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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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So, they didn't have a base GT in black with Brembo & 3.73's anywhere within the dealer trade region. Finally found one but as it was on it's way down here the trailer wrecked The only one left close to what I want is a Kona Blue GT Premium with Brembo, 3.73 but it also has accessory package 5. Should I get it or order and wait 3 months? This one would be 4K more. If I do my tradein will depreciate more. Below is a link to a similar car

Are the window louvers, side scoops, and hood scoop easily removed?

http://forums.themustangsource.com/f...-5-0-a-486069/
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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I think accessory package 5 is pretty awesome looking. That's just me though lol
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
So, they didn't have a base GT in black with Brembo & 3.73's anywhere within the dealer trade region. Finally found one but as it was on it's way down here the trailer wrecked The only one left close to what I want is a Kona Blue GT Premium with Brembo, 3.73 but it also has accessory package 5. Should I get it or order and wait 3 months? This one would be 4K more. If I do my tradein will depreciate more. Below is a link to a similar car

Are the window louvers, side scoops, and hood scoop easily removed?

http://forums.themustangsource.com/f...-5-0-a-486069/
The window louvers come right off cleanly.
The rear deck panel comes off cleanly, but you need to replace the
"gas cap", as there is a circular indent with alignment holes in it under there.
Both are held on with "VHB" double-sided tape.

I wanted the hood scoop, side scoops, and deck spoiler, so that's all the
research I did. But my guess is that you don't want to mess with the
hood scoop.

Good luck with your decision!
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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The dealer is going to swap out the hood with another on their lot, they will also take the side scoops and window louvers. Their crediting me 85% of the reatil cost of those items
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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you better find out if the sidescoops are just taped on or drilled into the body with alignment pins, like the 07-09 Cali Specials are.
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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That Kona Blue actually looks pretty cool. Any reason why you don't want it the way it sits? Is it just a from a pure cost perspective?
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Thrashard340
That Kona Blue actually looks pretty cool. Any reason why you don't want it the way it sits? Is it just a from a pure cost perspective?
I'm getting it regardless. The wife hates the hood scoop, window louvers and side scoops. It's growing on me, we'll see it in person tomorrow
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Here is a picture of mine:



I get lots of compliments on the overall look, and it does grow on you!
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by conejo172
Here is a picture of mine:



I get lots of compliments on the overall look, and it does grow on you!
The only thing that I may actually remove are the window louvers because I got kids to tow
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Me personally, I can live with the side scoops and louvers. But the hood scoop would be gone if it were my car.



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