the diff between x and h pipes? what do they do?
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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X-pipe and H-pipe is how the dual exhaust connect to one another. Of course it looks like the shape of the letter. The reason for this is to distribute the flow of each exhaust equally when leaving the car. Hope this helps.
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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Don't go crutchfield!!!! They are waaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced. I bought mine from www.6ave.com and they work directly with the manufacturer so you will still get a warranty from the manufacturer AND you will save money. And they are a reputable seller and ship very fast.



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