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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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One of the main reasons I personally wanted a Gt over a v6 was the dual exhaust and the front bumper difference.

The main reason is for how much more agressive it makes the stang.
I see that some poeple add a chin spoiler to there v6's, but sometimes i notice it still seems a little odd/weak looking when it is a different color then the body, but once painted it looks alittle bit more agressive.

I was wondering, what the exact difference that makes those people go with just a chin spoiler instead of a lets say..GT/CS sstyle front bumper or a Cervinis front bumper, that in my opinion looks alot better. I believe the price once digging aaround can be actually similar.

I am just a guy that loves the GT^ style front bumper and accessories incomparison to the v6, but i have to get a v6, so i wanted to know if people had the same view as me as for these things.
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Well, I started off with the base V6 body panels. Now I have the GT front and GT/CS rear (along with other things). The V6 bumpers are too "little" and "unaggressive" for my liking, and the rear bumper looks great with the dual exhaust. I would have went for a different front, but they're all so expensive. I love the GT500 front fascia but can't justify spending ~$2k on it. I kind of stumbled across both front and rear bumpers on ebay for a good price so I went that route
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Yes, that is actually the same mindset i have. Everytime i see a v6 stang with that small front bumper, it kinda justs throws me off from saying it actually looks nice. Even with a dual stripe and everything that can be modded appearnace wise, i still look at the front bumper as a very weak visual. That is why one of the first mods will be adding the front bumper, either the GT/CS or Cervinis, i would not do a chin spoiler because to be honest, i still think even with the chin, the car looks alittle weak.
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Find yourself a v6 w/gt parts. It's not too difficult if you get on autotrader or cars.com
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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Wait, do you not have a GT as it says on your info?

If you have a V6 and want to swap out for a GT/GT/CS/Roush etc front it's easy
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Yeah, i am sorry, i do not have a GT, i had my little brother set up my account, i did not notice he set it up that way. I am actually getting a V6 probably in the week, and like CAL26 said, i am looking for a v6 with GT parts around.
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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You could always buy the V6 and then purchase GT parts for it. You can find the bumpers at sites like newtakeoff.com
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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I found my 06 v6 on craigslist with dual exhaust and the gt wheels and rear bumper the guy even added GT badges but im taking those off as soon as winter is over
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Franchise-SZ
Yeah, i am sorry, i do not have a GT, i had my little brother set up my account, i did not notice he set it up that way. I am actually getting a V6 probably in the week, and like CAL26 said, i am looking for a v6 with GT parts around.
Gotcha

I'd be careful looking at modded cars as they tend to be beaten on more. It's not a rule of thumb, but something to be aware of
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Wow, i aprecciate the heads up,

I always like modding the car to my own taste, but would not mind buying a v6 with some gt parts like duals, and a bumper.



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