Ideas to dress up the new stang

-dc- · 06-15-2005, 09:47 PM

ok, first things first...some asshole in a range rover about a week after I got my car decided to back into the right rear quarter panel/fender and did a number on my paint job and left a nice dent. Lucky for me it's getting fixed and his insurance covers it. The car was parked - and he said it was the fourth time he's done something like that....the 4th time this year! Grr!!!

Anyways...so got that frustration out of the way though I'm dealing with the headache of not driving my brand new car.

The point of this thread is I'd like to hear what you guys think as far as possibilities to dress up the new body style. Personally, I feel like it's begging to made into a Mach 1 or Boss 302..it could easily be done on this car.

I've seen both the saleen and roush 05's, and I gotta admit they're nice, but they're just not...jaw dropping. In fact, I'd go as far as to say the '05 roush with it's tape on hood scoop is well...almost shameful. Either make it functional or don't put it on the damn car folks...that's just my opinion though.

I took these big 20" wheels off, due to their high price tag. I just didn't feel like they were worth it, and the ride was complete crap. Once I put the 17's back on everything was great...but I lost the great look they had. I was thinking about getting the mach 1 style wheel in 18's...or the black bullitt's.

What do you think? Any ideas for what could be done? Any opinions on what's already available?

06-16-2005, 04:48 PM

Dunno bout BOSS 302, isnt the 302 the displacement? it would be more like a BOSS 281. I think the boss stripes would look sweet on that, but you would have to remove the rallys, but that is pretty easy. an hour with a $14.00 con-air hair dryer from wallmart and they are history.

That is one nice lookin ride, too bad bout the range rover. I hate those big ass stupid minivans that they claim are SUV's. These morons go out and buy em and they cant even drive through a parking lot without scratching up other peoples rides. Then they feel the need to tailgate everyone on the road, and when you have to slam on yer brakes they run right into you cause thier stopping ability is next to pathetic.

Like the H2. Give me a break, it is nothing more than a Tahoe with a hidious body kit, we have those ugly monstrositys all over denver.

mike sweeney · 06-16-2005, 06:54 PM

You have one of the nicest 05's I have seen!!! Leave the stripes theyre awesome. Mabye get the Boss 429 hood scoop that MRT put on their "Interceptor" 05 SEMA show car.

-dc- · 06-16-2005, 09:40 PM

hey thanks for the props guys!

Funny how getting hit can turn out to be a convienent thing...I asked the body shop if they could install some accessories for me, sinch they'll be fixing the paint and such. They said they'd be happy to do it, and they'd only charge me for the labor, since the paint will already be there - sweetness!

I was thinking of getting the side window louvers from roush, though I like the street scene ones because they look more retro, the roush ones look more flush (probably one of the few pieces on the roush kit I like).

Mike, do you have a link for that hood scoop by any chance? I'll go poking around for it and post one if I can find it.

edit: here's the link

http://www.mrt-direct.com/Project%20...05release.html

I like the hood scoop...looking into it now.

BOSS 281...hmm, I like the idea!

*venom* · 06-17-2005, 04:55 AM

How about the chin spoiler its all here http://mrt-direct.com/2005/Pages/frtaccess.php

mike sweeney · 06-17-2005, 08:16 PM

I think a set of black FR 500 wheels would look great on your car. Mabye with a polished lip. 05's definitley need atleast 18 inch wheels to look right, I think 17's look too small.

-dc- · 06-17-2005, 10:25 PM

I like the chin spoiler - I may go for that on my car. The hood scoop doesn't have a price yet, unfortunately.

I like the FR500's, especially in black. I've been keeping my eye out for a good 18" wheel/tire combo deal. I'll probably wait for the price to drop.

Has anyone seen these yet?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

They look good, too bad they're not in black yet...I really like the rivets, nice touch on those wheels for sure.

Jury's still out for me on the louvers. I may hold off on them. Not sure what I'm going to do first yet!

btw, LM performance has the most products available for 2005 owners that I've been able to find thusfar. Here's a link to their exterior add-ons:

http://www.lmperformance.com/c/8/73.html

*venom* · 06-17-2005, 11:14 PM

They look similar to Dodgr SRT 10 wheels then again almost all wheel are looking the same nowadays but you have to see them on.

*venom* · 06-17-2005, 11:15 PM

Here are the Dodge Clones.

*venom* · 06-17-2005, 11:18 PM

Here is the stock ones on the truck,

MattJ · 06-18-2005, 01:03 AM

deffienetly go 18+ on the 05... they sit so well. If you can find 19s, I really think thats the way to go on the 05s! I dont like those dodge knockoffs..

*venom* · 06-18-2005, 06:05 AM

I dont like them either.

-dc- · 06-18-2005, 12:06 PM

hmm, now that I know they're just dodge knockoffs I definitely don't want them. I'll be going with the FR500's for sure...unless something else grabs me.

what do you guys think of this hood?

"RKSport Mustang California Dream Ram Air Hood 2005+
PRE-SALE PRICE - Following the lines of the Mustang hood, our engineers designed the California Dream Hood. The Hood is functional bringing fresh, cool air directly into the inlet for increased airflow and performance. The California Dream Hood is crafted from hi-temp, hand laid fiberglass for exceptional strength and durability. Installation is straightforward using the stock hardware."

Here's another one from the same company...

They're both priced around $700 + shipping.

silvergt · 06-18-2005, 12:56 PM

well it appears to be functional with the air vent which is a step up from my 2001 hood scoop, so thats a plus!

*venom* · 06-18-2005, 07:01 PM

Did you see the latest issue of MMFF Xenon is making the concept body kit for your stang that ford had in the Auto Show.

06-15-2005, 09:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
-dc- Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8	Ideas to dress up the new stang ok, first things first...some asshole in a range rover about a week after I got my car decided to back into the right rear quarter panel/fender and did a number on my paint job and left a nice dent. Lucky for me it's getting fixed and his insurance covers it. The car was parked - and he said it was the fourth time he's done something like that....the 4th time this year! Grr!!! Anyways...so got that frustration out of the way though I'm dealing with the headache of not driving my brand new car. The point of this thread is I'd like to hear what you guys think as far as possibilities to dress up the new body style. Personally, I feel like it's begging to made into a Mach 1 or Boss 302..it could easily be done on this car. I've seen both the saleen and roush 05's, and I gotta admit they're nice, but they're just not...jaw dropping. In fact, I'd go as far as to say the '05 roush with it's tape on hood scoop is well...almost shameful. Either make it functional or don't put it on the damn car folks...that's just my opinion though. I took these big 20" wheels off, due to their high price tag. I just didn't feel like they were worth it, and the ride was complete crap. Once I put the 17's back on everything was great...but I lost the great look they had. I was thinking about getting the mach 1 style wheel in 18's...or the black bullitt's. What do you think? Any ideas for what could be done? Any opinions on what's already available?

06-16-2005, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
mike sweeney Senior Gear Banger Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Two Harbors, MN. Posts: 230	You have one of the nicest 05's I have seen!!! Leave the stripes theyre awesome. Mabye get the Boss 429 hood scoop that MRT put on their "Interceptor" 05 SEMA show car. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Flowmaster Am.Thunder cat back, SLP Mid Pipe Steeda Underdrive pulleys 3.73 gears Diablosport Predator tune Grille Delete and Mach 1 spoiler Rear Wing delete Mustang Tuning Shifter Bullitt Handling Kit

06-17-2005, 04:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,329	How about the chin spoiler its all here http://mrt-direct.com/2005/Pages/frtaccess.php __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

06-17-2005, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
mike sweeney Senior Gear Banger Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Two Harbors, MN. Posts: 230	I think a set of black FR 500 wheels would look great on your car. Mabye with a polished lip. 05's definitley need atleast 18 inch wheels to look right, I think 17's look too small. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Flowmaster Am.Thunder cat back, SLP Mid Pipe Steeda Underdrive pulleys 3.73 gears Diablosport Predator tune Grille Delete and Mach 1 spoiler Rear Wing delete Mustang Tuning Shifter Bullitt Handling Kit

06-17-2005, 11:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,329	They look similar to Dodgr SRT 10 wheels then again almost all wheel are looking the same nowadays but you have to see them on. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

06-16-2005, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	Dunno bout BOSS 302, isnt the 302 the displacement? it would be more like a BOSS 281. I think the boss stripes would look sweet on that, but you would have to remove the rallys, but that is pretty easy. an hour with a $14.00 con-air hair dryer from wallmart and they are history. That is one nice lookin ride, too bad bout the range rover. I hate those big ass stupid minivans that they claim are SUV's. These morons go out and buy em and they cant even drive through a parking lot without scratching up other peoples rides. Then they feel the need to tailgate everyone on the road, and when you have to slam on yer brakes they run right into you cause thier stopping ability is next to pathetic. Like the H2. Give me a break, it is nothing more than a Tahoe with a hidious body kit, we have those ugly monstrositys all over denver.

06-16-2005, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
-dc- Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8	hey thanks for the props guys! Funny how getting hit can turn out to be a convienent thing...I asked the body shop if they could install some accessories for me, sinch they'll be fixing the paint and such. They said they'd be happy to do it, and they'd only charge me for the labor, since the paint will already be there - sweetness! I was thinking of getting the side window louvers from roush, though I like the street scene ones because they look more retro, the roush ones look more flush (probably one of the few pieces on the roush kit I like). Mike, do you have a link for that hood scoop by any chance? I'll go poking around for it and post one if I can find it. edit: here's the link http://www.mrt-direct.com/Project%20...05release.html I like the hood scoop...looking into it now. BOSS 281...hmm, I like the idea!

06-17-2005, 10:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
-dc- Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8	I like the chin spoiler - I may go for that on my car. The hood scoop doesn't have a price yet, unfortunately. I like the FR500's, especially in black. I've been keeping my eye out for a good 18" wheel/tire combo deal. I'll probably wait for the price to drop. Has anyone seen these yet? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW They look good, too bad they're not in black yet...I really like the rivets, nice touch on those wheels for sure. Jury's still out for me on the louvers. I may hold off on them. Not sure what I'm going to do first yet! btw, LM performance has the most products available for 2005 owners that I've been able to find thusfar. Here's a link to their exterior add-ons: http://www.lmperformance.com/c/8/73.html

06-17-2005, 11:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,329	Here are the Dodge Clones. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

06-17-2005, 11:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,329	Here is the stock ones on the truck, __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

06-18-2005, 01:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	deffienetly go 18+ on the 05... they sit so well. If you can find 19s, I really think thats the way to go on the 05s! I dont like those dodge knockoffs.. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

06-18-2005, 06:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,329	I dont like them either. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

06-18-2005, 12:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
-dc- Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8	hmm, now that I know they're just dodge knockoffs I definitely don't want them. I'll be going with the FR500's for sure...unless something else grabs me. what do you guys think of this hood? "RKSport Mustang California Dream Ram Air Hood 2005+ PRE-SALE PRICE - Following the lines of the Mustang hood, our engineers designed the California Dream Hood. The Hood is functional bringing fresh, cool air directly into the inlet for increased airflow and performance. The California Dream Hood is crafted from hi-temp, hand laid fiberglass for exceptional strength and durability. Installation is straightforward using the stock hardware." Here's another one from the same company... They're both priced around $700 + shipping.

06-18-2005, 12:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
silvergt Speed Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 203	well it appears to be functional with the air vent which is a step up from my 2001 hood scoop, so thats a plus! __________________ '01 GT 4r70w

06-18-2005, 07:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,329	Did you see the latest issue of MMFF Xenon is making the concept body kit for your stang that ford had in the Auto Show. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

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