Bodykit question

BeatTheBrat94 · 01-25-2005, 09:18 PM

Hey all. Just have a quick question for people. I'm lookin' at getting the Saleen body kit, and I was wondering what you guys think of the two options out there that I've found. The first one is available here, http://www.mustangtuning.com/musabokit9.html and it's reasonably priced. The other one is located on Saleen's website here... http://www.saleen.com/index.html
The most notable difference is that the second one(Saleen's) is made from Urethane versus fiberglass(MT's). I don't know much about either, so what's the difference...there's damn near an $800 price difference from the two. Let me know what y'all think.

WaterDR · 01-25-2005, 09:23 PM

Urethane bends, and fiberglass does not...or as much.

*venom* · 01-26-2005, 04:53 AM

Problem with fiberglass is if you hit something the 1st time you can kiss it goodbye. Urethane it will flex and retain its shape.

04GTMikey · 01-26-2005, 07:38 AM

Yeah, Ditto, go with Urethane if you can but the drawback is, like you said, a pretty big price difference.

WhiteDevil · 01-26-2005, 08:40 AM

There are better prices for urethane out there though. Look around, never buy directly from Saleen, they are horrible with cust service anyways. Look around on Ebay for someone with a very high seller rating that is selling a urethane kit and you will be fine. Will be imbetween the saleen.com price and the fiber glass kit price.

*venom* · 01-26-2005, 12:34 PM

Also make sure its original part from Saleen, my rear wing has Saleen engraved on the underside.

Stevoneo · 01-26-2005, 03:08 PM

I say go with the Cobra R body and urathane all the way baby. Its worth the extra in price. you dont needa a rock hitting then kit and breaking it on the first boo boo. Urethane will bend and flex for you. Save the money in the long run.

Islander03GT · 01-28-2005, 09:06 AM

You get what you pay for... buy the urethane.

I was a bit suprised that MT would carry a full fiberglass kit.

stang00 · 01-29-2005, 12:57 PM

buy the urethane if u buy fiberglass u will regret it trust me

01-25-2005, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
BeatTheBrat94 Form3r L337 KR3W Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 162	Bodykit question Hey all. Just have a quick question for people. I'm lookin' at getting the Saleen body kit, and I was wondering what you guys think of the two options out there that I've found. The first one is available here, http://www.mustangtuning.com/musabokit9.html and it's reasonably priced. The other one is located on Saleen's website here... http://www.saleen.com/index.html The most notable difference is that the second one(Saleen's) is made from Urethane versus fiberglass(MT's). I don't know much about either, so what's the difference...there's damn near an $800 price difference from the two. Let me know what y'all think.

01-25-2005, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,350	Urethane bends, and fiberglass does not...or as much. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

01-26-2005, 04:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,225	Problem with fiberglass is if you hit something the 1st time you can kiss it goodbye. Urethane it will flex and retain its shape. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

01-26-2005, 08:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
WhiteDevil 1/4 mile junkie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 86	There are better prices for urethane out there though. Look around, never buy directly from Saleen, they are horrible with cust service anyways. Look around on Ebay for someone with a very high seller rating that is selling a urethane kit and you will be fine. Will be imbetween the saleen.com price and the fiber glass kit price. __________________ WhiteDevil 2003 Silver GT Audio/Visual 2 12" Massive Audio RW's Kicker 800.4 & Hifonics ZX7500 amps Diamond/Infinity audio highs Mach 1 chin spoiler & Grill delete Steeda Sports Springs Mods BBK Tuned Length Headers Magnaflow O/R X-pipe Magnaflow Catback 17x10.5 & 17x9 Chrome Cobra R's 315x35x17 Nitto 555r DR's FRPP 3.73 gears w/ brothers speedcal Pro50 Short Shifter BBK aluminum U/D Pulleys Awaiting Install MM Full length Subframes Next Cams/Nitrous

01-26-2005, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,225	Also make sure its original part from Saleen, my rear wing has Saleen engraved on the underside. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

01-26-2005, 07:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
04GTMikey Stang Maniac Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 170	Yeah, Ditto, go with Urethane if you can but the drawback is, like you said, a pretty big price difference.

01-26-2005, 03:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stevoneo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 598	I say go with the Cobra R body and urathane all the way baby. Its worth the extra in price. you dont needa a rock hitting then kit and breaking it on the first boo boo. Urethane will bend and flex for you. Save the money in the long run.

01-28-2005, 09:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Islander03GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 717	You get what you pay for... buy the urethane. I was a bit suprised that MT would carry a full fiberglass kit. __________________ John V 06 Honda Accord SE- Daily Driver 83 Jeep Cherokee W/T- Off Road Toy 02 Mineral Gray V6 Vert- Girlfriends No more: 03 GT- The Problem Child

01-29-2005, 12:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
stang00 Civic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: brewster ny Posts: 2,577	buy the urethane if u buy fiberglass u will regret it trust me

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