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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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I have a late model 2003 V6, that is silver.
the changes I have made to it have been:

The reverse glow gauges.
Black Hood Decal
M-U-S-T-A-N-G letters on back bumper.
a new radio
sequential tail lights

is there anything else that I should think about getting to help make the exterior more slick.

and what should I start to look at first in terms of performance??

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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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my favorite mod, thats the least expensive, that I think really brings the car together is the shorty antenna. some people think its tacky, but I hated seeing that massive antenna every time I walked out to my car. I used an 8" one but theres an 11" one available on AM. performance wise stick to intake, exhaust, and tune for now unless you're looking for big power
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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Thanks for the advice, the antenna does seem like an easy add on to the car and cheap, i was also thinking about getting the dual halo headlights, any advice on those?

and I am more than sure the first performance part i will be would be a cold air intake.

is there any better place other than American Muscle to get them?
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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For looks i'd check into some body panels. The side skirts i have are unique around here. Try to be different but not gawdy Slight changes.

For parts like a CAI check out MAC if you like that brand. I have about all MAC stuff.

http://www.macperformance.com/store/...Category_ID=84
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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I've always believed that you have to be very careful when modding the exterior of a mustang, it truly is a line of cars that have stuck to some strict parameters when it comes to styling. Personally, I'd avoid the halos, makes it look more like a civic than a mustang. that could just be me because I've grown up around classic stangs, but the large single headlights are my favorite, if anything go HIDs
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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For looks definitely mach 1 grill delete and lip spoiler, pretty cheap and make the front end look much better. Fog lights look great too and help visibility at night.

For performance I'd skip the cai, look into the windstar intake conversion swap from VAPauto. Twice the cost but much more than twice the gains. Then an exhaust and tune and you'll see a nice bump in power for a DD.
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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thanks for the tips guys, i will look into it!

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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Here to help. Check out americanmuscle for the lip spoiler and delete, they're probably running some holiday sales soon if not already.
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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I'll agree with the shorty antenna, the 8" one specifically. I thought it would look odd, and mine was fading anyways. Decided to buy it and install it, and boy does it make a difference. Worth the cash for a good looks increase I think!
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Your going to need to stay away from the halo's get either black or black/tinted ones. Lower that thing slightly, i use the roush lowering springs about 1"in front and .8" in rear and is nice. Do the windstar conversion you will not regret that not only does it look good but it performs better you will see gains of possibly 10hpx1ft.tq... You can get a rear sway bar from a GT add some stability. The shorty antenna is deff high on my list.



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