My mustang
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Joined: Dec 2007
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RE: Paint
i also thought of these rims http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Si...spagenameZWDVW
do u think they will look good on my stang? i never done this stuff before...so do i just take to a body part shop, and they will put my old tires on the new rims and install the wheels on my car?
and i am thinking of goin dual exhaust, but thers no way i can do tat stuff myself..how much will it cost to get it done? and on my back bumper where it says MUSTANG, if i wana get rid of that, do they just paint over it or what can i do? (its like indented on..so i will need a new bumper?)
do u think they will look good on my stang? i never done this stuff before...so do i just take to a body part shop, and they will put my old tires on the new rims and install the wheels on my car?
and i am thinking of goin dual exhaust, but thers no way i can do tat stuff myself..how much will it cost to get it done? and on my back bumper where it says MUSTANG, if i wana get rid of that, do they just paint over it or what can i do? (its like indented on..so i will need a new bumper?)
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RE: Paint
If you buy bigger rims you will need to buy new tires to fit the rims, your current tires are meant for 16" rims. As far as rims goes, chrome saleens look sharp and bullits would look nice too. Do some research and find some pics before you go out and buy something. If you do anything to the taillights black them out, but do not buy aftermarket tailights that you see on honda civics, its pure rice and will make your car look like ****. Get a dual exhaust also, looks good and gives a nice rumble to your car. good luck.
I just read the rest of your post, if you get rims/tires take you car to any1 who deals with tires (goodyear) and they will mount and balance for you. Getting rid of the MUSTANG on the back of your car would look stupid and I have never heard of anyone ever attempting to do that, they usually buy MUSTANG letters to fill the pre-made bumper outline...your choice though.
I just read the rest of your post, if you get rims/tires take you car to any1 who deals with tires (goodyear) and they will mount and balance for you. Getting rid of the MUSTANG on the back of your car would look stupid and I have never heard of anyone ever attempting to do that, they usually buy MUSTANG letters to fill the pre-made bumper outline...your choice though.
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RE: Paint
Yes, works sort of like a window tint and will give your taillights a different look. Sometimes it looks good ( I like it on white and silver the best ) but may not look good on your color. Do searches on the forum and you'll find info on almost every question you have.
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: nc
RE: Paint
i really like that style wheel, you probably have stock 16" wheels so you will need to get new tires for them.
as far as dual exhaust, we went last week and got prices from several shops and they ranged from $350 to $520 ,out the door, for custom H pipe ,2 flowmaster 40 series mufflers,stainless tips.
for the tinted tails you can buy the vinyl stuff on ebay but what we used the VHT nite shades paint. we found a write-up on a forum somewhere (can't remember where) and did it ourselves. it took my son and I about 6 hours with the drying time, wet sanding and all the other stuff but the quality time we spent doing it was well worth the time. there's also a guy on here that will sell you a set for a price plus your old tails. here's a couple pics of the tails with lights on and off.
as far as dual exhaust, we went last week and got prices from several shops and they ranged from $350 to $520 ,out the door, for custom H pipe ,2 flowmaster 40 series mufflers,stainless tips.
for the tinted tails you can buy the vinyl stuff on ebay but what we used the VHT nite shades paint. we found a write-up on a forum somewhere (can't remember where) and did it ourselves. it took my son and I about 6 hours with the drying time, wet sanding and all the other stuff but the quality time we spent doing it was well worth the time. there's also a guy on here that will sell you a set for a price plus your old tails. here's a couple pics of the tails with lights on and off.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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RE: Paint
im getin some good ideas, but i guess ill wait to do anything major, cause i am satisfied with it now..
kinda mad though, cause on the way in today, i came in too close and i hit a chair and now my front liscense plate is a little bent (barely noticable) and i got little scrapes on the front bumper..its all barely noticable unless u look for it..but still i got really pissed..
its so frustating cause now im all over protective of it..and i am always paranoid it will get a scratch..help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
kinda mad though, cause on the way in today, i came in too close and i hit a chair and now my front liscense plate is a little bent (barely noticable) and i got little scrapes on the front bumper..its all barely noticable unless u look for it..but still i got really pissed..
its so frustating cause now im all over protective of it..and i am always paranoid it will get a scratch..help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Joined: Dec 2007
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RE: Paint
i told one of the people i hang out with (he really isnt a friend, but he hangs out with my friends) anyway he saw my new car..
and he was like...aww..tats the ancients stuff...u need to get a new one...i dont personaly think he has room to talk considring he drives a rice out crx.....but his comment stuck with me...cause now i am starting to feel like my car is old, when few hours ago i was crazy excited...i mean..i still have a beutiful car..so i dont know why its boterin me..and u cant really own the latest ****, cause they are always coming out with new model every year...wat shood i do to make myself feel better?
and he was like...aww..tats the ancients stuff...u need to get a new one...i dont personaly think he has room to talk considring he drives a rice out crx.....but his comment stuck with me...cause now i am starting to feel like my car is old, when few hours ago i was crazy excited...i mean..i still have a beutiful car..so i dont know why its boterin me..and u cant really own the latest ****, cause they are always coming out with new model every year...wat shood i do to make myself feel better?
