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Opinion of stock V6 front clip. (long post sorry), bottom has Q's

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Old 09-05-2008, 07:35 AM
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unfortunately I disagree. While there have been a few glimpses of the retro look with the V6 front bumper, it is the wrong body style to try and duplicate. The older mustangs with the rolled front bumper had a flatter front end, so it looked more uniform from all sides. When I view the V6 front bumper from the front it looks good, from the side it looks cheap and out of place. (my opinion)

The only thing the GT has different is a 2 inch lip on all the bumpers to bring it down, because it better suites the body style.

And my thoughts on not wanting to look like a GT, would be to not put GT badges. They are the same car with different engines. Perfect example with the the V6 spoiler on the GT500KR... It's just an appearence mod.
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Old 09-05-2008, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ShadowWulf
The CDC V6 spoiler isn't as aggressive.
True, but it still looks good, and to tell the truth I'm probably gonna replace the fang with one, simply because it's urethane plastic, and pre molded black, which would make it a lot more durable than the fang, which is just a big piece of unpainted fiberglass. I've already taken some big chunks out of the fang and have had it for probably 2 months or so.
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Old 09-05-2008, 09:55 AM
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If you want to stick as close as possible to "Classic", don't worry about the plate area, the originals all had a much deeper indentation there than the current models (I know the car in the pic isn't the prettiest, but it's the best view I could locate)
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Old 09-06-2008, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ShadowWulf
The CDC V6 spoiler isn't as aggressive.
Any problems with clearance (curbs) with that spoiler?
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Old 09-06-2008, 11:28 AM
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I have the fang, which hangs lower than the cdc chin, in that picture, and haven't had a single clearance issue, so I would imagine there wouldn't be any with that one.
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Old 09-06-2008, 06:58 PM
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I also have the Fang. But I have hit the ground/pavement 2 times now. it took it well and only one chip. I love the look of the Fang
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Old 09-06-2008, 07:30 PM
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I've always liked the V6 bumpers better than the GT ones.
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Old 09-06-2008, 08:04 PM
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The rounded bumpers make the 6 look "soft" IMO. The GT bumpers give the stang a more aggressive look to it.
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Old 09-06-2008, 08:08 PM
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i dont like the stock v6 bumper, its hanging in my garage
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Old 09-06-2008, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by siberian.mist
i dont like the stock v6 bumper, its hanging in my garage
Do you have the pony grill with another front bumper? i'd love to see a pic of your car besides your sig.
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